VET News
Wednesday 19th December 2024
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Hello and welcome to VET News,
This is our final newsletter for the year. It has been a massive year for everyone. I hope you all will have some time to rest and catch up with family and friends. Next year we will be coming back to focus the first six months on getting ready for the new standards. There are some significant changes that need to be considered. The national regulator has already started publishing some guidance material on their website which is great, and we also will be publishing various newsletters and webinars that clients can consider.
For all clients that have been patiently waiting for our revised policies and procedures, I am very happy to confirm that these have been largely completed and waiting final proof read from me in very early January with an availability date from the 20th of January. This has been a significant rewrite in accordance with the new standards. The policies have been updated with new format with all of the lessons learned by Newbery Consulting over the last 20 years. It is a product that is relied on very widely across the sector and I know people have been patiently waiting for its release and I’m very pleased to say we are almost there. I am offering a discounted pre-order option. If you are interested in this, the pre-order can be accessed via our website at the following links:
For new clients wanting to pre-order the package for the first time:
https://newberyconsulting.com.au/product/policies-and-procedures/
For those clients who already hold a licence and wanting to purchase an update:
https://newberyconsulting.com.au/product/policy-update/
I would also like to take this moment to thank our many staff for their hard work through the year. Particularly the team at RTO Data Cloud including the support staff and the technical development team, you are all awesome. RTO Data Cloud Continues to go from strength to strength and this can be attributed all to your hard work and dedication.
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year and look forward to catching up with you all again in 2025.
Good training,
Joe Newbery
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Compliance & Regulatory News
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NCVER Annual Report 2023-24
Corporate report 2nd December 2024
NCVER’s annual report highlights key company information, activities, and achievements throughout the financial year. The appendices provide additional details on published works, consultancy projects, presentations, and submissions.
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Are you interested in learning more about VET Data Streamlining?
The VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program is a collaborative initiative involving the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), NCVER, state and territory governments, and sector regulators. Its goal is to deliver richer, faster data through improved reporting processes.
The program will introduce a new VET Information Standard, updated policies and legislation, and advanced reporting technology. Implementation will occur progressively over the next few years. Once complete, it will simplify reporting, enhance data quality, shorten reporting timelines, and reduce delays between data creation, collection, and use.
To keep the sector informed, the VDS Program hosts an online showcase every10 weeks, providing updates and key insights.
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AVETMISS Annual reporting
due by 28th of February 2025
The collection window for AVETMISS fee-for-service data reported directly to NCVER opens on 1 January 2025 and closes at 5pm (ACDT) on 28 February 2025.
If you report your fee-for-service activity via a state training authority (STA), please check their deadlines which may be earlier.
Friendly reminder that when you successfully validated your data, please remember to select the ‘finalise submission’ button and complete the submission. Until you receive a status of submitted in AVS and receive an email confirming successful submission, the data is not received by NCVER.
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Labour Market Update – September 2024
Publication Date December 3rd, 2024
The Labour Market Update is a quarterly report offering insights into factors impacting the Australian labour market.
Key highlights from the September 2024 edition:
· The labour market has shown resilience, driven by robust growth in the working-age population.
· Some indicators suggest a gradual softening in labour market conditions.
· Professional occupations reported the highest rate of recruitment difficulty.
· Recruitment difficulty declined significantly across all states and territories, with Tasmania being the only exception.
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International Labour Market Update – November 2024
Publication Date November 29th, 2024
The International Labour Market Update provides essential labour market insights, including data on skill shortages for Australia and selected international regions.
This edition highlights findings from recent research reports, including:
· The United Nations reports that global economic growth remained stable in 2024, driven by high employment levels and rising real wages in several advanced and emerging economies.
· The International Monetary Fund predicts moderate wage growth in advanced economies in 2025, provided there are no significant disruptions to labour supply.
· Labour market data from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States show that Indigenous populations continue to face poorer labour market outcomes compared to the general population.
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You’re invited to submit an abstract for ‘No Frills’ 2025!
Deadline for submission is 7th March 2025.
34th National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’ will be co-hosted with TAFE Queensland on 9 -11 July 2025 at the Robina Events Centre on the Gold Coast. Offering a platform to showcase research, share ideas, and connect with VET practitioners.
