Training Packages

About Training Packages in Australia

Training packages are the foundation of Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system. Each training package is a set of nationally endorsed standards and qualifications developed by industry to meet the skills needs of a specific sector. They define the competencies — the skills and knowledge — that workers need to perform effectively in their roles, and they are used by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across the country to design and deliver accredited training programs.

A training package typically contains multiple qualifications at different AQF levels, along with units of competency, skill sets, and assessment guidelines. The qualifications range from entry-level certificates through to advanced diplomas, catering to learners at every stage of their career. Each unit of competency within a training package describes a discrete workplace skill, including the elements of competency, performance criteria, required evidence, and assessment conditions that must be met.

Training packages are developed and maintained by Skills Service Organisations (SSOs) and Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) who work directly with employers, industry bodies, and training providers. This collaborative approach ensures that the content stays current with evolving industry practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements. Packages are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the workforce, and new releases are published on training.gov.au, the official national register.

RTOFlow maintains a complete mirror of all training package data sourced from training.gov.au. This directory lets you browse every available training package, explore the qualifications within each one, and drill down to individual units of competency. Whether you are researching scope of registration, planning curriculum delivery, or generating compliant training and assessment materials, this is your starting point for navigating Australia's national training framework.

For RTOs considering changes to their scope of registration, understanding the training package landscape is critical. Each package defines not only the qualifications and units available but also the assessment guidelines that shape how training must be delivered and assessed. By exploring the packages listed here, compliance teams can evaluate potential new areas of delivery, compare industry sectors, and identify the qualifications and units they need to support. RTOFlow integrates directly with this data to automate compliant resource generation across any training package in your registered scope.