--- title: Australia Pacific Training Coalition description: The Australia Pacific Training Coalition is the Australian Government's most significant investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training. image: https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Unsorted/Automotive%201.jpg --- [![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/?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) - [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?hsLang=en) [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?hsLang=en) ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) # Welcome The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is Australia's largest Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program in the Pacific & Timor-Leste. It is focused on supporting inclusive skills development and ensuring training meets the needs of national and regional labour markets. ## Who we are APTC was established in 2007 and is in its third phase, scheduled to conclude in March 2025. [TAFE Queensland](https://tafeqld.edu.au/) implements the program on behalf of the [Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade](https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/pacific/development-assistance/education) (DFAT). ![APTC-Symbol-white](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-white.svg) #### 42.7k completions (Since 2007) ![APTC-Symbol-white](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-white.svg) #### 44.5% women trained (20,915) ![APTC-Symbol-white](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-white.svg) #### 2,618 employed through Labour Mobility (Since 2019) ![APTC-Symbol-white](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-white.svg) #### 51 TVET Partners ## Impact Stories [Aged care training equips locals with knowledge for overseas employment opportunities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aged-care-training-equips-locals-with-knowledge-for-overseas-employment-opportunities?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/group-shot_enb-group.jpg) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en) #### Aged care training equips locals with knowledge for overseas employment opportunities 30 July 2024 [Welding course transforms Sisilia’s life](https://aptc.edu.au/news/welding-course-transforms-sisilia-s-life?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-alumna-sisilia-seviua-applying-her-welding-skills-during-the-course---copy.jpg) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en) #### Welding course transforms Sisilia’s life 31 May 2024 [Over 200 Papua New Guineans gain TVET qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/over-200-papua-new-guineans-gain-tvet-qualifications?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/some-of-the-aptc-png-graduates-during-the-recent-virtual-graduation.jpg) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en) #### Over 200 Papua New Guineans gain TVET qualifications 1 July 2022 [Cheryl fulfills her dream through upskilling and APTC training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/cheryl-fulfills-her-dream-through-upskilling-and-aptc-training?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cheryl-fulfills-her-dream-through-upskilling-and-aptc-training.jpg) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en) #### Cheryl fulfills her dream through upskilling and APTC training 26 February 2021 [Vanuatu education sector boosts its leadership capacity nationwide](https://aptc.edu.au/news/vanuatu-education-sector-boosts-its-leadership-capacity-nationwide?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Vanuatu%20education%20sector%20boosts%20its%20leadership%20capacity%20nationwide.jpg) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en) #### Vanuatu education sector boosts its leadership capacity nationwide 15 October 2020 [Solomon Islands youth workers to gain Australian qualification](https://aptc.edu.au/news/solomon-islands-youth-workers-to-gain-australian-qualification?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Solomon%20Islands%20youth%20workers%20to%20gain%20Australian%20qualification.jpg) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en) #### Solomon Islands youth workers to gain Australian qualification 15 October 2020 **[View more Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories?hsLang=en)** ## Our Locations [We'd love to hear from you.](https://aptc.edu.au/locations?hsLang=en) ###### **Fiji** ###### **Kiribati** ###### **Nauru** ###### **Papua New Guinea** ###### **Samoa** ###### **Solomon Islands** ###### **Timor-Leste** ###### **Tonga** ###### **Tuvalu** ###### **Vanuatu** ## Latest News [Eighty-nine graduates earn qualifications through APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/eighty-nine-graduates-earn-qualifications-through-aptc?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Photo%206%20-%20APTC%20graduates%20with%20guests.jpg) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa?hsLang=en) #### Eighty-nine graduates earn qualifications through APTC 3 March 2025 [Fijians Get Hands-On Skills Boost to Tackle Job Market Challenges](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fijians-get-hands-on-skills-boost-to-tackle-job-market-challenges?