Staying Connected in VET eZine | November 2018 | Volume 12

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Helping Power the Engine Room of Australia’s Economy What Will the Jobs of the Future Look Like?

Looking to the Future of AVETMISS

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SENATOR THE HON. MICHAELIA CASH MP

Helping Power the Engine Room of Australia’s Economy

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MARK PATERSON AO The ASQA Regulatory Strategy 2018-20 and What It May Mean for Your Training Provider

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VELG TRAINING 2018 National VET Conference Wrap Up

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2018 AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AWARDS Department of Education and Training

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WORLDSKILLS AUSTRALIA

A Glimpse into the WorldSkills Australia Journey

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MICHAEL MCQUEEN What Will the Jobs of the Future Look Like?

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YOUTHSENSE Here’s Why The Stigma Surrounding VET Needs to Stop

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APTC Recognised for Training Excellence in the Pacific

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BRYAN WEST Asking Questions: Tools for Brain-Based Learning

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LETTER FROM THE CEO Michelle Weaver

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elcome to the 12th edition of the Staying Connected in VET eZine. As we approach the end of another very active year, I hope that this edition inspires you to take a moment to reflect on your experiences and to look to the future with anticipation.

This year it was inspiring to see evidence of support and encouragement of a united and shared responsibility in the VET industry: to showcase and promote the diverse range of rewarding careers available through VET, and also to help demystify VET and to challenge negative misconceptions and myths. Raising the profile of VET has been a focus for all who work in the industry and I am proud to say that Velg Training jumped on board in support of the real skills for real careers tagline in an effort to increase recognition and promotion of the rewarding careers available via a VET pathway.

2018 for Velg Training has been filled with inspiring professional development initiatives, with a strong focus on upskilling trainers and assessors through currency activities, in preparation for the new requirements for 2019.

The 12th annual National VET Conference was held in September at the Adelaide Convention

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Centre and sessions were focussed on perpetuating the theme: Skilling Australia’s VET Future. Streams of learning offered sessions from a range of high calibre presenters and we thank them for their invaluable contribution in sharing their expertise. We also thank our supportive sponsors for providing a range of opportunities for delegates to be exposed to quality products and services designed to assist.

“This year it was inspiring to see evidence of support and encouragement of a united and shared responsibility in the VET industry: to showcase and promote the diverse range of rewarding careers available through VET...”

Planning for the 2019 National VET Conference is already underway with the theme: Innovate Activate Educate, informing session topics and streams of learning. The Call for Presenters has been released and we look forward to sharing the program early next year. The #2019NVC will take place on 12-13 September 2019 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and we look forward to welcoming you to our home state of Queensland.

November 2018 Volume 12 2018 also saw our second successful VET CEO Conference themed to encourage and motivate CEOs and key decision makers of RTOs to grow their knowledge, network and business.

Specialist presenters delivered inspiring sessions at this unique event and feedback once again indicated this was a valued event. Velg Training has released the 2019 VET CEO Conference program, built to ignite purpose, passion and perseverance. We look forward to seeing you in Sydney on 17 May 2019.

We were also extremely proud to host our annual Queensland Schools VET Conference tailored specifically for Queensland schools.

This conference provided an opportunity to gain valuable updates, insights and practical strategies to inform a QLD School’s alternative educational pathways offerings and the implementation methods needed to continue to build options for young learners.

Focus Weeks have proven to be an extremely successful initiative this year! These were a dedicated week of learning opportunities specifically designed to increase knowledge and skills of VET practitioners in targeted topics.

Velg Training hosted five content rich webinars, delivered by five experts focussing on topics under the themes Assessment and Management & Compliance. Our third Focus Week represents the much-requested topic area of eLearning and will run from 3 to 7 December.

National VET PD Week collaboratively hosted in October by Velg Training and the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) this offering was another sought after opportunity. Comprising the top 10 webinars (the top 5 from each organisations), topics were selected based on feedback on professional development needs. National VET PD Week was once again highly attended, collectively training well over 1050 practitioners from across the nation, at one low price. A very big thank you once again to ACPET for working with us to achieve our goal to build the capability of trainers and assessors in the most affordable and accessible way possible.

We are also very excited by the positive response to our newly introduced Velg2Go programs. I am proud to say that Velg Training

is truly revolutionising the way professional development is delivered. Courses that ranged from 3 to 6 weeks in duration have received a resounding thumbs up and I look forward to having our team develop new programs and facilitate this content-rich professional development that can be undertaken anywhere, anytime, online in 2019.

Speed Training for Trainers was another new entry this year. Just like Speed Dating, Speed Training for Trainers was based on the idea that focussed, short, sharp information sessions facilitated by a range of different experts, can ‘bring you up to speed’ all in one day. Designed to help remind us about the importance of continuing to develop those fundamental training skills that form part of the TAE qualifications, the focussed bundle of 5 webinars (hosted by Marc Ratcliffe) honed in on skills and knowledge that relate directly to the planning and delivery of quality training.

