Reference framework
DTRF — Developmental Transition Readiness Framework
Readiness indicator · R5
Work Behaviors
Task completion, persistence, responsibility, work habits, and reliability.
Across developmental stages
What this looks like, stage by stage.
S1
Early Childhood
≈ 3–5 years
Engages in short play-based 'jobs'; follows one- to two-step directions.
S2
Childhood
≈ 6–9 years
Completes assigned classroom and home tasks; persists with encouragement.
S3
Pre-Adolescence
≈ 10–12 years
Takes responsibility for routine duties; works toward task completion.
S4
Early Adolescence
≈ 13–15 years
Demonstrates punctuality, follow-through, and basic teamwork in school tasks.
S5
Pre-Transition
≈ 15–16 years
Demonstrates reliable work behaviours in authentic or simulated work settings.
S6
Formal Transition Age
16+ years
Sustains expected work behaviours in community-based or paid work experiences.