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Up one levelNational Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
NCVER is Australia's national vocational education and training research and development centre. NCVER is responsible for the collection of national vocational education and training statisticsand for managing employer, student and graduate surveys relating to vocational education and training outcomes and performance.
School Leaver Programs
The School Leaver Program aims to help young people make a smooth transition from school to further education, further training, apprenticeships, traineeships, employment or other career and lifestyle options.
Western Australia - The Training Branch
The web site offers links to: training opportunities; employment opportunities; apprenticeships and traineeships; training providers; publications; State Training Strategy.
Workplace Portal
Contains information about employment information, government assistance, jobs, careers, training, working conditions.
Australian Apprenticeships
Information about Australian Apprenticeships for employers, job seekers, school students, careers advisers, registered training organisations and apprentices.
Australian Education International
Works with the Australian education and training industry to promote the industry internationally and advance the internationalisation of Australian education and training.
Australian Technical Colleges
There are 2 Technical Colleges in WA and they are Perth South and Pilbara.
Institute for Trade Skills Excellence
A partnership between government and Australian business to promote and advance learning, teaching and training in Australian trades education.
National Industry Skills Committee (NISC)
Committee, established in March 2006, provides the Australian Vocational and Technical Education Ministerial Council with high-level, evidence-based advice on workforce planning, future training priorities and other critical issues facing the training sector.
National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
This web site provides information about NOOSR; information and advisory and training services for individuals or organisations on qualifications assessment and recognition
National Quality Council (NQC)
The NQC oversees quality assurance and ensures national consistency in the application of the Australian Quality Training Framework standards for the audit and registration of training providers
Skills & Training Information
This website aims to provide employers, employees, job seekers and their support organisations with skills and training information and contacts. This site is one support element for the Australian Government's Skilling Australia for the future initiative.
Skills Australia
Skills Australia has been established to provide advice on current and future demand for skills and investment of public funds in training.
SkillsInfo
This website has been established by the Australian Government to provide skills-related information and links for industries and regions, skills issues and education and training in Australia.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Australia Ltd.
This new Australian Ministerial company (September 2006), jointly owned by the Australian, state and territory governments has been established through a merger of Australian Training Products and AEShareNet. TVET will continue to publish and distribute high quality, useable and cost effective national competency standards, training packages and competency based curriculum and related materials.
Training Portal
Developed in conjunction with employers, State and Territory Training Authorities and the Australian National Training Authority, this training portal has been designed to make it easier for individuals, businesses and registered training organisations to access information about high quality vocational education and training. The website provides information about and links to New Apprentices; how to become a registered training organisation; couse availability, cost and delivery methods; case studies and data about the economic returns of an investment in training.
Adult Learning Australia
Adult Learning Australia promotes and fosters the value of learning. It includes adult educators in universities, TAFEs, and community education providers; as well as community health and environment workers, librarians, individual tutors and trainers, volunteers and students.
AUSTAFE
Established in 1984, AUSTAFE represents the national network of senior TAFE Managers. The primary mission of AUSTAFE is to exert national leadership in support of its members and indirectly the TAFE systems they represent.
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is the peak council of Australian business associations. Its member network has over 350,000 businesses represented through Chambers of Commerce in each State and Territory, and a nationwide network of industry associations.
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ACER's mission is to create and disseminate knowledge and tools that can be used to improve learning. The web site provides links to: latest findings; research; ACER Press; school testing; university testing; library services; about ACER; forums; workshops & conferences.
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
ACPET is the National industry association for independent providers of post-compulsory education and training, for Australian and International students, including higher education, vocational education and training and english language courses. The web site is predominantely set up for members of the Council but it does provide limited information for non-members to information about ACPET.
Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)
ADCET provides comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training. ADCET services primarily target teachers, disability practitioners, learning support staff, researchers and policy makers.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
This web site is produced by the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board as a means of providing access to information about the AQF, a unified system of thirteen national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training and the higher education sector.
Australian Training Products (ATP)
This web site provides links to ATP's policies and news; an on-line catalogue of products and a registration link to Train e-sier, an electronic newsletter providing news about new products, product changes and special promotions.
Education Network Australia (EdNA) Online
EdNA Online is a vast resource contributed to and used by the education community. This online service houses and links to thousands of resources in Australia and overseas, fosters collaboration and communication amongst and between the education sectors through communication links and information sharing.
National Training Information Service
The National Training Information Service has been developed by ANTA to provide access to current and emerging training market information and products in vocational education and training. Currently, the NTIS comprises a database of: VET accredited courses; competency standards; Training Packages and training providers and text information on a range of complementary issues.
VETNETwork
VETNETwork is the Vocational Education and Training Network, an Australian network of teachers, trainers, program co-ordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational education and training in schools.
DEEWR for Jobseekers
This section contains a broad range of information for people seeking employment. It includes information about employment services, income support, training and careers.
Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service
Australian Apprenticeships Training Information Service.
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
The 2008-2011 Framework Strategy maximises and builds on the national investment to date in essential e-learning infrastructure. It will focus on embedding e-learning in registered training organisations (RTOs), business and industry.
Training Funding
Click on this link for assistance in applying for apprenticeship or traineeship funding for Registered Training Organisations by the Department of Education and Training.
Training Providers
Click on this link for a list of accredited training providers for the Department of Education and Training.
VETinfoNet
Here you will find information on vocational education and training, courses available, qualifications, events, resources and more.