I would like take this opportunity to acknowledge our eZine advertisers and article contributors who are an incredibly valued part of our commitment to providing this publication. Our sincerest gratitude for your support in enabling us to fulfil our ongoing commitment to educate, inspire and empower all those who work in the vocational education and training space.

On behalf of Velg Training, I wish you the very best for the remainder of 2018, a happy and safe holiday season, and look forward to connecting with you again in the New Year. Our next edition of the VET eZine will be in April 2019. I hope you enjoy this edition!

Michelle Weaver CEO and Founder of Velg Training

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HELPING POWER THE ENGINE ROOM OF AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMY Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash MP, Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education

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hether you are running a business, working for one or providing training to those who are, you’re helping power the engine room of Australia’s economy.

As a Government our role is to support your efforts to drive growth for the benefit of the whole community.

We are backing businesses, in particular small businesses, because we recognise that many of Australia’s 3.3 million small businesses rely on trade skills

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including those in short supply such as construction, building and automotive trades.

The partnership between business and education is a significant one, because of the excellent vocational education and training (VET) sector that provides skills, qualifications and careers for so many Australians, are also vital for small and family businesses.

The Australian Government values the outcomes from VET and that’s why we commit over $4 billion annually to meet Australia’s skills

needs. The sector is as important to our economy as our universities and our highly skilled workforce is what sets Australia apart as a place of unrivalled economic growth.

The Australian Training Awards held in Sydney on November 15 once again reinforced the benefits of a vibrant VET sector.

We must celebrate successes and achievements because encouraging and recognising excellence is the cornerstone of quality. It also demonstrates the real skills for real careers that VET offers.

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The 25th anniversary of these awards showcases the best of what VET offers – extraordinary people who are following their passions and achieving great things, and high quality providers who are delivering VET to the highest standard.

In the digital economy employers are looking for different forms of education to keep up with ever changing industry needs. The VET Sector offers this flexibility.

The Australian Government values the outcomes from VET and that’s why we commit over $4 billion annually to meet Australia’s skills needs.

Like the vast majority of trainers and training providers, the Government is committed to a high quality national training system. Quality courses, quality providers, and quality teachers – these are the foundation a successful sector is built on. With that solid foundation, students and employers can be confident the training they receive is up-to-date and relevant to the realities of the workplace.

adapt similar skills across a range of different areas.

We are also taking steps to ensure Australia’s future productivity by growing the number of apprentices and trainees. Through the Skilling Australians Fund, the Government has committed to working with industry and our state colleagues to create thousands of apprenticeships and traineeships.

We’re investing heavily in rural, regional and remote locations, through our $60 million trial wage subsidy that will act as an incentive for employers in regional and rural communities. Under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program, this will see the creation of up to 1630 new apprenticeships in areas of skills needs.

As we approach 2019, I am excited by the opportunities we have ahead of us. The VET Sector is fundamental to so many aspects of our lives and having a strong sector will build stronger communities, stronger businesses, and a stronger economy, benefiting all Australians.

You hold the future in your hands and deserve the support, the skills, the workforce and the economic conditions required to grasp the opportunities ahead.

This government will support you, now and into the future. @SenatorCash www.aph.gov.au/ Senator_Cash Michaelia Cash

To support this we are pursuing training product reform through a number of pilot programs and delivering the skills businesses need. Among other things, these pilots will trial new common units of competency designed to increase a student’s flexibility and ability to velgtraining.com

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THE ASQA REGULATORY STRATEGY 2018-20 AND WHAT IT MAY MEAN FOR YOUR TRAINING PROVIDER Mark Paterson AO, Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, ASQA

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he Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) recently released the ASQA Regulatory Strategy 2018-20.

As a risk-focused regulator, ASQA addresses risks to the quality and reputation of Australia’s VET sector at both the provider level and at a systemic/strategic level.

The new ASQA Regulatory Strategy 2018-20 will guide our work at the strategic level over the next two years.

This strategy will provide some insight for providers on what the regulator sees as the key sectorwide regulatory priorities.

Providers may also note that there is a strong alignment between the priority areas ASQA has identified for action in the regulatory strategy and the recommendations of ‘All eyes on quality: Review of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 report’.

The strategy identifies two key target areas for 2018-20 (the international education sector and the capability of trainers and assessors) as well as three strategic initiatives.

International education ASQA’s previous regulatory strategy included a commitment to commence a strategic review of international VET and English language education services delivered by ASQA-regulated providers. The review commenced in late 2017 and will be finalised as part of the new regulatory strategy.

The review involves considering emerging issues in the international education space, including: growth

and associated risks; monitoring offshore markets; how providers manage third parties (particularly education agents); coordination between agencies; and data and information. ASQA is also considering how quality can be recognised and rewarded as well as testing its risk indicators.

As part of this review, a program of compliance audits is currently underway.

ASQA expects to publish the review’s findings in 2019.

Trainer and assessor capability The capability of trainers and assessors continues to be a central issue for ASQA and the sector as a whole.

Since 2016, ASQA has been focusing on the delivery of qualifications from the Training and Education (TAE) training package. This focus has included applying increased scrutiny on providers seeking to add TAE training products to scope.

