Skills & Training
Overview
A good stepping-stone to finding employment is to make sure you have some training in the right skills for the job that you want. For some jobs it is about completing competency training (e.g. Responsible Service of Alcohol) or it might be establishing a training pathway that will lead to ongoing career development (e.g. from an Certificate IV and apprenticeship in Building to a Diploma in Building and becoming a foreperson).
Throughout the Northern Rivers, jobseekers can find support and services to get you into the right training courses, identify a pathway for your ideal career and even connect you with employers.
If you are an employer, the same service providers can be a valuable way to connect with possible employees, apprentices or trainees.
Training Services NSW
Training Services NSW is a unit in the NSW Department of Education that is about empowering vocational education and career development. Training Services NSW is a key supporter of the Jobs Northern Rivers platform and you can read more about Training Services NSW on the Jobs Northern Rivers website.
Some of the key programs undertaken by Training Services NSW are listed below.
Skills Broker
Skills brokers create a opportunities for tailored training by building bridges between employers and training providers. https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/vocational/vet-programs/skills-brokers
Regional Industry Education Partnerships
The Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program connects schools, industry and employers in the region. https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/vocational/vet-programs/regional-schools-industry
Educational Pathways Program
The Educational Pathways Program (EPP) supports students in understanding their career options and how to train for the future while continuing their education at school https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/career-and-study-pathways/educational-pathways-program
Smart & Skilled Program
The Smart and Skilled program builds opportunities through low cost or fee-free training that improves the employability of eligible job seekers. https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/students-and-job-seekers/low-cost-and-free-training-options
Registered Training Organisations
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in the Northern Rivers region play a vital role in delivering vocational education and training (VET) programs to individuals seeking to gain new skills or enhance their existing ones. RTOs collaborate with industry partners, employers, and government agencies to provide a wide range of courses that cater to the diverse needs of the local community.
RTOs in the Northern Rivers region offer a comprehensive selection of vocational courses across various industries. These courses encompass fields such as business and administration, hospitality, construction, healthcare, community services, information technology, and more. By offering these courses, RTOs enable individuals to develop industry-specific skills and knowledge, making them more employable and capable of meeting the demands of the local job market.
The best way to connect with an RTO is to first identify the courses you are interested in and then view the list of providers and their locations. Start here on the Skills NSW website
TAFE Campuses in the Northern Rivers
Below is a list of the 11 TAFE campuses in the Northern Rivers – from Grafton up to the Tweed
Ballina, 154-164 Burnet Street Ballina 2478
- Ballina, 154-164 Burnet Street Ballina 2478
- Byron Bay, 12 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay 2481
- Casino, 144 Barker Street Casino 2470
- Grafton, 7 Clarence Street Grafton 2460
- Kingscliff, Cudgen Road Kingscliff 2487
- Lismore, 64 Conway Street Lismore 2480
- Maclean, Wombah Street Maclean 2463
- Murwillumbah, Murwillumbah Street Murwillumbah 2484
- Trenayr Corner Trenayr Road and Experiment Farm Road, Trenayr NSW 2460
- Wollongbar Sneaths Road Wollongbar 2477
- Yamba 24 Treelands Dr, Yamba NSW 2464