Skills NSW

Students and job seekers

Vocational training is a great way to learn new skills and get paid experience in over 500 different jobs.

Apprentices and trainees

What you'll need to know for your apprenticeship or traineeship journey

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking for help with your current training? We have a range of services and programs to help you.

Recognise your trade skills

Find out what you need to know about getting your trade skills recognised and gaining a formal qualification.

I am still at school, what is available?

High school students in Years 10, 11 and 12 can enrol in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) while at school.

Contact us

For more support contact your nearest Training Services NSW centre on 13 28 11

Browse occupations

Wondering what training you need to get the job you want? Explore Your Career occupation guides to find current labour market information.

Initiatives

Explore our range of skills campaigns to help you with training and qualifications

Explore courses and careers suited to you

Find out which courses match your personality.

Start an apprenticeship or traineeship

Choose a course that leads to a traineeship or apprenticeship.

The NSW Skills Board advises the NSW Government on how best to meet the skills and training needs of NSW individuals, industry, regions and the economy. The board provides independent, high level, strategic advice on the vocational education and training system in NSW.

NSW Training Awards

The NSW Training Awards are held annually to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector.

Glossary

Terms and definitions

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