The aim of this study was to identify useful strategies for improving the Korean vocational education and training system by reviewing reforms to the Australian post-secondary vocational education and training that have taken place over the last few decades. A review of the literature on training reform provided a comprehensive national overview of reforms, their consequences and their implications. In-person interviews with four acting directors of Institutes and their equivalents provided some information on current developments. These interviews collected information on the perceived strengths of the public TAFE system, vis-a-vis private sector and enterprise training providers. Information was also collected on industry demand for training, and input into curriculum development. Discussions also surrounded the employment outcomes of students, and human resources issues dealing with staff and student recruitment, and professional development of teachers. There are a number of implications for the Korean system that can be derived from the Australian experience. First it is important that any major reform to the Korean vocational education and training system needs to be examined from a national perspective. This means that it needs to take into account a variety of stakeholder views, and focussed on the long-term. They also Second, the Australian experience also highlights the importance of increasing cooperative relationships between Korean schools and industry for mutual benefit. Third, we need to establish a robust and reasonable qualification framework that enables movement between vocational education and training qualifications to higher education qualifications. Lastly, we need to review the function and role of the higher educational system to make it more relevant to a changing world. It would make sense to redefine the vocational colleges as institutes for lifelong vocational education and training.