Vocational and technical education
Vocational and technical education is great for people who like study that is practical, hands-on and directly job-related. Courses are offered through:
TAFEs
secondary schools (including VET in Schools and Australian School-based Apprenticeships
Australian Technical Colleges
private Registered Training Organisations
community training providers.
People can get nationally recognised qualifications in areas as varied as aviation, aged care, cardio technology, children's services, car mechanic, earth science, plumbing and nursing.
Many schools offer VET in Schools courses that count towards both the senior secondary certificate and a nationally recognised vocational qualification. Australian School-based Apprenticeships give young people the option of starting an Australian Apprenticeship while they are still at school. They actually earn a wage as they work and study. In this way, they can keep their options open after school.