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Analysing VET regulation, regional education, and readiness for post-school education and training The who, where and how? There are three inquiries a foot that bare, one way or another, on the roles, responsibilities and interests of VET professionals and Australia’s VET providers. Review of national vocation education legislation Review into regional, rural and remote education […]
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Voices across the VET sector call for more purposeful policy approaches to tertiary education as a whole Our last newsletter reviewed an article by Peter Noonan which presses the case for fixing Australia’s tertiary education funding model so that the complementary strengths of VET and higher education are valued and preserved. (See, Is Australia’s VET
Recognising and protecting VET’s role in tertiary education Read More »
Numbers to get you thinking Good data makes for good planning, and helps to test the viability of ideas. Given the lock step relationship between VET and industry, knowing where employment markets are heading helps identify the needs and opportunities ahead. There are many sources of useful data, such as the Regional Australia Institute’s Human
What jobs are needed and where? Read More »
We are excited to announce that as of 31 July, the VDC has moved to new premises at Level 8, 379 Collins Street Melbourne. Located in the heart of the city on the corner of Collins and Queen Street, the newly fitted training centre incorporates our offices and features two training rooms, meeting rooms and
CEO Message – New VDC Premises Read More »
Our near neighbours are setting the pace on innovation in VET Once upon a time, Australia’s VET system was regarded by many nations as world leader. As The Mitchell Institute’s Peter Noonan pointed out in a recent article, ‘Australia was seen as a leader and innovator, in raising the status of and participation in VET
Is Australia’s VET Mojo Falling Away? Read More »
An Australian Parliament Committee recognises VET as a key innovation player VET is an innovation driver for Australia, and that’s as true in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and maths) as it is in disability care and horticulture. An article in the last VDC newsletter quoted a 2015 report from the Office of the Chief
VET’s Innovation Cards on the Parliamentary Table Read More »
Ten strategies VET teachers can adapt for their learning environments A recent VDC newsletter article, ‘A toolkit of teaching strategies that power up learning’ (23 May), introduced the Evidence for Learning Toolkit published by Social Ventures Australia. This article introduces another valuable resource on teaching practice recently published by the Victorian Department of Education and
10 High Impact Teaching Strategies Read More »
