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STAYING CONNECTED IN
velgtraining.com
EDUCATE | INSPIRE | EMPOWER
Australia’s quarterly VET eZine
AUGUST 2015 VOLUME 5 | FREE
ASQA’s David Garner: on Statistically Valid Sampling
myfuture: Helping students
define their career
Inspire Feature: Using social sharing
and personal networks
VET
Velg Training MembershipVelg Training is Australia’s leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development and consulting services.
Our Vision is to Educate, Inspire and Empower the VET community by providing quality, flexible and innovative products and services - and the Velg Training Membership program is no exception.
Velg Training Membership supports your compliance with the national VET Standards. As a Member you have access to programs and resources that assist in the continued development of knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment.
Membership is available to all VET practitioners from private, public and enterprise training organisations as well as VET consultants.
Benefits for Velg Training Members
Discounts on all Velg Training
Events
Resources- extensive range of resources available to download on the Members Lounge
Weekly Members eNews
- comprehensive round up of the week in VET
Members Only - Validation Directory
Online Members Lounge
- custom-built online resources for Members
Consulting- access advice,
assistance and discounts on consulting services
FREE PD- through our Members
only webinars
VelgCasts- just like a PodCast, a
digital audio file
Membership logo & certificateDisplaying the Velg Training Membership Logo is an excellent way to demonstrate that you are a part of the Australian VET sector’s peak member-serving organisation.
All Velg Training Members are provided with a Certificate of Membership. Individual Membership Certificates include the Individual Member’s name, while Corporate Membership Certificates include the organisation’s name.
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Corporate Members have access to the same Membership benefits, but it is targeted at organisations with four or more staff. Corporate Members are entitled to an unlimited number of ‘Sibling Accounts’, which can be added at no additional charge.
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Velg Training MembershipVelg Training is Australia’s leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development and consulting services.
Our Vision is to Educate, Inspire and Empower the VET community by providing quality, flexible and innovative products and services - and the Velg Training Membership program is no exception.
Velg Training Membership supports your compliance with the national VET Standards. As a Member you have access to programs and resources that assist in the continued development of knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment.
Membership is available to all VET practitioners from private, public and enterprise training organisations as well as VET consultants.
Benefits for Velg Training Members
Discounts on all Velg Training
Events
Resources- extensive range of resources available to download on the Members Lounge
Weekly Members eNews
- comprehensive round up of the week in VET
Members Only - Validation Directory
Online Members Lounge
- custom-built online resources for Members
Consulting- access advice,
assistance and discounts on consulting services
FREE PD- through our Members
only webinars
VelgCasts- just like a PodCast, a
digital audio file
Membership logo & certificateDisplaying the Velg Training Membership Logo is an excellent way to demonstrate that you are a part of the Australian VET sector’s peak member-serving organisation.
All Velg Training Members are provided with a Certificate of Membership. Individual Membership Certificates include the Individual Member’s name, while Corporate Membership Certificates include the organisation’s name.
CONTACTP 07 3866 0888 F 07 3866 0899 E [email protected]/52 Jeffcott Street, Wavell Heights Qld 4012velgtraining.com
@velgtraining
facebook.com/VelgTraining
National RTO Network Group
youtube.com/velgtraining
@velgtraining
facebook.com/VelgTraining
National RTO Network Group
youtube.com/velgtraining
instagram.com/velgtraining
youtube.com/velgtraining
National RTO Network Group
@velgtraining
facebook.com/VelgTraining
National RTO Network Group
youtube.com/velgtraining
facebook.com/velgtraining@velgtraining
facebook.com/VelgTraining
National RTO Network Group
youtube.com/velgtraining
@velgtraining
Corporate Members have access to the same Membership benefits, but it is targeted at organisations with four or more staff. Corporate Members are entitled to an unlimited number of ‘Sibling Accounts’, which can be added at no additional charge.
The named individual has access to the online Members Lounge, the weekly Member eNews and is eligible for discounts on Velg Training products and services, as outlined in Membership benefits.
Individual Membership: $290 (incl. GST) Corporate Membership: $990 (incl. GST)
For more information on the Terms and Conditions of Velg Training Membership, please visit velgtraining.com/membership.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
© Velg TrainingAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means without explicit written permission of the editor, except in the case of brief quotations and other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the editor at the address below, with the subject “Permissions Request”. Publication design by Amy Lynch. Icon design by Freepik. ‘Empower’ cover image from pixabay. ‘Inspire’ cover image © Alec Couros and above feature image: Open Teaching - Thinning the Walls - Revision #2 © Alec Couros.
CONTACT Velg Training Pty Ltd. 1/52 Jeffcott Street Wavell Heights QLD 4012 Australia | 07 3866 0888 | [email protected]
SUBSCRIBE To subscribe to Staying Connected in VET eZine visit velgtraining.com.
CONTRIBUTE Velg Training welcomes previously unpublished editorial contributions in the form of VET sector news, events and feature articles supplied with high quality web resolution photographs. All submissions will be published at the editorial committee’s discretion and may be used in Velg Training’s weekly eNewsletters upon confirmation with the contributor. [email protected]
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EDUCATESampling for Validation
of Assessment 6
Supporting future growth in Australia’s International Education sector 7
Tips for streamlining the AVETMISS reporting process 8
INSPIREMentoring Mondays:
Australia’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector 10
Inspiring excellence in VET 14
Using social sharing and personalnetworks to transform learning 16
EMPOWERMoodleMoot Australia 2015 18
myfuture: Helping students define their career path 19
National Skills Week 20VET PD Events and
VET eZine Glossary 22
International Education sector Mentoring Mondays National Skills Week
Using social sharing and personal networks to transform learning
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
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MichelleWeaver
1/52 Jeffcott Street, Wavell Heights Qld 4012
(07) 3866 0888 [email protected]
Stay Connected in VET - the team at Velg Training can’t wait to hear from you!
elcome to the fifth edition of Staying Connected in VET eZine, the online magazine for Australia’s VET sector. We are coming up to our major annual event of the year – next month the Velgy Bunch will bring our National VET Conference to Adelaide for the first time in its’ nine year history.
We will be focusing on ‘Reconnecting VET’ and getting back in touch with the information you need to know to stay current and compliant, all hosted from the Adelaide Convention Centre from 17-18 September 2015. With Australia currently commemorat-ing the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the First World War, we are also proud to host this year’s Motivational Speaker, Damien Thomlinson. Damien is an Australian veteran of the war in Afghanistan and former Special Forces, as well as an author and aspiring Paralympian. He will be speaking to our delegates on Day 2 of the conference and we cannot wait to share his inspiring presentation with you.
