Training schedule

The Vocational Degrees Symposium is your opportunity to connect with leading educators, policymakers, and industry experts as we explore the transformative potential of vocationally delivered undergraduate degrees (AQF Level 7). Discover how these qualifications - developed in close partnership with industry - are expanding access, driving innovation, and building a future-ready workforce.

The Vocational Degrees Symposium is your opportunity to connect with leading educators, policymakers, and industry experts as we explore the transformative potential of vocationally delivered undergraduate degrees (AQF Level 7). Discover how these qualifications - developed in close partnership with industry - are expanding access, driving innovation, and building a future-ready workforce.

Join the ISS Institute for a day dedicated to supporting wellbeing in the VET sector. This forum acknowledges the shared challenges faced by educators while providing practical strategies to support both yourself and your students.

Join the ISS Institute for a day dedicated to supporting wellbeing in the VET sector. This forum acknowledges the shared challenges faced by educators while providing practical strategies to support both yourself and your students.

Join Leon as he explores ways to design valid assessments that make use of GenAI to assist students with literacy outcomes, the creation and presentation of work, and for managing the various expectations of VET courses.

Are you an education provider yet to identify clear policies and processes for responding to GenAI? Join Leon as he explores examples from across the world, focused on Vocational Education and Training.

Are incomplete answers and half-hearted submissions driving you crazy (and creating extra workload)? Join Deniese Cox as she shares actionable strategies backed by an extensive study of learner behaviour and perceptions.

This session explores the use of GenAI by administrators in VET, especially for administrative tasks such as planning, scheduling, meeting admin, and data entry.

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Join us for a focused 60-minute webinar designed to support RTO leaders, managers, and compliance professionals in strengthening organisational leadership, understanding of how to operate with integrity, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

Join Douglas for the interactive webinar where he exposes participants to a range of generative AI tools for learning design.

This webinar will explore strategies for implementing a strong culture of continuous improvement in your organisation. It will unpack best practice activities to strengthen student outcomes including, strategies for capturing feedback, documenting actions, and accountability.

This hands-on workshop introduces educators to three powerful engagement tools: Canva, Padlet, and Mentimeter. Participants will actively explore each tool through practical activities and discuss ways to integrate them into classroom activities and resource design. Walk away with confidence to seamlessly integrate these into your f2f or online classes and create spark joy in learning.

This focused webinar will clearly unpack all related compliance requirements and equip you with a risk-based approach to determine how often your training products should be reviewed.

Join us for an advanced exploration of cognitive load theory applied specifically to VET contexts.

Join Deniese and learn how to turn your videos into powerful learning magnets that learners devour. During this game-changing workshop you'll discover the secrets to creating captivating content that learners can't resist!

VDC engages experts to facilitate a 30-minute National VET Chat, to share bite-sized pieces of information from their expertise and allow for an opportunity for you to ask questions and provide input.

This interactive online webinar introduces vocational educators to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.

Join us for a deep dive into assessment-first design for difference.

Join assessment expert, Kevin Ekendahl for this essential webinar to learn how you can make sure your assessments are meeting the AQF level requirements.

Designed for busy educators who want to refine their craft, this session explores how to apply the HITS in real classrooms and training environments.

Through this fellowship, participants will receive targeted professional development, enabling them to contribute significantly to the growth of the VET teaching profession. By strengthening teaching outcomes, the fellowship ultimately benefits students, industry, and the broader community.

Join Dr Shae Wissell and Dr Kim Percy for this deep dive exploration on neurodivergence in VET.

Join Tyler Payne for this intermediate session as she explores strategies to enhance learner motivation and engagement in VET through motivation by design.

Is your organisation preparing for re-registration? Join Kevin Ekendahl for a full day in-person workshop as he provides expert guidance to assist your organisation for that crucial step.

The session will explore the use of AI by both educators and students in creating resources, approaching assessment tasks, and conducting classroom work.

