These skills strategies support and guide the sector in Australia.
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Digital Capability Frameworks for the Australian Workforce
Rapidly developing digital technologies are changing the nature of essential skills required in the workforce. A person’s capacity to use digital technology has become essential to participation in work and education. It is therefore critical for employers and educators to be able to identify and improve digital capability across different industries and occupations.
There are a number of frameworks that can be used to guide digital skills and training activities.
Find out more about digital capability frameworksSkills funding in Australia
The National Skills Agreement (NSA) is a 5-year joint funding agreement between the Commonwealth, states and territories to strengthen the vocational education and training sector. The NSA commenced on 1 January 2024.
- The NSA provides up to $12.6 billion in Commonwealth funding over 5 years
- It represents a fundamental shift in the way governments work together through a shared stewardship approach
- It identifies areas of national priority that require focused effort to address critical skills needs
International Skills Engagement
Engagement with international vocational education and training (VET) students helps position Australia as a global leader in skills training.
- VET International Engagement Strategy
- Understand how growth is supported
Supporting life-long learning
Adult Learners Week is held annually in the first week of September. It highlights the value of learning for adults, particularly its impact on workforce participation and productivity. We provide funding to the peak body for adult education, Adult Learning Australia to deliver activities that support Adult Learners Week.
Find out more about Adult Learners' WeekRegulating training providers
Registered training providers must make sure training products are regularly revised and updated. They must comply with national competency and assessment standards.
- Learn about the extension period
- Link to VET regulators
- Understand the national VET standards
National Skills Plan
National Skills Plan, developed by the Commonwealth state and territory governments, sets out the national approach to delivering Australia’s skills needs.
Find out more about the National Skills PlanGrowing the VET workforce
The VET Workforce Blueprint provides a roadmap for strengthening the vocational education and training (VET) workforce.
- The Blueprint identifies ways to grow and support a sustainable VET workforce.
- It identifies opportunities and actions for attracting, retaining and developing the workforce.