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Organisational type and purpose to be distinguished – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), and their predecessor, the National Skills Commission have been working on a typology for vocational education and training (VET) providers.
A journey of growth and impact: 36 years at TAFE Queensland – comment by Mary Campbell
As I reflect on my 36-year journey with TAFE Queensland, the last 20 years spent in leadership positions and the most recent six as the
TAFE Centres of Excellence; a good mechanism to foster partnerships – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
As part of the National Skills Agreement negotiations, Minister O’Connor has signalled the establishment of TAFE Centres of Excellence. TAFE Centres of Excellence will focus
We need investment in capability building if we are to achieve quality – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
For the last couple of years, as part of the vocational education and training (VET) reform agenda, there has been discussion about VET quality. This
From Reconciliation Week to NAIDOC Week – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Today is Reconciliation Day Australia. National Reconciliation Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. This year the theme is ‘Be
How do we turn the dial to increase diversity? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Are you a trades teacher/lecturer, corporate staff member supporting the trades areas in your TAFE, or a TAFE leader? Have you got it right in
Changes to foundation skills – what will this mean? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last Tuesday’s budget signalled significant reforms to foundation skills funding. These reforms were warmly welcomed by members of Minister O’Connor’s Foundation Skills Advisory Group. Many
Where is Australia’s long-term vocational excellence innovation policy? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Last week TDA’s TAFETalks hosted a fascinating exploration of the European Commission Centres of Vocational Excellence. One TAFETalk participant even said it was one of
Research must inform solutions to completions – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
It was terrific to be part of the AVETRA conference last week and to contribute to a panel titled: ‘Policy, place and partnership: the interoperable tertiary
Reluctance to tighten international education loopholes – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
There has been a bit of chatter over the last week or so around international students. This chatter started in the media on Friday 14
Breaking down the ‘rules’ – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Australia has a first-class vocational education and training system. It is not broken, as some suggest, but it certainly needs a refresh. Can this be
Alignment of thinking – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
During last week the Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training held public inquiries into the perceptions and status of vocational education and training (VET).
Higher education integration will be possible only with more flexible courses – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
TDA has submitted into the survey on DEWR’s qualification reform model. TDA is also finalising its submission for the Universities Accord.
One national system, so many players – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
The current Universities Accord consultation and submission process highlights an important distinction between VET and higher education. That distinction lies in one word, simplicity.
‘Trust’ – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Curiously, during the last week in the various forums I was in or articles I read, one of the most frequently used words has been
Learners need to be considered more in transition dates – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
“Do you have access to an RTO that won’t change your course one month out?” This was the question asked by one of the participants
A true tertiary education sector will improve perceptions of VET – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training is currently undertaking an inquiry into the perceptions and status of vocational education and
Rare moment in time for an integrated tertiary education sector – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
2023 is a rare moment in time. During 2023, the next five-year National Skills Partnership will be negotiated between the Commonwealth and States/Territories. This agreement