This half-day workshop explores the shift from prescriptive, task-based compliance toward a model that prioritises holistic capability, industry relevance and continuous improvement

This is a 30 minute interactive discussion focused on adult and returning learners who experience doubt, fear of exposure, or impostor feelings when re-entering study.

This session is designed specifically for administrative professionals looking to integrate AI into their daily operations.

In this Thought Leadership session will explore the time constraints that limit sector capacity, and how well-designed AI systems can address these challenges across standards development, operations, and learner success.

Don’t let another term pass with underwhelming results and overwhelming workload. Leverage this workshop to turn your assessments from pain points into powerful learning tools, and watch learner satisfaction soar!

This practical session explores how educators can create meaningful assessment tools that permit rather than prohibit AI use.

This deep dive webinar looks at the real challenges that happen when conducting an RPL assessment. It will look at simple and practical methods to overcome those challenges.

Join us as we walk you through a detailed 9-step process designed to help you effectively unpack and understand the intricate qualification packing rules. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this Deep Dive Webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidelines to navigate these rules with confidence.

This webinar aims to illuminate the complexities of trauma and its effects on learning.

With digital skills specifically featured in the new RTO standards, this is a timely discussion for us to be having. This 90-minute session is packed full of useful insights, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for interaction and questions.

The Thinking Differently with AI: Neurodiversity, Critical Thinking & Future Skills for Next-gen Learners in VET Symposium brings together leading educators, industry experts and researchers from across Australia to explore practical, inclusive and future‑focused solutions to one of VET’s most urgent capability gaps.

The Illuminate Forum brings VET professionals together to explore how artificial intelligence can build capability and capacity across the sector.

This 90 minute deep dive will unpack the regulatory framework and explore strategies for identifying, addressing and mitigating risk in your organisation.

Join Kevin Ekendahl as he discusses how RTO’s should implement a Risk-Based Self-Assurance Approach and aligning it with ASQA’s Regulatory Model.

Join Dr Deniese Cox in this webinar recording where she provides effective strategies to avoid awkward silences, disengaged learners and the practical tips that can be implemented into your classroom.

Is your self-introduction secretly sabotaging student success? Watch this webinar recording where you'll discover the hidden power of your about-me introductions.

The new Standards for Registered Training Organisations have arrived, bringing significant changes to how quality is defined and assessed across the VET sector. Join us as we unpack the key shifts in the new Outcomes Standards Compliance Requirements.

Join Leon Furze as he demonstrates practical ways VET educations can you AI tools to develop curriculum materials, create engaging content, design learning activities and adapt resources for diverse learners.

The VET Development Centre has a proud 21-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2026 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 13 & 14 of August.

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This deep dive webinar supports RTOs quality and compliance by clearly unpacking assessment validation requirements. It outlines a risk‑based approach to validation frequency, unit selection and sample sizes, and explains key risks. Participants will gain clear guidance on storing and retrieving assessment records as well as evidence to support sound assessment decisions and continuous improvement.

Follow Alan Maguire in discovering the changes under the Training Package Organising Framework - focusing on new formats for qualifications, skill sets and units of competency. It compares old and new unit structures helping RTOs understand the transition, reduce confusion, and apply the updates confidently in training and assessment practice across the VET sector.

Join Jillian for an interactive webinar where she provides guidance on strengthening culturally responsive teaching practices and the meaningful inclusion of Indigenous perspectives.

Join Michele Tocci in building skills to turn everyday workplace conversations into opportunities for connection and positive impact. Participants will gain practical, emotionally intelligent communication strategies to help navigate difficult conversations, build trust, strengthen relationships, and communicate with clarity and confidence across teams and leaders.

This webinar introduces trauma‑informed teaching, focusing on creating safe, respectful and responsive learning environments. Join Tori Cooke in exploring trauma’s impact on engagement, managing lived experience, and learn practical strategies for teaching sensitive content with care and confidence to support engagement, hope and meaningful participation.

This virtual workshop explores how doing less as a teacher can lead to deeper learning. Grounded in active learning, brain science and experiential teaching, it introduces “productive laziness,” helping educators shift from content delivery to learning design that builds student ownership, thinking, participation and long‑term retention.

