Australia
's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is
often referred to as Technical and Vocational Education
(TVE) in other countries. It delivers training that is
both practical and career-oriented. VET courses are provided
by both public institutions called TAFE Institutes and
private colleges. All institutes and colleges are subject
to Government monitoring to ensure high standards.
Australia
's VET providers offer a wide range of training options
in the popular fields of computing, business studies,
marketing, tourism and hospitality. Under Australia 's
national qualifications framework graduates can also
progress into higher level courses including entry into
universities for Diploma and Bachelor degree courses.
Almost
all Australian secondary schools also offer vocational
education programs in addition to the standard school
curriculum. These programs are based on the same competencies
and lead to a recognised national qualification.
TAFE
courses vary from short half-day courses to full-time
courses lasting three years. Most courses begin at the
start of the academic year, however, there are some courses
that have a mid-year intake.
