Australian VET providers, like further education colleges in the UK, have \u201ca fundamental role in supporting learners\u2019 future economic prosperity, besides promoting social and educational inclusion.\u201d They are also there to support Australian industry and assist them in accessing well educated and trained workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cLearners \u2026 need the very best teaching to ensure that they remain on track and are able to take the right next steps to secure a future of sustained employment.\u201d They may also have had a chequered past as learners, at least in terms of their formal educational experiences.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about having sharply focused and responsible management and leadership teams in VET\u2019s providers that establish \u201ca mission and a set of values and objectives that clearly and in simple terms placed a priority on giving learners the very best learning experience and [ensure] a corporate approach to developing and delivering high quality provision for them.\u201d It is also about having a high stakeholder contribution and involvement in getting things right, including from the students. Finally, it requires a considerable commitment to professional development of the RTO\u2019s staff.<\/p>\n

Having quality teaching, learning and assessment needs \u201can unrelenting focus on developing the skills learners need for progression to their next step, including employability skills,\u201d highly effective sharing of good practice within and across teaching teams and the development and sustaining of high-quality on-the-job training and assessment through excellent links with employers.<\/p>\n