Professional Development

The VDC Professional Learning Program for Semester 1 is now available. Our program offers the highly popular weekly VDC VET chats, industry focussed sessions and professional learning sessions under several relevant topic areas for VET Practitioners and emerging leaders. All sessions are conducted online in an interactive virtual format ranging from 30-minute VET Chats, one-hour webinars and 1.5-hour virtual workshops.

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VDC can also provide tailored professional learning activities to meet your organisation’s needs. For further information regarding customised PD solutions contact Sharon Waitzer, Project Director VDC [email protected] or 1300 917 150.

Note: Face to Face sessions are scheduled to recommence at VDC in Semester 2 2021.

Upcoming PD

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17 Mar

professional learning events

VET Chat: Industry Engagement - The Essentials

Wed, 17 Mar 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Participants will leave this VET Chat with a better understanding of how to keep records and maintain compliance, how much industry engagement is enough, as well as a wealth of ideas for industry engagement activities.

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16 Mar

assessment essentials

Virtual Workshop: Quality Assuring Competency-Based Assessment Tools

Tue, 16 Mar 12:00PM–1:30PM

$80 (inc GST)

Led by VET assessment and audit expert, Andrea Bateman, this 1.5-hour virtual workshop will give participants an understanding of the processes for reviewing assessment tools prior to use and how to evaluate assessment tools against the context of assessment requirements.

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17 Mar

teaching & learning strategies

Webinar: 21st Century Skills - Currency for Success

Wed, 17 Mar 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

Join Karen Dymke for this interactive webinar to learn strategies to build learner confidence and how to help students master the competencies needed in the workplace.

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18 Mar

teaching & learning strategies

Virtual Workshop: The Impacts of Mental Illness & 2020 Takeaways

Thu, 18 Mar 12:00PM–1:30PM

$80 (inc GST)

This virtual workshop introduces strategies for engaging in supportive conversations that assist learners to manage their mental wellbeing, as well as how the events of 2020 can help to build resilience and personal growth.

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23 Mar

assessment essentials

Webinar: More than just a Training Package - Understanding Foundation Skills

Tue, 23 Mar 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

The webinar will explore Foundation Skills in the VET context including a brief overview of applying the FSK unit requirements in practice.

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24 Mar

professional learning events

VET Chat: Taking Industry Engagement to the Next Level

Wed, 24 Mar 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join Kerri Buttery for this interactive chat to explore advanced concepts around industry engagement and how it can be improved.

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25 Mar

quality, compliance & auditing

Webinar: Preparing for Audits - Identify & Organise Evidence

Thu, 25 Mar 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

Led by an experienced auditor, this webinar assists RTOs to establish a framework for identifying the evidence required and organising it for audit purposes.

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26 Mar

teaching & learning strategies

Webinar: A Model for Managing Behaviours of Concern

Fri, 26 Mar 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

Join Jules Haddock for this engaging webinar to learn more about the PREPT Model. The PREPT model supports pre-existing response strategies and helps students/clients, staff, and management work positively together by providing a framework for the evaluation and management of students /clients who present with behaviors of concern.

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30 Mar

quality, compliance & auditing

Webinar: Introduction to the National VET System

Tue, 30 Mar 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This introductory webinar offers a guided tour of Australia's VET system - where it came from, how it's funded, how it's regulated. We navigate the system's major structures, like the VET Quality Framework and training packages.

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31 Mar

professional learning events

VET Chat: RPL - Workforce Development

Wed, 31 Mar 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join Deb Carr for this interactive VET Chat, as she shares her experiences on a project she is currently leading whereby nine Aboriginal Workforce Mentors are being RPL'd within the employment services industry sector. She shares how the process contributes to workforce development for her clients medium sized business and lessons learned to date.

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01 Apr

teaching & learning strategies

Webinar: Engaging Students using Strength-Based Teaching Techniques

Thu, 01 Apr 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

You're invited to join Linno Rhodes for this inspiring online webinar to learn how using strength-based teaching practices can make a real difference to students who have difficulty engaging with learning in the adult education classroom.

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13 Apr

quality, compliance & auditing

Webinar: Currency Documentation & Retention of Evidence

Tue, 13 Apr 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This webinar will look at all types of evidence of assessment, how we should retain the evidence, for how long and then how to dispose of assessment evidence.

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20 Apr

teaching & learning strategies

Webinar: Micro-credentials & Digital Badging: The Biggest Opportunity in VET for 2021?

Tue, 20 Apr 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This online session will unpack the concept of Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges. After this webinar you will develop an awareness and understanding of best practices in the VET sector and potential application in your RTO.

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21 Apr

professional learning events

VET Chat - Developing a 'Whole Business' Industry Engagement Maturity Strategy

Wed, 21 Apr 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join Julie-Anne Sheppard for this VET Chat to learn how to assess the maturity level of your industry engagement and how to move your industry engagement strategy to the next level with desirable, viable and feasible solutions.

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22 Apr

assessment essentials

Webinar: Making Judgements of RPL

Thu, 22 Apr 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

The webinar will cover how to choose suitable assessment methods, how much evidence is required and how to apply a two-step process to ensure your RPL assessments are robust.

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28 Apr

professional learning events

VET Chat: Bridging the Gap between Industry Expectations & Student Outcomes

Wed, 28 Apr 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join Julie-Anne Sheppard in this VET Chat as she explores how to use design thinking activities, tools and action steps required to create a meaningful industry engagement plan.

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29 Apr

quality, compliance & auditing

Webinar: Third Party Evidence

Thu, 29 Apr 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This webinar is an extension of the webinar, 'Third party reports and assessment', and digs into practical examples of when to use third parties, how to structure the documentation and how to ensure the assessor is using the evidence to make the final judgement.

