Transcript Slide 1

New Ways to Support
Learning in VET
Jim Davidson
Deputy Secretary
Department of Education, Science and Training
CEET Conference
28 October 2005
What I will cover
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Outline key features of new
national training system
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Australian Government priorities
for the new national system and
the role of DEST
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Challenges and opportunities for
VET Practitioners to support
learning in VET
Key features of new national
training system
Governance:
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New Legislation
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Multilateral and Bilateral
Agreements
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Ministerial Council
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National Senior Officials
Committee
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Action Groups
Australian Government
Priorities
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Industry and business needs drive
training
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Better quality training and outcomes
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Processes are simplified, streamlined
and enhance national consistency
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Young people gain wide range of
lasting skills
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Training opportunities expanded n
areas of skill shortage
The Future VET Environment
for VET practitioners
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Demographic changes
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Changing nature of work
- (full-time, part-time, casual,
seasonal, contract)
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Mobile labour force
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Demand for more highly trained,
skilled and flexible workforce
Opportunities and Challenges to
support learning in VET
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VET Workforce capability building
and professional development
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Flexible learning options
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Training Packages – outcomes of
the High Level Review
VET Workforce Capability
Building
TAFE Workplace Reforms that:
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encourage greater flexibility and
capacity to respond to local industry and
community needs in TAFEs
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introduce more flexible employment
arrangements in TAFEs
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support stronger leadership and
authority for TAFE Directors including
recruitment and remuneration
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reward high performance by employees
A Highly Skilled &
Professional VET Workforce
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Professionalism and Professional
Development
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Strategic Partnerships
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Organisational and cultural
change
Flexible Learning
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
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Goal: a flexible VET system which meets
diverse client needs and helps them succeed
in a global environment
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3 key components:
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Client engagement – strengthen the role of
industry, individuals & communities in
shaping VET provision to meet client needs
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Provide flexibility and innovation – build
capacity of VET workforce & organisations to
use ICT to improve service delivery
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VET system support – improve the policy,
regulatory and system environment and VET
business models which affect the uptake of
e-learning.
High Level Review of
Training Packages
The key messages from the High Level
Review were:
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The need for industry to specify skill needs
The need to have portable qualifications
The Review also recommended
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The need for more emphasis on good design
rather than more rules
The need for generic skills to be front and
centre
The need for more rigorous and inclusive
development and review process, including
use of broader evidence of skill needs.
High Level Review of
Training Packages continued
Recommendations continued….
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The need for development of ‘skill sets’ to
supplement existing packaging rules for
qualifications but not erode the status of full
qualifications
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The need to reduce duplication and achieve
greater synergies
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Employability Skills to be incorporated into
Training Packages
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The capacity of training provider to be developed
to deliver training to the standard industry
requires.
Challenges and Opportunities
for supporting learning in VET
Create a VET system characterised by:
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High performing RTOs who work closely
with industry and employers
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Maximise the possibilities of
responsiveness and flexibility
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Empower teachers - training packages
empower teachers to design learning and
training around the competencies
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Savvy use of technology and alternative
strategies for training delivery
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Promote and Reward Innovation, Creativity
and Excellence
THANK YOU