Degrees in TAFE

A monograph, published by the NCVER examines the growth and implications of higher education offered by TAFE institutes.

Presentation Ceremony for Gold Coast Institute of TAFE

On August 13th 2009, The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence held Presentation Ceremony acknowledging the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE. The Cookery School at GCIT was awarded Three Gold Stars, the highest level of recognition in the Star Rating Sch

Ben Hirsig, Apprentice Chef speaks at GCIT Star Rating Presentation

Ben Hirsig, Apprentice Chef at the GCIT Speaks about his time at the Institute, and the skills he acquired that will stay with him for life

Star Rating Presentation

In November 2008 The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (The Institute) held a presentation ceremony for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Teacher of The Year Award

The 2008 Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Award winners have been announced across a range of industries demonstrating excellence in teaching, innovation and commitment.

Trades & Skills Teacher Awards

Find out more about the winners from this year's Trades and Skills Teacher Awards- what they do, why they love it and what makes them good at it.

Gippsland Group Training

Gippsland Group Training (GGT) has again received recognition for its excellence in training and skilling, being awarded the prestigious three gold-star rating for its Plumbing and Construction courses by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence Sta

RTO recognition & time to nominate teachers

It's been a season for big events as we've awarded 17 Star Ratings presented at a recent dinner and SkillsOne collected a Webby Award in New York. Plus, Trade & Skills Teacher of the Year nominations are now open.

Star Rating Scheme Presentation - May 2008

Star Rating Scheme Presentation - May 2008

Institute grants more Star Ratings at recent ceremony

The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence recently held an awards ceremony to grant more Star Ratings as part of the move to reflect Australia's best trades and vocational skills courses.

Top TAFEs acknowledged

The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence is forging ahead with independent assessments recognising outstanding work in trade skills training among TAFE and other registered training organisations (RTOs).

Trading UP!

Why Illawarra TAFE is at the top of the international training game in carpentry, shopfitting and detailed joinery, painting and decorating and brick/block-laying at its Wollongong Campus.

February Star Ratings Announced

The first two months of 2008 have been busy for the Institute, with many Registered Training Organisations applying for Star Ratings assessments as part of the Star Rating Scheme.

Star Ratings: Give industry and trainees what they need

Since launching its Star Ratings Scheme to recognise RTOs, The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has received feedback from industry suggesting that, for the first time, industry knows what it wants and can expect from Australia's VET system.

Showcasing excellence in training

The Star Ratings Scheme is a great new tool that will help prospective students, teachers and parents select the best possible course in their chosen trade skill.

Star Rating: Recognising excellence in training

The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has officially launched the Star Rating Scheme. The Scheme recognises excellence in trade skills training among private training providers and TAFE, with a Star Rating.

Star Rating Scheme

The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has announced a Star Rating Scheme under its remit to advance the standard of training available to potential and current trades students.