As the data on total vocational education and training (VET) activity has matured since the first reliable collection in 2015, we are now seeing a discernible shift in the type and quantum of nationally recognised VET undertaken by students over the last four years, with less domestic students and more international students engaging in nationally […]
by NVCER 
The regulations in and around VET are very difficult to ignore at the moment and I will add some more commentary as we transition into the next financial year. The reality is that for many of the RTO members the nature of the VET system has shifted dramatically in recent years from what started out for […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM 
The winter blues are starting to hit most of the country and it just happens to coincide with the TAE blues for many practitioners and many RTOs as well with the 1 July deadlines rapidly approaching. The impact for the thousands of trainers and assessor out there to upgrade an AQF Level IV qualification with […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM 
A season of change has started once again, the new season has already had an impact with the TAE update deadline now sliding into winter and a new due date of the 1 July 2019. Certainly interesting for everyone scrambling towards meeting this new target date, the trainers and assessors as well as the RTO’s […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM A healthy and Happy New Year to all members getting back into the training and assessment efforts for 2019. The start of the year is also a good opportunity to reflect and plan our ongoing learning and professional development and there are many activities on offer for 2019. No doubt there will be the added […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM Dear Members, Many VET practitioners are often contemplating the demands of the question of how they maintain their professional standards through workplace activities and professional development. A project that was undertaken by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) highlighted the many avenue and options for learning that exists for VET practitioners. The final model of […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM Our launch has been a busy time for everyone at AVETPA and the level of interaction has been very positive with members expressing their own commitment to vocational education and training and to promoting the professional contribution that members make to their graduates. There are quite a few issues on members wish lists and we […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM Last week was a huge week as a special project that I have been working on with a number of colleagues became a reality with the launch of the Australian Vocational Education and Training Professionals Association (AVETPA). The launch has created a great deal of interest and many of my networks have been emailing and […]
by Dr Shayne Baker OAM 
