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Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System
The Australian Government is undertaking the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System to ensure it is designed to provide the skilled workers Australia needs. The review will consider opportunities to increase the take-up and completion of apprenticeships and traineeships.
Find out more about the reviewVET Student Experience Survey
The VET Student Experience Survey (VETSES) is a short online survey capturing the training experiences of students currently enrolled in a qualification. The VETSES helps:
- Collect consistent information from students
- Provide feedback to RTOs to improve training delivery
- Reduce the administrative burden on RTOs
Under review: Australian Apprenticeships National Skills Needs List
The Australian Apprenticeships National Skills Needs List is under review. Find out what this means for Australian Apprenticeship incentives.
- What stage is the review at
- What impact does this have on Australian Apprenticeship incentives
VET Review 2018
In 2018, there was an independent review of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector. The aim of the review was to make sure Australians have the skills they need to succeed in a changing labour market.
- Find out more about the review
- Read the final report
Reforms to ASQA – Australia's VET regulator
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector. Learn about:
- The Rapid review of ASQA’s regulatory practices and processes
- ASQA reform implementation
Review of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011
There were 23 recommendations made by Professor Valerie Braithwaite after conducting a Review of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
- Why was the review conducted
- Submissions made to the review
- Review recommendations
- Response to the review
Jobs and Skills Australia
Jobs and Skills Australia will provide independent advice and establish genuine tripartite partnerships with state and territory Governments, industry, business peaks, unions and training providers to ensure the training system is fit for purpose and to address the skills crisis in this country. Jobs and Skills Australia will:
- Start responding to the critical and evolving skills needs that workers and employers are facing.
- Bring together national leadership and expertise, and cutting-edge data analytic capability.
- Play an active role in workforce planning to provide a long-term view of Australia’s workforce needs.