Understanding the Training maze can be confusing. The October Careers Newsletter has a 10 page feature demystifying Vocational Education and Training for teachers, students and their families.
Training isn’t a vanilla option. There are different levels starting from entry or re-entry level through to specialist short upskilling courses and university pathway programs.
Course Level |
School Leaver |
AQF (including VET qualifications gained at school) |
Sort of like….. |
| Cert I | No requirements | No requirements | Middle School |
| Cert II | OLNA or NAPLAN Band 8 | Certificate I or Certificate II | Senior School |
| Cert III | OLNA or NAPLAN Band 8 | Certificate I or Certificate II | Senior School |
| Cert IV | C Grades in Year 11 WACE General and OLNA or NAPLAN Band 8. | Certificate II or Certificate III | School Graduate |
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma | Completion of WACE (General or ATAR) | Certificate III | School Graduate |
There is a whole language that training people talk. You can get some decoding skills at Cracking the TAFE Word Code. 
Find out about different types of training, entry requirements, how to save money with your course choice and how to get an apprenticeship or traineeship.
For a FREE sample of the October Careers Newsletter contact Bev.J@infocus-careers.com.au.