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Photo%204%20-%20Microcredential%20participants%20in%20training.jpg) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands?hsLang=en) #### Fijians Get Hands-On Skills Boost to Tackle Job Market Challenges 24 February 2025 [117 Tongans Graduate with Australian Qualifications, Boosting Local Skills](https://aptc.edu.au/news/117-tongans-graduate-with-australian-qualifications-boosting-local-skills?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Photo%203%20-%20Graduates%20with%20VIP%20guests%20at%20graduation%20ceremony.jpg) [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga?hsLang=en) #### 117 Tongans Graduate with Australian Qualifications, Boosting Local Skills 17 February 2025 [Youth in Penama Province learn new skills to improve their livelihoods](https://aptc.edu.au/news/youth-in-penama-province-learn-new-skills-to-improve-their-livelihoods?hsLang=en) ![Photo 1 - All the participants with their certificates](https://aptc.edu.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo%201%20-%20All%20the%20participants%20with%20their%20certificates.jpg?width=1552&height=1027&name=Photo%201%20-%20All%20the%20participants%20with%20their%20certificates.jpg) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases?hsLang=en) #### Youth in Penama Province learn new skills to improve their livelihoods 6 February 2025 [APTC equips 25 i-Kiribati with skills to drive economic progress](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-equips-25-i-kiribati-with-skills-to-drive-economic-progress?hsLang=en) ![APTC graduates in Kiribati after receiving their certificates at the graduation ceremony on 25 September, 2024.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/APTCGR~1.jpg) [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/kiribati?hsLang=en) #### APTC equips 25 i-Kiribati with skills to drive economic progress 13 October 2024 [Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector?hsLang=en) ![Regina Murang, a proud alumna of APTC, is now a Senior Trainer at the Mount Hagen Technical College in Papua New Guinea.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/REGINA~1.jpg) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi?hsLang=en) #### Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector 18 September 2024 **[View more News articles](https://aptc.edu.au/news?hsLang=en)** > "...our commitment as a region to a Blue Pacific brings many challenges. In saying this, education remains key to many of these challenges and essential to our economic and social development as individual states and a region. APTC, therefore, clearly has a role in all of this and will no doubt continue to have relevance to being a key educational institute to support and strengthen local and regional institutes and a tool for Australia’s foreign policy in economic and social empowerment of the region." ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) H.E. Ms Hinauri Petana High Commissioner of Samoa to Australia > "I would like to express again our appreciation to the Government of Australia for the foresight in the creation of the APTC and for its continued support of an institution that is fast becoming a very valuable asset in the development of Samoa and island countries of the Pacific." ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) Honourable Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi Prime Minister of Samoa > "I would like to conclude by wishing the continuation of the good work of APTC and the partners, who have collectively worked hand in hand to respond to the human capacity and skills needs throughout Fiji’s sugar industry." ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) Mr Corrado Pampaloni Deputy Head of EU Delegation > "The high quality of technical and vocational skills training provided by APTC helps meet the demands of the labour market, which is crucial to the development of the Tongan economy. We look forward to working with APTC on training opportunities that would bring industry stakeholders and communities together." ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) Mr Claude Tupou CEO - Tonga Ministry of Education and Training > "I can tell you now that the APTC certificate is one of the most prestigious and sought-after qualifications we look for as employers. I’m currently recruiting for some senior chefs and have prioritized the applications from APTC graduates as the ones I want to read first. Why? Because APTC graduates have spent time learning a new skill at an advanced international level. Most of the hard work I would normally do to train a new graduate has already been done. The APTC management and trainers have done part of the job." ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) Mr Lance Seeto Culinary Ambassador for Fiji Airways and Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism’s ‘Fiji Grown’ campaign > "Coral Seas Hotels, over the last four years, have had a very good relationship with APTC. We have put our staff through Certificate III in Hospitality, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Certificate III in Hospitality (Housekeeping). The benefits, we saw included an improvement in grooming standards, especially in the kitchen; an improvement in the confidence of our Food & Beverage staff; a reduction in Food & Beverage staff turnover by 20 percent; promotion to supervisory and line manager roles and taught Housekeeping staff to confidently interact with guests." ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) Ms Gayl Iramu Group HR Manager, Coral Seas Hotels #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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