Australia continually revisits the debate about how to recognise continuing professional development for VET professionals Despite widespread agreement about the value of CPD, we continue to revisit an unresolved debate about the virtues of establishing a nationally recognised CPD system for VET professionals. An NCVER paper released in May throws light on why this debate […]
CPD for the VET Workforce – what should it look like? Read More »
But there’s a mismatch between public perceptions of VET and the facts about what VET delivers Australia is lucky to have an innovative, active organisation like Skilling Australia Foundation, firmly focused as it is on the benefits VET brings to young Australians and the national economy. The Foundation is a determined advocate for VET, as
Level playing field – if jobs count, then VET has the numbers Read More »
It’s fair to say we’re unsure, but it seems a significant reason is many employers see less value in the apprenticeship model The Fair Work Commission is active in supporting research to inform its decision making on matters such as minimum award wages and conditions. Among research studies the Commissions has released this year is
What the main cause of slipping apprenticeship and traineeship numbers? Read More »
The VDC VET Leaders Lunch has become a tradition in the Victorian VET Sector and provides guests with the opportunity to network with peers and discuss the latest trends and developments in the sector. The VET Development Centre (VDC) is honoured to present AFL champion Luke Hodge as the guest speaker at the upcoming VDC
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Selecting teaching practices based on evidence about how they work for learners. Established about a decade ago, Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has taken innovative, evidence-based approaches to social policy areas like housing and employment. One of SVA’s very useful endeavours has been to create and maintain a great reference for teachers – the Evidence for
A toolkit of teaching strategies that power up learning Read More »
Business Council of Australia’s Chief Executive wants governments to put VET and higher education on an equal footing. Around May and June each year we sift through the give and take for VET in the Commonwealth and state/territory government Budgets. There are always surprises, like the Commonwealth’s announcement of two new programs, the Skilling Australians
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Australia’s WorldSkills team – the Skillaroos – will be finalised in July. In a few months’ time competitors and experts from 77 countries and regions will convene in Abu Dhabi for 44th WorldSkills Competition. From October 14-19, more than 1000 competitors will put their skills to the test in 50 skill categories ranging from bakery
WorldSkills 2017 is fast approaching Read More »
Effective partnerships between employers and RTOs benefits both parties. Interactions between employers and RTOs have changed markedly since the start of this century. A report released in March by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) charts the changes, and offers trainers and RTO managers excellent insights into the expectations employers hold today about
Employers seek training to improve quality of goods and services Read More »
The Regional Australia Institute is keeping the evidence flowing about educational attainment in Australia’s countryside. The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) was established in 2012. It’s a think tank devoted to generating analysis about the bush and practical policy ideas for the future of regional and remote communities. In late March RAI released a report, Human
Data from the bush underlines VET’s importance to regional prosperity Read More »
Canada’s Community Colleges throw light on new opportunities for VET providers to contribute to social and economic prosperity. Applied research is an intriguing prospect for Australia’s VET sector. It’s where small-scale innovation in products, services and business processes makes material reductions in costs, lifts revenue and engages customers. Applied research is also a test bed
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