TRAINING FOR YOUR JOB

As at July 2005, there are more than 1.6 million VTE students in training, a 22% increase since 1996.

It is estimated that, each year, more than 50,000 people with training qualifications enter university, and that more than 100,000 people with university qualifications enter training.

Training can provide the way to a first career and first qualifications while at school, either through vocational training at school, or through an Australian School-based Apprenticeship.

Training can also provide the way to a second, third or fourth career. In fact, during 2004 there were over 460,000 students in training over 40 years of age.

The Australian Government takes a national leadership role in training and works with various industries, and the State and Territory governments to advance vocational and technical education. This is illustrated through the establishment of 300 Australian Apprenticeship Centres across Australia from 1 July 2006. For more information on apprenticeships and traineeships or to find the location of your local Australian Apprenticeships Centre visit the apprenticeships and traineeships website at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au or call 1800 639 629.

If you want to know more about training, you can find contact details for enquiries by clicking the links below:

TRAINING AGENCIES   

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT LINKS

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

TRAINING AGENCIES

State and territory training authorities provide information and assistance with training matters in their jurisdiction, including on Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships.   

New South Wales:
www.bvet.nsw.gov.au

Victoria:
www.otte.vic.gov.au   

Queensland:
www.training.qld.gov.au

Western Australia:
www.training.wa.gov.au   

South Australia:
www.training.sa.gov.au   

Tasmania:
http://www.education.tas.gov.au/vet/  

Australian Capital Territory:
www.decs.act.gov.au/services/training.htm 

Northern Territory:
www.nt.gov.au/nteta

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT LINKS

Group Training Programmes http://grouptraining.dest.gov.au provides information about  programmes that support Australian Apprenticeships through group training.

AAAP Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme http://accesstraining.dest.gov.au provides information about pre-vocational training and other forms of assistance available to disadvantaged job seekers.

Australian Apprenticeships www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au provides information for employers, job seekers, careers advisers and students about the Australian Apprenticeships system.

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OTHER USEFUL LINKS

Flexible Learning Toolboxes www.flexiblelearning.net.au/toolbox is a collection of resources, suggested learning strategies and support material for on-line delivery of qualifications from recognised training packages.

National Centre for Vocational Education Research www.ncver.edu.au  provides research, reports, statistical information and news about vocational and technical education in Australia.  

SkillSearch www.jobsearch.gov.au/training/default  
Where an occupation is in shortage, employment for particular jobseekers is not guaranteed. The occupations listed here have been assessed as being in national skill shortage. However, not all specialisations of these occupations are necessarily in shortage.

Training Talk www.dest.gov.au/ty/news.htm includes news about training issues and developments at the federal level.   

Wagenet www.wagenet.gov.au provides pathways to sites about awards and conditions at the state and federal (including the territories) levels, including for trainees and apprentices. It also includes links to the workplace relations agencies for more detailed information.

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The Australian Government will pilot a range of new approaches to recruiting and training new entrants in industries with skills shortages and will also assist different industry groups to explore better ways of achieving industry skills and qualifications - more quickly and more flexibly. 

Other projects will look at making better use of the skills of older workers and retraining them to take up opportunities in new industries.  Further details will be available shortly.