Education is one of Australia's best strategies to achieve social, economic and environmental sustainability.
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 Australian VET system is one of the most sophisticated in the world because it is:
Industry-led
The employers, unions and professional associations of an industry define the outcomes that are required from training.
National
The VET system is jointly-managed by state, territory and Australian governments, in partnership with industry and training providers.
Client focused
Clients of the VET system are employers and individuals who use it or intend to use it. This simple, flexible and relevant system responds to client needs.
The fundamental elements of the VET system are:
A quality framework
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) defines all nationally recognised qualifications. The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) is a set of nationally agreed standards that ensure high quality VET services throughout Australia.
Registered Training Organisations
Training organisations must meet AQTF standards to become registered. Only registered training organisations (RTOs) can issue AQF qualifications and deliver training and assessment services.
National recognition
National recognition is the cornerstone of the Australian Quality Training Framework. All states and territories must recognise registered training organisations (RTOs) registered by other states and territories and all RTOs must recognise AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTOs. This national recognition of RTOs and qualifications enhances mobility in the labour market.
REGIONAL VET COURSES
Structured Workplace Learning
Our Local Community Partnerships (LCP) support VET courses by encouraging and organising structured work placements for students in relevant local industries, in line with their VET course. This gives students hands-on practical training in an industry setting. (See – Structured Workplace Learning for more details)
Visit the DECS website at www.decs.sa.gov.au/southernseaandvines to access the courses offered by the FLA. Click on the Vocational Education tab in the left hand column, and then click on Fleurieu Learning Alliance Operational Manual pdf tab.
Southern Vocational College (SVC) Courses
Visit the SVC website at www.svc.sa.edu.au for information about the College, and its courses.
