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Department of Education You are now leaving the DEST website (TAS)
This website links to information about schools, colleges, TAFE and district offices, curriculum and training packages, learners and learning, libraries, archives and access services, child care, youth, staff and employment, administration and management services.

Department of Education and Training  You are now leaving the DEST website  (ACT)
The Department of Education and Training manages the vocational education and training system in response to national incentives and local priorities. See this site for training in the ACT.

Department of Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (NSW)
This site includes information on NSW public schools, TAFE, training and industry, community colleges, community grants programs, national art school, the adult migrant English service and higher education.

Department of Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (VIC)
This site contains information on the department, schools, training and further education, reports, policies and resources.

Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology You are now leaving the DEST website (SA)
This site provides information on studying and working in SA including jobs, courses, apprenticeships, employer subsidies, training organisations, how to become registered, quality arrangements and training packages.

Department of Employment, Training and the Arts You are now leaving the DEST website (QLD)
The Queensland Department’s site includes entry points for employers, employees, apprentices and trainees, schools, community and training organisations, group training, Australian Apprenticeships centres and industry and Government Agencies.

Department of Employment, Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (NT)
The Northern Territory site includes information on funding, policies, resource agreements, courses and qualifications, AQTF, Australian Apprenticeships and a registered training organisation guide.

Department of Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (WA)
The Western Australian Training Department site provides information about the department, vocational education and training initiatives and events, resources, employment and Australian Apprenticeships and links.

Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board You are now leaving the DEST website (NSW)
The Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) registers and monitors organisations that provide vocational education and training, accredits courses, and provides advice on registration, accreditation and quality endorsement.

Office of Training and Tertiary Education You are now leaving the DEST website (VIC)
The Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) is responsible for the planning, regulation and delivery of a range of education and training programs and services in Victoria.

Training and Employment Recognition Council You are now leaving the DEST website (QLD)
The Training and Employment Recognition Council is responsible for registration and regulation of training organisations, apprenticeships, traineeships, and vocational placements, as well as course accreditation.

Training Accreditation Council You are now leaving the DEST website (WA)
The Training Accreditation Council (TAC) is responsible for assuring the quality of vocational education and training in Western Australia.

Training and Skills Commission You are now leaving the DEST website (SA)
The Training and Skills Commission is the peak advisory body and regulatory authority on post school education and training in SA (excluding the public universities).

Tasmanian Qualifications Authority You are now leaving the DEST website (TAS)
The Tasmanian Qualifications Authority (TQA) accredits vocational education and training courses not covered by national training packages and registers vocational education and training providers.

Accreditation and Registration Council You are now leaving the DEST website (ACT)
The ACT Accreditation and Registration Council (ARC) is responsible for the registration of training organisations and the accreditation of courses in the vocational education and training sector in the ACT. ARC also accredits courses in the non-university higher education sector.

Department of Employment, Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (NT)
The Department of Employment, Education and Training provides advice to Government, improves training accessibility in regional and remote areas, and implements the National Training Framework, as well as quality assurance initiatives.

Board of Studies NSW You are now leaving the DEST website
This site contains a comprehensive range of educational resources for Australian teachers and students.

Board of Vocational Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (NSW)
Access information about vocational education and training related activities and programs in NSW. There are links to a number of other state and national vocational education and training sites.

Department of Education You are now leaving the DEST website (WA)
This site has information for students, parents, educators and administrators.

Department of Education and Children's Services You are now leaving the DEST website (SA)
This site is the South Australian education gateway.

Federal Government - Access to Australian Government Information You are now leaving the DEST website 
Access to Australian Government Information

Flexible Learning Framework You are now leaving the DEST website
This site contains information on all of the flexible learning initiatives within the Collaborative Framework, a five-year blueprint for making Australia an international leader in applying new technologies to VET.

Governments of Australia entry point You are now leaving the DEST website  
Access to the information and services of the Australian, state and territory governments

National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) You are now leaving the DEST website  
NOOSR is the national expert and coordinating body on overseas skills assessments and recognition.

Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training You are now leaving the DEST website (TAS)
The Tasmanian Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training, Department of Education site includes information about the office, publications, information for students and industry, current programs, legislation and links.

Queensland Studies Authority You are now leaving the DEST website  
The Authority was established on 1 July 2002. Details about this new authority and information on education policy, syllabuses and guidelines from preschool through senior levels and to tertiary entrance is available on this site.

Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA) You are now leaving the DEST website  
The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA) is an independent authority of the South Australian government. SSABSA serves Year 11 and Year 12 students in all schools, and administers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). See this site for more information.

Skills Initiative You are now leaving the DEST website  
The National Industry Skills Initiative helps industry to examine and address changing industry skills and training needs. The site provides information about the development and implementation of the Initiative, including reports by participating industries.

Training and Adult Education You are now leaving the DEST website (ACT)
The Training and Adult Education Branch manages the vocational education and training system in the ACT in response to national initiatives and local priorities. This site contains links to training and Australian Apprenticeships, user choice and flexible learning in the ACT.

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority You are now leaving the DEST website
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is responsible for the maintenance of the Curriculum and Standards Framework, the delivery of the VCE and its assessments and the conduct of statewide testing, formerly functions of the Board of Studies. The VCAA works across all sectors and facilitates a cross-sectoral approach to curriculum and resource development.

Victorian Qualifications Authority You are now leaving the DEST website  
The Victorian Qualifications Authority (VQA) is the peak accreditation, certification and quality assurance body for post compulsory education. This site provides information on these services.