March 2019

Sponsored by the Centre for Vocational and Educational Policy at the University of Melbourne, Shelley Mallett and Diane Brown from the Brotherhood of St Lawrence present their ideas for radical changes in governance, institutional arrangements, funding and in the core educational philosophy underpinning the sector. Their argument is that VET is largely failing to equip

There are encouraging signs of a renewed focus on teacher education across the country. These build on earlier pushes for more attention to be given to teacher education, qualifications and professional development. Call for a VDC in New South Wales In recognition of the currently unique approach to support practitioner professional development that Victoria has

As we know the nature of work in the future has been a pretty hot topic. Jobs Queensland have now had their go. Here is what they think the future looks like for Queensland until 2030. Read more Evolution or revolution? That is the question. Jobs Queensland has been “tasked by the Queensland Government to

NCVER has just relaunched its refreshed and new-look Pod network through VOCEDPlus. So, what’s available? The series of Pods and Podlets cover a range of topics of interest to the VET educators and policy makers alike. The network aims to provide users with “more avenues to access relevant publications, with a focus on addressing new

NDIS what does it mean for you? The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) has funded the VDC to deliver an NDIS professional learning program over April to June 2019 for Victorian VET Providers and Learn Local Organisations. The aim of the program is to: Ensure VET trainers and assessors are current and able

The first national survey of Australia’s VET workforce will be launched in March this year. The survey will provide “a better picture of how many people are working in registered training organisations.” It will also – hopefully – tell us a bit more about them. Why do we need this? So many reports in the

Recently Professor Leesa Wheelahan returned to Australia for a brief visit. She looked at a new social settlement for TAFE. Timely, given current and possible future reviews of the VET sector. Grist for the mill of current and possible VET reviews? In mid-February this year, both Leesa Wheelahan and Shelley Mallett spoke at a seminar

In 2008, the Melbourne Declaration set out a range of educational goals for young Australians. Many believe it now needs an update. The Council of Australian Governments Education Council has agreed to undertake a review. The Melbourne Declaration The 2008 declaration had two goals: first that Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence and second that