Training authorities
Each Australian state and territory has its own training authority that administers vocational education and training (VET). The role of a training authority includes allocation of funds, registration of training organisations and accreditation of courses.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
ACT Department of Education and Training
The Department delivers education services through government schools, registers non government schools, and administers vocational education and training in the ACT. The website includes links to information about VET providers, employer organisations, Group Training Organisations (GTOs), Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Australian apprentices and adult learners and vocational learning in schools.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
CIT is the ACT's leading training organisation, providing career opportunities and partnering with industry and individuals to develop a skilled community. The website offers information to local, national and international students about more than 400 courses, ranging from Certificate level to Associate Degrees and postgraduate qualifications. It also offers information about flexible learning options and workforce development solutions.
New South Wales (NSW)
New South Wales Board of Vocational Education and Training (BVET)
The Board provides the State Government and the Minister for Education and Training with strategic advice about the NSW VET system. The Board oversees policy and planning initiatives and fosters partnerships between key stakeholders in the NSW training system. The website offers information about VET projects, resources and publications, and strategic planning for the future.
NSW Department of Education and Training
The Department delivers public education and training from early childhood (pre-school), through to the compulsory years of schooling (Kindergarten to Year 10), senior secondary education leading to the award of the NSW Higher School Certificate (in Years 11 and 12) and postsecondary education and training. The website provides information about TAFE NSW, training and industry, adult and community education, higher education, strategic research and directions and historical information about education in NSW.
TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is Australia's largest training provider and is among the largest in the world. It provides high quality, accessible training delivered flexibly - online, by distance, face-to-face or by a combination of methods. The website provides information on, and links to, course information, TAFE institutes, career advice, and qualifications.
Northern Territory (NT)
NT Department of Education and Training
The Department is responsible for education, employment, training and NT Worksafe in the Northern Territory. It provides and promotes an environment of lifelong learning and employment and training pathways. The website provides further information about the Department, schools, higher education, vocational education and training (VET), apprenticeships and traineeships, VET in schools, employment, registered training organisations (RTOs), legislation, corporate plans, policies, strategies, statistics, and news.
Queensland (Qld)
Qld Department of Education, Training and the Arts
The purpose of the Department is to engage Queenslanders in lifelong learning through education and training, and to build a strong arts and cultural sector which enriches their lives. The website provides access to information on courses and careers, business and industry, apprenticeships and traineeships and VET in schools.
TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is the largest provider of education and training in Queensland. It provides flexible and responsive education and training structured to meet the vocational and business needs of individuals, employers and the community. The website provides information on, and links to, course information, TAFE institutes, career advice, qualifications, and fees and charges.
South Australia (SA)
SA Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST)
The Department supports the Government of South Australia's priorities of sustaining a vibrant economy and socially inclusive community by developing the state's workforce, skills base and lifelong learning opportunities. The website provides access to information about training, employment programs and services including: TAFE SA; training; youth; higher education; traineeships and apprenticeships; South Australia Works; workforce development; science and innovation; and information economy.
Tasmania
Skills Tasmania
Skills Tasmania is responsible for planning, purchasing and supporting the delivery of VET services in Tasmania. The website provides access to information for and about the Tasmanian VET system, learners, employers, VET service providers, and the Skills Tasmania Conference.
Victoria
Skills Victoria
Skills Victoria, a division of the Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD), plans, regulates and delivers a range of education and training programs and services in Victoria. The website provides information on, and links to, education and training options to a wide range of people including apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, trainers, businesses and employers.
Western Australia (WA)
WA Department of Education and Training
The Department aims to provide a quality lifelong learning environment to ensure an educated and skilled future for all Western Australians. The website offers: information about education and specialist support services in public schools across the state; details of a network of training providers and programs; information for teachers and trainers; WA education policies, guidelines and procedures; and employment and careers. It provides links to: training opportunities; employment opportunities; apprenticeships and traineeships; training providers; publications; the State Training Strategy; and links to affiliated websites.