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All students are entitled to participate in and progress through the curriculum. Years 7–10 courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content and Years 11–12 Life Skills courses provide options for students with disability who cannot access the regular course outcomes, particularly students with an intellectual disability.

Eligibility

Before deciding that a student should access Life Skills outcomes and content, consider other ways of helping the student to engage with regular course outcomes. On this page you can find more information about eligibility, and advice about making the decision for a student to access one or more of these courses.

Read more about eligibility.

Course options

Students can, at any time, access Life Skills. The appropriate timing of the decision to access one or more of these courses is guided by the needs of the student and the collaborative curriculum planning process.

Read more about course options.

Planning and programming

When it has been decided that a student should access Life Skills, school planning should address a number of points. Here you will also find advice about programming, including a step-by-step programming guide.

Read more about planning and programming.

Assessment and reporting

Assessment should provide opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement in relation to the selected Life Skills outcomes. It can occur in a range of situations or environments such as the school and wider community.

Read more about assessment and reporting.

Credentials

Years 7–10 courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content and Years 11–12 Life Skills courses can be used to meet the requirements for a Record of School Achievement and Higher School Certificate.

Read more about credentialing Life Skills courses.

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