In 2018-20, ASQA will maintain this focus on providers delivering TAE training products, including by monitoring providers to ensure that they are providing adequate amounts of training and that they have appropriate training and assessment strategies.

“The capability of trainers and assessors continues to be a central issue for ASQA and the sector as a whole.”

ASQA will also expand its communication and education, including through conversations

with key stakeholders and providers, to further develop a shared understanding of what good practice in the VET sector involves.

Strategic initiatives 2018-20 ASQA has also identified three key areas for strategic initiatives in 2018-20: recognising and supporting quality in the VET sector; strengthening registration requirements in relation to the Fit and Proper Person requirements; and four training products of concern: • CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care • TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment • CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support • CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

You can find out more about how ASQA is approaching these initiatives in the ASQA Regulatory Strategy 2018-20.

Mark Paterson AO is the Chief Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national vocational education and training (VET) regulator.

ASQA seeks to sure that the sector’s quality is maintained through effective regulation of VET providers, accredited courses and relevant international education providers. @asqagovau www.asqa.gov.au Mark Paterson AO

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2018 NATIONAL VET CONFERENCE WRAP UP 2018 saw the return of the National VET Conference to the beautiful ‘City of Churches’ with over 1300 VET professionals participating in the event from 12th to 14th September at the Adelaide Convention Centre. With a focus in the industry this year on raising the profile of VET through revising the vocabulary we use in order to reposition the sector, the real skills for real careers tagline was proudly displayed and referenced throughout the 3 days.

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he 2018 National VET Conference had a great energy this year where all who participated embraced the theme: Skilling Australia’s VET Future.

Registration at the Conference was streamlined by a ‘tap and go’ concept making the record of attendance at the event quicker and easier than ever before! Delegate name tags became the instrument used to confirm attendance, record session popularity and to go in for a chance to win prizes.

The 2018 event also introduced new-look satchel bags proudly showcasing the Velg Training colour palette, set against a more environmentally sustainable canvas-style reusable bag. A fantastic take-away from the event that can be used by all when next visiting the grocery store!

Pre-conference Master Classes were once again extremely popular, with attendees either attending as an add-on to their conference experience or taking a lesson from a ‘Master’ as a stand-alone professional development activity.

Day One officially commenced with an inspiring Welcome to Country from Jack Bucksin. Kerri Buttery’s opening speech resonated with many, challenging us all to “participate in quality PD, take time to reflect and take action”.

She asked the audience to consider that “the purpose of PD is quality outcomes, to learn and improve what we do”. She described simply a utopia “in an ideal world, we would have professional development timetabled into our schedules”.

The newly appointed Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash graciously delivered her Ministerial Message

via video link, and encouraged attendees to take note of the five key sectors that will drive the Australian economy over the next three decades and to reflect on the “importance of the role that our highly skilled VET workforce play in the progressing of our country’s economic growth” Plenary sessions were content rich with attendees gaining valuable first-hand updates from The Hon Mr David Pisoni, Minister for Industry and Skills, Mr Mark Paterson AO, Chief Commissioner and CEO, ASQA and Wendy Walker, Director of the VET Stakeholder and Channel Management, Department of Education and Training.

The Program then broke into its dedicated streams of learning covering: The Department of Education and Training, RTO Management & Compliance, Training & Assessing, VET Shaper, Tech in VET, Regulator (presented

by ASQA), Foundation Skills, International VET, and eLearning.

Delegates had plenty of elective sessions to choose from!

The evening Welcome Function (themed Casino Royale) allowed delegates to relax, unwind network with like-minded professionals, deepening connections they made during the day. Many enthusiasts graced the dancefloor, and rolled up to the ‘Velg Casino’ to enjoy a

friendly game or two of Black Jack, Roulette and Craps.

The second day of the National VET Conference commenced with the motivational keynote presentation delivered by the awe-inspiring Michael McQueen as he shared his insights about capabilities for the future and teaching for tomorrow.

Thought-provoking messages that encouraged fostering a growth mindset were pondered by many long after the session ended.

Information, ideas, learnings and perspectives were absorbed, shared and reflected upon throughout the event and postevent feedback suggests yet again, that the Velg Training National VET Conference is truly one that educates, inspires and empowers.

Velg Training would like to thank all Sponsors, Exhibitors, Presenters and delegates for making this year’s conference a resounding success and for providing feedback to help us plan next year’s event.

Pencil the 2019 National VET Conference (12 – 13 September 2019 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre) into your diaries. We look forward to sharing content, presenters and an experience that will Innovate, Activate and Educate.

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EXCELLENCE IN VET: 2018 AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AWARDS

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n 15 November 2018, more than 750 people gathered in Sydney at the International Convention Centre to celebrate the 25th annual Australian Training Awards.

The evening brought together the nation’s best in the VET sector.

The 78 finalists comprising of apprentices, trainees, VET students, teachers, practitioners, employers and training providers were rewarded and recognised for demonstrating excellence in VET. Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education, gave a keynote address at the event and presented a number of awards.

