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These websites provide information on vocational education and training (VET) policies, procedures, contact details and resources for each jurisdiction.

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The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) is the national set of standards which assures nationally consistent, high-quality training and assessment services for the clients of Australia's vocational education and training system. AQTF is the current version of the framework, effective from 1 July 2007.

The 11 national Industry Skills Councils (ISCs) cover the skills needs of most Australian industry. In general terms these organisations work to involve industry with the development of nationally applicable vocational education and training.

A free national newsletter for teachers, trainers and assessors in the vocational education and training sector. This e-newsletter is published monthly and features the latest information on the development and implementation of training packages and other key issues in the training sector.

The National Training Information Service (NTIS) is the official national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users.

Visit TVET Australia for links to:

• National Quality Council
• National Industry Skills Committee
• National Audit & Registration Agency
• TVET Product Services - Australia's major supplier of quality, nationally endorsed training resources.

This website is an 'industry site' providing resources for AACs, RTOs, GTOs and other organisations marketing and implementing Australian Apprenticeships.

The Australian Qualifications Framework (commonly known as the AQF) is a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities).

The National Reporting System is a mechanism for reporting the outcomes of adult English language, literacy and numeracy provision, in the vocational education and training system, in labour market programs and in the adult, community education sector.

VOCED is a research database for technical and vocational education and training. It is an international database of research abstracts with a special focus on Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research is Australia's principal provider of VET research and statistics.

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework provides the vocational education and training (VET) system with the essential e-learning infrastructure and expertise needed to respond to the challenges of a modern economy and the training needs of Australian businesses and workers.

(TAFE NSW International Centre for VET Teaching and Learning) is about promoting new ideas and practice in teaching and learning.

edna is a network of the education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, early childhood, vocational and technical education, adult and community education and higher education.

The Australian Council for Private Education and Training - the national industry association for independent providers of post-compulsory education and training, for Australian and international students.

ERTOA was incorporated as an association in October 2006 and was formally launched by the Hon Gary Hardgrave, Minister for Vocational and Technical Education on 16th November 2006.

TDA is the peak national body for TAFE Institutes providing strategic direction, government liaison and coordination activities at a domestic and international level. We endeavour to keep our Members & Associates informed with the latest news about issues that affect the TAFE system and vocational education outcomes.