The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) has provided Program Funding to the VDC to develop and deliver specific professional development programs for the vocational education sector in priority areas, as a response to the Government’s commitment to quality training outcomes. The programs focus on delivering workforce development training to improve the knowledge, skills and practice of VET teachers, trainers, assessors and improve the learning environment, experience and outcomes for all VET learners.
CURRENT FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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- PD for Victorian “Skills First” contracted training providers of accredited training.
- PD Specific to Learn Local providers registered with the ACFE Board
- PD for Victorian “Skills First” contracted training providers and Learn Local providers delivering ‘Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ course.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) Teachers, Trainers and Assessors Of Delivering National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Related Qualifications
1. PD for Victorian “Skills First” contracted training providers of accredited training.
Professional Development Programs specific to Victorian Skills First contracted training providers of training accredited are:
- Professional Knowledge Series of workshops will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills. NOW CLOSED
- Professional Practice Series of workshops will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills. Register here
- Professional Learning Series of workshops explore how to plan, engage in and evaluate the impact of professional learning. Register here
2. PD Specific to Learn Local providers registered with the ACFE Board
Professional Development Programs to improve the capability and capacity of the pre-accredited VET sector by making a range of professional learning opportunities available to Learn Local providers registered with the ACFE Board. The Professional Development Programs are:
- Access, Choice & Equity Series of four one-day workshops that will enable Learn Local providers to focus on outreach and engagement, learner support and wellbeing, teaching and learning and pathways for disadvantaged learners. Register here
- Professional Leadership Series of workshops that will focus on delivering workforce development training to improve the knowledge, skills and practice of leaders and managers working within Learn Local providers. Register here
3. PD for Victorian “Skills First” contracted training providers and Learn Local providers delivering ‘Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ course.
The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) has funded the VET Development Centre (VDC) to develop and deliver specific professional learning for Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors delivering ‘Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ course. The professional development is part of a suite of quality initiatives under Victorian Government’s Building from Strength, the 10 Year Industry Plan for Family Violence Prevention and Response.
- A workshop series:
- Non-violent Communication (NVC) Foundational Course (2 days)
- Bringing courage to family violence and the research of Brené Brown (2 days) 30 & 31 July 2019. NOW CLOSED
- Professional Development Program on Family Violence for the VET workforce Identifying Family Violence and Risk Assessment Workshop and Responding to Disclosure in the Adult Learning Environment Workshop. Register here
- A pre-conference workshop session and one day conference on 17 & 18 October to:
- showcase existing TAFE and Learn Local family violence related training; and
- raise awareness among training providers of evidence based, innovative and culturally appropriate family violence prevention and response programs.
4. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Teachers, Trainers and Assessors Of Delivering National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Related Qualifications
The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) has funded the VET Development Centre (VDC) to develop and deliver specific professional learning for Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors delivering National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) qualifications. This training is part of a suite of quality initiatives under Victorian Government’s Keeping our Sector Strong: Victoria’s Workforce Plan for the rollout of the NDIS.
VET NDIS Masterclass: Communication for People who have Complex Communication Needs and Behaviours of Concern Thursday 22 August. Register here
UPCOMING VDC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT