Dear TDN members
At its meeting in December 2009 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to the creation of a National VET Regulator. It will be responsible for the registration and audit of registered training organisations and the accreditation of courses in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. NSW has already agreed to refer powers to the Commonwealth to establish the national regulator. I have attached to this blog entry a link where you can find more information about these changes and copy of a consulation feedback for your perusal.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/skills/overview/policy/nationalvetregulator/pages/overview.aspx
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Overview/Policy/NationalVETRegulator/Documents/ConsultationFeedback.pdf
MF
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Australian Vocational and Training Statistics - 2009
Dear TDN members
NCVER has produced a snapshot of Australia's publicly funded vocational education and training (VET) sector for 2009. The paper includes information about students and participation, courses and qualifications, module/unit of competency enrolments, hours of delivery and full-year training equivalents for each state and territory. I have attached the link to this blog entry and if you have any problem downloading the document, please send me an email: miguelf@wscf.org.au
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2264.html
cheers
MF
NCVER has produced a snapshot of Australia's publicly funded vocational education and training (VET) sector for 2009. The paper includes information about students and participation, courses and qualifications, module/unit of competency enrolments, hours of delivery and full-year training equivalents for each state and territory. I have attached the link to this blog entry and if you have any problem downloading the document, please send me an email: miguelf@wscf.org.au
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2264.html
cheers
MF
Workforce Issues Interview - Renée Koonin
Renee Koonin who is the General Manager of "The Housing Connection" has been interviewed by Miguel Ferrero on workforce issues affecting the sector.
What has been your career path to your current job?
I have not consciously thought about a ‘career path’. Instead the guiding force during my career has been about where I can best serve the interests of social justice. I have found that I have the most freedom to seek these goals in the non-government community sector. In addition, I worked in management positions from very early in my career because I observed that it is up to management to create an environment in which workers can thrive and be creative.
What in your opinion are the key workforce issues faced by the community sector?
There are a number of workforce issues that require urgent attention. These include:
§ Valuing the work of the sector and having parity in wages with government sector employees doing similar work.
§ Education and skilling of the workforce.
§ The ageing of the workforce. We need to present the sector to young people as a vibrant and exciting context in which to work and one which provides a great sense of fulfillment.
What strategies the sector could develop to address these issues?
There are a number of strategies needed including:
§ The proposed NCOSS/FONGA Industry Plan
§ Establishment of minimum qualifications for the sector with a phasing in period – I believe that values are the most important determinant for the capacity of people to work in our sector so do not wish to exclude anyone with the right values. We could give them a two year period in which to gain vocational qualifications after they enter the sector if they demonstrate the qualities we need.
§ Success in the current wage claim being conducted by the ASU
§ Effective marketing of the sector such as the campaign undertaken in Victoria by VCOSS.
§ More effective relationships between Government and the sector
What is your advice to the Community Sector that could be helpful to face these issues?
As a sector, we need to take responsibility in addressing these issues. We need to ensure we work in and develop organizations of the highest quality with respect to governance, management and human resources development. We need to be professional and articulate in how we present our organizations.
It is an enormous joy and privilege to work in the sector and we need to communicate this.
What has been your career path to your current job?
I have not consciously thought about a ‘career path’. Instead the guiding force during my career has been about where I can best serve the interests of social justice. I have found that I have the most freedom to seek these goals in the non-government community sector. In addition, I worked in management positions from very early in my career because I observed that it is up to management to create an environment in which workers can thrive and be creative.
What in your opinion are the key workforce issues faced by the community sector?
There are a number of workforce issues that require urgent attention. These include:
§ Valuing the work of the sector and having parity in wages with government sector employees doing similar work.
§ Education and skilling of the workforce.
§ The ageing of the workforce. We need to present the sector to young people as a vibrant and exciting context in which to work and one which provides a great sense of fulfillment.
What strategies the sector could develop to address these issues?
There are a number of strategies needed including:
§ The proposed NCOSS/FONGA Industry Plan
§ Establishment of minimum qualifications for the sector with a phasing in period – I believe that values are the most important determinant for the capacity of people to work in our sector so do not wish to exclude anyone with the right values. We could give them a two year period in which to gain vocational qualifications after they enter the sector if they demonstrate the qualities we need.
§ Success in the current wage claim being conducted by the ASU
§ Effective marketing of the sector such as the campaign undertaken in Victoria by VCOSS.
§ More effective relationships between Government and the sector
What is your advice to the Community Sector that could be helpful to face these issues?
As a sector, we need to take responsibility in addressing these issues. We need to ensure we work in and develop organizations of the highest quality with respect to governance, management and human resources development. We need to be professional and articulate in how we present our organizations.
It is an enormous joy and privilege to work in the sector and we need to communicate this.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Fast Company Magazine - articles
Dear TDN colleagues
I have attached to this Blog two interesting articles published by the "Fast Company" magazine. One of them covers the issues of maximaxing your return from training
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/derek-gagne/talent-edge/maximize-your-return-training
The second article discusses the basic principles in transforming training into a learning experience.
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/26/limited.html
Happy reading
MF
I have attached to this Blog two interesting articles published by the "Fast Company" magazine. One of them covers the issues of maximaxing your return from training
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/derek-gagne/talent-edge/maximize-your-return-training
The second article discusses the basic principles in transforming training into a learning experience.
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/26/limited.html
Happy reading
MF
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