“The annual Awards reinforce the benefits of a vibrant VET sector to our community.

“It is an opportunity for us to acknowledge hard-working Australians and the journeys

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they are undertaking - their dedication, skills and passion.

Their achievements need to be celebrated so we can inspire the next generation of women and men whose skills will keep our economy strong,” Minister Cash said.

The most coveted award of the night, the Australian Apprentice of the Year, was won by Michael Edwards from New South Wales. As a mature aged apprentice at Snowy Hydro in NSW, Michael completed a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, which was his second trade. He achieved 100 per cent in his practical exam – the highest mark awarded at TAFE NSW – Riverina Institute since the nationally written and validation assessment began.

“VET is a solid option, not a second option. The practical and life skills I have developed in my journey have taken me places I never imagined,” Michael said.

The journey of Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year Award winner Kimberly Brewster, can equally be applauded.

“It is an opportunity for us to acknowledge hard-working Australians and the journeys they are undertaking - their dedication, skills and passion.”

Kimberly completed Year 12 just before the birth of her first child, and thought being a young mum would hinder her dream of pursuing a career in business administration.

However, after securing a traineeship with Programmed, and with host employer, ConocoPhillips, she began a career that she says changed her life. She is now a mum of two, and studying a Certificate IV in Business Administration, and currently provides the sole administrative support for the ConocoPhillips 200 onshore team members in the Northern Territory.

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2018 WINNERS

The Awards demonstrate how a vocational pathway leads to real skills for real careers and how important VET is for industry and students to prepare for the jobs of today, and the increasingly complex and globalised future of work.

In a vocational education and training career spanning 35 years, Marie Persson has occupied government advisory roles at both state and national level. Starting as a literacy teacher she rose to become a TAFE Director and Deputy Director General in the New South Wales Government. She played a key role in promoting a technically skilled workforce able to meet the future needs of industry.

Importantly, all Australian Training Award winners, runners up and finalists embark on an ongoing journey. They are all invited to become ambassadors for VET through the Australian VET Alumni. Many of the apprentices and trainees are also invited to become Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors – highly prized roles appointed by the Australian Government.

Applications for the 2019 Australian Training Awards applications open on 1 December 2018.

Individual, Business and RTO Lifetime Achievement Award: Marie Persson

Membership of the Skills Australia Board broadened her groundbreaking influence, particularly as a tireless advocate for Indigenous Australians and people from disadvantaged and non-English speaking backgrounds. With award recognition of her skills and talents in Australia, she is also a past winner of the International Literacy Year medal and was the New South Wales Telstra Business Woman of 2003.

National Achievement Award: Jennie Barrera

Lifetime Achievement Award

Marie Persson

National Achievement Award

Jennie Barrera

Jennie Barrera is a VET teacher of language, literacy and numeracy and a true champion for adult education. She was involved in the establishment of Wyndham Humanitarian Network, which brings services for refugees together.

She has a significant leadership role in her community, driving humanitarian programs for migrants and other disadvantaged groups.

Jennie has been influential in incorporating VET as a solution to her clients’ needs, such as offering courses in literacy, language and numeracy, early childhood education, digital literacy, and a range of pre-accredited courses.

Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award: Lidia Lipkiewicz VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year: Crystle Challinger Vocational Student of the Year: Caitlan Noble ATSI Student of the Year: Soleil White Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year: Kimberly Brewster Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year: Caitlin Whittle Australian Apprentice of the Year: Michael Edwards Australian Apprenticeships Employer Award: Siemens Ltd Small Employer of the Year: Spencer Constructions Medium Employer of the Year: North Construction and Building Large Employer of the Year: PACCAR Australia Industry Collaboration Award: Integrating Training and Biodiversity Conservation School Pathways to VET Award: Busselton Senior High School Small Training Provider of the Year: PEER Large Training Provider of the Year: Wodonga Institute of TAFE International Training Provider of the Year: Box Hill Institute Profiles of all winners, runners up and finalists are available on the Australian Training Awards website.

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A GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLDSKILLS AUSTRALIA JOURNEY WorldSkills Australia

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he inaugural Skills Show Australia took place between 2-4 June 2018 at the ICC, Sydney. The Skills Show drew crowds across the three days of students who were willing to learn, parents who were eager to investigate and educators who were looking to prepare their students for the future.

Over 15,000 spectators walked through the doors, with 84% of attendees (surveyed post-show) agreeing they left with a better sense of the difference between university and Vocational Education & Training.

As the core event of the Skills Show, the WorldSkills National Championships saw over 400 young Australians compete for the title of the nation’s best in 52 skills competitions. From Butchery and Beauty Therapy to Welding and Cloud Computing, the sounds that filled the ICC, Sydney encapsulated the enormity of this event.

Skills Show also played host to the Tech Hub and the Skills Pathway Expo, which was a culminated space focusing on education providers, technology advancements and vocational education opportunities.

83% of attendees said they were better informed about available

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Vocational Education & Training pathways and career choices as a result of attending the Skills Show.