The National VET Conference will feature a jam-packed Policy & Reform stream on Day 1, with representatives from the Commonwealth Government Department of Education and Training filling you in on current VET Reform developments. A brand new VET Shapers stream is being unveiled for Day 2, featuring leading inspirational VET experts that challenge thinking by providing new ways of learning in the VET sector. We are also introducing a new RTO Admin stream tailored to
Administrators, with sessions focusing on helping you understand the VET sector as a whole and the specific areas of compliance impacting your daily tasks. Preview our program online (and on Pages 12-13) for this year’s National VET Conference and book your space before registrations close on Monday 31 August 2015.
Our social media channels are buzzing: we have reached 10,000 Tweets to our 2,000+ followers on Twitter, covering #VETPD and #VETnews for the sector! If you do not currently follow us, look up @velgtraining and keep an eye on our 2015 National VET Conference event hashtag #2015NVC to stay in the loop in the lead up to the main event. We currently have over 1,000+ VET professionals following our office updates on Facebook and our National RTO Network LinkedIn Group is at over 10,000 members in just three short years. If you are on Instagram, we would love to connect with you too!
Since I last wrote to you, Velg Training has hosted our first-ever live streamed QLD Schools Virtual VET Summit to support QLD School RTOs to manage their transition process to the new Standards for RTOs 2015. It was a great success with the online format widely welcomed. We are pleased to say we have already penciled in next year’s event for 21 July 2016! High quality video recordings are now available for QLD Schools to purchase and download for staff PD use. We will release additional details shortly for next year’s face-to-face QLD Schools VET Summit.
Our Membership program has welcomed over 12,000 Corporate and Individual Members to date, offering exclusive access to our weekly eNews
and discounts on Consulting, Products and PD events. Velg Training Members can login through our custom-built online Members Lounge portal to download free online resources and templates which can be customised for their organisation. An online Validation Directory has also been designed as part of the Members Lounge to connect RTOs with similar validation requirements. Weekly Member Alerts highlight industry news, and our suite of free VelgCasts (short and sharp downloadable audio PodCasts) and Members Lunch Box webinars, provide ‘byte-sized’ training at a time that suits your business needs.
We’ve also added a suite of Products which align to the new Standards for RTOs which are available for both Members and Non-Members to purchase. These include: a 2015 Third Party Agreement, 2015 VET Quality Framework Self Assessment Tool, 2015 Privacy Policy and Procedure and an updated 2015 Training and Assessment Strategy.
Read about the successful launch of Australia’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector, Mentoring Mondays, in our ‘Inspire’ section on Page 10. For more information about our face-to-face and online events, you can contact our office on (07) 3866 0888 or email [email protected].
As always, I would like to thank all of our article contributors and eZine advertisers for your continued commitment to Australia’s VET sector and for working with us to create another edition to ‘Educate, Inspire and Empower’ our readers.
Michelle WeaverCEO/Founder of Velg Training
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
ur Volume 5 edition features content to Educate our readers about international education opportunities from Assistant Minister for Education and Training Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham. ASQA’s Acting General Manager of Regulatory Operations, David Garner, provides an overview of sampling for validation of assessment, while the NCVER’s National Standards Manager, Alison Anlezark, provides tips for streamlining the AVETMISS reporting process.
We want to Inspire new ways of delivering VET PD and implementing positive changes within your organisation, so we have covered Velg Training’s Mentoring Mondays Program and Dr Alec Couros has written about using social sharing and transparency to transform learning. You will also find informative tips from industry experts in our regular ‘Inspiring excellence in VET’ section.
Lastly, we hope to Empower our readers with an article from Moodle
HQ about their recent Australian event showcasing one of the world’s largest open-source learning platforms. The country’s national career information and exploration service, myfuture, provides an overview of their services and available resources, while National Skills Week has outlined their upcoming activities focusing on addressing industry needs from 24-30 August 2015.
Thank you to all those who participated in our VET eZine’s one-year anniversary social media competition and congratulations to our winner, Lorraine Hann, who said our publication could be summed up as “insightful and accurate VET info. It’s ‘Brint’ (brilliant and mint).”
We hope you have enjoyed the editions to date and look forward to sharing this edition with you via our Issuu account and social media channels. If you are a Velg Training Member, you will have seen each edition profiled in our weekly Member
eNews when it is released. If you are a Non-Member, you can still access timely VET news each week by signing up online for our free Subscriber Bulletin. Feedback is always welcome and if you have future requests for articles, please email us at [email protected].
The next edition of our VET eZine will be published in October — you can expect a recap of the 2015 National VET Conference, and updates to keep you informed and take you through to 2016.
Happy reading and I hope to see you at #2015NVC in Adelaide!
Amy Lynch Editor, Velg Training
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Sampling for Validation of Assessment by David Garner, Acting General Manager, Regulatory Operations, ASQA
“Statistically valid means, for the purposes of the Standards for RTOs 2015, a random sample of appropriate size is selected to enable confidence that the result is sufficiently accurate to be accepted as representative of the total population of assessment being validated.” – Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs 2015, Appendix 1 Glossary
In the context of validation of assessment, a ‘statistically valid sample’ is one that allows you to be confident the results of the validation activity can be applied to all assessment judgements for that unit or module. So, if your validation activity confirms that all assessment judgements in the sample were valid, you can have confidence that all assessment judgements have been valid.
In some cases, the result may be that enough assessment judgements are found to be not valid that it warrants a larger sample being
considered to determine whether there are common factors in judgements that are lacking. For example, validation of a wider sample of the same unit may reveal that a specific assessor or a specific delivery location has a pattern of inadequate assessment. Validation of a sample for additional units may reveal that systemic issues exist with your RTO’s assessment practices that require urgent attention.
A random sample is one that is chosen in such a way that each item has the same chance of being included in the sample. There are many ways of selecting a sample randomly, one of which is to produce an alphabetical listing of all the learners who were assessed and choose, for example, the fifth name and then every third name on the list as the sample to be validated.
If you decide to widen the sample from the original, the same process used to select the original sample should be followed, with that sample removed.
