Tax time for some students may reveal nasty surprises: VET FEE-HELP Student Redress Measures
On 1 January 2019, the VET FEE-HELP Student Redress Measures came into effect. The new measures provide a remedy for students who incurred a debt under the VET FEE-HELP scheme due to the inappropriate conduct of their education provider, by removing all or part of a VET FEE-HELP debt.
There’s no time like the present to think about your career: National Careers Week 18-24 May 2020
COVID-19 has impacted on lives and livelihoods in a way that we could never have imagined just a few short months ago. National Careers Week is a timely reminder of the importance of careers and career development.
Recognising TAFE student nurses on the frontline for International Nurses Day
This week, nurses around the world were recognised on International Nurses Day (12 May) for the significant contribution that they make, and have been celebrated for the critical skills that they continue to provide throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
From fashion stakes to accounting – TAFE NSW
During COVID-19 times many people are thinking about their employability, current skills and their careers. A former Louis Vuitton employee has traded luxury handbags for a calculator to pursue an accounting career. TAFE NSW provided the bridge to help Kridsana cross from one career to another.
Online plumbing training tackles theory first – Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) plumbing apprentices are learning online in Term 2, with teachers re-organising their units and adapting resources to online and remote training delivery.
Skills Recognition Centre – Charles Darwin University
In response to COVID-19 Charles Darwin University and the Northern Territory Government are working together to make sure people receive useful advice about their career options through vocational education and training pathways.
Responding to COVID-19 – Canberra Institute of Technology
Creative ‘warm ups’, online tutorials in the culinary and visual arts, and teachers innovating ideas to support online delivery are some of the stories from CIT. Students and staff have found a surprising sense of community in adapting to online learning.
Success blooms for horticulture students – Bendigo Kangan Institute
Horticultural students at Bendigo Kangan Institute have been adapting to the digital learning world, having to submit their work in photo form rather than physically to compete in a prestigious floral competition. The competition is traditionally part of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show which was cancelled due to coronavirus changes.
Online delivery of VET qualifications: current use and outcomes – National Centre for Vocational Research (NCVER)
What can we learn from the timely research from NCVER about online learning in VET? Little is known about the online delivery of full qualifications because of the competency approach in VET. COVID may force a change in VET.
Message from Margie Fixter, Executive Director, Quality, Teaching and Learning, TAFE SA
Rich conversations about pedagogy, keeping staff and students safe, strong advice where needed and collaboration at pace and with good will. Read other reflections from Margie Fixter, of TAFE SA
