| Each state in Australia provides the rules and funding | | | | qualifications can be transferred from state to state. |
| for its public education system. While the curricula may | | | | Most VET courses run for no more than two years. |
| differ in application from state to state, the basics are | | | | Universities in all states are provided with government |
| still the same so that what is learned while at school or | | | | funding. Each one is independent in governance, thus |
| university in one state, will count towards passes, | | | | they can set their own courses, but a body of |
| certificates or specific grades needed for a job or | | | | professionals must approve the content. Most |
| further education, in another state. | | | | university courses run for an average of four years. |
| Incorporated into the public education are two systems; | | | | Industry and business frequently provide workplace |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET), and | | | | training for their employees that can sometimes count |
| Technical and Further Education (TAFE). VET and | | | | towards qualifications. Those who've been trained |
| TAFE prepare people for work in those kinds of jobs | | | | overseas can gain recognition through assessment |
| that do not need a university degree such as | | | | that will help them find employment. |
| mechanics. Some of the TAFE courses help people | | | | Mel writes about Wyndham school, Wyndham primary |
| prepare for university courses. VET training and | | | | school and other home-related topics. |