ASQA has developed a simple, easy to use tool to determine appropriate sample sizes depending on your identification of risk factors and this
has been published on ASQA’s website.This tool has default values set
for error level and confidence level that will generate a suitable sample size in most circumstances. Along with the tool, a fact sheet has been published that provides detail about validation generally, along with specific information on how to use the sample tool.
Combining a suitable random sample from each unit or module with robust validation methodologies and well-qualification validators will ensure that your RTO’s assessment practices and resources are of the highest quality.
Need more information from ASQA? Subscribe to their ‘Latest News’ updates online here.
David Garner is the Acting General Manager, Regulatory Operations, ASQA, the national regulator for Australia’s VET sector. ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality Standards are met. asqa.gov.au
David Garner will present sessions on Day 1 and Day 2 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference
and will be a member of the Guru Bar panel.
Consulting ServicesFace-to-faceOur consultants will come to you to provide tailored advice and guidance on any area of your organisation. Whether you are looking for a formal review of your documentation or an informal Q&A session, our consultants can provide support and advice to ensure your business is compliant against the requirements of the VET Standards and ESOS Framework.
CorrespondenceSend us your documentation and our consultants will review and provide recommendations on how they can be improved or suggest suitable rectifications to meet compliance requirements. We can also develop internal documentation and course accreditation.
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hile Indian Skills Minister the Hon Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy’s recent visit to Australia was relatively short, almost 50,000 of his compatriots are here for a longer stay as they complete tertiary education or VET courses.
Minister Rudy was here to gauge what role Australia might play in helping India reach its goal of upskilling 500 million of its people by 2022. In 2013-14, education-related services with India made up $1.5 billion of our services exports and based on India’s upskilling targets, there is tremendous potential for this figure to grow significantly in the years to come.
In 2014, India represented the largest share of total international student VET enrolments at 18.8 per cent, with 28,217 Indians studying VET in Australia.
Across the sector, international education is already Australia’s most successful services export, worth $16.3 billion in 2013-14, and supporting around 130,000 jobs across Australia. The potential for further growth in the coming years is vast.
Our strong growth confirms the quality of Australia’s tertiary education and VET sectors and shows recent policy changes by the Abbott Government are helping to make Australia an increasingly popular destination for overseas students.
To help ensure we continue to capitalise on the knowledge boom and meet international demand for training and education, the Coalition Government has established the Coordinating Council for International Education to oversee the finalisation of Australia’s first-ever National Strategy for International Education.
This week, the Council will convene the first of two roundtables in Canberra to consult with the international education community and bring
together the education and training sector, businesses, students, the wider community and all levels of government.
The Council will also deliver an implementation plan to support the strategy and help make Australian international education the best in the world. It is the first time there has been one council of ministers and experts bringing together the main elements of Australian international education and training, comprising six Commonwealth ministers and six prominent education and industry experts.
As the Federal Training Minister, I am determined to work with fellow council members to ensure the VET sectors are given every chance of maximising the benefits of surging international demand.
The VET sector accounted for 22.5 per cent of all of Australia’s international student enrolments during the first three months of 2015, confirming that our international VET sector continues to deliver the highest quality education and training.
The benefits of international education extend well beyond immediate economic benefits. International students contribute to a vibrant and culturally diverse Australia. Educating students from around the world fosters inter-cultural understanding in Australia and creates the people-to-people links that underpin our research, trade, investment and social engagement with the world.
They also help build cultural diversity in our workplaces and communities. Businesses that are culturally diverse are more innovative, have more engaged and satisfied employees, and better understand the needs of their customers, especially in export markets.
Last year, the Coalition signed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with our largest trading partners — China, Japan and Korea — giving unprecedented access to these markets for a range of Australian businesses, including education services. We are now working hard to finalise an FTA with India by the end of this year, again with a particular focus for service industries.
But to make the most of these agreements, the education sector and government both need a laser-like focus on the needs and interests of students. Wherever they come from, students generally want the same thing — a high-quality education that will help them get a job, and to have the most rewarding career they can.
The Federal Government is working hard in our region and domestically to ensure Australia is a leader and innovator in international skills policy and I am particularly determined to ensure that our VET sector has its voice heard through the national strategy consultations.
The VET sector has a very strong platform to build on, but requires ambitious, innovative approaches to create work opportunities so that our world-class international education sector continues to produce quality, employable graduates.
See Senator Birmingham’s Keynote on Day 1 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference.
Supporting future growth in Australia’s International Education sector
by Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham
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Simon Birmingham has served as a Liberal Party Senator for South Australia since May 2007 and in December 2014, he was appointed to serve as the Assistant Minister for Education and Training in the Abbott Ministry, with specific responsibility for vocational education, apprenticeships, training and skills. ministers.education.gov.au
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or the first time, all RTOs reported AVETMISS data this year either to their STA or to the NCVER. Previously, only RTOs in receipt of public funding reported this information. For some RTOs with experienced compliance officers it was a relatively straightforward process, but for others, especially those new to reporting data, learning new processes was at times, challenging.
In simple terms, data from student enrolments needs to be extracted from a student management system, validated against the VET data standard (AVETMISS), and be submitted to the national VET collection, either via an STA or directly to NCVER.
So how can you streamline the process of reporting AVETMISS data, also known as total VET activity data?
Input information regularly capture all the information needed for reporting from enrolment forms and enter into the student management system at enrolment. An example enrolment form is available from NCVER’s Portal.
Start early NCVER’s AVETMISS validation software can be used to validate your data at any time throughout the year. This means that you can ensure your data files are error free and ready for submission well before the collection window opens.
Train more than one person in the submission process A number of RTOs told NCVER they were caught short when compliance staff left or were unavailable when the collection window opened in January.
Ask for help early NCVER has a small, professional team dedicated to helping RTOs with data reporting, but as the final date for submission looms, the volume of calls increase and the time they can spend helping you decreases. By starting early, you’ll have time to fix errors if they occur, some of which may involve going back to students or checking outcomes or funding sources. Check with your STA Some STAs want RTOs to submit data directly to them, others want RTOs to submit data to NCVER. If you provide government-funded and fee-for-service training, you may have to split your data into multiple submissions based on funding source. Be ready to submit by the end of December If you do this, you will not have to extract and change student outcomes back to what they were at the end of December when you return from holiday. Access support material NCVER has a range of support materials
on the AVETMISS support section of its Portal including fact sheets, FAQs, online tutorials and videos. There is also an AVETMISS compliant software register: a list of self-accredited student management systems. Keep up to date Subscribe to NCVER’s Data Support Bulletin for regular updates on AVETMISS classification changes and general tips on AVETMISS data reporting including submission deadlines.