140 medals were presented to competitors from the Open and VETiS Skill competitions at the Closing Ceremony for the National Championships. On conclusion of the National Championships, 22 of our most skilled medallists were chosen to potentially compete at the World’s largest VET event receiving over 150,000 spectators. The Skills Squad team members, who range in age from 17 to 23, will spend the next ten months working with a dedicated training manager for the chance of being selected to represent Australia at the world’s biggest skills excellence competition. The best young apprentices and trainees from more than 70 nations will compete for the title of World Champion in Kazan, Russia, in August 2019.

Previous competitor Dougal King best describes the opportunity to compete internationally. He says, “The whole process gives you the knowledge to not only survive any task that will be thrown at you. But to thrive. I was never the best with time management, but each step of the journey is built to make you better.

The best. It throws you in the deep end. It’s very stressful knowing that any mistake is on yourself. It makes you think and think quickly when fatigued. I think it makes you the best person for any job. The only way to get over any hurdle is to do it.”

This opportunity stretches far further than the competitor, long-time volunteer and Training Manager, Naomi Zadow explains that “WorldSkills creates a competitive environment with a personal atmosphere. Being able to network with the world’s best, increases awareness and productivity, which we are all striving for. To learn from and liaise with such amazing people is a privilege.”

As one group of Australians embark on a journey of international training, mentoring, personal and professional growth. Another group are just beginning their WorldSkills journey, with our first round of 2019 Regional Competitions starting this month.

To start your journey with WorldSkills Australia head to our website, be a part of the journey and help us continue to empower young Australians and drive the future of skills. @WorldSkills_AU www.worldskills.org.au WorldSkills Australia

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Workshops Velg Training offers professional development opportunities for the VET sector through workshops across Australia.

Face-to-face opportunities coming up include: Guidelines for Conducting a Training Product Review Brisbane – 19 February 2019 • Sydney – 12 March 2019 • Melbourne – 19 March 2019 The purpose of conducting a training product review, or internal review, is to assess the RTO’s compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2015 with a particular focus on the training product, primarily with Standard 1. This review is an integral part of the RTO’s commitment to continual improvement and the primary reason Velg Training want to bring this workshop to you!

Unpacking the Most Common Non-compliances in Assessment Melbourne – 7 May 2019 • Sydney – 14 May 2019 • Brisbane – 28 May 2019 Non-compliance across vocational assessment has plagued trainers and assessors for many years, clouding an understanding of the assessment principles and rules that have fundamentally stayed the same. Velg Training is proud to offer this comprehensive workshop that really unpacks assessment issues and provides practical activities to help guide you.

For more information, contact events@velgtraining.com or view at velgtraining.com/events

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WHAT WILL THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE – AND HOW CAN WE PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THEM NOW? Michael McQueen

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ou’ve likely read the headlines regarding how many millions of jobs will be taken by robots, or what percentage of professions will disappear in the coming years. While some of these predictions are deliberately crafted for dramatic effect, they may well be close to the mark.

The most thorough and widely reported research looking at the potential of automation-led job losses in the coming years was conducted by researchers at Oxford University.

These researchers found that as many as 47 per cent of total United States employment had a ‘high risk of computerisation’ by the early 2030si — more than 64 million jobs in all. ii In an Australian context, The Committee for Economic

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Development estimates 40% of jobs that currently exist have a moderate to high likelihood of disappearing within the next 10-15 years due to technological advancements – slightly lower than Oxford’s estimates but significant no less.iii

non-routine and manual professions such as hairdressing will fare well in the age of automation. On the other hand, cognitive and routine professions such as cashiers, mail clerks and bank tellers will be especially prone to automation.

Millions of jobs and countless professions are set to disappear in the coming few decades. The question is, which will they be?

Experts have identified that any profession involving high levels of critical thinking, problem solving, imagination and creativity will be safest in the years to come.

In contrast, roles that centre on repetitive and linear tasks – even mentally taxing ones – are vulnerable to disappearing entirely.v

While listing specific occupations that could be susceptible to or safe from automation is of value, MIT academics Daron Acemoglu and David Autor suggest that we would do well to evaluate how disruptionprone a profession is by examining it across two broad axes: cognitive vs manual, and routine vs non-routine.iv According to Acemoglu and Autor,

Beyond our ability to create, intuit and perceive, it is our uniquely human capacity to care, empathise and connect emotionally that is perhaps our greatest and most

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enduring advantage over robots.

We are social and emotional beings and no humanoid robot will ever be able to truly replicate our hightouch abilities. The soulless nature of machines will always mean that even their most human-like interactions with us will be cold and calculated, no matter how lifelike the technology becomes.

“Development estimates 40% of jobs that currently exist have a moderate to high likelihood of disappearing within the next 10-15 years.”

Jeff Bezos has famously said that great innovations lie in the unchanging elements of human existence. ‘Don’t ask me what will change. Ask what will not change’, he says.

The great unchangeables in life are clear: We want to be loved, known, to communicate, to care and be cared for. We crave connection and community.vi So where will the jobs of the future be?

