Scott Morrison’s TAFE for the rich
(Caricature courtesy Bruce Keogh / keoghcartoons.com.au) The Coalition Government’s policies have starved TAFE in favour of private-sector VET training, effectively making it an educational option only for the rich., writes Leisa Woodman. Affordable, practical education through Technical and Further Education (TAFE) is part of the Australian consciousness in a way that many may not even realise. …
Waikato to keep Wintec assets in vocational education shake-up
TOM LEE/STUFF Developing a new unified funding system for vocational education is crucial says Tertiary Education Commission chief executive Tim Fowler. Hamilton is still in the running to host the headquarters of the country’s new mega polytech. Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) chief executive Tim Fowler was in Hamilton on Monday to meet with the Wintec Council. TEC, together with …
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Clarification on third party arrangements for VET in schools
19 August 2019 Following the release of the General Direction and fact sheet on third party arrangements, we have been asked to clarify the impact where a school engages an RTO to deliver a course to VET in schools students, and the school provides some support in the delivery. 1) Where a school is also an NVR …
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TDA Newsletter- Australia may still be exposed to training college failure
Let’s imagine bold education policy – comment by CEO Craig Robertson Queensland: Beautiful one day, perfect the next – for VET TAFE SA’s seven-year registration a sign of confidence Job uncertainty, finances, health play on the minds of young Australians Hear VET news from around the world TAFE Queensland, CQ University and mining giant form skills alliance …
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VET building pathways to a bright future
It’s time to dispel the idea that vocational education and training is second-rate to university education. Whether it comes from parents, peers, school guidance counsellors or society-at-large, students are taught to aspire to a university-based profession. To obtain a Bachelor-of-something or a Master-of-anything. University can be a great pathway for many students, but depending on …
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In a massive win for South Australian industry and job seekers, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has granted TAFE SA the maximum seven-y...
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