Skills information for training providers helps to ensure Vocational Education and Training (VET) is meeting the expected standards. This supports students to gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workplace.
Information for providers
This section describes the core skills needed to succeed in training and work. The quality and standards frameworks ensure providers develop courses that provide these skills.
Core skills
The Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework describes the main non-technical skills needed, including:
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Self-management
- Communication
- Information technology.
Training packages
Training packages are sets of competency standards and their related:
- Assessment requirements
- Qualifications
- Credit arrangements
- Guidance information.
The standards are defined by industry and make sure that VET training meets their needs and the needs of businesses and students.
National standards
The National Regulatory Framework makes sure all students enrolled in VET in receive training and assessment services that are:
- Nationally consistent
- High-quality.
Reporting requirements
Registered training organisations must collect and report on VET activity to the National VET Provider Collection.
Find out more about the National VET Data Policy.
Information about providers
There are a number of directories to help people find information about VET courses and providers. Training providers must make sure their information is regularly updated and correct.
These directories hold information such as:
- Training packages
- Qualifications
- Accredited courses
- Units of competency
- Skill sets.
Course and provider directories
- YourCareer website is the national VET directory
- training.gov.au is the national register of VET.
Providers and courses for international students
The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students lists all Australian providers that offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas.
Unique Student Identifier
Students need to have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) so a training organisation can:
- Issue a qualification or statement of attainment
- Link their USI to the National VET Data Collection, which lets students see:
- All of their training results from all providers
- All completed training units and qualifications