It ought not be a big surprise that professions we’ve never heard of will emerge in the coming years. After all, think of how many common jobs today didn’t exist just a decade ago: drone operators, big data analysts, crowdfunding advisers, bloggers, podcasters, social media specialists and even Uber drivers.vii

So while it’s easy to dwell on the jobs and professions that will disappear in the coming years, it bears mentioning that scores of new professions will also be birthed — ones with titles we can scarcely imagine today, including: • • • • • • • • •

3D organ printer technician neural augmentation specialist bio-identity manager neuromarketing manager tele-presence events managerviii virtual worlds entertainment producerix chief trust officer nanobot programmer bionic interface designerx

And it’s not just jobs that will keep changing, but the skills required to stay relevant in the labour market too. According to the World Economic Forum, 35% of the skills that workers need — regardless of industry — will have changed within a decade.xi And so this is the great challenge and opportunity we face as educators. No longer is it our job to deliver content per-se to students, but rather to develop the soft-skill capabilities such as empathy and creativity, along with the skills and mentality that will see the next generation constantly upskill.

Only then will we really be settling tomorrow’s workforce to flourish in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

2017, ‘The World in 2050’, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, February. ii Ford, M. 2015, Rise of the Robots, Basic Books, New York, p. 223. iii Sammartino, S. 2017, The Lessons School Forgot, Wiley, Milton, p. 46. iv Brynjolfsson, E. & McAfee, A. 2014, The Second Machine Age, Norton, New York, p. 139. v Houser, K. 2018, ‘Experts Answer: Who Is Actually Going to Suffer From Automation?’, Futurism, 5 February. vi Hamel, G. 2002, Leading the Revolution, Penguin, New York, p. 135. vii Sammartino, S. 2017, The Lessons School Forgot, Wiley, Milton, p. 48. viii Canton, J. 2015, Future Smart, Da Capo Press, Philadelphia, pp. 214, 215. ix 2013, ‘It’s (Almost) All About Me’, Deloitte Australia, July. x Patty, A. 2017, ‘One In Two Australians Fear Young People Are Not Equipped For Jobs Of The Future’, The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 November. xi Kasriel, S. ‘Skill, Re-Skill And Re-Skill Again. How To Keep Up With The Future Of Work’, World Economic Forum, 31 July i

Michael McQueen is a 6-time bestselling author and trends forecaster. His upcoming book ‘Teaching for Tomorrow’ (due out in January 2019) explores the key trends that will shape the world and workforce of the future while outlining a game plan for ensuring educators are equipping students to thrive in the years ahead. For more information, visit: www.michaelmcqueen.net @Michael_McQueen michaelmcqueen.net Michael McQueen

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HERE’S WHY THE STIGMA SURROUNDING VET NEEDS TO STOP YouthSense (powered by Year13)

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hrough our research we have developed a deep connection with youth in Australia.

We’ve grown to understand their worries and aspirations during their time at school and have assisted them in making positive decisions about their future. One concern that we frequently encounter is the confusion surrounding postschool options and the inadequacy of certain pathways in fulfilling the needs of young people.

Earlier this year, we released our second research paper After The ATAR II: Understanding How Gen Z Make Decisions About Their Future.

We received over 4,000 responses from Aussies regarding their transition out of school and their post-school journey.

understanding of university.

This lack of understanding of VET serves to further reinforce the stigma surrounding this pathway.

In our surveys we have heard from many young students that have been made to feel shame or embarrassment when forgoing the traditional university route.

One student going down the VET pathway described his experience of being judged by friends from his private school, even though his apprenticeship was a source of pride for him. This respondent revealed that even parents from the school openly displayed their disapproval of his choices to him and his parents.

Our data reveals that 52% of youth believe they have either a bad (29%) or no (23%) understanding of VET. Comparatively, only 15% of youth say they have a bad (12%) or no (3%) understanding of university.

This negative stigma is unfounded.

The reality is, only 71.8% of university graduates find full-time work within four months of graduating. Meanwhile, this figure grows by nearly 6% for VET graduates, and for apprentices and trainees the figure sits at 81.2%.

For graduates in a trade occupation course, the figure is 92.2%.

Furthermore, only 16% of youth believe their parents have a wellrounded understanding of VET, whereas 66% of youth believe their parents have a well-rounded

Our research has also revealed that studying a VET course elicits contrary emotions compared to how students feel about high school.

Whereas 71% of high school students

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VET pathways provide students an opportunity to pursue their talents, interests and passions that may not have been fostered in their high school environment. As a result, VET students are happier and more secure in their future.

Clearly, there is a lack of understanding amongst the majority of young students regarding their post-school options. The good news is that young people have a desire to become more informed and 43% of youth say their most trustworthy career advice comes from web searches. This means that there’s a space for educators and industry leaders to reach students and promote the opportunities that VET offers, ultimately empowering youth to find their own future.

YouthSense is an insights community dedicated to empowering industry and government leaders to better understand and engage with young Australians. Powered by the team from Year13, YouthSense aims to give you and your organisation informative content that will help you better position your opportunities to the dynamic youth demographic.