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03 May

teaching & learning strategies

Webinar: Improve Teacher’s Capacity in Innovation & Change

Mon, 03 May 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

In this engaging webinar, participants will develop a better understanding of effective change strategies. They will also acquire the skills vital to mastering complex change so they can guide their team through tough times of uncertainty.

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04 May

teaching & learning strategies

Virtual Workshop Part A & B: Working with Students from CALD Backgrounds in VET

Tue, 04 May 12:00PM–1:30PM

$110 (inc GST)

How do you engage a group of learners from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds? This 2 part program will give participants the confidence and tools to create interaction and engagement, check understanding and provide feedback with diverse groups of learners.

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12 May

professional learning events

VET Chat: Online Delivery

Wed, 12 May 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join Sarah Jones for VET Chat: Online delivery, as we unpack the impacts of the changes to learning and assessments, take a look at the successes and learning opportunities and explore ways we can move forward with the next phase of online learning.

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13 May

assessment essentials

Webinar: Developing Effective Competency-Based Assessment Tools

Thu, 13 May 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

Join VET leader, Andrea Bateman for this engaging one-hour webinar to unpack the essentials of competency based assessments and how it relates to the various assessment methods.

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18 May

quality, compliance & auditing

Webinar: Volume of Learning Onsite

Tue, 18 May 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

Join Sarah Jones as she breaks down the essentials of Volume of Learning Onsite with this introduction to what volume of learning is and how it is calculated.

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19 May

professional learning events

VET Chat: RPL Across the Globe

Wed, 19 May 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

This session shares stories of RPL being effectively applied abroad. Countries included in the Chat are Canada, Thailand, South Africa and more. Participants are invited to share their experiences of RPL being effectively applied abroad in the session.

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20 May

industry engagement

Webinar: Effective Industry Engagement Strategies

Thu, 20 May 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This session will review the current compliance requirements and provide a range of industry engagement strategies for different RTO settings and industries.

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25 May

assessment essentials

Webinar: Third Party Reports & Assessment

Tue, 25 May 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This webinar explores elements of a practice framework that promotes and sustains employer participation in assessment. We consider when workplaces are appropriate sites for assessment, assessors' responsibilities, constraints on employer participation, and strategies for workplace evidence gathering.

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26 May

professional learning events

VET Chat: Positive Behavioural Change

Wed, 26 May 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join Martin Probst in this VET chat to discuss how we can move forward, even with uncertainty, to find a new post-COVID normal. Participants will learn how to embrace more positive and sustainable behaviours through self-awareness.

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01 Jun

leadership & management

Webinar: Positively Influencing Behavioural Change

Tue, 01 Jun 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This advanced session will explore how individuals' urges to fulfill their human needs and personal values are powerful ways to positively influence behavioural change in self and others.

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02 Jun

professional learning events

VET Chat: Adult Learning Principles Revisited

Wed, 02 Jun 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

In this VET Chat, learning and performance freelancer Chemène Sinson will highlight some recent research and insights into adult learning and performance, and offer some practical suggestions to incorporate these insights into your learning programs.

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03 Jun

assessment essentials

Webinar: Assessing Online Tips & Tricks for Ticking all the Boxes

Thu, 03 Jun 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

Throughout the session, participants will be introduced to practical implementation tips, strategies to move from traditional assessments to making your online assessments engaging and meaningful. Participants are encouraged to share any useful apps they currently use with the group as part of this session.

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08 Jun

teaching & learning strategies

Webinar: Delivering Online

Tue, 08 Jun 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This webinar will take you through the thought process of planning and implementing your online course, taking advantage of the platforms available and knowing how to take your students on a learning journey rather than spoon feeding them content.

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09 Jun

professional learning events

VET Chat: Industry and Project Based Assessment

Wed, 09 Jun 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

This VET Chat will showcase a best-practice industry based assessment. Join in an active discussion of the benefits and difficulties faced when delivering industry and project based assessments.

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15 Jun

quality, compliance & auditing

Webinar: Compliance Requirements for Trainer Industry Currency

Tue, 15 Jun 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

This inclusive session will provide a refresher on the Standards for RTO's and the AQTF, strategies for collecting evidence and documentation as well as answering 'how much is enough?' when it comes to currency evidence.

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16 Jun

professional learning events

VET Chat: VET Reform

Wed, 16 Jun 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

The Commonwealth, State and Territory governments are negotiating a new National Skills Agreement. What can the sector expect? Join VET specialist Claire Field as she discusses the proposed VET policy changes and what they are likely to mean for different RTOs.

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17 Jun

assessment essentials

Webinar: Introduction to RPL

Thu, 17 Jun 12:30PM–1:30PM

$55 (inc GST)

In this webinar Deb will cover the common pitfalls of RPL and ways to avoid them, as well as the basics of RPL in the Australian VET sector. Deb's sessions focus on candidate experience and authentic assessment.

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23 Jun

professional learning events

VET Chat: Getting Them Onside Fast

Wed, 23 Jun 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

We spend a lot of time working on our outcomes, plan, content and slides. How much time do we spend on getting our groups onside, FAST, so that they will be active and willing participants? This Chat is about conducting engaging, effective and purposeful sessions that enable all participants to feel safe and involved.

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30 Jun

professional learning events

VET Chat: Workplacements 2021

Wed, 30 Jun 10:00AM–10:30AM

$15 (inc GST)

Join accomplished auditor and VET expert Andrea Bateman as she addresses concerns current RTOs have with workplace assessments and mandatory workplacements.

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