The Training SystemWhat is VET?

Vocational Education & Training is ‘education and training for work’ and part of a broader educational network in Australia

The Australian VET system is one of the most sophisticated in the world because it is:

Industry-led National Client focused

What is VET? Cont… Three identifiable sectors in Australian

education system: HE (higher education) VET (vocational education and training) Schools

Some dual sector VET/HE institutions but each sector has its own: Institutions Administrative arrangements Sets of qualifications

Overlapping Program Delivery VET Programs delivered in schools VET Programs delivered in universities

HigherEducation VET Schools

VET policies & frameworks

The National Training Framework (NTF) Training packages The Australian Quality Training Framework

(AQTF) The Australian Qualifications Framework

(AQF) User choice Traineeship and apprenticeship

arrangements The National Reporting System (NRS)

National Training Framework (NTF)

The National Training Framework (NTF) is made up of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and Training Packages

The NTF is a nationally consistent, industry-led system designed to: provide high-quality skill outcomes to maintain

individuals’ employability and increase their productivity

provide for nationally recognised qualifications, and

improve the competitiveness of enterprises and the nation

National Training Strategies• Towards a Skilled Australia (1994-1998)• A Bridge to the Future (1998-2003)• Shaping Our Future (2004-2010)

National training strategies• Builds on achievements of the two previous

national VET strategies, with the vision: VET works for Australian businesses –

making them internationally competitive VET works for people – giving Australians

world-class skills and knowledge VET works for communities – making them

inclusive and sustainable

Other strategies that affect training

• From January 2010 all Victorian students have been required to complete Year 10 and be in education, training or employment until the age of 17.

• Government joins industry with $50 million for more training places-11,000 extra training places for existing workers

• The Apprentice  Kickstart program will be extended from May 12 to 12 November 2010

• Incentives of $4000 to train existing workers as trainees

Directions for VET On 29 November 2008 the Council of

Australian Governments (COAG) agreed that $6.7 billion be provided for National

Skills and Workforce Development Agreement to increase the skills levels of Australians

The 2010 Victorian Budget is investing $32.3 million over four years for the Apprentice and Trainee Support Package

Skilling in Victoria Skills for Victoria-State Government is

standing up for local jobs by investing $91.2 million to help Victorians secure the job they want-Skills Victoria

Skills for Growth-specialists assess the skills of the existing workforce and identify opportunities for skills development and training.

National Goals & Objectives Industry will have a highly skilled workforce to

support strong performance in the global economy

Employers and individuals will be at the centre of VET

Communities and regions will be strengthened economically and socially through learning and employment

Indigenous Australians will have skills for viable jobs and their learning culture will be shared

National Priorities Improving the system’s responsiveness to rapid

changes in demand for skills development and addressing skills shortages, especially in traditional trades and in emerging industries

Delivering improved outcomes for employers, individuals and communities

Improving quality Increasing participation and up-skilling mature

age workers Encouraging greater re-engagement in training

by Australians who are not fully participating in the labour market