VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Some useful links for researching nationally the providers and courses available in the vocational education sector.
Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
http://www.dest.gov.au/...ues_reviews/key_issues/anta/default.htm
ANTA was a Commonwealth Statutory Authority responsible for the development of a national vocational education and training system in cooperation with States and Territory Governments, the Commonwealth Government and industry. On Friday 22nd October, the Prime Minister announced that, from 1 July 2005, the responsibilities and functions of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) would be transferred to the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). This site offers a central point of information on the transfer of ANTA business.
Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
http://www.dest.gov.au/
The DEST site provides information about Federal Government education, science and training services and policies in Australia.
The Group Training National Register
http://grouptraining.ntis.gov.au/
The Group Training National Register lists all Group Training Organisations (GTOs) which have complied with national standards set by vocational education and training Ministers and are eligible to use the Group Training National logo. All GTOs listed on this National Register have been recognised as compliant against the National Standards for GTO’s, by State and Territory Training Authorities.
National Training Information Service (NTIS)
http://www.ntis.gov.au/
Over 1,000 resources. NTIS presently holds detailed information on accredited courses/qualifications, endorsed competency standards and training organisations. In addition some further information is provided on Training Packages, new VET initiatives and useful links to other training related websites in Australia. In addition some further information is provided on Training Packages, new VET initiatives and useful links to other training related websites in Australia.The NTIS database was developed by the Australian National Training Authority in co-operation with State/Territory Training Authorities. It provides direct access to current and emerging training market information and products in VET in Australia.
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
http://www.acpet.edu.au/
ACPET is a body which represents the Australian private education and training sector in dealings with federal and state governments and other agencies. It was founded in 1992 and has over 250 member organisations. The site includes a noticeboard, newsletter and an area specifically for members.
Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges
http://www.acivc.edu.au/
The Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges Limited (ACIVC) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1976 to cater for the specific needs of private Education and Training Colleges and organisations associated with international and domestic Education and Training. ACIVC promotes consultation and co-operation between member colleges, acts as a liaison with government departments and works with regulatory bodies to establish policy that may impact upon the operations of member colleges. This site contains information about activities, membership and events.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
http://www.ncver.edu.au/
Australia's principal research and evaluation organisation for the vocational education and training sector. It is an independent organisation responsible to a board of directors representing employers, unions, education and training organisations, government, and others with an interest in education and training. NCVER manages the national research and evaluation program on behalf of the federal government. This involves developing research priorities with key stakeholders and managing a competitive grants program for funding relevant research into vocational education and training (VET).
Trades Recognition Australia
http://www.workplace.gov.au/...e/Category/SchemesInitiatives/TRA/
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations provides occupational skills assessment services for International applicants and Trade skill certification services for permanent Australian residents. Information on the process and specific requirements is available for the International Skills Assessments (Pre Migration) and Trade Skill Certification (Australian Residents).
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