--- title: News | APTC Media (6) 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. (6)" --- [![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 ## [Vanuatu to benefit from newly skilled APTC graduates](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/10/30/vanuatu-to-benefit-from-newly-skilled-aptc-graduates) The Vanuatu workforce is set to benefit from newly skilled graduates of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/10/30/vanuatu-to-benefit-from-newly-skilled-aptc-graduates) [![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) 30 October 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/direct-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/10/30/vanuatu-to-benefit-from-newly-skilled-aptc-graduates) ## [More women graduates to contribute to a skilled Samoan workforce](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/10/18/more-women-graduates-to-contribute-to-a-skilled-samoan-workforce) More than 100 new graduates in Samoa celebrated their Australian-standard qualifications in technical and vocational programs through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), marking an increase in the number of women graduates. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/10/18/more-women-graduates-to-contribute-to-a-skilled-samoan-workforce) [![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) 18 October 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/proud-aptc-graduates-celebrate-their-success-with-guests-at-the-graduation-ceremony-in-apia-samoa-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/10/18/more-women-graduates-to-contribute-to-a-skilled-samoan-workforce) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [32 new APTC graduates boost Kiribati workforce with TVET skills](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/10/05/32-new-aptc-graduates-boost-kiribati-workforce-with-tvet-skills) Australia has supported the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to train 32 new i-Kiribati graduates who will contribute their skills and knowledge to the country’s workforce and economic development. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/10/05/32-new-aptc-graduates-boost-kiribati-workforce-with-tvet-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) 5 October 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-graduates-after-receiving-their-certificates-at-the-graduation-ceremony-in-kiribati-on-wednesday-27-september-2023.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/10/05/32-new-aptc-graduates-boost-kiribati-workforce-with-tvet-skills) [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/kiribati) ## [98 Fijians graduate with work-ready skills from APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/98-fijians-graduate-with-work-ready-skills-from-aptc) Australia has supported 98 new Fijian graduates from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to gain work-ready skills and Australian qualifications. This will support them to make significant contributions to the Fijian economy and boost pro … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/98-fijians-graduate-with-work-ready-skills-from-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) 15 September 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-graduates-after-receiving-their-certificates-at-the-graduation-ceremony-in-suva-fiji-on-monday-11-september-2023---copy-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/98-fijians-graduate-with-work-ready-skills-from-aptc) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Events & Activities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/events-activities) ## [APTC upskills trainers for a skilled workforce in Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-upskills-trainers-to-help-build-a-skilled-workforce-in-vanuatu) Australia recently supported 15 trainers from various educational institutions in Santo located in Sanma Province, Vanuatu to complete the International Skills Training (IST) Advanced Trainer and Assessor Course delivered by the Australia Pacific Tra … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-upskills-trainers-to-help-build-a-skilled-workforce-in-vanuatu) [![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) 12 September 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/international-skills-training-(ist)-advanced-trainer-and-assessor-course-graduates-from-the-aptc-after-receiving-their-certificates-in-santo-vanuatu-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-upskills-trainers-to-help-build-a-skilled-workforce-in-vanuatu) [TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners) [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [APTC upskills trainers to help build a skilled workforce in Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/09/12/aptc-upskills-trainers-to-help-build-a-skilled-workforce-in-vanuatu) Australia recently supported 15 trainers from various educational institutions in Santo located in Sanma Province, Vanuatu to complete the International Skills Training (IST) Advanced Trainer and Assessor Course delivered by the Australia Pacific Tra … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/09/12/aptc-upskills-trainers-to-help-build-a-skilled-workforce-in-vanuatu) [![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) 12 September 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/international-skills-training-(ist)-advanced-trainer-and-assessor-course-graduates-from-the-aptc-after-receiving-their-certificates-in-santo-vanuatu.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/09/12/aptc-upskills-trainers-to-help-build-a-skilled-workforce-in-vanuatu) ## [APTC partnerships commit to enhancing skills in Samoan workforce ​](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/09/06/aptc-partnerships-commit-to-enhancing-skills-in-samoan-workforce) As Australia’s most significant Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) investment in the region, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) continues to collaborate with governments, TVET institutions and industries to empower in … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/09/06/aptc-partnerships-commit-to-enhancing-skills-in-samoan-workforce) [![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) 7 September 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6-representative-of-samoa-fire-and-emergency-services-authority-(sfesa)-at-the-memorandum-of-agreement-signing-with-aptc-in-apia.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/09/06/aptc-partnerships-commit-to-enhancing-skills-in-samoan-workforce) ## [APTC and Icon-Reeves collaborate to upskill Vanuatu’s construction workforce](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-icon-reeves-collaborate-to-upskill-vanuatu-s-construction-workforce) Icon-Reeves International has been working with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to deliver training for over 600 Ni-Vanuatu workers engaged in the Cook and Tiroas redevelopment project under the Vanuatu - Australian Defence Cooperatio … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-icon-reeves-collaborate-to-upskill-vanuatu-s-construction-workforce) [![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 August 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/someof-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-icon-reeves-collaborate-to-upskill-vanuatu-s-construction-workforce) [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Hon. Minister Pat Conroy meets APTC students in the Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/hon.-minister-pat-conroy-meets-aptc-students-in-the-solomon-islands) The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy, visited the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in the Solomon Islands to meet with the current cohort of Certificate II in Construction (CPC20120) studen … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/hon.-minister-pat-conroy-meets-aptc-students-in-the-solomon-islands) [![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 August 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hon-pat-conroy-shares-a-light-moment-with-a-group-of-female-students-from-the-construction-course-at-the-aptc-campus-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/hon.-minister-pat-conroy-meets-aptc-students-in-the-solomon-islands) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) ## [UNODC and APTC join forces to tackle corruption in vocational education](https://aptc.edu.au/news/unodc-and-aptc-join-forces-to-tackle-corruption-in-vocational-education) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) have partnered to address the effects of corruption on education, society and economic development. The two organisations are collaborating to en … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/unodc-and-aptc-join-forces-to-tackle-corruption-in-vocational-education) [![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) 3 August 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/representatives-from-vocational-training-providers-in-central-viti-levu-came-together-for-the-anti-corruption-and-integrity-training.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/unodc-and-aptc-join-forces-to-tackle-corruption-in-vocational-education) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [APTC boosts trainer capacity in Fiji’s TVET sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/07/28/aptc-boosts-trainer-capacity-in-fiji-s-tvet-sector) The Australian Government, through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), is collaborating with local technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions to boost trainer capacity in Fiji’s TVET sector and lift the number an … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/07/28/aptc-boosts-trainer-capacity-in-fiji-s-tvet-sector) [![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 2023 ## [Samoans equipped with vital skills through APTC short course](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/07/17/samoans-equipped-with-vital-skills-through-aptc-short-course) Fifty-nine Samoans, including 11 women, successfully completed the Work, Health and Safety in Construction short course delivered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to increase their skills and knowledge about working safely in the co … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2023/07/17/samoans-equipped-with-vital-skills-through-aptc-short-course) [![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 July 2023 Load More Stories   #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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