NCVER invites abstracts for presentations addressing the theme Diverse Voices in VET. Submissions should explore emerging challenges within the VET sector and showcase innovative solutions, best practices, and strategies. Presentations should also highlight the transformative impact of diverse perspectives on the design, delivery, and outcomes of VET programs.
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Occupation Shortage Report – September 2024
Publication Date November 28th, 2024
The Occupation Shortage Report provides an in-depth analysis of occupations under shortage pressure.
Key insights from the September report:
- The national fill rate rose by 2.0 percentage points, reaching 68.1%.
- Metropolitan areas reported higher fill rates (69.7%) compared to regional areas (62.9%).
- Skill Level 3 occupations continued to experience low fill rates at just 53.9%.
- Occupations with the largest suitability gaps include highly skilled roles in finance, science, design, engineering, and ICT.
- Larger businesses, being more selective, report higher suitability gaps, while smaller businesses, with fewer applicants and more flexible requirements, tend to face smaller suitability gaps.
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Webinar: Strong and Responsive VET Pathways
On Friday, 22 November 2024, Professor Barney Glover from Jobs and Skills Australia hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Fan Xiang and Thomas Davidson from the National Skills System branch. The session included a discussion and Q&A, offering insights into the findings of JSA’s latest report based on data from the VET National Data Asset.
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Government funded students and courses: January to June 2024
By NCVER Statistical report 3 December 2024
According to the latest NCVER report, 929,810 students were enrolled in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in Australia during the first half of 2024, reflecting a 2.0% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
The report Government-funded Students and Courses -January to June 2024 provides key data on domestic government-funded VET activity, including details on students, programs, subjects, and training providers.
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Reports, Articles, Papers and Research
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Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2024
28th November 2024
Regions across the OECD are facing various labour market challenges amidst significant transformation. Issues such as an ageing workforce, slow labour productivity growth, persistent regional disparities, widespread labour shortages, and the rise of new technologies require both individuals and communities to adapt.
This report offers groundbreaking insights into the geographical impact of Generative AI on jobs across OECD countries. It identifies regions and worker groups most affected by this technology and compares its labour market implications to those of previous automation-driven technological shifts. The report also outlines local and place-based strategies to harness the benefits of Generative AI—boosting productivity, addressing labour shortages, and navigating demographic shifts—while mitigating the risks of job displacement.
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Six workshops strengthen TVET providers’ capacity to implement new qualifications and competencies
28 November 2024
From May to November 2024, the BILT project team conducted the multiplier phase of the BILT Self-Reflection Tool (SRT). This tool and its methodology support TVET institutions in assessing and improving their capacity to anticipate and integrate new qualifications and competencies.
Three experienced institutions—UNEVOC Centres Shenzhen Polytechnic University (SZPU, China), the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD), and the BILT partner institution Šolski center Nova Gorica (SCNG, Slovenia)—served as coaching institutions. They guided six TVET providers across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe in applying the SRT methodology.
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BILT expert group report on green and digital skills for hospitality and tourism
3 December 2024
The 2024 UNESCO report Green and Digital Skills for Hospitality and Tourism explores how green and digital transformations are shaping Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems. It focuses on the evolving skill demands in the hospitality and tourism sector, which contributes 7.6% of global GDP while accounting for 8% of greenhouse gas emissions.
The report was developed by the Expert Group of the BILT project, implemented by UNESCO-UNEVOC with support from the German Federal Institute of Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and funding from the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF).
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The Australian VET Conference 2025
13 – 14 March 2025 – Sydney Masonic Centre
The Australian VET Conference is the only event that explores comprehensive strategies for uniting vocational education and training with higher education as a cohesive sector.
In March 2025, the conference will spotlight the importance of resilience as higher education providers, RTOs, public and private institutions, educators, and students navigate significant changes in the tertiary education landscape. Presenters will take a forward-thinking approach, focusing on preparing for sustainable futures through change, innovation, and resilience.
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34th National Vocational Education and Training (VET)Research Conference ‘No Frills’
9 – 11 July 2025- the Robina Events Centre on the GoldCoast
The ‘No Frills’ conference will be co-hosted with TAFE Queensland and offers a platform to showcase research, share ideas, and connect with VET practitioners. The conference fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange through thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
The 2025 program will center on the theme Diverse Voices in VET, highlighting the varied perspectives that shape the sector.
Click here to find out more
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