There are many government agencies that provide training services, information and programs to keep the Australian workforce well trained and skilled. Keep up to date with both state and federal initiatives related to education, training, skills and apprenticeship packages.
This page provides relevant links to government agencies and groups that may assist organisations in creating a responsive and dynamic workforce for bus and coach operators, manufacturers and service providers.
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Department
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Education, Science
and Training
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DEST provides national
leadership and works in collaboration with the States and Territories, industry,
other agencies and the community in support of the Government's objectives.
DEST develops and implements policies to ensure the continuing relevance
of education, science and training to contemporary needs and the growing
requirement for lifelong learning. DEST also deliver high quality and value
for money Government funded programmes. |
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New
Apprenticeships
Department of
Education, Science
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New Apprenticeships Centres
provide a free service to employers to help them with the sign-up and administration
of a New Apprenticeships. They now operate from over 500 sites Australia-wide.
The Australian Government provides a range of financial incentives
to encourage employers to take on New Apprentices. |
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New
Apprenticeships
Job Pathways
Department of Education,
Science and Training |
New Apprenticeships offer a
job pathway that combines training for a nationally recognised qualification
with employment. This job pathway can begin at school with School based
New Apprenticeships. New Apprenticeships are also available to people over
15 years of age and can even be used by employers to increase the skills
of existing employees. |
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New
Apprenticeship
Training Information
Centre
Department of Education,
Science and Training |
An interactive guide to various
apprenticeship programs and career pathways for Australian industries.
Also useful information on training packages, information sessions,indigenous
new apprenticeship kits, etc. |
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Department of
Employment and
Workplace Relations
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The Department of Employment and Workplace
Relations provides the government with high quality advice, programmes and
services to achieve three outcomes:
- Efficient and effective labour market assistance.
- Higher productivity, higher pay workplaces.
- Increased workforce participation. |
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National Training
Information Service
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The National Training Information Service
has been developed by federal and state governments 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.
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Training.com.au |
Training.com.au provides a single
point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information,
products and services in Australia. The portal was developed in conjunction
with state and territory training authorities and the (former) Australian
National Training Authority. It is a gateway to many different websites
and services. |
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Department of Education
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The NSW Department of Education
and Training delivers high quality education and training services from
early childhood education through to post-compulsory education and training.
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Training
Market NSW
Department of Education
and Training
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The Training Market Web site
has been developed to provide timely and accurate information and advice
to the vocational education and training community on major training market
issues and events. It is particularly targeted to:
- Registered Training Organisations, approved, or planning to tender, to
deliver specific services under various Programs administered through the
Department of Education and Training's Approved Providers List (APL)
- New Apprenticeship Centres, providing a service to clients as part of
the NSW Apprenticeship and Traineeship system. |
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TAFE NSW
Department of Education
and Training
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TAFE NSW is Australia's largest
training provider, and is among the largest in the world. The letters 'TAFE'
stand for Technical And Further Education, and, for hundreds of thousands
of people each year, it also stands for high quality, accessible training. |
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Transport and Logistics
Centre
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The Transport and Logistics
Centre (TALC) is a not-for-profit group whose aim is to assist the logistics
and supply chain sector of the Australian economy to improve capability
in terms of attraction and recruitment of good people, education and training
for everyone; and creation and sharing of corporate and individual knowledge.
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Department of Employment,
Education & Training |
The Department of Employment,
Education and Training (DEET) manages and administers programs and funding
arrangements for the delivery of vocational education and training in the
Territory. |
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Department
of Education
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Queensland's entry point to jobs, careers
and training, apprenticeships and traineeships, and employment and training
government assistance. |
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Department
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Strategic
Employment Development Program
The Strategic Employment Development Program provides cash incentives of
up to $2,000 to private sector employers for taking on additional apprentices
in skill shortage industries.
Start-Up Assistance
Start-Up Assistance provides financial assistance to help new apprentices
and trainees buy the tools and protective equipment they need to get started.
This funding is provided for the individual apprentice or trainee.
Travel and accommodation allowance for apprentices and trainees
Apprentices and trainees who have to travel to attend courses in relation
to their training program may be eligible for travel and accommodation allowance.
This funding is provided for the individual apprentice or trainee. |
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Department of Further Education, Employment,
Science & Technology |
Information for:
Students and the Community.Studying and
working in SA including jobs,courses, apprenticeships and links to useful
sites
Businesses.Funds for training, courses, training providers
E mployers and Employees. About new apprenticeshipsincluding training
for apprentices and trainees, employer subsidies and links around Australia.
T raining Organisations. Including the latest on how to become registered,quality
arrangements, training packages |
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Tasmanian Dept of Education |
Vocational Education and Training (VET) provides
people with skills and knowledge needed in the workplace for jobs in particular
industries, including construction, hospitality, agriculture, community
services, recreation, administration, IT and many others. Often these skills
are gained both through a training organisation and in the workplace. |
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Victorian Department
of Education and
Training
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The principal responsibilities of the Department
of Education & Training are to:
- provide and ensure access to high quality primary and secondary education
for all Victorian children - including support for non-government schools
- ensure that all Victorians have access to high quality training and further
education services necessary for the social and economic development of
the State
- link training and further education to employment, especially in high
skill areas and areas of skill shortage
- ensure that Government policies and service delivery reflect and meet
the needs of all young Victorians. In addition, the Department provides
support and advisory services to the Ministers for Education & Training,
and for Education Services as well as a number of statutory bodies. |
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Office of Training
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Tertiary Education
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The Office of Training and Tertiary Education
(OTTE) is part of DET (Department of Education and Training) and is responsible
for:
- Planning, buying and monitoring services offered by TAFE institutions,
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Adult and Community and Further
Education (ACFE);
- Leading and supporting the development of the higher education, Vocational
Education and Training (VET) and ACFE systems. OTTE plans, regulates and
delivers a range of education and training programs and services in Victoria. |
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| Western Australia |
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Department of Education &
Training |
The Department of Education and Training
provides comprehensive school education for more than 250,000 students in
770 schools spread across Australia’s largest state.
Some parts of this site will still refer to the Department
of Education, however changes will be made progressively to reflect the
new Department of Education and Training and its services.
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ACT
Government - Bus Operator Accreditation in the ACT |
This website provides information about the Bus Accreditation process
for any organisation operating a bus service within the Australian Capital
Territory. It also provides a link to the ACT’s legislation on bus
accreditation. |
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Government - Road Transport Homepage |
This website provides information on driver
licensing, vehicle registration, vehicle standards, parking, road safety,
public transport including licensing and accreditation of buses, taxis and
hire cars. |
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ACT
Government - Homepage |
This is the ACT Government’s homepage
and provides information on, and access to, a range of ACT Government Services. |
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