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Tips for streamlining the AVETMISS reporting process
Alison Anlezark is the National Standards
Manager, at the NCVER. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring NCVER’s products and services keep pace
with the changing needs of the VET sector, having oversight of the statistical standards,
NCVER’s data quality program and NCVER’s client support team. She has a strong academic
background in research, and has a Masters in Public Administration (Policy) from Flinders
University (SA). ncver.edu.au
NCVER’s Alison Anlezark will present ‘Connecting with Total VET Activity’ on Day 2 of
Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference and the NCVER’s staff will be available to answer RTO
questions at their booth in the exhibition hall.
Upcoming Half Day WorkshopVET Q&A Roadshow
The Interactive Compliance Suite1 Hour Sessions
To book your place register online at:
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Registration Information
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Member $179.50 (incl. GST)
Non-member $195.00 (incl. GST)
TIME
Workshop runs from 9.00am until 12.00pm
Brisbane 12 October 2015
Sydney 13 October 2015Two of Velg Training’s most knowledgeable and respected VET compliance consultants, John Price and Carol Hunter, will visit a range of major cities to conduct unique sessions, ready to answer your specific compliance questions related to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 and the Australian Quality Training Framework. These will be conducted as a panel style session.
Have your questions answered relating to a wide range of topics, such as:• “Volume of Learning” and the “Amount of Training”• Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) development• Trainer and assessor competence and currency• Assessment requirements (including RPL)• Delivery and transition requirements• Systematic validation• Statistically valid sample size• Third party arrangements• Advertising and marketing
Canberra 14 October 2015
Melbourne 15 October 2015
Darwin 27 October 2015
Perth 28 October 2015
Adelaide 29 October 2015
The essence of this Suite is a Quality Management System (QMS) that reinforces its relationship to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. A total of 12 focused interviews between two experienced VET profession-als are combined into a suite of sessions that explore the relationship between the RTO’s business system and maintaining compliance against the Standards. All sessions in the Interactive VET Compliance Suite will begin with a short case study interview followed by an interactive online session streamed live, via our custom-built virtual platform. Visually as the attendee, you will be able to view not only the interview and content as it is being delivered, but also be able to interact in a real-time discussion forum with the presenter via the online chat room.
1. Industry Engagement2. Developing Training and Assessment Strategies3. Managing Third Party Arrangements4. Advertising and Marketing
9. Recording and Awarding Credentials and Managing Records10. Internal Audit and the Keys to the ‘Treasure Chest’11. Continuous Improvement12. Good Governance & Handling Complaints and Appeals
5. Enrolling Students and Identifying their Needs6. Trainer and Assessor Qualifications and Currency7. Delivery and Transition8. Assessment
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John and Carol will incorporate discussions on best practice models, example of compliance and common misinterpretations and non-compliances.
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elg Training has been hosting the country’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector since early 2015, using a new formula to deliver flexible online PD to over 360 VET professionals across Australia.
The successful Mentoring Mondays Program features customised pre-recorded webinar content followed by live Q&A sessions for RTO Managers, RTO Administrators, Trainers and Assessors, QLD Schools VET Coordinators and QLD Schools VET Teachers. Attendance for the new PD model has been growing each quarter, with ‘Beginner’ and ‘Intermediate’ sessions delivered over four to six different dates, depending on the stream.
The pre-recorded content enables new and existing VET practitioners to register and get up to speed in advance of the latest Q&A session, with transcripts and post-event resources
provided at each stage. The live Q&A sessions are broken down by the key points covered in each pre-recorded session, enabling attendees to follow along easily, keep their questions grouped together and content structured.
Most organisations will register one or two staff members for the Mentoring Program, using it as an opportunity to cross-train others within their company after each session. Even if staff time or budgets are limited, this flexible PD delivery mode only requires a computer setup with a microphone-enabled headset to participate in the live Q&A sessions.
For organisations with limited room for travel expenses or those wanting to offer staff equal opportunities for PD training, the Mentoring Program provides an adaptable solution for workplaces across the country. Presenters have included Kerri Buttery,
Carol Hunter, Sally Maxwell, Lauren Hollows and John Dwyer.
The Velgy Bunch are working onsite to facilitate the live Q&A sessions with our Mentoring Mondays presenters, ensuring all attendees get the most out of this unique PD opportunity.
The Mentoring Program will re-launch with new content in 2016 – keep an eye out for registration release dates in November 2015!
For more information about Velg Training’s future Mentoring Mondays program, contact our Events Team on (07) 3866 0888 or email [email protected].
Australia’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector
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This workshop will help you set targets to measure success and achievement. Understanding your own values or the values of a business can have an influential impact on both your choices and actions.
Leadership is a vital attribute for any individual and/or business. For an individual, leadership and the ability to take ownership and strive for excellence can be the difference between success and mediocrity.
This workshop aims to provide a continuing professional development opportunity for existing trainers to hone their skills in an ever-changing teaching and learning landscape.
Why Leadership Will Always Matter: How to Lead with Purpose
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Extending Assessment Practice: Moving beyond the tick and flick approachJason Ash
Brisbane 30 October 2015Sydney 3 November 2015Melbourne 5 November 2015
This workshop focuses on providing relevant and meaningful feedback to candidates on their performance, rather than issuing the generic tick and flick form. Attendees will be presented with methodologies and tools to extend their assessment practice and thus provide a more enriching assessment journey for their own candidates. Content of the workshop is based on meeting the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015, specifically clause 1.8(a).
For more information contact [email protected] or view our
services online at velgtraining.com/consulting
CONSULTING
Velg Training is Australia’s leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development and consulting services.
Having served the VET community for over 12 years, Velg Training’s national client base represents Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Australia, including VET practitioners, teachers, trainers, assessors, TAFE teaching professionals, enterprise trainers and assessors, industry experts and other VET professionals.
Based on client feedback and demand the following specialist services have been developed to meet the needs of our clients:
• RTO Setup & Compliance• Internal Audit• Training Product Review• Queensland Schools• Professional Development• VET FEE-HELP• CRICOS Setup & Compliance• Accredited Courses• Government Funding• Other Services
Velg Training’s specialist consulting services are now more diverse than ever, with a range of specialist consulting services delivered by Vocational Educational and Training
(VET) industry experts who work with a range of organisations across Australiaincluding RTO’s, higher education providers and schools.
