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May 2024
May Newsletter
Spotlighting our Keynote: Dr Lauren Burns OAM
The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024 is fast approaching – and tickets are selling fast. To be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 15 & 16 of August, it promises to be a fantastic in-person 2-day ... Read More
Completer outcomes good for onshore international students
This recent publication from NCVER: International onshore VET qualification completer outcomes 2023 “provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed their vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia ... Read More
The Victorian budget: What’s in it for VET?
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. One of the budget’s aims is to “help people ... Read More
The Commonwealth Budget: an Overview
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 ... Read More
Greening apprenticeships
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 ... Read More
VET NATIONAL TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE – EMCEE ANNOUNCED
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 ... Read More
‘No Frills’ 2024!
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 ... Read More
Free OHS Essentials Program for Victorian SMEs
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 ... Read More
Fostering higher learning skills using online learning
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 ... Read More
