The VET Teacher Training Program (VTT)

To assist Catholic diocesan Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in maintaining compliance with the Standards forRegistered Training Organisations, we organise training for teachers commencing delivery of VET courses or maintaining currency of VET qualifications. 

We collaborate with the NSW Department of Education and the Association of Independent Schools NSW to arrange the training.

Training occurs each semester and entry is limited to teachers who meet the required benchmarks. Final decisions for all applications will be made by the Application Review Committee Panel (ARC). The ARC is a cross-sector committee responsible for maintaining standards and reviewing all applications for entry into training in collaboration with external RTO providers.

The process to participate in the training is:

1. Ensure you meet the Benchmark
2. Check the VET Training Calendar
3. Apply using the form linked below
4. Be approved by your RTO
5. Application Review Committee (ARC)
6. Undertake & complete training

The sections below include the requirements and key dates for each step. Please note, the timelines advertised are strict.

Benchmark

• Check you meet minimum benchmarks for required VTT entry eligibility.
  • Download the 2025 Benchmark and Entry Requirements summary
• The following programs require additional evidence which must be submitted when applying for VTT:
  • Construction Industry - download the Construction form
  • Entertainment Industry - download the Entertainment form
  • Information and Digital Technology - download the IDT form
  • Primary Industries - download the Primary Industries form
  • Screen and Media - download the Screen and Media form.

Teacher training program calendar

• Check your school and personal availability for all components of required training.
• This calendar will be updated as training is confirmed. Please check regularly.
• We will ask you to confirm at the time of offering you the training.

View the calendar

Application form

To apply, you need to complete the form online.

Combine all your documents into a single PDF to attach to the online form:

• teaching degree and transcript
• required units for First Aid or White Card and/or industry qualifications and transcripts (or USI transcript)
• evidence of recent relevant experience, and if applicable,
• the additional form with required evidence on employer/school letterhead.

Complete the application form

Approval process

The following process occurs:

1. Diocesan RTO reviews the application and accepts or requests more information
2. College Principal approves your engagement in the program, noting dates and associated costs as applicable
3. The RTO reviews applications, requests more information, confirms and returns all documents to CSNSW 
4. CSNSW reviews applications, accepts or requests more information
5. Applications are uploaded to cross-sectoral portal for the ARC.

Application Review Committee (ARC)

Applications are forwarded to the RTO providing the training, prior to meeting with the three sectors. You may still be asked for more information.

The outcome:

• Accepted – you will receive notification from CSNSW that you have been accepted into the training program.
• Declined – you will receive notification from CSNSW. Your diocesan VET RTO Manager will discuss options with you and your school.

Undertake training

• You need to acknowledge and accept all required training components, knowing you’re available for all components (check both personal & school calendars).
• There will be additional charges where candidates need to re-engage in training for subsequent semesters due to non-completion.
• Please note, all days are full days. There are no early finishes.