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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.

Posts by APTC Media

APTC graduation ceremony marks 12 years of Pacific skills development

Sixty-nine i-Kiribati nationals graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) with internationally reco …

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14 October 2019

Solomon Islands APTC graduation ceremony a milestone for gender equality

“You all are role models and I encourage you to inspire other women to pursue further training and studies.”

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4 October 2019

Australian-funded programs strengthen Vanuatu’s TVET system

“The achievements of the Vanuatu Skills Partnership and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition are commendable, bringi …

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2 October 2019

A new point of view for Pacific Island tourism

“Today’s tourism industry calls for greater customer service and communication skills for the Pacific Islands to be a pr …

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27 September 2019

Nauruans advance International Skills Training with APTC

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) delivered an intensive International Skills Training (IST) in Nauru last …

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25 September 2019

APTC graduates welcomed as newest members of Samoa’s workforce

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) awarded 40 Samoans, of whom 22 are women, with internationally recognise …

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23 September 2019

APTC and the Government of Nauru sign hosting agreement

A milestone in strengthening collaboration for skills development and working closely with key stakeholders in Nauru was …

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18 September 2019

Tongan students pursue their goals with APTC

After spending 32 years as a tailor, Malakai Fonua opted to broaden his knowledge and make the most out of his experienc …

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18 September 2019

APTC and VIT renew partnership for quality standards and skills development in Vanuatu

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) renewed their partnership …

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6 September 2019

Working towards a resilient workforce in Vanuatu

“For Vanuatu to be a more resilient nation, we need to empower our labour force.”

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6 September 2019

APTC alumnus is first to fix hybrid car in Tonga

Knowledge and skills gained through training at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has enabled Tongan alumn …

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29 August 2019

APTC automotive trainer promotes gender inclusivity and awareness of TVET training in the Pacific

'Women often face challenges when taking up non-traditional trades, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education T …

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29 August 2019