Training packages provide training and assessment for people just entering the cultural industries and for those already working in it. They are supported by federal, state and territory governments and are being developed across all Australian industries. Over time, national training packages will replace state and territory accredited vocational education and training courses. Professional development resources - practical guides and activities which describe the training package and how it can be used. Training packages are designed for anyone who plans to undertake assessment or training in the cultural industries, regardless of whether this assessment or training occurs in an education institution or in the workplace.
Training packages apply only to the vocational education and training sector.
It covers education and training for the thousands of occupations not covered by university training. Training packages are delivered by registered training organisations, or RTOs. An RTO is an organisation which has been registered by a state or territory training authority to either conduct assessment or to conduct training and assessment leading to a national qualification. Any organisation, including an enterprise, can become an RTO, provided that it meets the quality criteria set down by governments. Alternatively, an enterprise may choose to enter into a partnership with an existing RTO to deliver training and assessment.