Dedicated to assisting client needs
2015 NATIONAL VET CONFERENCE ADELAIDE7:30am - 8:45am Registration, Tea & Coffee
8:45am - 10:30am
Keynote
8:45am - 8:55am
The Hon Gail Gago MLCSA Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills
8:55am - 9:10am
Kerri ButteryDirector of VET
Content DevelopmentVelg Training
9:10am - 9:40am
Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham
Assistant Minister forEducation and Training
9:40am - 10:20am
Chris RobinsonChief Commissioner
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
10:20am - 10:30am
Dimity RedcliffeMarketing, Conference &
Events ManagerVelg Training
10:30am - 11:00am Morning Tea & Networking
11:10am - 11:55am
Elective Session 1
Policy & Reform
Hall L
RTO Management & Compliance Hall M Hall N
Training & Assessing
Hall K Hall J
Master ClassRiverbank Room
3 & 4
Admin Stream
Riverbank Room 6
Navigating the New Vocational Education
and Training Committee Roles
John Pollaers Australian Industry
and Skills Committee
Thought Leadership Advantage: How to elevate the thinking
of your key people to drive performance
Mark Hodgson
Is it or isn’t it: What constitutes a third
party arrangement?
Carol Hunter
Reconnecting with the Virtual VET
Community
Amy Lynch
So You Think Your Assessment if
Compliant - Common Mistakes RTOs Make
Wendy Cato
It’s not Rocket Science: The sequel
Geoff Oliver
The VET Landscape: The big picture
Angela McGregor
12:05pm - 12:50pm
Elective Session 2
Training Packages and Accredited
Courses
Kathryn Shugg Department of Education and
Training
RPL is Mandatory Again, You Need a
User-Friendly RPL Kit!
John Price
Conducting Validation
Daivd Garner
Embed Standard 1 Compliance Evidence
in your Learning Management System
Allison Miller
10 Sure-Fire Ways to Send your Class to Sleep (and How to
Avoid them)
Jonathon Peck
Significant Items from the ‘Standards for RTOs 2015’ for
Administrators
Angela McGregor
12:50pm - 1:35pm Networking Lunch
1:45pm - 2:30pm
Elective Session 3
Industry Skills Fund
Linda White Department of Education and
Training
The Thick Grey Line of Compliance
Joe Newbery
Practical Transition Planning for Training
Products
Therese Hickey
20+ Ways to Boost Student Completion
Rates
Denise Meyerson
Conducting Assessment at
Certificate IV and Diploma Levels
Tony Feagan
Advanced Facilitation Workshop
Marc Ratcliffe & Jason Ash
Navigating through TGA and ASQAnet
Lauren Hollows
2:40pm - 3:25pm
Elective Session 4
Australian Apprenticeship
Support Network
Linda White Department of Education and
Training
How to Achieve Painless AVETMISS
Data Uploads
Gabrielle Deschamps
3:25pm - 3:55pm Afternoon Tea & Networking
4:05pm - 4:50pm
Elective Session 5
VET FEE-HELP
Maryann Quagliata Department of Education and
Training
Compliance Q&A
Guru Panel
Ensuring Best Practices under the
Fair Work Act
Stephen Roebuck
Creating Quality Online Training
Resources
Allison Miller
HR Requirements and the Colloquial Length of String
Kerri Buttery
The Power of Fun, Interactive Scenarios
in E-learning
Byron Tik & Michelle Kenny
How to Successfully Ride the Wave of
Change in Admin-land
Nick McEwan-Hall
5:00pm - 9:00pm Welcome Function - Networking & Fun!
DAY ONEThursday, 17 September 2015
Unique Student Identifier (USI)Jason Coutts
8:15am - 8:45am Catch up over coffee
8:45am - 9:00am Kerri Buttery & Dimity Redcliffe, Velg Training
9:00am - 9:45am Motivational Speaker! - Damien Thomlinson
9:45am - 10:15am Morning Tea & Networking
10:25am - 11:10am
Elective Session 6
VET Shapers
Hall L
RTO Management & Compliance
Hall M Hall N
Training & Assessing
Hall K Hall J
Master ClassRiverbank
Room 3 & 4
Training Package Stream
Riverbank 5 Riverbank 6
“So you’re Planning an
Internal Review of a Qualification
on your Scope of Registration
- Systems within Systems!”
John Dwyer
Compliance is not a Dirty Word
Geoff Oliver
Conducting Validation
(repeat session)
David Garner
The Art of Introduction
Jason Ash
Exploring the Amount of
Training within the Volume of
Learning
Angela McGregor
Non-Linear Learning
George Nelson
Innovation & Business Skills
Australia
Rosalie Staggard, General Manager - Industry Projects
AgriFood Skills Australia
Jeannie Cotterell, General Manager
11:20am - 12:05pm
Elective Session 7
Reconnecting with the Power to
Learn
Laurie Kelly
Navigating the perils of third party services under the
new Standards
Lauren Hollows
Implementing Quality Assurance
Strategies
Tony Feagan
Compliance Q&A
Guru Panel
Service Skills Australia
Joy Harris, Head of National
Industry Skills Development,
Policy and Assurance
Transport & Logistics Industry
Skills Council
Robert Adams, CEO
12:05pm - 12:50pm Networking Lunch
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Elective Session 8
Baker’s Dozen: How your
procedures fit into your RTO’s
operations
John Price
Intersecting VET and Learning & Development
Paul Rasmussen
VET FEE-HELP vs Payment Plans: And the winner
is...
Davin Miller
Creating Experiential
Learning that Works Better than
you’d Expect
Gene Howell
Making the Connection:
Supporting and addressing LLN in VET assessments
Dave Tout
Save Money, Save Time: Cluster it!