This deep dive webinar builds emotional intelligence skills essential for leadership, teaching and workplace effectiveness. Participants learn practical strategies to recognise emotions, manage stress, navigate difficult situations and strengthen relationships. Through interactive activities and real‑world examples, the session supports confident communication, conflict de‑escalation, resilience and the creation of positive, high‑performing workplace cultures.

This workshop explores how AI can enhance, not replace, great teaching. Led by Andrew Douch, it showcases leading AI tools for creating engaging classroom resources, including images, video, music and apps, and demonstrates how creative teachers can combine psychology, storytelling and technology to design compelling learning experiences that motivate students.

Join Andrew Douch in this deep dive webinar that explores practical, powerful ways to use AI beyond basic chatbots. Participants discover accessible AI tools, apps and workflows that boost productivity across any role. No technical expertise is required—just curiosity and a willingness to rethink how work gets done to save time and work more effectively.

This interactive session shows how accessible document design removes hidden learning barriers and saves time. RTO leaders will learn why accessibility reduces risk and builds advantage, while educators gain practical strategies to support learners, improve comprehension and enhance AI accuracy. Participants leave with simple techniques to create inclusive, effective materials immediately.

Join Chemene for this interactive webinar packed full of practical insights and easy-to-implement strategies to help you establish and maintain a psychologically safe learning environment that enhances student experiences and improves outcomes.

Enter an in-depth session that helps educators navigate what can and cannot be taught online, particularly for practical qualifications. Participants learn a simple framework to design impactful blended learning, engage in discussion, and hear real examples from once‑sceptical trainers who now use targeted online tools to achieve stronger, more consistent learner outcomes.

A new webinar that shows educators how to design discussion forums that foster safe, inclusive and meaningful participation. Participants learn a research‑backed six‑step framework with ready‑to‑use strategies and a simple planning tool to transform inactive forums into engaging learning communities where all learners contribute confidently and consistently.

Join Chris Enright for this Deep Dive Webinar to unpack the evolving expectations for trainers and assessors under the Outcome Standards.

Explore how RTOs can design, implement, and monitor effective student support systems that go beyond compliance to genuinely improve learner outcomes.

This session examines how inclusive practice can be embedded into everyday training rather than added on. It challenges learner‑led adaptation, explores inclusion in design and delivery, and prompts reflection on who is adapting. Participants identify superficial practices and make small, practical shifts to improve engagement, equity, and learner success.

Engage with Feren Yen in this practical workshop that moves beyond basic awareness of neurodivergence to deliver real-world tools for supporting neurodivergent team members.

Join Scott Douglas in an interactive session that explores how VET providers can move from intention to measurable impact by aligning sustainability practices.

Join this introductory session with Kevin Ekendahl as he provides a clear and practical overview of the Australian Vocational Education and Training system.

Validation Excellence is a hands-on in-person masterclass for VET practitioners that reframes validation from compliance to quality improvement. Participants will learn the end-to-end validation cycle, risk-based scheduling, team selection, and sampling. Through exercises and a mock validation, they build skills to evaluate assessments, document findings, and drive continuous improvement in RTO outcomes.

This focused session will explain the purpose of industry currency, why it matters for quality training and assessment, and how trainers and assessors can demonstrate that their knowledge, skills and industry understanding remain current and relevant.

Designing Assessment Tools that Work in Practice is a half-day virtual workshop for VET practitioners focused on creating clear, valid, and usable assessments. It covers unit requirements, AQF alignment, and practical design. Participants build skills to develop realistic tasks, ensure strong consistency, and support quality judgements, compliance, and learner outcomes.

The session will explore what makes an observation checklist effective in the VET context, including how to align observable criteria to the requirements of the unit of competency, performance evidence, assessment conditions and expected workplace performance

This webinar will unpack legislative and regulatory obligations and share practical strategies to meet obligations. Participants will also explore key updates, including expanded PRISMS reporting requirements and the education agent commission ban for certain student transfers and what constitutes an agent commission. 

