Workplace Development

The review report, released in December 2020, did not find “evidence of a vocational education and training (VET) system in crisis.” However, it proposes that Governments need to “continue to support the development of a more efficient and competitive VET market through informed user choice and a focus on quality.” The report: its key points […]

A recent publication from NCVER released in mid-November 2020 takes a look at work-based learning because it is a key component of vocational education. It found that the work-based learning approach can lead to better employment outcomes for students and provide employers with workers who have relevant skill sets. However, costs to employers are often

In the COVID and post-COVID world how can apprenticeships be made more attractive to young people and employers alike? This paper from the Australian industry Group (AiG) explores what they think is required. Another article in this issue is relevant too. What it says The paper starts with a description of the apprentice and traineeship

ASQA is conducting a strategic review into online learning. This is particularly timely in a COVID and post-COVID world. A while ago we reported on some work NCVER had done on purely online courses, and good practice for online delivery. You can refresh your memory about these VDC News articles by clicking on the links

Big changes are mooted in the just released review of the Victorian VET Sector, including the establishment of a new independent body, FutureSkills Victoria, “to act as a champion and steward of the skills system.” What the report found and recommends The review report, entitled ‘Future Skills for Victoria: Driving collaboration and innovation in post-secondary

November 2020 saw the release of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning – or VCAL -review. In this article we look at the review report itself as well as the government’s response. What the report found John Firth’s wide ranging review of VCAL sees it ditched in favour of  “a better designed and valued specialist

The Commonwealth Government has developed a series of discussion and issues papers, and surveys, aimed at advising the next stage of VET sector reform. The focus is in three areas: strengthening the role of industry and employers, improving VET qualifications and raising the quality of training. Where does this come from? “The Commonwealth and all

A recent publication from NCVER released in mid-November 2020 takes a look at this issue, because work-based learning is a key component of vocational education. It found that work-based education can lead to better employment outcomes for students and provide employers with workers who have relevant skill sets. However, costs to employers are often a

In November 2020, South Australia’s Training and Skills Commission released a report summarising findings of their consultation on micro-credentials. The Commission is now welcoming applications for new micro-credentials from industry and their tertiary education partners. What the consultations found The report suggests that micro-credentials need to be accredited and, where possible, aligned with the Australian

The VET Development Centre is proud to announce that Kevin Nunn, teacher at TAFE Gippsland, has won the VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award at the 2020 Australian Training Awards, announced on 20 November. Kevin’s work has helped make TAFE Gippsland a leading provider for forestry management and timber training. When TAFE Gippsland began forming