Wendy Cato
Manufacturing Skills Australia
Cameron Baker, Deputy CEO
Government Skills Australia
Alun Gallie, Manager
Training Package Development and Implementation
1:55pm - 2:40pm
Elective Session 9
Industry Engagement:
Beyond the ‘tick and flick’
Carol Hunter
Developing the Skills of VET
Practitioners: A real story
Kerri-Anne Sommerfeld &
Claire Rasmussen
Connecting with ‘Total VET Activity’
Alison Anlezark
Community Services & Health
Industry Skills Council
Dorothy Rao, Training Packages
Manager
Auto Skills Australia
Peter Miller, CEO
2:40pm - 3:10pm Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:20pm - 3:55pm
Elective Session 10
The Funology of Engagement
Marc Ratcliffe
Enough Finger Pointing: Let’s
choose the culture we want for VET in
Australia
Nick McEwan-Hall
Innovation in Learning:
Engaging with technology
for successful pedagogic
practice
Leo Gregorc
Training and Assessment
Strategy Development
Therese Hickey
Top Tips for Developing Compliant
Assessment Tools
Joe Newbery
Developing Compliant
Marketing Material
Kerri Buttery
4:05pm - 4:25pm Australian Training Awards Session
4:25pm - 4:30pm Prize Draw & Close
DAY TWOFriday, 18 September 2015
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Although mentoring is considered an effective way of building personal skills and experience, it also delivers benefits beyond the individual. Mentoring plays a huge role in organisational improvement including workforce capability and the quality of teaching and learning. Recently people have been challenging ‘traditional’ one-to-one mentoring in favour of collaborative approaches. No matter how you describe or apply mentoring, there are three critical success factors.
Success Factor 1: Agreement An agreement between mentor(s) and mentee(s) is vital. Why so important? A mentoring agreement clarifies roles and responsibilities and engenders personal commitment to the process. Mentoring is a two-way street and the willingness and desire of people to be involved must be articulated and recorded.
Success Factor 2: Diagnosis Diagnosis is the foundation on which successful mentoring is built. Diagnosing learning and experiential opportunities that support growth and development during the mentoring process is essential. Tapping into people’s strengths is a vital aspect of diagnosis. Initially, providing challenging opportunities based on strengths will be far more successful than focussing on weaknesses.
Success Factor 3: Alignment Successful mentoring experiences are nurtured in environments with a connected sense of purpose. When people are aligned to a common goal or direction, they are more likely to put in the effort required to ensure successful outcomes. Whether mentoring is individual or collective, it needs to contribute to professional and organisational performance and align to the strategic direction or shared vision.
Tips for effective mentoring
You can spend a good chunk of your week reading through industry alerts and trying to keep up with the VET news cycle. Between PD and work responsibilities, news and networking are items that often get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. Here are some simple tips to keep you on top of the latest updates and help you reconnect with the sector as it changes. Subscribe and simplifyThere are plenty of publications you can subscribe to, social media channels to follow and LinkedIn connections to add when it comes to the VET sector. If you’re a Velg Training Member, the weekly Member eNews is the best place to start – if you’re not, then sign up to our free weekly Subscriber Bulletin. We summarise each week’s news items so you don’t have to search for them. When adding new followers on Twitter, separate them into ‘Lists’ to simplify your news feed. Research potential LinkedIn connections and groups in
advance to determine what types of discussions you want to be notified about.
Network in VETVelg Training has a history of hosting the largest annual gathering of VET professionals in Australia. If you can only go to one PD event this year, the upcoming 2015 National VET Conference will feature opportunities to connect with others at over 50 sessions and via our exclusive App, where you can opt in to chat with other delegates. Add to this our popular Welcome Function, Guru Bar and Social Media Hub – it’s an opportunity not to be missed! If you can’t make it to this year’s event, follow our social media updates using the #2015NVC event hashtag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Invest in regular PDWith over 12,400 Members and growing, Velg Training offers our Corporate and Individual Members
the opportunity to gain regular PD experience via our eNews, webinars, customised resources, VelgCasts and new networking lunch series. We also host an exclusive online Validation Directory where organisations can connect with other Members to assist with validation activities. No matter which type of PD you invest in for yourself or your staff, ensure it offers opportunities to connect in VET, while remaining flexible, consistent and current.
Tips for reconnecting in VET
Amy Lynch is the current Editor of Velg Training’s weekly Member eNews, Subscriber Bulletin and quarterly VET eZine. She was previously Editor of Training Packages @ Work and Flex e-News. velgtraining.com
Glenn Searle has been in the education and
training industry for over 25 years in teaching and educational leadership
roles. He is currently Director of InspHIGHER
and works with RTOs and educators to build capability in leadership, innovation
and blended learning. insphigher.com.au
Amy Lynch will present ‘Reconnecting with the Virtual VET Community’ on Day 1 of
Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference and will be on hand to help you in the Social Media Hub.
Australia’s largest VET Mentoring Program
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Training products are materials associated with any “AQF qualification, skill set, unit of competency, accredited short course, and module”. - Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs 2015, Appendix 1 Glossary
As an RTO you have a responsibility to implement “a plan for ongoing, systematic validation of assessment practices and judgements” (Clause 1.9) for each training product on your scope of registration.
What does this plan (review schedule) involve? This schedule needs to define when assessment reviews will occur; which training products will be focused on; who will lead and participate in the review; and how the outcomes of these activities will be documented and acted upon. Each training product must be reviewed at least once every five years, with at least 50 per cent of products being reviewed within the first three years of each five-year cycle. [These requirements might change in the light of the new seven-year registration period.] Prioritising reviews should be risk-driven in terms of e.g. the numbers of learners involved; or the need for specialised trainers and assessors; or the need for access to highly specialised equipment; or risks identified by the regulator such as marketing. Sampling must be systematic and defensible.
Who can be involved in these reviews?Ideally, to avoid potential conflicts of interest, reviews of assessment practices and judgements should be undertaken by people not directly involved in the particular instance of the delivery and assessment of the training product. Reviewers need appropriate training and assessment qualifications; relevant vocational competencies; current industry skills; and current VET knowledge and skills. Industry experts may also be involved to ensure that materials are addressing current industry needs. An important adjunct to systematic review processes is the maintenance of current RTO staff profiles to be used in selecting review panel members and also as a focus of the review process itself; e.g. does the RTO have access to adequate personnel to deliver and assess the training product involved?
What frameworks are training products reviewed against?Training products are reviewed against the principles of assessment. To what extent are materials (a) valid (“mapped” against unit requirements; satisfy industry requirements; pitched at the correct AQF level); (b) reliable (contain clear instructions for learners and assessors; include marking guides that define “satisfactory” responses; and are version controlled); (c) flexible (allow for reasonable adjustment);
and (d) are fair (not biased against or disadvantageous to the learner.) Judgements made must satisfy the rules of evidence. Did the assessment process provide evidence which is (a) valid (evidence of what it actually claims to be evidence of); (b) authentic; and (c) current (reflective of current industry experience); and (d) was there sufficient evidence to address all unit requirements?
