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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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Workshop teaches students vital business skills

Over 100 students from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) attended the Small Business workshop designed to help build entrepreneurship skills for students after they complete their technical and vocational studies at the college. The work …

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6 March 2015

Students learn about child protection

‘Child Protection is everybody’s business’ was the main theme discussed at a Child Protection symposium held in Vanuatu which was attended by students in the Certificate IV in Community Development and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and …

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26 February 2015

Students complete training in early childhood education

Solomon Islands' first cohort of early childhood education program participants recently completed their training from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Solomon Islands. The 16 kindergarten teachers commenced studying towards an Austr …

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3 February 2015

APTC graduate helps improve lives in local communities

Jimmy Lume a graduate of the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) enjoys working with communities in Lenatuan village on Tanna Island located at the southern end of the Vanuatu archipelago, to help improve their lives and raise standards of liv …

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19 January 2015

APTC welcomes new students

Earlier this month, the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) welcomed its new cohort of program participants for 2015. Over 970 new enrolments have commenced study in APTC programs in its five campuses - Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea a …

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16 January 2015

APTC approved under FNPF education assistance

The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) has been listed as an approved institution under the education assistance provided to students who want to pay their tuition fees from the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF).

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7 January 2015

Joint graduation ceremony celebrates achievements of 68 APTC and ATI students

Over 60 invited guests, family and friends of 68 Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) graduates, gathered at the ‘Ahopanilolo Technical Institute (ATI) on Thursday, 18 December to celebrate graduates’ achievements.

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26 December 2014

Australian Senator visits APTC campus in Samoa

Senator for the Australian State of Victoria, Bridget McKenzie paid her first visit to the Australia-Pacific Technical College campus in Apia, Samoa on 15 December 2014.

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22 December 2014

A Wealth of Plumbing Knowledge

Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) plumbing students in Samoa had the rare opportunity to build on their trade knowledge and skills during a meeting with three plumbing experts from Australia.

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19 December 2014

APTC trains over 300 females in trades and technology

Over 300 Pacific women have graduated with Australian-standard trades and technology qualifications from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) since its establishment in 2007.

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12 December 2014

Employers share their wisdom at APTC2Work forum

A hundred and fifty Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) students had the privilege to meet with representatives from employer groups, who shared their wisdom and experience at the recent ‘APTC2Work’ forum. The forum is held at the end of each …

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11 December 2014

APTC PNG graduation ceremony recognises the achievement of over 145 students

The Port Moresby Technical College Campus in Idubada, Port Moresby was the venue for the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) graduation ceremony on Tuesday, 25th November.

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28 November 2014