Transcript Queensland VET Sector Outward Mobility Audit

Summary of VET Sector Activity in
Outward Mobility
Rebecca Biazos
Director International
Engagement
TAFE Directors Australia
What is happening in Australia
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2007 - QLD VET Sector Outward Mobility
Audit
2008- VET Sector Outward Mobility pilot
programs, including National Roundtable on
Mobility in VET
2009- ????
QLD VET Sector Outward Mobility
Audit
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A small step to indentify the current activity,
the barriers and the opportunities
Created a groundswell of interest and activity
Provided evidence and rationale for
involvement of the sector
Needed to generate buy in from providers,
regulators, students, industry, international
partners
http://www.trainandemploy.qld.gov.au/resources/about_us/pdf/q
ld_vet_outward_mobility.pdf
Outward Mobility Pilot Programs
Developing an OM Program
Overseas Links Consortium, Thailand,
Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and
Slovak Republic.
Education Export Services, NSW
VET sector outward mobility in the
water management and aquaculture
sectors, Asia Pacific Region.
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Enhancing fashion design training and
global learning opportunities for
Australian fashion design students,
Hong Kong.
Gordon Institute, VIC
Managing an OM Program
Enhancing Employment Opportunities
and Learning Experiences for VET
students in Western Australia,
Bangladesh.
West Coast TAFE, WA
Sydney Institute and Vitus Bering
University College: International
Student and Teacher Exchange,
Denmark.
Sydney Institute, NSW
A phased approach
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Phase 1 - Preparing the Organisation
Phase 2 - Developing an OM program
Phase 3 - Establishing an OM program
Phase 4 - Promoting/Marketing an OM program
Phase 5 - Managing an OM program
Phase 6 - Sustaining OM programs
Draft- For Comment
VET Sector Outward Mobility
Roundtable June 2008
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30 attendees from pilot programs and other
leading practice providers, policy makers,
faculty directors, industry skills councils
Report developed with a focus on the actions
required to:
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Raise Awareness of Outbound Mobility
Gain Support for Outbound Mobility
Develop Networks and Partnerships
Support Growth in Outbound Mobility
Draft- For Comment
The Outcomes
An Action Agenda with a focus on:
• funding and support
• procedures and systems development
• sector skill development and recognition
• profiling and awareness
• networks and alliances
• champions for the cause, and
• monitoring watch on related projects
What is happening around the
world?
ITE Singapore
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A college committed to VET Mobility
Sets and Increases the target annually
Subsidised
Active Partnerships
Different levels of mobility
Active engagement of Singaporean Co.s
Global Education Network
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An example of a active partnership in
Australia
USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore
Regular meetings
Reciprocal arrangements
Trainer and student exchange
http://globaledunetwork.org/index.htm
Mobility in VET is more than
institution to institution
exchange…
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In a key piece of work relating specifically to mobility in the
VET sector, Kirstensen (2001) notes that
“transnational mobility describes a phenomenon which is
basically a period of work experience (or work based
learning) undertaken in another country.”
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Kristensen recognises that this activity may take place during
studies and post study, where the individual is employed or
seeking employment.
Queensland Overseas Foundation
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Supports international placement and work
within four years of completing vocational
qualification
Supported over 100 Queenslanders to have
an international experience since 1976
www.qof.org.au
An international experience
changes lives
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“Receiving a QOF scholarship was the start of an exciting
adventure – both on a professional and personal level.”
Interior Design Graduate (2001)
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“As a result of my international experience I am in a position that
I truly enjoy where I am travelling and working in different places,
with different people in different industries on a weekly basis.”
Control System Specialist (1998)
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“My international experience made me realise that I can achieve
anything…. My goal to become a General Manager is achievable
and I know I can do it now – with global skills and a global
outlook”
Hotel Management Trainee( 2007)
What an Australian VET mobility
program looks like
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Niche area – fashion, hospitality, community
services, health and natural medicine
No geographic hub- everywhere and
anywhere depending on the field
Industry involvement
Small scale
Passionate institutional champions
An industry led model for the
sector…..
Global industries
 Fashion
 Tourism and
Hospitality
 Event management
 Biotechnology
 Renewable energy
Benefits of the approach
 Reduces duplication
 Enables smaller
providers access
 Builds scale
 Leverages industry
A Multilateral exchange and Professional
Development progam
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TAFE Directors Australia took part in a series of
meetings in Canada and the USA May 2008
The respective peak bodies, American Association
of Community Colleges, Association of Canadian
Community Colleges progressed in principle the
idea of a multilateral exchange and leadership
program between administrators and trainers
This is significant because….. We know that
programs will not succeed without an institutional
champion…. If we want to be remain(be) globally
competitive we need to see and understand what
is happening around the globe
Some thoughts/reflections…
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Can we move the agenda forward with a
focus on productivity and social inclusion?
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Can we benefit from increased linkages and
partnerships between VET and higher ed in
mobility??
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How do we get industry more engaged?
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Who is driving this bus??? Does it matter?