--- title: News | APTC Media (51) 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. 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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 Vanuatu observes United Nations 16 Days of Activism](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/12/10/aptc-vanuatu-observes-united-nations-16-days-of-activism) 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations 16 Days of Activism, a global awareness-raising initiative that links International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November) and International Human Rights Day (10 December). To … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/12/10/aptc-vanuatu-observes-united-nations-16-days-of-activism) [![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) 10 December 2010 ## [APTC represented at Vava'u Community Health Day](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/10/15/aptc-represented-at-vavau-community-health-day) "My aim was to increase awareness of APTC, directed primarily at the health care industry as well as community, health and youth organizations and the general public," said Shaz Ball, APTC Country Program Coordinator based in Vava'u. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/10/15/aptc-represented-at-vavau-community-health-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) 15 October 2010 ## [Fiji's Eastern interim Alumni Chapter organized](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/10/13/fijis-eastern-interim-alumni-chapter-organized) Close on 30 APTC graduates attended their first alumni meeting in Suva to form the Fiji Eastern interim Alumni chapter, complimenting the recent formation of the Western Chapter. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/10/13/fijis-eastern-interim-alumni-chapter-organized) [![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) 13 October 2010 ## [Vanuatu students support World AIDS Day Awareness](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/10/01/vanuatu-students-support-world-aids-day-awareness) "We had a very busy world AIDS Day that involved placing information for students to access in front of our office, providing staff, trainers and students with red ribbons, and participating in the national World AIDS Day activities at Melemat Villag … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/10/01/vanuatu-students-support-world-aids-day-awareness) [![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 October 2010 ## ["I see red, I see red, I see red."](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/09/24/i-see-red-i-see-red-i-see-red-) APTC students carried on the College tradition of support for World AIDS Day, 1st December, at the Suva, Fiji Wall and Floor Tiling Training facility. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/09/24/i-see-red-i-see-red-i-see-red-) [![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 September 2010 ## [Graduates challenged to "Meet the standards"](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/08/04/graduates-challenged-to-meet-the-standards) "Having attained the qualification today means that every graduate is equipped to meet the standard that APTC has introduced. It has also challenged us, not only to achieve a qualification or receive a certificate, but to put what we have learnt into … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2010/news/2010/08/04/graduates-challenged-to-meet-the-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) 4 August 2010 ## [Orientation builds bonds for students](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/12/11/orientation-builds-bonds-for-students) New and returning students attending courses at the Apia Samoa campus in Fabrication/Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fitting and Machining recently participated in an Orientation and morning tea. Ms Francis Howes, ACEM Manager, Eastern division, s … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/12/11/orientation-builds-bonds-for-students) [![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 December 2009 ## [Solomon Island artists expand potential](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/10/09/solomon-island-artists-expand-potential) Six members of the Artists Association of Solomon Islands are attending the second of two eight-week study blocks in Painting and Decorating, Certificate III, at the Training Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF) Narere campus. APTC's Painting and De … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/10/09/solomon-island-artists-expand-potential) [![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) 9 October 2009 ## [First student from Marshall Islands for APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/08/14/first-student-from-marshall-islands-for-aptc) The first Marshallese national to receive an Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) scholarship is due to arrive in Fiji. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/08/14/first-student-from-marshall-islands-for-aptc) [![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) 14 August 2009 ## [First student from Marshall Islands for APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/08/14/first-student-from-marshall-islands-for-aptcreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/08/14/first-student-from-marshall-) The first Marshallese national to receive an Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) scholarship is due to arrive in Fiji. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/08/14/first-student-from-marshall-islands-for-aptcreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/08/14/first-student-from-marshall-) [![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) 14 August 2009 ## [Ni Vanuatu students embrace ACEM courses](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/06/19/ni-vanuatu-students-embrace-acem-coursesreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/06/19/ni-vanuatu-students-embrace-acem) Ni Vanuatu students are embracing the courses offered by APTC, with 33 enrolled in ACEM, 2008, in Electrical, Carpentry and Automotive at the Fiji and Samoa campuses. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/06/19/ni-vanuatu-students-embrace-acem-coursesreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2009/news/2009/06/19/ni-vanuatu-students-embrace-acem) [![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) 19 June 2009 ## [Lime and Plate races in Port Vila](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2008/news/2008/10/17/lime-and-plate-races-in-port-vilareturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2008/news/2008/10/17/lime-and-plate-races-in-port-vila) APTC international scholarship students from Solomon Islands and PNG practiced their plate carrying skills with “lime and plate” races at the Nambanga Restaurant, Port Vila Vanuatu. 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