Workplace Development

Last issue we highlighted T-shaped graduates as one of the aims of a new tertiary institution being trialled in NSW as an outcome of the Gonski and Shergold Review. What are T-shaped skills, though, and why are they so important? Developing a breadth and depth of skills The top of the ‘T’ encompasses a breadth […]

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) released a consultation paper in March 2021 focused on an Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030. The paper looks at data and trends influencing international education and the government’s new proposed strategy to 2030. The document also includes discussion questions to gather views on the proposed outline

Two key reports from the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) are highlighted here. The first is the National Industry Insights Report for 2020/21, and the second is a practical resource to help identify future skills and training. Industry insights The National Industry Insights Report for 2020/21, “provides high-level analysis of industry skills needs and

March 2021 saw the release of David Gonski’s and Peter Shergold’s report on VET in NSW. Entitled ‘In the same sentence: Bringing higher and vocational education together’ it proposes – amongst other things – the development of a new type of tertiary institution. The task and the challenges Gonski and Shergold were asked to “provide

“The Australian Skills Classification systematically sets out the structure of, and relationships between, skills within occupations and across the labour market.” It is the pillar of the NSC’s Jobs and Education Data Infrastructure (JEDI) project. The National Skills Commission recently released its BETA release discussion paper on the Australian Skills Classification system. What does this

A new infographic from the Longitudinal Survey of Australian Youth presents findings from their 2019 interviews, when those interviewed were, on average, 19 years old. The infographic looks at their levels of engagement with study and work, their desire for different work, and the type of study they are doing. Almost all (91%) were fully

A couple of papers released by the Brotherhood of St Lawrence complement our other article on young people in this issue. Of the two papers the Brotherhood put out, the first looks at life chances for those around 30 post-COVID, while the second one has a VET focus. Life chances at 30 The first paper

One of the many issues for trades training, that is practically oriented, is how do you use virtual learning effectively? This blog hosted by infinispark, who design and manufacture electrical training aids, looks at this issue. Blogging about virtual delivery This blog by Husnen Rupani, who is actually  the CEO of infinispark, and also a

Another article in this issue has looked at teaching capability. This time the focus in on two strategies to build that capability: peer support and mentoring. The Macklin review noted strong support for improving the professional learning for VET and ACFE teachers including the establishment of mentoring programs and professional learning communities to enhance learning

NCVER has just re-released a 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 Josie