--- title: News | APTC Media (48) description: "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. (48)" --- [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal) [Jobs Portal](https://alumnijobs.aptc.edu.au/) More results - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal) ![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) # APTC Media 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 ## [PNG Alumni prepares for next phase](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/31/aptc-notification) On her return from the APTC Alumni Fellowship trip to Australia earlier this month, PNG Chapter Chair, Ms Elsie Maino met with the PNG Alumni Executive members. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/31/aptc-notification) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 31 July 2011 ## [APTC alumni help clean-up Nausori Health Centre](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/31/aptc-alumni-help-clean-up-nausori-health-centre) Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) alumni have started an ongoing campaign to clean-up the Nausori Health Centre in Fiji. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/31/aptc-alumni-help-clean-up-nausori-health-centre) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 31 July 2011 ## [Painters combine creativity with 'going green'.](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/29/painters-combine-creativity-with-going-green) Certificate III Painting and Decorating students are developing their creativity while learning how to 'go green' in the practice of their trade. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/29/painters-combine-creativity-with-going-green) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 July 2011 ## ["An opportunity to repay," says CPC Allan Kae](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/28/an-opportunity-to-repay-says-cpc-allan-kae) Mr Allan Kae sees his new role as Country Program Coordinator at the APTC Campus in Papua New Guinea, as an opportunity to repay the College and the Australian Government for the knowledge he acquired while training in Fiji for his Certificate IV in … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/28/an-opportunity-to-repay-says-cpc-allan-kae) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 28 July 2011 ## [Solomons Alumnus shares skills](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/25/solomons-alumnus-shares-skills) Mr Fred Oge, an APTC graduate in Certificate III I in Painting and Decorating took the opportunity to share his knowledge while on board MV Fuji Maru. He was part of a youth exchange program on the 23rd Ship for World Youth Program, funded by the Gov … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/25/solomons-alumnus-shares-skills) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 25 July 2011 ## [Milestones achieved at Samoa graduation](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/22/milestones-achieved-at-samoa-graduation) The Samoa graduation where 107 graduates received their Australian qualifications from the chief guest, the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa, was notable for the many milestones achieved by the graduates. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/22/milestones-achieved-at-samoa-graduation) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 22 July 2011 ## [APTC Alumni champion White Ribbon Day in Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/11/aptc-alumni-champion-white-ribbon-day-in-nauru) The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed in Nauru as 'White Ribbon Day'. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/11/aptc-alumni-champion-white-ribbon-day-in-nauru) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 11 July 2011 ## [CPC Sally aims for the next level](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/08/cpc-sally-aims-for-the-next-level) Ms Sally Grevel-Lameko reports that she is enjoying her recent appointment as the APTC Country Program Coordinator in Samoa. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/08/cpc-sally-aims-for-the-next-level) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 8 July 2011 ## [Students practice skills at Samoa sports day](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/01/students-practice-skills-at-samoa-sports-day) APTC Samoa students made use of the bi-annual Sports Day to practice their skills. Country Manager Ms Julie Kean said that not only was the day great fun and good exercise, but the students also practiced their skills in working in teams and organisi … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/07/01/students-practice-skills-at-samoa-sports-day) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 1 July 2011 ## [Sail's Solomua sets standards](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/06/24/sails-solomua-sets-standards) Head Chef Solomua Fa'amanu, at Sails Restaurant in Samoa, is setting standards for others in the industry to follow. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/06/24/sails-solomua-sets-standards) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 24 June 2011 ## [Early Childhood specialist teaching in Suva](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/06/17/early-childhood-specialist-teaching-in-suva) Based at the APTC Gordon Street facility in Suva, Ms Kerry Kirk, who arrived in Fiji in February 2011, is conducting the first APTC course in Certificate III, Children's Services to be taught in Suva. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/06/17/early-childhood-specialist-teaching-in-suva) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 17 June 2011 ## [Timely Endeavour Study Award for APTC Advisory Group member](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2011/news/2011/06/10/timely-endeavour-study-award-for-aptc-advisory-group-member) Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) Advisory Group member from Tonga, Ms. Mele Taumoepeau, said winning an Australian Endeavour Study Award could not have occurred at a better time. 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