Vocational Education and Training (VET)

All VET teachers and trainers in Australia must have recent and relevant experience in their industry. This means you will learn from industry professionals who can share their expertise and experience, industry insights and trends, and knowledge of skills areas in high demand.

An Australian VET qualification can be a stepping stone towards further study or a higher education (university level) degree. In some fields of study, a VET qualification can even provide study credit towards a degree.  

Australia’s VET system has a world-class reputation for aligning qualifications with industry needs, so what you learn will be what you need for your job. 

Based on expert industry advice, Australian VET courses are continuously updated to equip students with skills in demand locally and internationally. Most VET courses take less time to complete than a higher education degree, so you can be job-ready sooner.

All Australian VET providers must meet strict quality standards for registered training organisations (RTOs). To make sure standards are met, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) monitor all courses and education and training providers.

You can study on-campus in one of Australia’s major cities, or you might choose a smaller city or town with a specific industry focus. For example, a rural area will give you hands-on experience in, agritech or animal care, while one of Australia’s major cities might be a great place to study tourism or construction.

Many VET providers give students access to state-of-the-art learning spaces and equipment – either on their own campuses or in workplaces. Some campuses also have simulated and actual work environments, such as hospital wards, cybersecurity labs, construction sites or beauty salons, to help prepare you for real-world jobs.

Emerging technologies are a part of many courses and teaching practices in Australian VET. Some training providers are creating learning environments that use virtual, augmented and immersive reality. Others teach courses in robotics, the use of drones and other life-changing technologies, giving you confidence to graduate job-ready in the latest skills and techniques.