astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131The 31st No frills conference, held earlier this month, had transformation as its theme \u2013 especially in relation to \u201cadapting, anticipating and activating change in response to future skill demands\u201d and what is needed to enable that. A discussion paper, authored by NCVER\u2019s Bridget Wibrow, looks at the issues.<\/p>\n
The paper notes that transformation is facilitated by VET in a number of ways: VET\u2019s adaptability, its role in skilling Australians and – most recently – its ability to adapt to unanticipated events. This transformation process has \u2018flow-on\u2019 effects within the sector according to the paper<\/a>, especially in relation to notions of quality and how the skills of the VET workforce are developed and maintained.<\/p>\n The paper focuses on three aspects: skills forecasting, qualification design and RTO-industry partnerships. In relation to skills forecasting, the National Skills Commission is playing a key role in this, as are states and territories who may have their own skill needs and priorities. However, as the paper notes:<\/p>\n \u201cChanges to the labour market, including in the nature and mix of skills, will continue to evolve in ways that are difficult to predict with certainty. It will be critical for the VET sector to harness the power of big data and to apply ever more sophisticated analytical techniques to improve our understanding of the future skills and capability requirements of the workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition, and as VDC News readers will be aware, \u201cgovernments are currently working Finally, Industry-RTO partnerships can be used in helping to design course content, or by offering workplace experience or work-integrated learning opportunities. This is especially valuable when these partnerships are with companies that are at the \u2018cutting edge\u2019.<\/p>\n VET has an important role in the skilling process: the development of initial skills, re-skilling and in providing opportunities for lifelong learning. This process starts with VET in school programs, but one of the issues that another article in this issue highlights is a bias against VET<\/a> as an education and training option.<\/p>\n Most recently, this has been highlighted in the move to online delivery in response to the COVID pandemic and address skill needs that arise and need to be met urgently. In addition, increased offerings of \u201cshort courses, such as micro-credentials and skill sets, offering further confirmation of VET\u2019s role in transforming the future.\u201d<\/p>\n There are flow on effects that arise from all these needs and changes, however. These include for the VET educator workforce itself, which \u201cwill need the knowledge and skills to accommodate these changes, which include teaching new skills, while simultaneously maintaining their industry currency. This [as the paper notes] presents a formidable task.\u201d These impacts include, firstly,<\/p>\n \u201chow to ensure that educators are equipped with the appropriate skills and knowledge to teach the requirements beyond the technical skills, and, secondly, how to attract more industry experts to become VET educators to safeguard future supply.\u201d<\/p>\n Another issue is quality, with the current focus on compliance with regulations, standards and contractual requirements diverting attention away from improving the quality of delivery, the paper points out. Another issue raised looks at the continued reliance on competency-based approaches and moving to \u201cprovide a more holistic view of achievement rather than the current fragmented approach of units of competency.\u201d<\/p>\n We\u2019ll try to highlight some of these issues as the presentations of the No frills conference become more publicly available through VOCEDPlus and we can write about them in VDC News.<\/p>\n NCVER No frills discussion paper looks at VET\u2019s role in transforming the future<\/a> | VDC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 31st No frills conference, held earlier this month, had transformation as its theme \u2013 especially in relation to \u201cadapting, anticipating and activating change in response to future skill demands\u201d and what is needed to enable that. A discussion paper, authored by NCVER\u2019s Bridget Wibrow, looks at the issues. 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\nto streamline the qualification development process and the design of qualifications.\u201d One approach has been the notion of establishing \u2018industry clusters\u2019. There will be nine of them, operational by early 2023 and they will replace the present industry reference committees with sub-committees, with membership including VET educators and RTOs \u201cto inform the process and advise what is trainable.\u201d<\/p>\nVET\u2019s role in skilling Australians<\/h2>\n
VET\u2019s ability to adapt to the unforeseen stuff<\/h2>\n
The \u2018flow-on\u2019 impacts of all this on VET and its workforce<\/h2>\n