Workplace Development

The Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas delivered his speech on the Victorian state budget recently. In this article we will highlight what’s in it for VET in general and with a focus on TAFE in particular. The Victorian budget: What’s in it for VET? | VDC

The federal budget was brought down on Tuesday 14 May. In the Treasurer’s speech, there is a brief mention of TAFE and universities, and in the context of opportunity. Digging deeper into the papers themselves shows where initiatives and funding seem to be focused. Get some more detail, in an upcoming VET Chat on 05

A new 22-page policy brief from the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) entitled ‘Greening apprenticeships: From grassroot initiatives to comprehensive approaches’ suggests that “apprenticeships are particularly well placed to develop the skills for the green transition, as they are at the intersection of the education system and the labour market.” Greening

EARLY BIRD CLOSES THIS WEEK To be held on the 15 and 16 August, at the momentous Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, the 2024 VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024 is certainly gearing up – Don’t miss out on the Early Bird ticket offer: $565 (incl. GST) for registrations before 11 MAY 2024!! VDC

Register for ‘No Frills’ 2024! VDC is a proud sponsor of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) 33rd National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’! Join presenters and delegates from across Australia and the world in Perth this July as they explore this year’s conference theme, VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce. ‘No Frills’ 2024! | VDC

Konekt is a provider of the free OHS Essentials program supported by WorkSafe (Victoria). Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and its legislation can be difficult to navigate at times, so this free service funded by the Victorian Government is a great way for small to medium sized businesses to obtain personalised advice from an OHS

This OECD Review authored by Cassie Hague “examines the effectiveness of online and blended learning in fostering higher-order thinking skills in higher education, focussing on creativity and critical thinking.” It found that, “for most students and contexts, in-person learning yields better or equivalent outcomes for higher-order thinking skills than fully online learning. However, blended and

This paper – a systematic literature review – was published late last year (2023) in the Journal of International Students. It was authored by staff from Victoria University – predominantly from its Mitchell Institute. It examines factors driving international students’ choice of Australia as their preferred destination for tertiary education. There is also a good

The word ‘curriculum’ largely disappeared from the VET lexicon but seems to be re-emerging. Recently, four well known VET researchers (Steven Hodge, Anne Jones, Melinda Waters and Hugh Guthrie) had a paper published in the International Journal of Training research entitled ‘Curriculum across the great divide: exploring a key problem of Australian tertiary education.’ Looking

This timeline forms part of NCVER’s VET Knowledge Bank which is found on their VOCEDPlus site. First published in 2018, it provides information about national, state and territory programs and policy initiatives that impact participation in VET from 1998 onwards. Thus, it presents 26 years of the national, state and territory programs, policy initiatives and