VDC Conference: Industry Engagement / Student Engagement
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 … Read More
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Proud Sponsor of the 66th Victorian Training Awards
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 … Read More
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Developing 21st Century skills through VET
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 … Read More
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Enhancing VET’s status post-school
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 … Read More
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Re-imaging vocational qualifications after the AQF review
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 … Read More
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Online resources to help young people navigate career pathways
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 … Read More
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WAVE National Forum 2020
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 … Read More
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VET International Practitioner Fellowships
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 … Read More
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VDC Teaching and Learning Conference
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 … Read More
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Is tertiary education fit for purpose? Maybe not!
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 … Read More
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