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Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Joanne Payne, Tabatha Griffin, Tom Karmel, Jenny Dodd, Hinemoa Priest, Melanie Kyle, Erica Smith, Olivija Komadina, David Longley, Christina Scott-Young, Michael Bassham, Joy de Leo, Michael Healy, Michelle Circelli,
In this episode, we discuss the vital role of partnerships in the VET sector. These partnerships help connect training with the skills that industries need. Simultaneously, they build the capacity and resilience of both providers and employers.
The concept of “meaningful work” is something that’s been regularly discussed by vocational education and training (VET) researchers for many years. But what does it mean and what are the pathways for achieving that end?Join NCVER's Dr Joy de
In the past few years, the VET sector has faced rapid socioeconomic, demographic and technological change. When unforeseen events such as COVID-19 emerged, the sector quickly adapted by upskilling workplaces, training organisations and VET trai
Is the time right for change and "to be bold and think big, and challenge the way we think about tertiary education" in Australia?In this episode, we explore potential reforms to universities, their missions, and structures, while considering
Making sure the VET sector serves regional, rural and remote Australia remains an ongoing policy priority.In this episode, we talk about the challenges that RTOs face when delivering training in regional Australia. What are the barriers and ho
In 2022, we invited expert vocational voices from the VET sector to share their views, stories, experiences and insights on a range of hot topics.‘Best of 2022’ is a roundup of the most interesting snippets and research findings from across th
Aside from the health and economic impacts, the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected Australia’s VET sector. The full scale of these effects, however, has just started to emerge.In what ways did the first waves of th
Join host Steve Davis for some handpicked highlights from three panel discussions at the 31st National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ held in July 2022.The conference theme was VET's role in transforming the future. Topics covered in the
Both vocational education and training (VET) and higher education (HE) offer the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to equip students to progress their career and lifelong learning. But given the difficulty and huge costs associated i
Participation in higher education by school leavers has increased significantly in the last decade. VET participation has lagged by comparison. Are students headed for university accorded higher status at school than those who prefer to pursue
Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Linda Simon, Martin Powell, Kira Clarke, Joanne Waugh, Bryan Palmer, Professor John Buchanan, Megan Lilly, Dr Kaye Bowman, Michael Hartman, Dr Martha Kinsman, Professor Stephen Billett 9 December 2021 (45 mins)In 202
Steve Davis interviews a collection of presenters from three panel discussions at the 30th National VET Research Conference 'No Frills', held on 7-9 July 2021.Topics covered in the lively discussion include future-focused education and trainin
Short-course training, often referred to as 'micro-credentials', is seen as an increasingly important form of training, particularly as governments respond to the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Steve Davis talks to Bryan
Youth unemployment post-COVID is an all-hands-on-deck challenge. For young people who have lost work or have been looking for work, post-COVID recovery is going to be a fraught time if Australia doesn't take a well-structured pathway to recover
Should we be concerned about the quality of VET teaching? Recent research suggests there are key issues affecting the quality of VET teaching that need to be addressed. These include entry level requirements, limited career pathways, workforce
In 2020, we invited expert vocational voices from the VET sector to share their views, stories, experiences and insights on a range of hot topics.‘Best of 2020’ is a roundup of interesting snippets and research findings from across the eight p
Are there too many underutilised qualifications in the Australian VET system? Are some qualifications past their expiration date? One method of reducing qualifications involves grouping them into vocational clusters so individuals can train
Young people are finding it harder and harder to get a foothold into those highly-skilled, better paying jobs that will set them up for the future.How can we increase the number of jobs available, and provide better pathways into jobs and indu
Do we value tertiary and vocational education equally? Have apprenticeships lost their sense of purpose?With recent budget announcements and the need to build a skilled workforce to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing economy, apprentic
Steve Davis interviews a collection of presenters from two panel discussions at the 29th National VET Research Conference 'No Frills', held on 7-10 July 2020.Topics covered in the lively discussion include new directions in skills planning, di
Digital skills are now essential for almost all occupations and workers in Australia. So how do we best incorporate them into VET courses? And how do we make sure our VET educators have the digital skills they need?Join Steve Davis as he talks
Thirty years ago, the Australian VET system was on tenterhooks as two major reports were released into the management and costs of training for enterprises against a backdrop of award restructuring that was being championed at the time by the g
Are skill sets likely to take on extra significance as Australia responds to the shifting workforce demands and challenges, particularly in the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic? ?Looking ahead, can skill sets or micro-credentials pla
Online learning can be just as effective as face-to-face instruction if it’s done well. But what makes for good quality and good practice?While subject withdrawal rates are higher and course completion rates lower for VET courses delivered ent
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