This is study and/or practical training that develops the skills and knowledge that people need for employment.
Vocational education and training is 'education and training for work'. It exists to develop and recognise the competencies or skills of learners.
The VET sector is part of the education system. The education system consists of:
schools sector,
VET sector
the higher education sector,
and the adult and community education sector.
It is possible for a person to have what they have learned in one sector recognised in another sector.
The VET sector includes the following VET providers:
secondary schools,
the TAFE (technical and further education) system,
private colleges and institutions, and
businesses that provide on-the-job training for their employees,
as well as organisations that ensure the needs of industry and government are addressed, design courses or training programs, conduct assessments, or manage apprenticeships and traineeships.