Workplace Development

OK, a bit of an online focus this issue. This article is also the first in a series of two and is authored by NCVER’s Sheila Hume & Tabatha Griffin. Of the many RTOs surveyed as part of the research, just over 75% of the total respondents (about 1250) said they had transitioned at least […]

As with anything COVID-related there has been a clear interest in doing online delivery as well as possible – especially when it was the only real option to keeping things going. With restrictions maybe starting to lift, at least in larger states, it seems that online is here to stay – although more likely as

Problem-based learning has been around for a long time, but can it fit well into our CBT based approach? Maybe it can! What is problem-based learning anyway? According to Wikipedia, problem-based learning (PBL) is “a student-centred approach in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem found in trigger

The Mackenzie Institute’s latest paper, by Tom Karmel, explores whether pre-apprenticeships and other forms of pre-vocational education are worth the effort. As a preparation and taster of a particular occupation pre-voc. courses make sense. But because of the large number of Cert I and II qualifications that might have at least some vocational focus it’s easiest to

Those of you who follow some of the trends in the world may be aware of the Marie Kondo method, which is about systematically ‘tidying up’ so that your life is less crowded and full of joy. Is this something that we now need to do in VET in Australia? Could we use some joy

Employers look for training that is agile and responsive to their specific needs, is affordable, and minimises workers’ time away from their jobs. They want this training to be shorter-form and more flexible. Employment-based training approaches such as cadetships, internships and higher apprenticeships are well suited for meeting the needs of employers as is structured

Lisel O’Dwyer has been busy lately! In this paper she looks at how businesses have responded to the pandemic and the extent to which innovation was an element of their response. Three industries are case studied:  manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality and tourism. It also looks at the implications for VET. Innovating or adapting in response to COVID?

The VET sector has found itself at the heart of the debate around how to address Australia’s skills shortage as the nation moves towards a post-COVID economic recovery. Governments and industry are looking to us for solutions for how to encourage people into a vocational career and to train them to be work-ready. As educators,

These insights can be captured either by listening to the podcast or reading the transcript from this session at NCVER’s No frills conference. However, you access it we hope you find it interesting. NCVER’s Steve Davis interviewed VET stalwarts Professor John Buchanan from Sydney University, Megan Lilly from the Australian industry Group, Michael Hartman from