VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A relevant characteristic of the VET (Vocational Education and Training) courses is, they tend to focus more on developing practical skills in a certain occupation, while the Higher Education courses focus more on theory and professional development. VET courses are different from the Higher Education because they are practical courses, with a shorter duration and a lower cost and offer a lower qualification than Higher Education courses (Bachelor degrees, Master degrees, etc…).

Regardless of you wanting to get a job on the job market or you want to make a first step towards university, a vocational qualification in Australia can lead you where you want to get. The Australia vocational sector (or VET) is based on an industry and government partnership. Education institutions called Technical and Further Education (TAFE) or private education institutions called RTO – Registered Training Organization, offer VET qualifications in Australia. Many VET courses offer on-site training, which means you, won’t learn only in the classroom but obtain precious work experience in a real workplace.

In Australia, the quality of education is guaranteed. As a matter of fact, international student’s safety and experience is protected by law through ESOS – Education Services for Overseas Students Act adopted in the year 2000.