The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has developed two courses to support students from years 7-12 to prepare and plan for post-school pathways.

The Work Studies (years 11 -12) syllabus is designed to assist students in their transition from school to work. It develops knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by students in the transition to work and the skills needed for effective career planning and performance of tasks in the work environment.

The Work Education (year 7-10) course enables students to prepare for the working world by developing an understanding of the roles of education, training and employment, and an appreciation of the role of lifelong learning in career development and managing transitions.

Work Studies Stage 6 syllabus

The Work Studies syllabus is designed to assist students in their transition from school to work. It develops knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by students in the transition to work and the skills needed for effective career planning and performance of tasks in the work environment. Integral to the Work Studies syllabus is a focus on the development of essential workplace skills.

Work Education 7–10 Syllabus (2019)

The Work Education 7-10 syllabus is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of the world of work, including its dynamic and diverse nature.

Students prepare for the working world by developing an understanding of the roles of education, training and employment, and an appreciation of the role of lifelong learning in career development and managing transitions. They develop transferable work-related skills, including interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial behaviours.

Read the full Work Education course description.

The Work Education Years 7–10 course includes Life Skills outcomes and content for students with disability.

Read the version log for Work Education Years 7–10 syllabus and assessment changes.

For more information, please read the HSIE webpage.