National Training Framework
Reviewed and Updated: January 2008
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The National Training Framework (NTF) is made up of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and Training Packages.
The NTF is a nationally consistent, industry-led system designed to:
- provide high-quality skill outcomes to maintain individuals’ employability and increase their productivity
- provide for nationally recognised qualifications, and
- improve the competitiveness of enterprises and the nation.
The Australian National Training Authority - ANTA - was an Australian Government statutory authority established in 1992 to provide a national focus for vocational education and training (VET). ANTA's main roles was to the development, management and promotion of national aspects of the NTF.
ANTA was abolished on the 30 June, 2005 and its responsibilities were transferred to the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Websites
National Training Framework (NTF)
The National Training Information Service was developed to
provide access to current and emerging training market information and
products in vocational education and training.
What’s the AQTF?
The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) is a set of nationally agreed standards for the registration and auditing of training providers and accreditation of courses, and national standards for state and territory registering authorities. These standards are in place to ensure the quality of vocational education and training services throughout Australia. The AQTF was revised in 2007 to improve the quality of training and assessment in the VET sector. The changes came into effect on 1 July 2007.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
The Australian Qualifications Framework is a unified system of twelve national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities).
Training Packages
Training packages are sets of nationally endorsed standards and qualifications for recognising and assessing people's skills.
Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Information regarding the functions and responsibilities of the Commonwealth Department, provides links to the Minister and Department employees, lists policies, projects and initiatives and a variety of other information.
National Training Information Service (NTIS)
The National Training Information Service has been developed by ANTA to provide access to current and emerging training market information and products in vocational education and training. NTIS provides a database of Training Packages, courses, qualifications, competencies and training providers in Australia.