WestOne
WestOne offers a wide and growing range of online learning resources and services. Follow links from the home page to course information, training provider details, a skills recognition service and more.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
This site provides a detailed list of trades, descriptions of the work and information about certification requirements and where you can train.
Employment Directions Network
All you need to know about employment, apprenticeships, career advice, finding a job, starting your own business, Telecentres, education and training services in regional areas is on the Employment Directions Network.
WA Local Government Association - Workplace Solutions
WA Local Govt Vacancies and WALGA Employment Vacancies.
Jobsearch
This is a gateway to information about employment opportunities in the Government of Western Australia, the State's biggest employer. This site includes details for entry level, graduates, traineeships, aboriginal, disability and general employment.
Regional Employment
If you are looking for employment in the rural sector, then access this link for the WA Department of Education and Training.
Go West Now
Western Australia is a booming state with many successful industries and natural resources. If you are looking to move to WA, discover how to find a job, look for a home and find out about the great lifestyle, you will find details here.
Entry Level Clerical Appointment Pool
The Entry Level Clerical Appointment Pool is for Level 1 appointment to clerical positions for contracts up to 3 months, with the Western Australian State Government. If you would like more information click on this link.
Skills Migration
If you wish to migrate to Australia, in particular, Western Australia, then you may qualify as a skilled migrant. Details available on this site include State Sponsorship, Skills in Demand List, Visas, contact details and more.
Job Resources - GetAccess
This link is your 'one stop shop' to government job search agency websites and job search resources around Australia.
Career & Employment Planning
Do you need career advice or assistance with employment planning? Today’s workforce is a rapidly changing environment, the Employment Directions Network has skilled advisors that can assist you with planning for your future.
Career Development
The Career Development Services Branch is part of the VET and Career Development Directorate of the Western Australian Department of Education and Training. The main goal of the Career Development Services Branch is to promote and build a career development culture across Western Australia for people of all ages.
Career Planning
The Career Planning page of the WA Department of Training's GetAccess website, provides links to other websites around the nation with the latest information on jobs and careers.
Career Profiles
Career Profiles provides career information written specifically for Western Australians. Here you can search for careers by industry, by interest or occupational group, or key in a specific question.
Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Comprehensive website including corporate information about the department and the areas of responsibility within the portfolio such as higher education, school education, career development, international education, Indigenous education, and workplace relations.
LiteracyNet – Adult Literacy National Project
This site contains key information about Australian adult literacy activity and links to a range of additional programme, professional development, resource, and research sites.
Study in Australia - the official Australian Government website for International Students
This is the Australian Government's official website for advice on study in Australia. It contains impartial and reliable information about courses, institutions, study and living costs, the application process, visa requirements and more.
Western Australian Government Legislation
All Acts of the WA State Parliament including acts relating to training and employment.
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) provides information products and services for those working in the youth field and for anyone with an interest in youth. This includes practitioners in areas such as health and education, researchers, policy-makers, youth workers and youth service providers, as well as students and parents.
Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA)
The Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) is the leading authority on the supply of, and demand for new graduates in Australia and uses this position to foster employment and career opportunities for graduates, in association with the higher education sector, government and businesses. GCCA produces annual surveys of graduates, including the Graduate Destination Survey and Graduate Starting Salaries.
DEEWR for Employees
This section provides information about working arrangements and conditions, and issues in the workplace.
DEEWR for Employers
This section provides information about working arrangements and conditions, and issues in the workplace.
DEEWR for Industry
This section provides information, resources and links relating to workplace relations, recruitment and employment issues in Australian industry.
DEEWR for Employment Service Providers
Provides information for employment service provider organisations, including Job Network and specialist service providers.
DEEWR Employment and Workplace Relations
Information about employment and workplace relations policy and reviews.
Jobsearch
This is a gateway to information about employment opportunities in the Government of Western Australia, the State's biggest employer. This site includes details for entry level, graduates, traineeships, aboriginal, disability and general employment.
Employee & Employer Publications
There are many useful publications on this site relating to employing staff, wages, conditions and obligations, or if you are an employee, publications on your rights.
Employing Children
Under the Child Welfare Act there are restrictions on the hours and type of work that children under the age of 15 can undertake. Visit the Dept of Consumer and Employment Protection to find out more.
Employing People with a Disability
If you are considering employing a person with a disability, there are a range of employment options available. Visit the Dept of Consumer and Employment Protection to find out more.
Illegal Workers
Employers of people without valid working visas face penalties. It is a criminal offence to knowingly or recklessly allow an illegal worker to work, or to refer an illegal worker for work. Details can be found on this site.
Recruiting Employees
Do you have a small business and need to recruit staff? The Dept of Consumer and Employment Protection have information on their website that can help you with job descriptions, advertising, interviewing, and inducting staff into your business.
Retaining Mature Employees
Mature employees have much to offer the workplace, they generally have considerable experience and knowledge, and can provide valuable skills in areas of shortage. Find out more about different employment options for our ageing population.
Superannuation
The rights and obligations of employees and employers in relation to Superannuation are explained on this site.
Career Development Centre
Planning your future career? The Career Development Centre is an excellent place to start. You'll find comprehensive resources and knowledgeable staff to help you get the skills you need and the job you want.
Small Business Training Institute
The institute will work with public and private partners to engage small business in relevant and accessible training programs. It will provide a range of advisory and coaching services to small business owners and a brokering service to advertise specialist training services by public and private providers.