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Staying Connected in VET “APTC has embraced a partnering approach, working with governments, TVET institutions, private sector and NGOs to ensure that training meets labour market demands and produces job-ready graduates,” said Soli Middleby, Chief Executive Officer of APTC.

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APTC RECOGNISED FOR TRAINING EXCELLENCE IN THE PACIFIC The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC)

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ustralia’s flagship technical and vocational regional program, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), was awarded the prestigious World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence in the category of Access to Learning and Employment.

The Gold Award was presented to APTC in Melbourne on 9 October 2018.

Since it began in 2007, APTC has been providing quality training to develop skills for Pacific islanders to access improved employment and livelihoods, including some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and those from geographically remote places in the Pacific Over the last 11 years, APTC has trained over 13,000 Pacific graduates, of which, 41 per cent are females.

Managed by TAFE Queensland, APTC has successfully delivered the largest Australian Government education aid and development project in the Pacific region. TAFE Queensland had endorsed APTC’s

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nomination for the WFCP Awards of Excellence.

“As managing contractor, TAFE Queensland works closely with APTC to deliver the vision of the Australian Government to enhance Pacific prosperity through a more skilled, inclusive and productive workforce,” said Ms Mary Campbelll, TAFE Queensland Chief Executive Officer.

“Together, TAFE Queensland and APTC are changing lives for graduates, their workplaces and communities in the Australia-Pacific Island region,” she said.

Ms Campbell said that TAFE Queensland looks forward to working more closely with APTC in its new and exciting third phase, launched in August this year.

In this third phase, APTC will continue delivering high quality, internationally recognised training that ensures graduates have improved employment outcomes but will also focus on supporting greater investment in skills training and higher quality TVET delivery across the Pacific.

Ms Middleby thanked the Australian Government and TAFE Queensland for their ongoing support and commitment. She added that APTC will continue to deliver on its goal of contributing to a more skilled, inclusive and productive workforce that enhances Pacific prosperity.

TAFE Queensland Executive Director - International Development and Contractor Representative, Ms Denise O’Brien said that the award celebrates excellence in professional and technical education and training.

“Over the years, APTC has demonstrated leadership in the Pacific TVET sector through flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs for skills development. As a TVET program, APTC provides a blueprint for increasing access to learning and employment for Pacific Island citizens,” she added.

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is a centre of training excellence, helping Pacific Island citizens gain Australianstandard skills and qualifications for vocational careers throughout the Pacific. We work with industry representatives for training relevance and alignment with career opportunities and we offer customised training services in targeted industry sectors. @aptcpacific www.aptc.edu.au APTC Pacific

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ASKING QUESTIONS: TOOLS FOR BRAIN-BASED LEARNING Bryan West Although much of what we are now discovering about how the brain learns is new, the idea of asking questions as a way to keep students’ attention is not. Indeed, some teachers have been asking questions of their students for decades, even in the hallowed lecture halls of the world’s great universities. So why is there such discontent with much of what we call “higher learning?” Why are so many students so bored and so uninvolved in their own classroom instruction? A question should elicit a response and thinking of the appropriate response should actively engage the mind of the students, so what so often goes wrong with this picture?

Some teachers and industrial trainers are adamant in their belief that they make effective use of questioning in their educational settings. Anyone involved in teaching of any kind needs to ask themselves the following questions:

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• • •

Why are you asking the question?

What kinds of questions do you ask?

What kinds of responses do you expect?

Why are so many students so bored and so uninvolved in their own classroom instruction?

to ask. Other instructors realize the pitfalls of assuming they have full understanding simply because there are no questions. They know the minds of some students may have wandered off while others may simply not understand enough to be able to ask a question. For them the challenge is examining the kinds of questions they ask.

Why Do You Ask

What Do You Ask

Many teachers and instructors ask for questions to determine whether the students or trainees understand content being presented. For some, this is more a matter of evaluating their own effectiveness. If the students and trainees have no questions, the teacher/instructor assumes full understanding, congratulates himself or herself for a job well done, and moves on.

Despite the fact that questioning is an integral part of day-to-day living, far too many of us simply are not very good at it. The most common pitfall is the closed-end question.

The way we phrase the question sets the parameters for the answer – a simple yes or no, or at best, a few words, or phrases. Closed-end questions look to verify information or clarify understanding, and require minimal thinking. Some assume only questions requiring simple “yes or no” answers are closed end. In fact, even a question like “What are the five levels of need in Maslow’s

Clearly, this kind of questioning benefits the teacher more than the students, who may be so confused they have no idea what

Hierarchy of Needs?” is an example of a closed-end question. The only response is to recall and recite the five levels.

In contrast, an open-ended question cannot be answered with a recitation of facts. It requires thinking and input on the part of the person answering the question, based on his or her own experience.

Tell me what self-actualization in your own life would look like is an example of an open-end question.

