Vocational, or skills-based, education is becoming more important today, with many employers expecting new employees to have all the practical skills they need to start work.
Vocational courses are typically more practical and
skills-based than academic degrees, but they are often taught at universities as well as colleges and technical institutes.
If you know exactly what you want to do in your career and it requires practical skills, then
vocational learning is important. It could be hospitality and tourism, retail management, software development or interior design. There are literally thousands of
skills based training options out there.
StudyLink offers you a choice of
Skills Based and Vocational Education programs and courses worldwide:
Read less...
Which Skills Based and Vocational Education course is right for you?
When you're searching for a
skills based training program, you need to have a good idea of what your career will involve. Look for a university, college or institute that specialises in that field, and has teachers with recent experience in the industry.
Ideally, the
vocational college will also have the latest technology or industrial equipment - you may be able to develop your skills in a mock-TV studio, teaching hospital, industry-standard kitchen or high-tech computer lab. And your
vocational course should also offer an internship placement or practical work experience as part of its
skills based training program.
We have selected
Skills Based and Vocational Education courses at different levels of cost, location and reputation for you to compare and apply to online.
StudyLink EATC qualified counsellors are happy to give you
free study advice to help you find the right distance learning course for you. Ask a counsellor for help today.
Read less... Types of Skills Based and Vocational Education course
Vocational programs usually provide you with a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma when you graduate. Some
vocational courses can also lead into an undergraduate degree or further post-graduate study. It will depend on the course and where you study. Your course may take just one semester, or many years of
skills based learning. Either way, you will have the practical skills you need for a brilliant new career when you finish.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's largest and most
innovative universities with an outstanding reputation as a leader in
teaching excellence. We offer an impressive range of courses and
state-of-the-art facilities to rival institutions worldwide.
Location
Sheffield
is England's greenest and fourth largest city, and due to its
reputation for safety and a low cost of living is one of the UK's most
popular student destinations. Located in the north of England on the
edge of the Peak District National Park, Sheffield is just over two
hours away from London by train.
Facilities
We have some of the most advanced teaching and learning facilities in the UK.
Each
of our campuses bring together traditional library services and
technologically advanced computing and multimedia facilities.
Our
specialist resources, equipment and laboratories are amongst the most
modern and technically advanced in the UK and our new £15 million
Health and Wellbeing Building has been described as "a beacon for the
future of health education in the country".
More...
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Holmesglen Institute is a large Government institution situated
across three campuses in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne close to
shops, parks, public transport and only 20-30 minutes from the city
centre. Holmesglen has a well-established international focus providing
students with English language programs and a secure pathway to
university.
More...
Australasian College of Natural Therapies
Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) is one of the
world’s most respected natural therapies institutions of natural
medicine. The college is the 2003 NSW Small Training Provider of the
Year.
More...