Explore GenAI as an accessibility technology with Leon Furze.

Join Leon Furze in learning how to encourage students to use these technologies appropriately and understand how to avoid cognitive offload with AI.

This session explores the implications of GenAI in VET assessment.

Join Leon Furze as he delves into how to teach in a world where students can access AI any time and any place.

Effective communication skills are critical to workplace success. The ability of a leader to “connect” with all their staff is essential, with open and constructive communication a non-negotiable component of the leadership role. Participants will explore potential barriers to communication within coaching sessions and identify practical strategies to overcome these and strengthen workplace relationships.

This highly practical course builds educators’ confidence and capability to effectively support learners with dyslexia and other specific learning differences in TAFE and adult education settings.

Join Leon as he explores ways to design valid assessments that make use of GenAI to assist students with literacy outcomes, the creation and presentation of work, and for managing the various expectations of VET courses.

Are you an education provider yet to identify clear policies and processes for responding to GenAI? Join Leon as he explores examples from across the world, focused on Vocational Education and Training.

This webinar focuses on strengthening the personal and interpersonal foundations of effective leadership. The session builds skills in constructive, purposeful communication, including committed listening and engaging in meaningful conversations that strengthen relationships and trust. In addition, participants will be introduced to adaptive leadership approaches through situational coaching practices, learning how to respond flexibly to the needs of others and support growth in diverse contexts.

This session picks up where Engaging Live Online leaves off, but works just as well on its own. You'll leave knowing exactly which interaction to use, when, and why.

Drawing on extensive research and real-world trials, this interactive session provides four proven strategies to boost learner engagement that can be implemented immediately. Expect practical examples, ready-to-use templates, and research-backed techniques with real-world application.

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An introductory session to cover key factors that support the delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships that comply with the requirements of competency-based progression and completion.

This interactive session shares proven strategies to increase attendance, engagement, and retention in live online learning. Participants will leave with practical, evidence-based techniques they can apply immediately to improve their virtual sessions.

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ADHD is being frequently diagnosed amongst adults and particularly women. In this chat we will investigate the symptoms of ADHD, the strategies to employ in teaching adults with ADHD and how to support them to successful outcomes.

Presented by Sharon Griffiths, this session explores the 2025 Standards for RTOs with a focus on wellbeing, inclusion, diversity, and culturally safe practices.

Are you prepared for your year-end AVETMISS reporting? Avoid the stress by knowing what your obligations are ahead of time and getting systems and processes in place to make it run smoothly.

This session will unpack a number of factors that influence the requirements for industry currency for trainers and assessors and present the formula in an easy-to-apply format.

Don’t let another term pass with underwhelming results and overwhelming workload. Leverage this workshop to turn your assessments from pain points into powerful learning tools, and watch learner satisfaction soar!

In this interactive online workshop, you'll gain insights into how the brain and body respond to stress and learn practical techniques to reduce stress for yourself and your students. Discover the fundamentals of stress, explore effective stress reduction strategies, and learn how to implement these techniques in your daily routine.

This session will highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusivity, identify common barriers, and provide practical solutions such as implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, leveraging assistive technologies, and fostering inclusive curricula.

Join us for this engaging session where we draw from the latest VET research and contemporary cognitive load theories applied to PowerPoint design. Learn what your learners really think and see firsthand the impact of slide design on engagement and outcomes.

The session will dive into self-assurance models, explore best practice for monitoring/measuring success and provide participants with confidence that they have a solid plan for implementation.

This webinar provides a comprehensive 9-step process to effectively unpack and understand these rules.

Join us as we walk you through a detailed 9-step process designed to help you effectively unpack and understand the intricate qualification packing rules. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this Deep Dive Webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidelines to navigate these rules with confidence.

Tired of spending hours developing training and assessment materials? Discover how free AI platforms streamline resource creation.

This webinar aims to illuminate the complexities of trauma and its effects on learning.

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.

This session will deepen your understanding of neurodiversity, offering practical strategies to better support and connect with these learners.

