VET courses focus on teaching basic literacy and numeracy skills, vocational skills for particular occupations and semi-professional (known as ‘paraprofessional’) training for lower-level roles in certain fields. They are available in a wide range of study areas, from accounting, business and design to engineering, health services and science. VET differs from higher education study because of its practical focus, shorter completion time and lower qualification levels.

If you are still at school, VET in Schools programs are great opportunities to commence study. They allow you to combine a vocational pathway with your schooling and work towards a qualification. Qualifications in the vocational education and training (VET) sector include certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, vocational graduate certificates and vocational graduate diplomas.