Understanding VET
Vocational Education and Training (VET) plays a crucial role in equipping students with job-ready skills across a wide range of industries. From understanding entry requirements and costs to exploring Fee-Free TAFE opportunities and the top emerging careers in VET, this guide has everything you need to make informed decisions about your education.
Whether you’re considering a career in healthcare, cybersecurity, construction, or renewable energy, VET can give you hands-on training and expertise that leads directly to employment opportunities.

What is VET and how it can shape your future?
Vocational Education and Training (VET) provides practical, job-ready skills across multiple industries. It’s an accessible and flexible pathway for students at all stages of their careers. This article explores VET’s benefits, study options, and how it aligns with Australia’s workforce needs.
Loans, subsidies and affordable study options. Your guide to paying for VET.
Can you get into VET? Understanding entry requirements
Practical, fast, job-ready – is VET the best fit for you?
Hands-on learning, real-world skills: what to expect from a VET course
TAFE, RTO, or Private College? Choosing the right VET provider
Preparing for Industry 4.0 and the future of work
Fee-Free TAFE: Expanding access to vocational education
Top 5 emerging careers in VET industries
Breaking barriers: women in VET and trades
VET qualifications: your guide to career-focused education
Vocational Education and Training (VET) provides practical, skills-based learning that prepares students for real-world jobs. VET qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and range from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. Each level builds on the previous one, offering students pathways into employment or further education.