The Australian vocational education and training (VET) system has embraced the structure of a learning culture.

The VET system is both adaptive and responsive to the needs of all users of the training system – ensuring the continuous improvement and enhancement of training delivery.

The following elements of the training system allow business to benefit from targeted and effective training.

VET is industry-led

The Australian VET system is highly responsive to the needs of industry and business.

VET is flexible

Training can be customised to suit the needs of any organisation. This flexibility means that training is highly focused and aligned with the goals of the organisation.

VET is modular

Qualifications can be built on different units of competencies to address different user needs.

Training Packages

Training Packages underpin the training system. They are developed by industry to meet specific needs and are reviewed every three years to ensure continuous improvement.

Learning arises through practice

A mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training offered by the VET system is founded in the belief that learning is fostered through performance and practice.

Continuous learning

Research shows that training needs to be re-applied within a certain timeframe to maintain its effectiveness. The VET system encourages ongoing training by offering government funding and incentives to employers and employees.

Equity and access

The VET system helps to achieve equity and equal opportunity for all Australians by building on the talents of disadvantaged groups, especially Indigenous Australians.

See Indigenous education and training 2005 – 2008.