What follow up is needed?The RTO needs to demonstrate that it has addressed identified weaknesses or non-compliance. Details of changes need to be documented (e.g. recorded in some form of continuous improvement register).
Tips for reviewing your training products
John Dwyer is currently a Trainer/Consultant
with Velg Training and has national AQTF/VET Quality
Framework knowledge in education spanning more than
50 years. He brings RTO experience, having a comprehensive history in developing
and delivering a range of workshops on assessment tools, RPL, moderation
and validation processes relating to RTO
John Dwyer will present ‘So you’re Planning an Internal Review of a Qualification on your Scope of Registration – Systems within Systems!’ on Day 2 of
Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference.
Training Room Hire - BrisbaneVelg Training has two meeting rooms at its Brisbane head office, which are ideal for seminars, training sessions or meetings for up to 50 guests. Both rooms feature audio-visual and technical equipment for your convenience.
The facilities feature an airy reception foyer for registration and catering, an undercov-er outdoor breakout area and ample free off-street parking.
Room hire inclusions;
• Free Wi-Fi• Full room set-up• Full computer set-up or BYO laptop• Air Conditioning• Speakers• Wireless keyboard and mouse• Whiteboard with markers• Flip chart with paper
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n the past few decades, technology has transformed our work, our play, and even our relationships, but it has also had a tremendous effect on the way we learn. The incredible possibilities offered by the Internet mean that it is now possible for us to
learn anytime, anywhere, and from anyone. For the VET community, this huge shift in culture can be transformative to our work, if we know how to take advantage of these new opportunities.
Perhaps one of the most important affordances of the Internet is that it allows us to connect with networks of people from around the globe.
However, what we get from our networks depends largely upon what we contribute to them, and it’s difficult to contribute without a digital presence. So an important piece of taking up the new opportunities of our digital world involves building our own
digital identities and helping our students to do the same. This might mean creating a blog or
developing an eportfolio to showcase skills, building a Twitter presence, or engaging on other social networking
sites. Supporting the development of students’ digital identities through relevant course assignments and through the modeling of a professional digital presence will serve students well as they enter into their future careers.
Once students have developed a digital presence, they can now tap into the many benefits of having a Personal Learning Network (PLN).
A PLN is a large network of professionals in a particular field; however, thanks to the Internet, this network is not limited to a particular geographical location but can instead be made up of people around the globe. Students can tap into a PLN in order to connect with others to solve problems or to collaborate on projects, or simply to share and access resources related to their field. This might mean creating or joining a Facebook group based in a particular vocation, following YouTube channels with relevant trade-related videos, or connecting to others in the field using a particular hashtag on Twitter in order to share resources or seek others’ expertise.
As VET educators, we can help students to build their PLNs by ensuring that they have the requisite digital literacies necessary to participate effectively and by leveraging our own
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networks to connect our students to others in the field.
This diagram gives a sense of the many different people and resources that students (and VET educators) can connect to in order to truly tap into the incredible possibilities of a PLN. While we were once restricted to those people in close geographical proximity and to available textbooks, we can now draw on a much great variety of sources for learning.
As well, in a world that is changing rapidly, workplaces are often unable to provide the constant training and professional development necessary to ensure that employees are aware of the most current practices in their trade or vocation. This means that it’s important for workers to be self-directed learners who can keep themselves up to date on changes in their field, and online networks are a great place to learn about recent developments. Online
networks can also be useful in seeking out free or inexpensive online training programs to stay ahead of the curve.
Generally, tapping into social sharing and online networks means thinning the walls of the traditional classroom in order to take advantage of the people and resources outside. The above diagram illustrates what it might look like to move to a more open model of education.
By allowing (and helping) students to collaborate with those outside of the traditional educational environment, we can facilitate increased learning and sharing for both the students and those with whom they connect.
The incredible wealth of knowledge available online, as well as the opportunities for connection made possible by the Internet, can be a tremendous asset to those in the VET community if leveraged appropriately.
Both VET educators and students can benefit greatly from developing a personal learning network in order to surround themselves with opportunities to grow and learn from others in the field.
To learn more about personal learning networks and the power of social sharing, connect with us on Twitter @courosa and @kbhildebrandt.
Using social sharing and personal learning networks to transform learning
Image: Open Teaching - Thinning the Walls - Revision #2 © Alec Couros
Alec Couros is professor of educational
technology and media at the University of Regina, where
he helps teachers develop the skills needed to become
innovative, connected educators. couros.ca
Katia Hildebrandt is a PhD candidate and instructor at the University of Regina, where she teaches courses in pedagogy, curriculum and educational technology. katiahildebrandt.com
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he annual MoodleMoot Australia conference took place at Monash University in Melbourne from 6-8 July 2015, with over 500 delegates from a range of roles across the education sectors in attendance. This year’s conference was managed by Moodle HQ and saw a renewed focus on the broader sector use of Moodle and the user community’s input into the direction of the world’s most popular LMS.
1+1=3There was input from many
Moodle users, including inspiration from RTOs using the LMS to transform the quality and delivery of training. Speakers included Professor at Sapporo Gakuin University, Don Hinkleman; author and comedian, Adam Spencer; and Manager, Content Services at eWorks, Joanne Norbury.
Don Hinkleman had a great take on blended learning. He stated that the combined power of face-to-face and online instruction is more than the individual parts, using the example of 1+1=3. Adam Spencer delivered a very entertaining presentation that brought home the importance of integrating the STEM movement in schools.
Meanwhile, Joanne Norbury covered gathering proof of engagement for audit with Moodle, including engagement metrics and tracking techniques. There is discussion in educational technology circles about
the power of big data analytics, which is currently transforming finance and marketing activities. Gathering this data helps with both compliance and growth strategies.
VET sector representation RTOs had a strong representation
at this year’s MoodleMoot event, with 21 per cent of those in attendance working directly with an RTO. However, many university and school sectors are also currently using Moodle to deliver VET courses. Moodle are in the final stages of designing a new “Framework for Competency Based Education in Moodle”, which may be seen in new RTO friendly features in Moodle 3.0,
an exciting development for the VET sector. Compared to previous years, there was a renewed focus on vocational training and workplace learning going forward.
