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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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APTC and NUS renew longstanding partnership to strengthen skills development in Samoa

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the National University of Samoa (NUS) are pleased to announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership, reaffirming the commitment to advancing education and vocational training in Samoa.

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22 April 2024

Molina Kwato’o blazes the trail as first female trainer for hospitality at APTC Solomon Islands

Molina Kwato’o has made her community proud by becoming the first woman to hold the position of national trainer for the Certificate II in Hospitality program at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) Solomon Islands Campus.

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9 April 2024

FHTA and APTC collaborate for tourism growth

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to improve skills development and capacity building within Fiji's hospitality and tourism sector.

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4 April 2024

83 Papua New Guineans awarded Australian qualifications

A total of 83 Papua New Guineans, comprising 65 men and 18 women, have successfully graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Port Moresby on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. This marks a major achievement resulting from the Australian …

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28 March 2024

74 Solomon Islanders graduate with job-ready skills

Seventy-four Solomon Islanders have successfully graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) after completing nine vocational programs.

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22 March 2024

Leah unlocks opportunities in early childhood education

Leah Bongtou is a pioneer for women in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Vanuatu.

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14 March 2024

Australia supports female electrician break barriers in the Solomon Islands

Through support from Australia, electrician Marywen Falea Siau is providing electricity to communities in the Solomon Islands through sustainable projects.

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11 March 2024

APTC’s Microcredentials to Boost Skills for PALM Workers

The Australian Government’s largest skills investment in the Pacific and Timor-Leste, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), is empowering Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers to upskill through fully subsidised microcred …

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13 February 2024

Partnership to strengthen skills development in Fiji's aged care sector

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), has extended its support to the Sangam Institute of Technology College of Nursing and Health Care Education (SIT CON), a nursing education institution under the governance of the Then India Sanmarga Ik …

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13 February 2024

Shelvin excels as a skilled tradesperson with Australian support

From a young age, Shelvin Avneel Prasad had already established that he would pursue a career in construction and tiling. Growing up, Shelvin was inspired by watching skilled carpenters build houses in his community.

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5 February 2024

APTC and SINYC advance TVET opportunities through Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue

Australia is a key enabler of education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the Solomon Islands, helping to strengthen and promote employment and economic development.

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16 January 2024

Building skills development in Manus

Manus is building its skilled labour force following the graduation of 28 individuals who successfully completed technical and skills training programs provided by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). Nineteen students graduated with an i …

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22 December 2023