VET FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).  VET FEE-HELP assists eligible students undertaking certain VET courses of study (diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses) with an approved VET provider, to pay for all or part of their tuition costs.  A VET provider is a registered training organisation who has been approved by the Australian Government to offer VET FEE-HELP assistance to their students. While not strictly free courses the student takes a loan from the government just like university students do and only pay it back when they are earning above $44,911 of taxable income.. In 2011, the FEE-HELP loan limit is $86,422for most courses and $108,029 for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science courses.The Australian Government is committed to increasing productivity, addressing skills shortages and assisting with the cost of studying. One of the measures that achieves these goals is the availability of the VET FEE-HELP student loan scheme. VET FEE HELP is available to all Australian citizens whether they are employed, unemployed, or self employed.

Under the Skilling Australia for the Future initiative, the PPP (Productivity Places Program) aims to provide access to up to 711,000 qualifications (Certificate III & IV) over 5 years, from 2007 to 2012, for existing workers wanting to gain or upgrade their skills, and for job seekers wishing to enter the workforce.The Australian Government’s investment through the PPP in areas of existing and future skills needs is increasing the qualifications of Australians and playing an important role in preparing the workforce for the future.

Further information about the PPP and other free courses and government funded training is available here.

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Australian Apprenticeships encompass all apprenticeships and traineeships. They combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school-based.

Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships are the best way to combine training and employment and they can lead to a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and do not require any entry qualifications. You can be a school-leaver, re-entering the workforce or simply wishing to change careers.

Australian Apprenticeships offer:

1. A great way to get a head start in a chosen career.
2. Paid work and structured training that can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both.
3. ‘Competency based’ which means you can complete your training faster if you reach the required skills level.
4. Existing skills and prior experience are recognised and course credit granted, potentially reducing formal training time. Available as full-time or part-time, also available part-time in many schools.
5. Leads to nationally recognised qualifications and skills which provide the basis for further education and training over the course of your working life.
6. A pathway from school to work.

Australian Apprenticeships are available in a variety of certificate levels in more than 500 occupations across Australia, in traditional trades, as well as a diverse range of emerging careers in most sectors of business and industry.

No matter what industry you might be interested in, there is likely to be an Australian Apprenticeship to meet your needs. For more information contact us here.

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