Take a break from the day to day stresses and refresh your mind with Feren Yen for "Refresh and Refuel: Educator Well being," a webinar dedicated to helping educators manage stress and enhance their overall well being

Take a break from the day to day stresses and refresh your mind with Feren Yen for "Refresh and Refuel: Educator Well being," a webinar dedicated to helping educators manage stress and enhance their overall well being. This introductory session is designed for trainers, assessors, team leaders, and program coordinators who are new to the topic.

This 90 minute deep dive will unpack the regulatory framework and explore strategies for identifying, addressing and mitigating risk in your organisation.

Join Kevin Ekendahl and Lucia Cerullo as they discuss how RTO’s should implement a Risk-Based Self-Assurance Approach and aligning it with ASQA’s Regulatory Model.

This 90-minute webinar offers a comprehensive exploration of the new Training and Assessment requirements under the Outcome Standards, equipping participants with actionable insights into both strategic and operational implications.

In this engaging 90-minute webinar, participants will explore the updated requirements for Learner Support in the Outcome Standards. With a focus on practical strategies and actionable insights, this session examines both the strategic and operational impacts of Quality Area 2.

In this focused 90-minute webinar, participants will gain critical insights into the updated requirements for the VET Workforce under the Outcome Standards, including an in-depth exploration of the Credential Policy.

This 90-minute webinar offers a comprehensive dive into the new governance requirements under the Outcome Standards, highlighting both strategic and operational impacts for RTOs.

Is your self-introduction secretly sabotaging student success? Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll discover the hidden power of your about-me introductions.

Learn how to build respectful relationships and create a supportive learning environment that promotes engagement and pathways to success. Join Feren Yen for this webinar, "Supporting CALD Learners," to explore how supporting CALD learners might look like in your classroom.

In this 90-minute virtual workshop, Maria Andrews tackles the myths of multitasking, productiveness and encourages leaders to look at new ways of measuring productivity and the value assigned to work and performance. This workshop will give team leaders, supervisors and managers new insights into the way they assign work and set goals for performance and productivity.

Long days, limited language, limited literacy? No worries.

This collaborative event hosted by the International Specialised Skills (ISS) Institute and the VET Development Centre showcases how VSA International VET Practitioner Fellowships are ensuring Victorian vocational education reflects international best practice.

Join us for the Effective Feedback and Communication workshop, designed to help you master the essential skills for fostering better connections, boosting collaboration, and driving successful outcomes in your professional environment.

Teaching is an art. If you are finding unpacking knowledge and skills in an engaging way daunting or want to add a few more teaching tools to your kit, this workshop is for you. In this interactive and full day workshop we will explore evidence based, engaging and high impact teaching strategies and activities that work!

In this workshop, Kevin Ekendahl will take you through the importance of good governance and why building your accountability matrix will lead to improvements in performance and processes.

Good governance in any training organisation is vital to the continuous improvement of the RTO. In turn, having a robust accountability matrix which is embedded into all processes and practices in an organisation forms part of good governance.  In this workshop, Kevin Ekendahl will take you through the importance of good governance and why building your accountability matrix will lead to improvements in performance and processes. 

Join Kay for this introductory session as she explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it impacts on teaching and learning.

This full-day, in-person workshop will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the Outcome Standards, exploring the strategic and operational impacts for RTOs.

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

Join us for an insightful in-person training session, "Harnessing AI for Authentic Assessment," designed to empower educators with the skills to create genuine and authentic assessments.

Join our Interactive Virtual Workshop on identifying and preventing contract cheating, where participants will gain key insights into recognising when a student has outsourced their assessment.

Join us online for this virtual AI masterclass with Andrew Douch — a focused, practical introduction to some of the most engaging AI tools for educators.

As part of the ISS Institute's partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), the VSA annually invites an international expert in vocational education and training to Victoria. This year, we are pleased to welcome Prof. José Ramón Gómez Laconcha, CEO of iTlent and Prof. Natalia Gaston Estanga from Tknika and iTlent in the Basque Country.

