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Stages of education:

1
Primary school

Reception to Year 6

2
Secondary school

Years 7 to 12

3
Tertiary study

Post-school education (university or TAFE SA)

Why it’s important?

Tertiary study can open up a wide range of opportunities by helping you gain recognised qualifications and develop skills for specific careers or services. For example, a nursing student learning to take a patient’s blood pressure, or an electrical apprentice learning to safely install and test wiring.

It can also help you to:

  • Build knowledge and practical, job-ready skills

  • Improve your employment prospects

  • Access careers that require formal training or accreditation

  • Develop transferable skills that can be applied across different industries and throughout life

  • Build confidence, and develop independence and problem-solving abilities

How can it support career goals?

Tertiary study can help you work towards your career goals by:

  • Providing the specific skills and knowledge needed for your chosen industry

  • Creating pathways into professional or specialised roles

  • Allowing you to upskill, reskill, or change careers over time

  • Connecting you with industry through placements, networking, and real-world experience

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