Workplace Development

We are in unprecedented time for tertiary education as a result of COVID-19. Things are moving very quickly, with almost daily changes in circumstance affecting our way of life in Australia and our education and training sectors as well. Some thoughts on the situation COVID-19 started as a major issue for international education but now, […]

A new Infographic published as part of the Longitudinal Survey of Australian Youth – or LSAY – is about young people’s experiences when they reach the end of their schooling. Here’s what the survey found. The LSAY survey The LSAY survey follows young people from the age of 15 until they are 25. This latest

Late last year NCVER completed its 2019 publication entitled: ‘Apprentice and trainee experience and destinations’ Based on survey findings, completing the training seems to pay off. Why an apprenticeship or trade? The survey of just over 11,000 apprentices and trainees found that nearly 57% undertook their apprenticeship or traineeship for employment related reasons. However, nearly

In a recent press release, Australia’s six dual-sector universities suggested a range of reforms based on their experiences working across the whole tertiary space: VET and higher ed. As Victoria University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Peter Dawkins noted: “We need policy reforms that create greater connections between vocational and higher education systems, which in turn will

The 2020 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference will focus on an area within the VET sector that is often seen as challenging, Engagement. VDC has listened to your feedback and designed a conference that brings the fundamentals of engaging with industry and engaging with students into the spotlight. Having a successful engagement strategy enables you

Nominations for the 66th Victorian Training Awards are now open! VDC has been a proud major sponsor of the Teacher / Trainer of the Year the past 3 years. We encourage you to take the opportunity to have your achievements recognised by nominating for an award. You too could be rewarded with the exposure that

Melanie Williams from William Angliss Institute was awarded a fellowship from the International Specialised Skills Institute. Melanie used it to “investigate international approaches to developing 21st century skills in vocational education and training (VET) learners.” She also looked at how to build the capacity of VET teachers to develop and assess these skills. Her findings

Researchers at Griffith Uni have been looking into how to improve that status of VET so that it is seen as a more worthwhile and viable post-school option. The research The project was conducted by a team of experienced VET researchers from Griffith University: Stephen Billet, Sarojni Choy and Steven Hodge. Entitled “Enhancing the status

The Australian Industry Group (AiG) has just released a paper taking a fresh look at vocational qualifications in the light of the Noonan Review of the AQF. It suggests a design approach based more on individual needs. A case for change? AiG’s paper, entitled ‘Reimagining vocational qualifications’, “questions whether the previous assumptions underpinning vocational qualifications

In the light of another article in this edition of VDC News, schools, parents and carers, employers and educators can now access a range of resources to better support secondary students making decisions about their future careers. Following the launch of the schooltowork website. This is part of the broader ‘Future Ready’ initiative, which includes