Join CEO of Altura Learning, Paul Goudie, for "Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap." This timely session will address the urgent need for skilled cybersecurity professionals and the critical role the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector plays in filling this gap.

If you’ve struggled with attracting multicultural students, identifying the challenges they face, and implementing effective strategies to create an inclusive learning environment, this is an unmissable session. By understanding the unique barriers and challenges faced by students from migrant and refugee backgrounds, you can make your classroom more equitable and supportive.

This VET Chat will explore practical strategies and techniques to support educators to navigate the demanding landscape of workload intensity. With increasing responsibilities and expectations, it’s easy for trainers and assessors to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. This presentation will provide tools to manage workload intensity and wellbeing at the organisation and individual level.

Join us for an insightful day as our recent International VET Practitioner Fellows share their global perspectives and innovative findings.

Join us this Thought Leadership session, "Empowering the Transition: Energy Storage Jobs and Skills for a Net-Zero Future", as we explore how Australia can develop a skilled workforce to support the energy storage sector, a critical pillar in achieving net-zero emissions.

This Thought Leader session will introduce practical, research-informed strategies to improve knowledge retention, boost learner engagement, and enhance classroom impact.

This webinar will explore the nuances of funding, accreditation and the vital synergy between industry and educational institutions, providing a comprehensive understanding of these critical aspects whilst exploring the future of Vocational Education and Training.

Join Nathan from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as he takes you through the new features of training.gov.au and provides some hints and tips about how you can use the enhanced training.gov.au in your role.

Join us for this Thought Leadership session to explore new threads in a bundle of possibilities for teaching and learning practices that story the many storys, and the many possibilities that make up our identity as Australians.

The VDC Professional Learning Fellowship offers an immersive, blended learning experience designed for VET educators from Australia-wide educational settings. This comprehensive program will build upon your teaching practice and leadership skills, helping you make a meaningful impact on the VET sector.

Join us for the VET AI Symposium: Harnessing AI for Transformative Vocational Education: Innovations, Strategies, and Future Directions, an exciting hybrid event taking place in Melbourne and online, that promises to be an inspiring and informative event, bringing together experts and practitioners to share valuable strategies and insights.

How to attract multicultural students into your class, identify the challenges and strategies to address them.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of work and the world of learning.

Join Jillian West in this engaging 'Yarn' and ‘chat’ about the art of storytelling used by indigenous people around the world.

Join this VET Chat to check-in with yourself and learn how to use the Wheel of Life to help reflect and set goals both in your professional and personal life.

National VET Chats create a space to stimulate conversation, explore new trends and spark and inspire thinking. Bring your tea/coffee/beverage to the chat to participate in an engaging, thought provoking and interactive session!

National VET Chats create a space to stimulate conversation, explore new trends and spark and inspire thinking. Join Andrew Shea as he explores how AI is reshaping the the threat landscape.

In this VET Chat, we’ll explore what it really takes to design inclusive and engaging online learning experiences for adult learners. Drawing on real-world examples, we’ll unpack how learner needs, accessibility principles, and adult learning theories work together to create courses that are immersive, relevant, and compliant.

National VET Chats create a space to stimulate conversation, explore new trends and spark and inspire thinking. Bring your tea/coffee/beverage to the chat to participate in an engaging, thought provoking and interactive session!

The VET Development Centre has a proud 20-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14 & 15 of August.

In this virtual workshop, Kevin Ekendahl will take you through the importance of good governance and why building your accountability matrix will lead to improvements in performance and processes.

During this session, Alan will cover designing competency-based training, clustering units, designing competency-based assessment, and integrated assessment.

Gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your EI skills, empowering you to foster genuine connections with your students, colleagues, and stakeholders. Through this interactive session and personalised guidance, you'll uncover the core principles of EI and begin a journey of self-discovery and growth.

Gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your EI skills, empowering you to foster genuine connections with your students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your EI skills, empowering you to foster genuine connections with your students, colleagues, and stakeholders. Through this interactive session and personalised guidance, you'll uncover the core principles of EI and begin a journey of self-discovery and growth.

