Skills agreement to increase Territory’s training capacity
A new skills agreement between the Australian and Northern Territory Governments will see 1500 fee-free TAFE places in the NT in 2023.
The agreement will inject a further $9.4 million into the Territory’s skills and vocational education and training sector.
The funding will primarily be delivered by Northern Territory public providers, especially in remote and care sectors. Private providers will also support the delivery of training in priority areas.
The course list will see approximately 600 Fee-Free places in the care sector, 200 places in construction, 150 places in agriculture, 120 places in Hospitality and Tourism, 80 places in Transport, Logistics and Manufacturing, 50 places in the Technology and Digital Sector and a further 300 places for other critical sectors, including foundation skills.
The 12-month Skills Agreement is the first stage of delivering on the skills commitments in the Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia Skills Plan. It also confirms TAFE, public and private providers’ role in the VET sector, increasing opportunities and workforce participation of priority groups, while addressing critical skills gaps in the economy.
