Most VET courses are part of national training packages, which are updated regularly in consultation with relevant industry bodies.
Certificate I–IV
These courses provide introductory skills and training, delivering industry-specific knowledge and skills in communication, literacy and numeracy, and teamwork. They vary in length from six months to two years.
Diploma
Diplomas prepare students for industry, enterprise and paraprofessional careers. Some diploma courses can be completed at university level as well as at RTOs. Diplomas typically require one to two years of full-time study.
Advanced diploma
An advanced diploma provides a high level of practical skills for advanced skilled or paraprofessional work in areas such as accounting, building design and engineering. Some advanced diploma courses can be completed at university level. Advanced diplomas vary in length from eighteen months to two years of full-time study.
Vocational graduate certificate/diploma
The vocational graduate certificate and diploma are the equivalent of the higher education graduate certificate and diploma. They provide high-level employment-related skills and knowledge. The graduate certificate usually requires six months to a year of full-time study, and the graduate diploma usually requires one to two years of full-time study. There are not many of these courses on offer, but those that are available are usually offered in areas such as business, education and technology.