This 90-minute webinar offers a comprehensive exploration of the new Training and Assessment requirements under the Outcome Standards, equipping participants with actionable insights into both strategic and operational implications.

ADHD is being frequently diagnosed amongst adults and particularly women. In this chat we will investigate the symptoms of ADHD, the strategies to employ in teaching adults with ADHD and how to support them to successful outcomes.

This session explores academic integrity and assessment in the context of Generative AI application such as ChatGPT.

You’re invited to join Leon Furze as he explores "AI & Assessment (VET focus)". In a one-hour introductory session tailored for the VET sector, Leon will delve into the practical application of AI in various industries and disciplines, focusing on VET assessments.

This session explores key areas of ethical concern with GenAI, and their relevance in education.

This session explores key areas of ethical concern with GenAI, and their relevance in education. Areas covered include bias, discrimination, environmental concerns, copyright, privacy, and the use of human labour in creating AI models.

This session is designed specifically for administrative professionals looking to integrate AI into their daily operations.

Join this session to explore the benefits and risks of AI in educational assessment, with a focus on practical, safe, and ethical implementation for TAFE Victoria.

This practical session explores how educators can create meaningful assessment tools that permit rather than prohibit AI use.

This webinar will provide practical strategies for ensuring learners who are deaf or hard of hearing connect, participate and thrive in an educational environment.

During this session, we will delve into the topic of digital literacy and how it is an addition to the core skills of language, literacy and numeracy.

The VET Development Centre is pleased to invite you to the 2025 World Teachers’ Day Webinar on Friday 31 October, a free 60-minute event delivered online. This interactive workshop will explore how VET providers can lead by example—embedding sustainability into both training delivery and daily operations.

This introductory webinar led by Kevin Ekendahl, will provide participants with a foundational understanding of inclusive curriculum design, focusing on creating learning pathways that cater to diverse student needs.

Are you interested in learning about the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in the context of VET assessments? If yes, join this webinar to learn more.

Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Generative AI (GenAI) with an introduction to key concepts including how models are constructed, where the data comes from and how it is used.

The Australian Tertiary Education System is at a crossroad and is needing to re-establish its purpose and relevance for the future. We need to look closely and carefully at the future of traditional AQF qualifications and also at the role of micro-learning and micro-credentials.

Discover how text, audio, image, video, 3D, and code generation tools are shaping the near future of GenAI. Designed for trainers, assessors, and team leaders, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of generative AI and its applications.

Join Kevin Ekendahl for a focused session on the Compliance Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations, a critical component of the Standards for RTOs 2025

Join Kevin Ekendahl for an essential session focused on Quality Area 4: Governance under the Standards for RTOs 2025. This webinar will unpack how effective governance practices and a commitment to continuous improvement form the foundation of quality and integrity in vocational education and training (VET) delivery.

Designed for educators and administrators alike, this session will discuss Quality Area 1 of the New Standards: Training and Assessment in detail. We will explore the key changes to Training and Assessment, ensuring your RTO meets and exceeds the new benchmarks.

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will focus on Learner Support in the New Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will focus on Quality Area 3: VET workforce in the Outcome Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations 2025.

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will review the new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Are you ready to discover how Generative AI can revolutionize your teaching methods and enhance learning outcomes?

Join Dr Deniese Cox for this interactive webinar where she provides effective strategies to avoid awkward silences, disengaged learners and the practical tips that can be implemented into your classroom.

The 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations have arrived, bringing significant changes to how quality is defined and assessed across the VET sector. Join us as we unpack the key shifts in the new Outcomes Standards Compliance Requirements.

Join Leon Furze as he demonstrates practical ways VET educations can you AI tools to develop curriculum materials, create engaging content, design learning activities and adapt resources for diverse learners.

Designed for educators and administrators alike, this session will shed light on the Validation Framework and practices for maintaining compliance by having adequate systems and processes.

