Vocational Training in Australia

294 vocational training businesses across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 81–100 of 294

Central NSW

Synergy Telecoms

By appointment only · Bathurst · NSW 2795

We provide Telecommunications Training Primarily in Central West NSW (Bathurst) as well as in Sydney and Canberra. Our courses include nationally recognised training such as ACMA Open Cable Licence,…

Telecommunications TrainingNBN Training
Sydney

Infront Staffing

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

Infront Staffing formed in 2005 is an accredited Registered Training Organisation based in the heart of the Sydney central business district offering specialist training courses spanning the liquor,…

Education and TuitionVocational Training & Apprenticeships
Brisbane

Eagleby Learning Centre

By appointment only · Eagleby · QLD 4207

The Eagleby Learning Centre will be conducting a new round of Certificate courses commencing Monday 18th July 2011. Certificate I in Engineering is a 7 week course commencing 1st August 2011 and…

Education and TuitionAdultCommunity & Other EducationEducation and Tuition
Perth

Abn Training

By appointment only · Osborne Park · WA 6017

ABN Group is an Australian success story with market-leading businesses across residential construction, home finance, property & more

Education and TuitionEducation and TuitionAdultCommunity and Other Education
North Coast

ON-Q: Ballina

By appointment only · Ballina · NSW 2478

ON-Q Human Resources is a Specialised Employment Solutions Provider servicing the NSW Northern Rivers and Qld Gold Coast for over 22 years. Call us to find out more.

Professional ServicesJob Search and Recruitmentjobjobs
North Coast

ON-Q: Byron Bay

By appointment only · Byron Bay · NSW 2481

ON-Q Human Resources is a provider of Specialised Employment Solutions. They provide professional advice and assistance to job-seekers who are experiencing barriers to employment due to injury,…

Professional ServicesJob Search and Recruitmentjobjobs
North Coast

ON-Q: Casino

By appointment only · Casino · NSW 2470

ON-Q Human Resources is a provider of Specialised Employment Solutions. They provide professional advice and assistance to job-seekers who are experiencing barriers to employment due to injury,…

Professional ServicesJob Search and Recruitmentjobjobs
North Coast

ON-Q: Murwillumbah

By appointment only · Murwillumbah · NSW 2484

ON-Q Human Resources is a provider of Specialised Employment Solutions. They provide professional advice and assistance to job-seekers who are experiencing barriers to employment due to injury,…

Professional ServicesJob Search and Recruitmentjobjobs
Brisbane

Mead Business College

By appointment only · Brisbane · QLD 4000

MBC is a great TAFE alternative. We offer nationally recognised on line training for a range of Business, Administration and Management courses. Our online courses are nationally recognised, carry…

Education and TuitionVocational Training & Apprenticeships
Gold Coast

Plenty Training

By appointment only · Varsity Lakes · QLD 4227

Plenty Training provides quality training to individuals looking to upskill via a face-to-face, virtual, online or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways. Plenty Training is proud to give our…

BSB51415 Diploma of Project ManagementBSB50215 Diploma of Business
North Coast

VERTO: Kempsey

By appointment only · Kempsey · NSW 2440

VERTO is an established and respected provider of vocational training, employment and community support services in regional NSW. We have a proud 27 year history of supporting employers and…

Professional ServicesJob Search and Recruitmentjobjobs

Vocational Training by region

User guide to Vocational Training

Vocational training and apprenticeship in Australia is usually post-secondary and provided by Registered Training Organizations (RTO). These organizations provide students with training that result in qualifications that are recognized and accepted by industries in the country and other educational institutions throughout the country.

The hierarchy of educational qualifications is provided by the Australian Qualifications Framework and is administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The employers, states and territories and the Commonwealth Government formalize a curriculum available for RTOs to teach and assess the competency of students in their respective fields of study through the National Training System.

Within the Australian Qualifications Framework, Technical and Further Education or TAFE Colleges award qualifications up to the level of advanced diploma, which is below that of a Bachelor degree. Since 2002, TAFE Colleges have been awarding degree-level awards and post graduate diplomas to fill niche areas in the industries of Australia. However, these awards do not go beyond the level of Bachelor degree. In fact, many Australians refer to all degrees that are below the level of a Bachelor degree as TAFE courses regardless of the institutions that offers it.

Constitutionally, vocational training is the responsibility of states and territories through the TAFE system. Apprenticeships are offered in both traditional apprenticeships in traditional trades and traineeships in other service-oriented jobs. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years while traineeships last for only two years, in which both receive wage that increases as they progress in their study.

The DEEWR is the government agency that leads Australia's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia.

Tips for choosing the best college for vocational education

  • Limit your search to the location where you prefer to study. There are many reputable colleges in Australia and deciding whether you want to go to one in your State or in another might help you limit your search to a handful.
  • Get as much information as you can from at least a handful of colleges that you have in mind. Check their admission requirements, their course offerings, policies, campus and other pertinent information.
  • You may want to consider less selective colleges with minimum requirements since competition is very tough for a spot in a well-known institution.
  • Consider the costs of studying in a college you like. Think about the tuition and other fees, housing, food and transportation.
  • Submit as many applications as you can to different colleges and take the entrance tests. The more colleges you try out, the better the chances of getting into one.
  • When applying, always bring your documents and identification.
  • Take a tour of the campus in person. The online campus tour may not always be as informative as going there yourself.
  • Your college of choice should always be based on your goals, needs, interests and budget.