The training and skills sector, also known as vocational education and training (or VET), helps Australians gain new skills and upgrade existing skills.
The government supports the sector through policies and funding for programs.
Programs and funding
- Australian Training Awards
Peak national awards for the VET sector, recognising organisations, training providers and individuals
- Infrastructure funding
- Literacy and numeracy
Programs and initiatives that improve literacy and numeracy skills for adults and literacy and numeracy training in the workplace
- Tertiary Education
Assists students and providers with locating the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) which financially assists eligible students studying at the tertiary level
- National
National initiatives aimed at improving the training and skills sector
- Pre-vocational
Australian Apprenticeships Access Program helps participants enter employment, further education or training
- Skills assessment
Trades Recognition Australia and Recognition of Prior Learning Program
- Skills, training and workforce development
Research reports, programs and initiatives aimed at improving workforce development practices
Resources
- About
More about the skills sector and the support the government provides
- News
Latest news from the government about the skills sector
- Policy
About the VET national regulator, and frameworks and guidelines for developing training packages, transition pathways and foundation skills
- Resources and publications
Including a directory of related websites, annual reports of the Australian VET system, and publications on science, engineering and technology skills