Workplace Development

This paper, published in 2017, by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP). It is the 2nd edition of a handbook focused on defining writing and applying learning outcomes. In Australia, learning outcomes can be developed by providers based on particular qualifications and skill sets in Training Packages. They may be mapped […]

NCVER has begun the release its impressive range of annual statistical reports. This one is focused on the numbers and nature of those undertaking government-funded VET programs. It reports that “a total of 1 250 100 students were enrolled in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in 2021, up by 5% when compared with 2020,”

Skills for Australia and the relevant Industry Reference Committee advise that the following TAE Training and Education Training Package products are currently under review and are now available for public validation. The products are: TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training. TAE units of competency listed in the

A short briefing note published by CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, sees the contribution of teacher and trainer PD as an important guarantee of quality. It maintains that “committed and competent teachers and trainers are crucial to ensuring the quality and labour market relevance of learning” at all sites of

MAV Event Audio Visual The ideal event environment is one that achieves your objectives, educates your delegates, and offers a memorable experience. In-person events have now evolved beyond simply designing and delivering a PowerPoint presentation. Today’s conferences must achieve a set of pre-determined objectives and the expectations of your audience, all while being presented with

MAV Event Audio Visual The ideal event environment is one that achieves your objectives, educates your delegates, and offers a memorable experience. In-person events have now evolved beyond simply designing and delivering a PowerPoint presentation. Today’s conferences must achieve a set of pre-determined objectives and the expectations of your audience, all while being presented with

This recent paper from NCVER authored by Bryan Palmer looks at “how vocational education and training (VET) students cluster and segment in the Australian VET market.” VET is a large and complex sector, how should its complexity and that of its market be comprehended and mapped? This is what this paper has sought to address.

The 31st No frills conference, held earlier this month, had transformation as its theme – especially in relation to “adapting, anticipating and activating change in response to future skill demands” and what is needed to enable that. A discussion paper, authored by NCVER’s Bridget Wibrow, looks at the issues. The paper notes that transformation is

A paper entitled “Learner voice in VET: Who speaks? Who listens?” goes back a way – to 2012 in fact. It’s as topical now as it was then, and maybe even more so right now? It was authored by Lawrence Angus, Barry Golding, Annette Foley and Peter Lavender from the then University of Ballarat, now

VOCEDPlus has recently published a ‘What if’ paper, entitled “What if we could eliminate the stigma of VET?” The paper was authored by Maree Ackehurst, Leesha Chan and Tania Erzinger. Why this paper? It’s because a wide range of groups, including students and their families, school staff and faculty, careers advisors and employers have a