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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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Australian-funded programs strengthen Vanuatu’s TVET system

“The achievements of the Vanuatu Skills Partnership and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition are commendable, bringing transformative change to communities across Vanuatu.”

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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 preferred destination of choice,” says Evelyn Maseng, Tourism Trainer for the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), and Vanua …

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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 month. IST is an internationally accredited program aimed at training and assessing adult learners in technical and vocational ed …

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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 recognised qualifications at a graduation ceremony in Apia on Thursday 19 September.

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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 celebrated recently with the signing of a hosting agreement between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Nauru …

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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 experience by enrolling for further training with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).

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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 for quality standards and skills development in Vanuatu. This was confirmed with the signing of a partnership agreement focused on …

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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 alumnus, Lui Lino, to repair a hybrid car that broke down four years ago.

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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 Training (TVET),’ says Doris Meliwane, Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) Automotive Trainer in Papua New Guinea.

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29 August 2019

Doris Meliwane

'Women often face challenges when taking up non-traditional trades, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET),’ says Doris Meliwane, Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) Automotive Trainer in Papua New Guinea.

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29 August 2019

Theda Theo

‘Women today are empowered to take on trade jobs because employers continue to shape working conditions that recognise gender equality and the contribution of women in the work place.’

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29 August 2019