Different Ways to Study

What study options does Novaskill offer?

Novaskill offers four ways to study: self-paced, classroom, online and work-based. You choose the mode that fits your life, and a trainer supports you the whole way. Novaskill is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO code 6996), so qualifications completed in any mode are nationally recognised across Australia. A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) is a provider approved to deliver and assess nationally recognised vocational training. We know life can be busy, so we provide the flexibility, support and resources you need to balance study with work and family commitments, and get the most from your Novaskill experience.

Key facts: studying at Novaskill

Novaskill offers four study modes: self-paced, classroom, online and work-based.
Every mode is nationally recognised. Novaskill RTO code is 6996.
Each student is assigned a trainer for support, whichever mode you choose.
You can combine modes (blended delivery) to suit your work and family commitments.
Novaskill has supported learners across the Hunter and Newcastle region since 1980 (EST. 1980).

Self-Paced

Also known as correspondence, mixed-mode, blended or external.
Work at your own pace with a dedicated trainer, using printed books, online portals or e-classrooms, plus branch visits for any observations.

Classroom

Also known as face-to-face, internal or on-campus.
Learn in person in a classroom or simulated workplace, guided by an experienced trainer alongside fellow students. Ideal if you learn best visually.

Online

Also known as digital or electronic.
Study fully online with web-based resources you can access anywhere. A reliable internet connection and your own computer are all you need.

Work-Based

Also known as on-the-job. Includes traineeships and apprenticeships.
Train on the job through an apprenticeship or traineeship, earning while you learn and applying new skills straight away.

How do the four study modes compare?

The four Novaskill study modes differ mainly in where you learn and how much in-person contact you get. Use the table below to compare who each mode suits and its typical format. You can also combine modes, known as blended delivery, if that fits your circumstances better.

Study mode	Who it suits	Typical format
Self-paced	Learners juggling work or family who need to study around their own schedule	Printed workbooks, online portals and e-classrooms, with branch visits for observations
Classroom	Learners who prefer in-person guidance and learn well visually	Face-to-face sessions on campus or in a simulated workplace, led by a trainer
Online	Self-directed learners with reliable internet and a computer	Fully digital, web-based resources and interactions
Work-based	People employed as an apprentice or trainee who want to earn while they learn	On-the-job training at your workplace, assessed against nationally recognised units

Which study mode is right for me?

The right study mode depends on your schedule, how you learn best and whether you are already in work. If you need flexibility, choose self-paced or online. If you value in-person support, choose classroom. If you are employed as an apprentice or trainee, choose work-based delivery. Our team can help you decide and explain what is available for your chosen qualification. To explore qualifications by delivery mode, browse Novaskill short courses or send us a course enquiry.

Frequently asked questions about studying at Novaskill

The study mode that suits you depends on your schedule, learning style and whether you are working. Self-paced and online study give you flexibility, classroom study gives you face-to-face support, and work-based study suits apprentices and trainees who want to earn while they learn. Send us a course enquiry and our team will recommend the best fit for your chosen qualification.

Yes. Many Novaskill learners combine study modes, known as blended delivery, such as self-paced workbooks plus classroom observation sessions. Blended delivery lets you balance study with work and family commitments. Speak to our team about which combinations are available for your qualification.

Yes. Novaskill is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO code 6996), and qualifications completed in any study mode are nationally recognised across Australia. The way you study does not change the qualification you earn.

Work-based study is nationally recognised training delivered at your workplace, and it includes apprenticeships and traineeships. An apprenticeship or traineeship combines paid employment with structured training, so you earn while you learn. To understand how this works through an employer, read about group training at Novaskill.

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