School-based education and training
Qualifications can be completed in the form of school-based education and training at vocational institutions, apprenticeship training or competence-based qualifications. Initial training is organised mainly as school-based training and most students are young people with no prior vocational training. All initial vocational qualifications available at educational institutions may be obtained through apprenticeship training. In the 1990s a system of competence-based qualifications was launched. The idea was to allow those with work experience to demonstrate their vocational skills regardless of how and where they have acquired the skills. The thinking was based on the fact that around half the workforce aged 45-64 had no formal qualifications but had most of the skills and knowledge needed for a qualified worker's competence because of long work experience. The following fields of study are available: Humanities and Education Culture Social Sciences, Business and Administration Natural Sciences Technology, Communication and Transportation Natural Resources and Environment Social Services, Health and Sports Tourism, Catering and Domestic Services
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