Vocational Training and Education - A simple explanation
Vocational education and training (VET) is 'education and training for work' and part of a broader educational network in Australia that includes schools, universities and adult and community education.
The structure of VET
The Australian vocational education and training (VET) system is recognised as among the most sophisticated in the world because it is:
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Industry led - employers and industry representatives define what outcome is required from training.
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National – the system is jointly managed by state, territory and Australian governments.
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Client focused – it is flexible and relevant and responsive to client needs.
The fundamental elements of the system are:
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the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
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the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
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registered training organisations (RTOs)
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state and territory registering authorities.
The AQF defines all nationally recognised qualifications. It provides a single framework for all qualifications from Senior Secondary Certification to PhD. Within the VET sector the following qualifications can be issued:
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Certificate I
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Certificate II
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Certificate III
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Certificate IV
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Diploma
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Advanced Diploma
Under the AQF, the achievement of a group of competencies leads to the attainment of a VET qualification.
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