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b) Certification programs
ACT schools issue the following certifications and qualifications:
• The ACT Year 10 Certificate
• ACT Senior Secondary Certificate and Record of Achievement
• Tertiary Entrance Statement
• Statement of Achievement
• VET Certificates and Statements of Attainment
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
CIT offers approximately 300 courses at different levels through five campuses across Canberra. CIT offers a variety of courses ranging from foundation and pre-vocational skills through to commercial post trade training for licensed trades and professional and post graduate qualifications in areas such as ICT and Cyber Security.
Skilled Capital
Skilled Capital is an ACT Government funded training initiative offering a range of subsidies towards training to fill critical skills needs areas across a range of industries. Courses available through Skilled Capital range from certificate III to advanced diploma qualifications. Skills sets (shorter training courses, comprising one or more units of competency linked to a licensing requirement or an industry need) are also offered under Skilled Capital.
Australian Apprenticeships
Licensed trades such as Electrical and Plumbing require the completion of an Australian Apprenticeship prior to undergoing assessments for licensing requirements. These apprenticeship pathways are subsidised by the ACT Government.
Overseas Qualifications Assessment
Through the formal recognition of overseas qualifications, Canberrans have greater opportunities and more effective access to employment opportunities in the ACT. The
ACT Office for Multicultural Affairs OMA facilitates the national Overseas Qualifications Assessment process for ACT residents. In 2019-20, a total of 177 Canberrans received free assessments of their overseas higher education qualifications.
c) Intensive programs
Adult Community Education Grants Program
The ACE Grants Program delivers accredited and non-accredited foundation skills learning activities to participants aged 17 years or older. The intent of this program is to improve participants’ access to subsequent formal training and enhance their prospects for employment.
The Future Skills for Future Jobs Grants Program
The Future Skills for Future Jobs Grants Program provides funding for projects with a strong connection to Australian Apprenticeship commencements and job creation to address future workforce needs. There are currently six programs focusing on industries such as early childhood education and care, digital media and design, construction and digital literacy. The target cohorts include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, youth at risk, matured age workers, women in trades, long-term unemployed and people with disability.
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