Introducing Moodle Cloud The biggest highlight this year was
the moment when Moodle’s founder and CEO Martin Dougiamas took the opportunity to launch a new service called Moodle Cloud. Anyone across the globe can start a hosting site, as long as
they hold a unique site name and active mobile phone.
The Moodle Cloud includes free hosting up to 50 users, the latest release versions of Moodle LMS, an unlimited database size and free use of webinar tool BigBlueButton.
If you missed any of the sessions, you can watch 32 video recordings produced by Cognition E-learning via the Moodle HQ YouTube channel, which will be released over the next 12 months. View the full event recap via Twitter @moodlemootau or by searching for the event hashtag #mootau15.
Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalised learning environments. The Moodle project is run by Moodle HQ from Perth, Australia, but would not be what it is today without its community of more than 65 million users worldwide. moodle.com
for Competency Based Education in Moodle”, which may
Moodle are in the final stages of designing a new “Framework
be seen in new RTO friendly features in Moodle 3.0
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ignificant changes have occurred in the labour market during the last two decades, which have challenged conventional models of life, learning and work. Young people entering the labour market today expect to work in multiple occupations over their lifetime, as their occupational preferences evolve and workplace changes bring new opportunities. In this new era, the workforce requires resilience and a continual focus on career development to manage their career path and mobility between occupations.
In VET, students are also reassessing their occupational preferences. While students often undertake training as part of a self-determined pathway that incorporates an intended occupation, many students report finding employment outside of the occupation which is directly relevant to their training. The NCVER’s recent report on Student outcomes 2014 includes statistics showing 47.6 per cent of graduates were not employed in the same occupation as their training course.
In 2015 and beyond, students are facing the challenges of an increasingly complex labour market. They need a high-quality, accessible career platform that helps them make informed choices about their career path, their interests and their aptitudes. Moreover, it needs
to foster students’ self-confidence to transition from training to employment successfully.
myfuture is a national collaborative career information and exploration platform that supports career and workforce outcomes by supporting
career pathway planning. The platform can assist vocational education teachers and career practitioners to reduce the complexity of the labour market for students and allow them to manage their career path throughout their VET studies.
The myfuture resources support vocational education users to make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage transitions. It does this by enabling them to identify and refine career preferences, research appropriate education or training courses, and explore regional labour market information.
myfuture’s career exploration tool also offers users the ability to create a career profile, explore career preferences and create a career
plan. Users can consider their skills, knowledge, education and interests, as well as set goals for their career path.
myfuture’s plan for the future includes working with industry and business partners to improve the collection and dissemination
of occupation and labour market information. It will enable individuals to take ownership of their career development by providing tools to add personalised career pathway information in a safe, online environment, underpinned by the principle that a career is more than just a job.
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The workforce requires resilience and a continual focus
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myfuture: Helping students define their career path
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for Competency Based Education in Moodle”, which may
Moodle are in the final stages of designing a new “Framework
be seen in new RTO friendly features in Moodle 3.0
myfuture is Australia’s national career information and exploration service. The service is managed by Education Services Australia, a ministerial company, as a joint initiative of state and territory governments.myfuture.edu.au
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his years theme, ‘DISCOVER your incredible journey to a career’, will embrace and bring into focus the skills that link to the job requirements of industry, highlighting future industry trends.
The theming will mirror the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda: An action plan for a stronger Australia, which has been set out by the Australian Government. The focus will be to foster innovation and student engagement, along with creating a strong focus on skills needs associated with Australia’s emerging areas of opportunity. Industries of focus will cover a broad cross-section of VET career opportunities and include Tourism and Hospitality; Digital/IT/STEM; Agribusiness; Construction and Building Services; and Healthcare.
The national launch for stakeholders and industry will be held on the evening of Monday 24 August at Parliament House in Sydney. Additionally, SkillsOne will be hosting a daytime Theatre Showcase for student representatives from Years 9, 10 and 11 from government, Catholic, and Independent schools. The showcase will highlight VET career pathways and opportunities featuring guest ambassadors, film and music.
VET has a key role to play and through extensive engagement with stakeholders, National Skills Week seeks to mobilise, inform and inspire
Australians of all ages to explore the skills that industry needs to advance Australia’s competitiveness and global opportunity. VET has a key role to play.
For further information, please contact Kirstin Casey on (02) 8080 0111, email [email protected] or visit the National Skills Week website.
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Photos by National Skills Week: Fashion show put on by Sydney TAFE, Ultimo and ‘Women in Trades’ featuring Rebecca Mair and Rosa Hollow. Bottom left to right: TAFE NSI hospitality apprentices and fashion show make up.
National Skills Week recognises, celebrates and informs students and the wider public on the diversity and benefits of undertaking VET. This year’s theme, ‘DISCOVER your incredible journey to a career’, will bring into focus the skills needs of industry associated with Australia’s emerging areas of opportunity. nationalskillsweek.com.au
National Skills Week: 24-30 August 2015
Research Conference 2015 Australian Council for Educational Research16-18 August 2015 at the Crown, Southbank, Melbourne
ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute17-20 August 2015 at Mantra at Mooloolaba, Queensland
Resources Industry Skills Association Inc (RISA) 19-20 August 2015 at Rydges Southbank Townsville National Skills Week 24-30 August 2015 across Australia
ACPET 2015 National Conference26-28 August 2015 at the Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
VET Development Centre Teaching and Learning Conference3-4 September 2015 at the RACV Torquay Resort, Victoria
TDA Annual Conference9-11 September 2015 in Hobart (venue TBC)
2015 National VET ConferenceVelg Training17-18 September 2015 at the Adelaide Convention Centre
OctoberVET 20151-31 October 2015 across Australia
Australian International Education Conference 20156-9 October 2015 at the Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre
2015 AUSTAFE National Conference28-30 October 2015 in Canberra
For current events and updated information, visit the Velg Training ‘VET Industry Events’ listing online. To submit your VET events leading up to our next edition in August 2015, email us at [email protected].
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VET eZINE GLOSSARYWe use acronyms throughout this publication and on our website. Please see our VET eZine glossary below and access your complimentary copy of our extensive VET glossary online.- Australasian Council on Open, Distance and E-learning (ACODE)- Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)- Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)- Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS)- Free Trade Agreements (FTA)- Information Technology (IT)- Learning Management System (LMS)- National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)- Personal Learning Network (PLN)- Professional Development (PD)- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)- Registered Training Organisation (RTO)- State Training Authority (STA)- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
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