Skills Victoria

State Government of Victoria

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development


Skills Victoria

Skills Victoria supports and facilitates access to training and tertiary education opportunities so that Victorians can acquire higher skills that are utilised by, and contribute to the success of, Victorian businesses.

This website will help you find information on training courses, education and employment outlooks.  If you are looking for corporate-specific information such as our directions and priorities, support to providers, TAFE and university appointments, and programs and initiatives, visit Skills Victoria Corporate.

  • Gippsland Tertiary Education Plan Released

    Gippsland Tertiary Education Plan Released

    On 14 December 2011, an Expert Panel chaired by Professor Kwong Lee Dow presented Minister Hall with the Gippsland Tertiary Education Plan. The plan provides an ambitious agenda for tertiary education provision in the Gippsland region.

    Find out more about the report

  • Victorians Win at Australian Training Awards

    Victorians Win at Australian Training Awards

    Victorians took out three categories of the Australian Training Awards last Friday night in Brisbane including Colin Wilson’s win for Australian Apprentice of the Year.

    Find out more about the Victorian winners

  • Changes to VET Fee and Funding Arrangements

    Changes to VET Fee and Funding Arrangements

    The Government has announced changes to fee and funding arrangements for 2012. The changes relate to four areas: funding differential between TAFE and non-TAFE providers; industry weightings in selected industries; removal of maximum and minimum fee caps; and cessation of special arrangements for apprentices.

    Find out more about the changes

  • Victorian Training Market Quarterly Report - Q3 2011

    Victorian Training Market Quarterly Report - Q3 2011

    Our latest report shows that Victoria's training market has continued to grow, driven by government subsidised delivery.

    Find out more about the report

  • Learn Local - Take your next step with us!

    Learn Local - Take your next step with us!

    Do you want to learn something new in a welcoming environment? Then why not enrol in a Learn Local education and training course today.  There are over 300 friendly and professional Learn Local organisations right across Victoria, all offering government funded places.

    Find out more about Learn Local

  • Extra Training Assistance for Flood Affected Communities Announced

    Extra Training Assistance for Flood Affected Communities Announced

    The Government has made available extra financial support for people to undertake training in skills essential to meeting the immediate and longer tem recovery needs of these communities.

    Find out more about what support is available





Last Updated: 22 December 2011