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World-first Gold learning hub confirmed for Sandhurst
The PGA of Australia will seek to further elevate the capabilities of the current and future golf industry workforce through the establishment of the PGA Golf Learning Hub at Sandhurst, south of Melbourne. The completion of the Australian Golf Centre at Sandringham and the relocation of PGA administrative staff to the heart of the Melbourne […]
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Foreign students, workers to be allowed back into Australia before Christmas and tourists could follow
International students and workers will be allowed to return to Australia within weeks, with tourists potentially permitted back into the country by Christmas. With Australia’s international borders reopening in Sydney for citizens, residents and their families on November 1, the government is moving fast on the plan to allow more travellers into the country. For […]
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Covid outbreaks have shut more than 320 schools across NSW and Victoria in past three weeks
More than 300 schools across New South Wales and Victoria have closed down in the last three weeks due to Covid outbreaks, with the majority of students still due to return to classrooms. Between the start of term four on 4 October and 22 October, there were 234 closures at government schools in Victoria, figures […]
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Apprenticeships in butchery, childcare and hairdressing decline across the ACT
Canberrans have been warned local butchers are a “dying trade” after data showed a steep drop in apprenticeships. Figures collated by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research showed a decline in trainee butchers, hairdressers and childcare workers in the ACT since 2013. It was felt hardest in hairdressing, with trainee numbers falling by 46.5 […]
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How to protect the copyright of your training and assessment materials Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trade marks attorney)
Training and assessment materials are normally protected by copyright in Australia. They are a valuable resource and should be protected from unauthorised copying, which may reduce their value and the value of the business which supplies these resources. Copyright is automatic In Australia copyright protection is automatic. As soon is an author records their thoughts […]
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Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO We need to make sure we eliminate any issues that lead to decreased student engagement and an increase in drop-out rates. We need to think about and execute support for students who want to complete a VET qualification and follow their interests or passion. Coming out of lockdown, we will need […]
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Online learning – Understanding the learner experience continuum
Online learning has become one of the most used forms of learning in the VET sector. It is a flexible and convenient way for people to learn new skills, knowledge, and information. Learning online is a process that many organisations are starting to take more seriously. They are trying to figure out how to best […]
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Synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
Training organisations are getting more creative when it comes to how they help learners. They are working to find techniques, technologies and tools that can include both synchronous and asynchronous learning. The online learning experience has evolved over the years. The tools used in the past, like e-learning websites, have been replaced by newer technologies […]
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The Concept of Immersive Education
Immersive education is a form of online education where you create a virtual learning environment and immerse students in the content. It is also called “learning outside the box” because it helps students learn in different ways such as learning by doing, creating, experimenting and creating digital content. The concept of immersive education is about […]
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The features of high-quality online learning
Online learning is continuing to gain popularity with people seeking to learn new skills and train in the comfort of their homes. With the rapid advancement in technology, it has become easier for students to learn online compared to traditional classrooms. The main features of high-quality online learning are convenience and flexibility. The courses can […]
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The authenticity of assessments in an online learning environment
The authenticity of assessments is a term that is often used in the education sector. It is usually used to refer to how authentic or genuine a given assessment was. Although there are no clear-cut definitions for the authenticity of assessments, the following are two possible definitions: Authenticity means that a given assessment was created […]
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The simulated environment for online learning
A simulated environment is an artificial representation of a real-world environment. Training organisations are increasingly turning to simulations for training purposes. The point of simulations is to provide learners with an environment that is as close as possible to the real-world experience. They simulate reality and give them the opportunity of practising what they learn. […]
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Why should you read and share THE VET SECTOR newsletter?
The purpose of this newsletter is to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the industry representatives, giving them a voice and platform to raise their concerns and practices. The importance of this newsletter is not only because it has a lot of subscribers but also because without the right information, one cannot be an active participant […]
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ASQA publishes scoping study on VET in schools
The scoping study on vocational education and training delivered to secondary school students was issued by the national regulating agency in order to protect the quality of VET delivery. It is ASQA’s role as national regulator for VET to work in partnership with training providers to guarantee compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations […]
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Compliance and regulatory requirements to use video evidence
Video evidence can be used to support learning in a variety of contexts. It is becoming an essential tool for trainers/assessors and RTO administrators in order to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. The use of video evidence has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last few years. It is now being used in […]
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Attract people, places and things perfect for your growth
People, places and things are all aspects of life that can help or harm your growth. It is, therefore, important to understand why and how you should attract people, places and things perfect for your personal and professional growth. If you don’t, you will not be able to make the right connections. You can make […]
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Become stronger than your fears
You must have heard the saying that ‘fear is the mind-killer’. Just like how fear can stop you from making decisions, it can also stop you from achieving your dreams. Fear can paralyse us when we are in tough situations. But when we are able to overcome our fears, it can give us huge benefits. […]
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
We are living in a world where work is no longer confined to the office. In the age of digitalisation, that is why work-life balance has been a hot topic. Whether you are working from home, the airport or the coffee shop, it is important to make sure that you are keeping your work-life balance […]
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Strategies to maintain VET and Industry currency as a trainer and assessor
The VET industry is changing rapidly, therefore, trainers and assessors need to continuously update their skills, knowledge and competencies to work effectively in the training and education industry. Industry currency refers to trainers and assessors who keep current knowledge, skills, and experience of current workplace industrial practises in the industry sector in which they teach. […]
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CAQA Online forums, CAQA Info for maintaining your compliance and regulatory knowledge
CAQA Online forums provide information for RTO professionals. The purpose of the forums is to support compliance and regulatory knowledge with the help of other professionals in the field. Some of the benefits of subscribing to our online forums are that it provides access to knowledge sharing and networking opportunities among peers in the vocational […]
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