Apprenticeships and traineeships
Show moreApprenticeship Office
The Department of Training and Workforce Development's Apprenticeship Office registers and administers training contracts, as well as regulating the apprenticeship system in WA, in accordance with Part 7 of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996.
T: 13 19 54 or if you are calling from outside Western Australia 08 6551 5499
E: apprenticeshipoffice@dtwd.wa.gov.au
W: wa.gov.au/dtwd/apprenticeship-office
Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN)
AASN providers provide advice and support services tailored to the needs of employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship lifecycle – from pre-commencement through to completion. Some AASNs provide a job search service and can help employers find an apprentice or trainee.
T: 13 38 73
W: australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Free advice, information and support
Show moreCareer exploration and planning services
A range of career planning and development services are available from your local Jobs and Skills Centre, to help you reach your goals.
T: 13 64 64
W: jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/jobs-and-career-centre
Aboriginal Services
If you are an Aboriginal person looking to get into training, find employment or further your career there is a range of culturally-sensitive training, employment and career support services available from your local Jobs and Skills Centre.
If you are an employer looking for resources, advice or support on recruitment and retention strategies to make your workplace and employment practices more culturally-sensitive and welcoming to Aboriginal people, your local Jobs and Skills Centre can help.
T: 13 64 64
W: jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/aboriginal-services
The term Aboriginal is intended to include reference to Torres Strait Islanders and Indigenous Australians.
Government and industry bodies
Show moreDepartment of Training and Workforce Development
The Department is the State Government agency responsible for training and workforce development in WA. It works closely with industry, government and the community to support and facilitate training and workforce development strategies that will build, attract and retain a skilled workforce.
T: 08 6551 5000
W: wa.gov.au/dtwd
Industry training councils
Under Section 21(1)(b) of the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996, the Board recognises various industry training advisory bodies (known as industry training councils). Further information, and contact details, is available on our ITCs page.
Find out more about the WA ITCs
Training Accreditation Council
The Training Accreditation Council (TAC) is WA's VET Regulator. TAC is responsible for the quality assurance and recognition of VET services in WA, including through the registration of training providers and the accreditation of courses.
T: 08 9224 6510
W: wa.gov.au/tac
Jobs and Skills Australia
The national body Jobs and Skills Australia was established in 2022 to engage, advise and assist the Australian Government and other stakeholders in decision-making on the current, emerging and future skills and workforce needs of the Australian economy. This includes regional, rural and remote Australia, and on the development of new industries and new technologies.
T: 1300 566 046
W: jobsandskills.gov.au
Jobs and Skills Councils
A network of 10 industry-led national Jobs and Skills Councils have been established by the Australian Government to support the work of Jobs and Skills Australia. These councils work closely with industry and training providers to identify the skills and workforce needs of their sectors, map career pathways, develop training products, and to support skills and workforce development in their industries.
W: dewr.gov.au
Industry training councils
Show moreFurther information, and contact details, is available on our industry training councils page.
Workforce development resources and information
Show moreWorkforce development
The Department of Training and Workforce Development works together with stakeholders across government, industry and the community to establish strategies and programs that build WA’s workforce to meet economic and community needs.
A range of programs, initiatives and services — including financial support and incentives for employers and business — are available.
Employer financial incentives and support
The Department of Training and Workforce Development, through the WA State Government, offers a range of financial incentives and support to employers for employment and training.
WA Migration Services
The Department of Training and Workforce Development's team at WA Migration Services offers a range of services to support migrants to WA, and to support WA employers to build their workforce through skilled migration.
State priority occupation list
The State Priority Occupation List (SPOL) is produced each year by the Department of Training and Workforce Development; in consultation with key stakeholders including industry training councils, to inform and guide workforce planning and development for WA.
Training solutions for employers and business
Information about options such as employer financial incentives and support, apprenticeships and traineeships and group training organisations to support your workforce development planning.
Vocational education and training in WA
Show moreAn overview of VET in WA, with links to further information about VET programs and initiatives — including VET options for secondary school students — is available on the Department of Training and Workforce Development's website.
Jobs & Skills WA
The Jobs & Skills WA website is a one-stop-shop for jobs, careers, training and employment advice and assistance. It includes information on training options such as apprenticeships and traineeships, training providers (including TAFEs), fees, and employer training incentives in WA.
T: 13 64 64
W: jobsandskills.wa.gov.au
WA training activity reports and statistics
The Department of Training and Workforce Development’s Performance Evaluations and Statistics branch provides analysis, statistics and reporting for VET activity in WA including the annual Student Satisfaction Survey.
Support for vocational education and training (VET) practitioners and providers
The Department of Training and Workforce Development provides a range of resources and information to support VET practitioners and training providers in WA, including nominal hours guides and a curriculum search.
