Links to other VET sector websites

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations enables access to quality skills, training and employment to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces – supporting individuals, businesses and our nation to prosper.

Visit the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations(external link) website.

The Australian Apprenticeships site provides general information about Australian Apprenticeships as well information specific to different user groups such as employers, job seekers, school leavers and careers advisers.

Visit the Australian Apprenticeships (external link) website.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector.

ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met.

ASQA’s vision is that students, employers and governments have full confidence in the quality of vocational education and training outcomes delivered by Australian registered training organisations.

Visit the ASQA - Australian Skills Quality Authority (external link) website.

This site provides information on education and training providers registered in Victoria by the VRQA. It includes information about how to become a registered training organisation and related resources and publications. The website also includes an online search function where information can be accessed about the providers registered by the VRQA and the accredited courses they deliver.

Visit the VIC - Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority (external link) website.

This site provides information on education and training providers registered in Western Australia by TAC. It includes information about how to become a registered training organisation and related resources and publications.

Visit the WA - Training Accreditation Council (external link) website.

Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) are being established to provide industry with a stronger, more strategic voice in ensuring Australia’s VET sector delivers stronger outcomes for learners and employers. One of the JSCs’ roles is to develop VET training products (previously undertaken by Skills Services Organisations who ceased on 31 December 2022).

Visit the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations(external link) website for more information on JSCs including interim arrangements for training package product development.

Skills Canberra is responsible and accountable for the provision of strategic advice and overall management of vocational education and training (VET) in the ACT. Skills Canberra manages ACT and Commonwealth funding directed to VET programs for a variety of initiatives addressing skills development for entry level and existing workers, as well as adult community education.

Skills Canberra gathers advice from research and industry stakeholders to predict industry trends and identify future training requirements in response to the demand and requirements of industry and the community.

Visit the ACT - Skills Canberra (external link) website.

Training Services NSW in the NSW Department of Education is responsible for government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in NSW.

The NSW Department of Education leads strategic policy, planning, funding, regulation and advice on VET to support economic, regional and community development.

Training Services NSW is responsible for the implementation of funded programs, including Smart and Skilled, apprenticeships and traineeships and adult and community education. It undertakes contract management of approved Smart and Skilled training providers and implements quality assurance and performance monitoring to achieve the best possible outcomes for students.

It also offers a one-stop shop for vocational education advice, information and services in NSW.

Visit the Training Services NSW (external link) website.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade aims to:

• build industry capabilities through support and solutions for Northern Territory businesses
• support small and medium enterprises, industry and individuals to benefit from the opportunities presented as a result of major projects
• develop, attract and retain a skilled Northern Territory workforce
• provide for flexible training that meets the needs of business, industry and individuals

Business & Workforce, within the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade is the State Training Authority for the Northern Territory, and administers the vocational education and training system in the Northern Territory, including the administration of apprenticeships and traineeships and allocation of funding for training delivery.

Visit the NT - Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (external link) website.

This site provides information on vocational education and training (VET) in Queensland. It includes information on public and private training providers, including TAFE Queensland.

Visit the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (external link) website.

Skills SA is helping students, business and industry to thrive through skills and vocational education and training (VET).

Visit the Skills SA(external link) website.

Skills Tasmania is Tasmania’s State Training Authority, developing strategies and providing support, advice, opportunities and funding to deliver quality training to meet the needs of Tasmanians and our industries.

Visit the TAS - Skills Tasmania (external link) website.

This site provides information on Vocational Education and Training in Victoria. It includes information for learners, training providers, employers and industry.

Visit the VIC - Department of Education (external link) website.

This site provides information on Vocational Education and Training in Western Australia. It includes information on training courses, career services, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Visit the WA - Department of Training and Workforce Development (external link) website.

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) provides a comprehensive, nationally consistent yet flexible Framework for all qualifications in post-compulsory education and training.  The Framework was introduced Australia-wide on 1 January 1995 and is being phased in over five years, with full implementation by the year 2000.

Visit the Australian Qualifications Framework Council (external link) website.

The National Careers Institute (NCI) is Australia's front door to careers information and support. It was established to ensure people have access to authoritative and accurate careers information and support irrespective of their age or career stage.

Visit the National Careers Institute (external link) website.

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is Australia's principal research and evaluation organisation for the vocational education and training sector in Australia.

Visit the National Centre for Vocational Educational Research (external link) website.

WorldSkills Australia is an independent, non profit organisation that conducts trade and skill competitions to challenge young people to achieve work skill excellence.  Through strong networks with the Commonwealth and State Governments, industry and the community, we have been able to achieve incredible outcomes by directly encouraging over 45,000 young people to achieve excellence in a trade or skill career.

Visit the WorldSkills Australia (external link) website.

Explore career ideas and occupations with insights into average salaries, demand and training options needed to take the next step.

Visit the Your Career (external link) website.