Workplace Development

NCVER has just released a paper by Francesca Beddie. It focuses on the views RTOs have about independent validation of assessment, and the practices they use. It points out that while independent validation of assessment is driven by regulatory requirements and a compliance mentality, it can play a constructive role in RTO governance and continuous […]

The VET Student Loans Ombudsman (VSLO) investigates problems that VSL students have with their provider. All VSL providers are expected to comply with the VET Quality Framework, relevant legislation, and range of rules and manuals, as well as with the VSL compliance strategy. The Ombudsman has recently released a Code of Conduct for VET Student

A recent Infographic report from NCVER released in June 2021 takes a look at how members of equity groups participate in the Australian VET system as well as their achievements and outcomes. Equity groups highlighted include those with a disability, those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or non-English speaking backgrounds, as well as those

The OECD paper takes a look at the effects COVID has had internationally on education. It has a section on vocational education, and that’s what we will focus on later in this summary. What the paper covers The paper (31 pages), which is authored by Andreas Schleicher, has very much a schools-based focus (for example

‘The past informing the future’ is the theme for NCVER’s 2021 ‘No Frills’ Conference. They have released a paper which questions the extent to which we are willing to learn from the past to help set the course for the future. While one approach is to use scenario planning to chart alternative futures, another is

VDC are pleased to announce the launch of the VDC Professional Learning Program for Semester 2. In person workshops are set to recommence, as well as new virtual workshops, deep dive webinars and special thought leadership events. The Program now also offers a range of Deep Dive 90-minute webinars that provide more time to delve further into

This stuff is not top of mind at the moment, of course. But let’s take a look at what NCVER’s data says about this issue. Overall 69% of international onshore qualification completers undertook training for employment related reasons, nearly 27% for personal reasons, and 4.2% for further study reasons. A range of reports NCVER has

Two reports are looking at the effects of COVID on young people: one by Year13 and YouthSense another by NCVER. The first focuses on how COVID has upended their Year 12, and possibly their futures, while the other (NCVER’s) looks at how VET can help young people in a post-COVID recovery. Upending Year 12? Year13

In March this year, the OECD has just published a 189-page reviews titled “Teachers and Leaders in Vocational Education and Training.” It makes four key recommendations focused on teacher supply, preparation and development, strengthening leadership and promoting innovative pedagogical practices. High quality VET is pretty important, and its teachers and leaders play a key role

AVETRA has recently introduced Institutional memberships for the first time in 22 years. Now, VET organisations in Australasia and beyond, can now join AVETRA and distribute the newsletters, research reviews, and research papers to all their staff. Organisations can also send 5 delegates to the national and local research conferences at reduced rates. In addition,