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The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is a training excellence and collaboration centre. It was announced as an Australian Government initiative at the Pacific Islands Forum in 2006 and welcomed by the Pacific Island leaders. As Australia’s flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) investment in the region, APTC collaborates with national governments, development partners, the private sector, organisations for people with disabilities, civil society organisations, and Pacific TVET institutions in ten countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. APTC also works closely with industry representatives around the region to ensure its training programs are relevant and aligned with current and future career opportunities for graduates – careers where skilled employees are in high demand. APTC offers Australian qualifications from Certificate II to Diploma level in various vocational areas. Highly regarded and qualified trainers deliver courses, and graduates will enjoy the benefits of an internationally recognised and accredited Australian qualification. APTC is an Australian Government initiative implemented by TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) in partnership with the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

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Solomon Islanders receive work, health and safety training for employment in Australia’s construction sector

Ten Solomon Islanders, who travelled to Australia at the end of May, received training on Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) measures for the Australian construction industry as part of a partnership between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC …

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3 June 2021

Ambae students access accredited plumbing training

Twenty-one students have the opportunity to gain valuable plumbing skills after the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority (VQA)-accredited Certificate II in Plumbing course was launched earlier this month on Ambae Island, Penama province in Vanuatu. The d …

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27 May 2021

Congratulations, APTC Nauru graduates!

It's been an incredible journey of adaptation and self-discipline for APTC's Nauruan students of 2020, who have had to handle new remote learning practices whilst dealing with COVID-induced changes at home.

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5 May 2021

APTC collaborates with Ministry of Education and Training to enhance TVET outcomes in Tonga

A partnership signing between the Tongan Ministry of Education and Training (MET) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) will help facilitate better pathways and awareness on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Tong …

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28 April 2021

96 i-Kiribati graduates gain TVET qualifications

Ninety-six i-Kiribati nationals were awarded Australian qualifications from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in a graduation ceremony in Betio on 17 March 2021. As Australia’s flagship technical and vocational education and training (T …

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26 April 2021

APTC and USP advance collaboration for Pacific skills development

A new partnership between The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) will enable the two institutions to work collaboratively for quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) delive …

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21 April 2021

Over 70 Samoans graduate from APTC

The joyous conclusion of the training journeys for 71 Samoan women and men was recently celebrated by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), Australia’s flagship technical and vocational education and training (TVET) program in the Pacific.

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1 April 2021

321 Fijians graduate from APTC in virtual ceremony

321 Fijians have joined the Australia Pacific Training Coalition’s (APTC) alumni network after gaining Australian qualifications in a virtual graduation on 19 March 2021.

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30 March 2021

IMPACT STORY 2021: Leadership training assists senior police officers

Senior police officers in Vanuatu undertaking leadership and management training offered by APTC have found the opportunity to enhance their ways of working. The trainings are delivered through a partnership signed last year between APTC and the Paci …

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26 March 2021

Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition's (APTC) investment in creating skills for life has enabled Lopeti Filo to upskill and share his knowledge and expertise with others.

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19 March 2021

APTC BLOG: Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition's (APTC) investment in creating skills for life has enabled Lopeti Filo to upskill and share his knowledge and expertise with others.

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19 March 2021

APTC training provides pathway to higher education for Lavenia

Training offered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has proven to be a stepping stone for individuals wanting to advance to higher levels of qualification. Lavenia Colati, a deaf student, is one of APTC’s newest graduates from Fiji af …

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17 March 2021