Asia Pacific region resources
English language information about technical and vocational education and training in the Asia Pacific region is available from government departments and national industry and research organisations websites. Australian VET information is listed separately under 'Australian Resources'.
Industry Training Federation of New Zealand (ITF)
The Industry Training Federation is a membership-based organisation, representing Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). The ITF works with agencies and sector groups to improve the policy for and delivery of industry training. The website provides links to information about the Federation, its national office, publications, latest news and other related websites.
Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET)
KRIVET is involved in conducting policy-oriented research on a national basis in the areas of VET, industrial labour policy, VET and the qualification system, and the development, provision and evaluation of VET programs. KRIVET has an English language version of their website with further information about KRIVET, their research and projects including links to full-text documents and a bulletin board listing the latest news and events.
Ministry of Manpower - Singapore
The core business of the Ministry is in: manpower policy and planning; human capital development; labour market development; manpower augmentation; workplace environment and welfare. The website provides information for employees, employers, and jobseekers and has special sections on workplace relations, and workplace safety and health. There are also links to the Ministry's publications, statistics and legislation.
SEAMEO VOCTECH
Located in Brunei Darussalam, SEAMEO VOCTECH aims to strengthen the vocational and technical education and training (VTET) systems in SEAMEO Member Countries in Southeast Asia through collaborative efforts incorporating research and development, programme initiatives, networks, partnerships, and information services. The website provides access to further information about the organisation and its programmes, services and projects. Links to a collection of e-publications and other related SEAMEO organisations are provided.
Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF)
TPAF is the national organisation responsible for technical and vocational training and for the promotion of the concept of productivity as a viable economic strategy in Fiji. The functions of TPAF include the provision, promotion, financing, facilitation, and regulation of training, registration of courses, and the provision of consultancy services. The website provides links to further information about training undertaken by TPAF, productivity promotion, accreditation, the grants scheme, training levy and the TPAF library.
Vocational Training Council - Hong Kong (VTC)
The VTC is the largest vocational education, training and professional development group in Hong Kong. It provides job-related training and education to more than 180,000 students every year through its Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) and its 11 other member institutions. The website contains further information about VTC and its work along with information about studying at the VTC.