Workplace Development

VDC is pleased to invite you to our 2020 World Teachers’ Day Celebration on Friday 30 October, a free online event that acknowledges the outstanding achievements of educators and trainers in the VET sector. Our complimentary program has two high-profile international keynote speakers reflecting on creating pathways for and engaging with learners through their inspiring […]

The Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment is looking at how students move around the tertiary education space: the VET and higher education sectors. Interestingly, far more move from higher education to VET than the other way round. In a pilot project the Department of Education, Skills and Employment used data matching techniques combining

It’s reporting season for NCVER, so we have data on competition and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees. They have also released data on their experiences and destinations. It’s been a busy time! Over the last few issues of VDC News we have looked at total and Government funded VET activity and VET in schools

COVID-19 has had a severe impact on apprenticeships, and this is happening at a time when their numbers were already down! This paper, from Business NSW, entitled ‘Skilling Australia for a better future’ says there may be lasting effects if something isn’t done. Why is there a problem? Business NSW reckons: “Pre-existing skills shortages across

NCVER has just released a new report aimed at “identifying approaches that could enhance teaching quality in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.” It found that there was strong support for implementing systematic approaches to teacher preparation, mentor support and providing opportunities for continuing professional development. This new study This report, authored by NCVER’s

2020 VDC Virtual Teaching & Learning Conference / $155 / 19 & 20 November 2020 / Further information. Nurturing Vocational Pathways During Times of Turbulence & Uncertainty will be the focus of keynote speaker, Costa Georgiadis, Gardening Australia, ABC TV. There has never been a better time to be involved in change making. On the

A new public inquiry into access to TAFE for learners with disability is inviting community members to share their views and experiences. The Victorian Legislative Assembly’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee is examining the accessibility of TAFE for learners with disability and how their experience of TAFE can be improved. “We know many young people with

The Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute has developed a paper on the economic and social benefits of the TAFE system. The Australian Education Union (AEU) has also conducted a survey that explores the state of TAFEs through the eyes of teachers. The value of the TAFE system This latest work by the

The total number of students enrolled in nationally recognised VET programs are up, slightly, to 4.2 million. This represents an increase over 2018 of around 3%. Government-funded numbers are also up, especially in higher level programs. The total VET activity picture’s a bit complicated, but interesting! As NCVER’s publication tells us: “An estimated 23.4% of

A presentation at NCVER’s No frills conference in July looked at whether the mandated upgrade to the Cert IV TAE in 2016 was actually seen as worth it by teachers required to do it. The requirement for the upgrade had downsides, but good things came out of it too. Some context We all know that