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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
TAFEs must be able to self-accredit to avoid redundant qualifications – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
For some time TDA has been calling for TAFEs to have the ability to self-accredit. Self-accreditation will mean that when TAFEs work collaboratively with employers,
Welcome students! From fee-free to international – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
At the start of the academic calendar year, it is fantastic to see our TAFEs come alive with students.
AI will impact TAFE educators; what do you need to know? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
There are some moments at work which make you draw breath and think – this is a game changer! Last week was one of those
‘TAFE at the heart of your career’ – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
2023 opens with great news for potential students around the country. Enrolments for Free-Fee TAFE are well underway. The Government has made 180,000 places available,
Ten pieces of a pie: new Jobs and Skills Councils – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Often lots happens in our skills sector in the week or so before Christmas, and 2022 is running true to form. Yesterday Minister O’Connor announced
RTO standards will encourage industry expertise – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
During the last month DEWR has consulted extensively on the proposed changes to the Standards for RTOs. One of the very pleasing areas of change
Celebrating learner success – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
From LinkedIn to traditional media, the last couple of weeks have been dominated by stories highlighting learner success. For the TAFE calendar, November is a
Students will benefit from TAFE and university combined credentials and an even playing field – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
The coming year, 2023, bodes well for the creation of high quality dual qualifications that are built for students.
Innovation and trusted partnerships on display last week – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Adelaide hosted over 470 delegates to the TDA Convention 2022 last week which was followed by the Australia Training Awards on Friday night. The week
A quality VET system: Is this possible with 3,829 RTOs? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
It feels like déjà vu. Australia’s vocational education and training sector (VET) is undergoing another reputational issue with the reporting in the media of non-genuine
Developing transferable skills is where taxpayers’ money should be spent – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
One of the good things coming out of the current VET reforms is the focus on transferable skills. The proposed new guidelines for training package
All happening in 2023! – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Lots happened this week. The budget was central to this, outlining direction for vocational education and training in 2023, establishing Jobs and Skills Australia, and
Recognising TAFE teachers on World Teachers Day – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
On Friday 28 October, World Teachers Day will be celebrated in many States of Australia.
Options, options, options for those exiting Year 12 – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
This month is a big month for Year 12 students. For example, the Higher School Certificate exams in NSW began last week. TDA wishes all
General education enables lifelong learning – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
TDA and its members welcome the Government’s refocus on TAFE. TAFEs are the anchors and trusted providers of vocational education and training (VET). Most importantly