It requires a higher level thinking process called synthesis. In 1956, Benjamin Bloom produced his classic Taxonomy of Learning, in which he organized intellectual activity into six levels: • Knowledge • Comprehension • Application • Analysis • Synthesis • Evaluation Each level of activity builds on the previous level. In our example, a student could not conceptualize self-actualization in his or her own life (synthesis) without understanding Maslow’s hierarchy (knowledge and comprehension.)

Does higher-level intellectual activity engage the brain for longer periods? Regardless of what the research shows, common sense tells us questions that require trainees to draw on their own experience to translate knowledge into forms meaningful to them will keep the mind involved.

How Do You Handle a Response Whatever kind of question you ask, you have to consider how you respond to the answer. Some instructors call on student after student until one finally regurgitates the answer the teacher is looking for. Students refer to this game as “guess what the teacher wants to hear.” Not everyone needs to play the game, since some teachers call on the same students time

after time. If you are going to use questioning as a means of actively engaging the minds of those listening to you, that means all the minds, not just those adept at answering. If you are going to use questioning as a means of actively engaging the minds of those listening to you, you have to be willing to take the time and effort needed to develop the right questions to ask.

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE OF AVETMISS – VALIDATING DATA FROM YOUR STUDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Katherine McGregor, Senior Research Officer, AVETMISS team, National Standards Branch, NCVER & Wayne Brook, Manager, IT Strategy & Services, NCVER

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he Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 include data provision requirements. These requirements stipulate that RTOs must collect and report activity data for all nationally recognised training.

These data are reported under the Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS).

Currently, to meet these requirements, RTOs need to extract AVETMISS (NAT) files from their student management systems and then upload them into NCVER’s AVETMISS Validation Software (AVS). Any errors identified during the validation process must be corrected in the student management system and then the NAT files must be revalidated until they are error-free.

NCVER has been working with student management system vendors to explore ways to make this process easier for RTOs. In June 2018, NCVER released an application programming interface (API) to simplify the validation of VET activity data. This interface allows the direct exchange of activity data from an RTO’s student

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management system (SMS) software to NCVER’s validation software. This means that RTOs can initiate validation directly from within their student management system.

Another key benefit of this new functionality is that validation errors are easier to resolve because the interface can identify erroneous records within the SMS. This means that RTOs are directed straight to the record that needs correcting within their system.

RTOs can use this interface to validate their data from within their SMS on a regular basis. This reduces effort for RTOs as progressive validations make error resolution less onerous at the end of the collection period.

Also, behind the scenes, this interface ensures that AVETMISS classification data, such as Outcome identifier – national or Delivery mode identifier, are always up to date.

In short, using the new interface will make AVETMISS compliance more efficient for RTOs because the connection between the SMS and AVS reduces manual effort. To date, 68 users and 24 organisations have

registered and used the interface to validate their data.

Is the new interface for you? If you use AVS to validate governmentfunded data to submit to your state training authority or if you just want to keep on top of your AVETMISS compliance requirements before submitting to the quarterly or annual VET Provider Collections, then this is a way to reduce your validation effort.

If you are interested in accessing this service, talk to your SMS vendor to find out whether they offer this service.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN VET

EZINE GLOSSARY

4th Annual Conference on VET Teaching and VET Teacher Education 6 December 2018, Melbourne Eight research-based parallel papers; a panel of experts in VET teaching and VET teacher-education; and presentation of ACDEVEG awards.

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NVC Call for Presenters Closes 31 January 2019, Online Velg Training is calling for presenters for the 2019 National VET Conference. The theme for the 2019 conference is ‘Innovate, Activate,Educate’ and all submissions will be reviewed for their relevance to the conference theme.

2019 VET CEO Conference 17 May, 2019, Sydney Join us in Sydney on 17 May 2019 for our VET CEO Conference. Ignite your passion with our tailored program to motivate and inspire our RTO leaders.

EduTECH 2019 6-7 June, Sydney Gather together to learn, debate, exchange ideas and be inspired by the very latest in education thought leadership.

28th National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ 10-12 July 2019, Adelaide ‘No Frills’ is a where researchers, practitioners, providers and industry representatives come together and share knowledge, ideas, insights and solutions surrounding Australia’s VET sector.

• Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) • Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) • Australian Training Awards (ATA) • Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Community Services Training Package (CHC) • National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) • National VET Conference (NVC) • National VET Professional Development Week (NVPDW) • National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR) • Registered Training Organisation (RTO) • Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) • Student Management System (SMS • Training and Education Training Package (TAE) • Technical and Further Education (TAFE) • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) • Vocational Education and Training (VET) • VET in Schools (VETiS) • Virtual Reality (VR) • World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP)

QLD Schools VET Conference 9 August 2019, Brisbane The Conference will bring together both leading experts and industry bodies to educate, inspire and empower VET practitioners from QLD schools.

2019 WorldSkills Competition 22-27 August, Kazan WorldSkills competition in Kazan will bring together Competitors from more than 60 countries who will compete in 56 skills.

2019 National VET Conference 12-13 September 2019, Brisbane The 2019 National VET Conference will be delivered over two days on the 12-13 September through an exciting range of presentations, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of plenary and elective sessions.

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