Workplace Development

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

More than just women in hardhats: understanding the wide role of VET for the careers of Australian women. This forum will feature keynote speakers, panels and the chance to discuss ways we can influence decisions so that women’s needs are the focus for policy around women’s careers and involvement in adult and vocational education, not

The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) in partnership with the International Specialised Skills Institute is offering five (5) Fellowships of $13,000 to  VET practitioners who are employed within Victorian Government contracted Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), including TAFEs, private RTOs and Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board registered Learn Local providers (LLp). International

Registrations are now open for the 2020 VDC Teaching and Learning Conference on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May at the RACV Torquay Resort, on the Great Ocean Road Victoria. The 2020 program has the intention of bringing industry and student engagement to the forefront, incorporating expert speakers to discuss these topics that are essential

The first publication of the new Mackenzie Research Institute at Holmesglen TAFE is a discussion paper on the reform of Australian tertiary education. It was released last year. Why is it relevant? It’s relevant because we have had a number of reviews of tertiary education in general and VET in particular in the last wee

The VET International Engagement Strategy 2025 was launched in December last year by the Australian Government. It provides a guide for shaping and informing international VET engagement activities in Australia and offshore. Why an international strategy for VET? International VET is a big and growing ‘business. The strategy tells us that “the number of onshore

Victoria’s Minister for Education James Merlino has established a review of VCAL and VET in schools, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Its aim is to improve vocational education and applied learning to ensure school students receive a high-quality qualification and the technical and practical skills Victoria’s economy needs. Led by the former CEO of the

The National Disability Coordinator Officer (NDCO) Program and the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) have developed two new and free e-Learning programs about Supporting Students with Disability in VET: Program 1: VET Staff – Supporting Students with Disability Designed for all staff who work in the VET sector and focuses on promoting