The VET Development Centre is pleased to invite you to the 2024 World Teachers’ Day Webinar on Friday 25 October, a free 45-minute event delivered online, that supports the outstanding achievements of educators and trainers in the VET sector. This year's event will feature Pacific Education and Partnerships Specialist Artila Devi and Occupational Therapist and Managing Director of Abraham OT Services (AOTS), Vicki Abraham.

This webinar explains the background to the development of the unit, and draws on examples from higher level VET teaching qualifications including the Diploma of VET, to show how the practicum can be administered.

Join Kay for this introductory session as she explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it impacts on teaching and learning.

Join us for the "2024 Federal Budget and National Skills Agreement" VET Chat, with Claire Field as she unpacks the complexities of the Federal Budget's impact on VET and delves into the significant developments within the National Skills Agreement.

This virtual workshop on "Strategies for Handling Non-Compliance Issues" will provide you with an enhanced confidence in preparing for external audits. Join Paris Arthur as she guides you through the audit process of non-compliance.

This session will unpack a number of factors that influence the requirements for industry currency for trainers and assessors and present the formula in an easy-to-apply format.

With digital skills specifically featured in the new RTO standards, this is a timely discussion for us to be having. This 90-minute session is packed full of useful insights, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for interaction and questions.

This immersive session goes beyond conventional approaches, offering practical strategies that integrate into daily life and professional environments.

Our introductory session is designed for practitioners with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in training and assessment. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching prowess and positively influence your students' learning experiences. Register now and take the first step towards mastering the art of teaching!

This session will provide a framework of good practice focusing on engagement, supportive learning environments, and supported pathways which you can embed in your delivery

Are you struggling to keep your learners engaged? If so, join Matthew Dale and Ash Quarrell on this engaging webinar, “Using Gamification in VET to Engage Learners”, where they will demonstrate how using gamification can be your solution to keeping learners engaged.

Learn how to lead with hope and not fear in the context of global challenges. 

This eLearn explores how you can improve interactivity in your presentations and webinars, and the tools you have to do so.

This eLearn will look at the difference between busy and productive behaviours and give you strategies for maximising your productivity at work.

This session is essential for navigating the new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) ensuring your RTO not only meets but exceeds the new benchmarks; essential for understanding and applying the new standards and fortifying your RTO's position in the industry.

Come and join us at the VDC for an exclusive chance to learn how educators in vocational education and training can better connect with industry.

This full day, in-person masterclass led by Chris Enright is the perfect opportunity for VET Coordinators, Trainers and Quality managers to learn what changes are coming, how they will impact your work and how you can make sure your RTO stays compliant.

This workshop emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with industry trends and practices to ensure that vocational educators and professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF), United Kingdom, and the VET Development Centre (VDC), Australia, are pleased to invite you to this inaugural International Webinar on Thursday 30 November. This is a free online event that will explore sustainability principles within the Vocational education and Training (VET) sector.

Join us for this Thought Leadership session to gain an understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities in educational settings and discuss the practical strategies to support an inclusive environment.

This presentation will explore the concept of welcome, approaches to welcoming work and opportunities for building cultures of welcome that extend from the classroom to the community.

Discover the keys to success in our engaging VET Chat, "VET Teaching & Learning- What Best Practice Looks Like." VDC engages experts to facilitate a 30-minute VET Chat, to share bite-sized pieces of information from their expertise and allow for an opportunity for you to ask questions and provide input.

In this engaging and enlightening VET Chat, we’re joined by Jason Sheehan from CERES to examine how changes and sustainable choices we make can have a huge impact on the planet.

This virtual workshop discusses some of the challenges in providing excellence in service and highlights strategies that enable excellence in service to be “seen” by our client base.

Roleplays are a great way to get students involved in their learning and practice workplace scenarios in a safe environment. But – how can they be used in an online teaching environment?

In the rush to get online during COVID lockdown in 2020, we sought to use what tools were available to us at the time. This included social media.

How are you maintaining the delicate balance of collecting high quality third-party evidence, without it becoming a burden on the third-party?

This session will explain the challenges and opportunities AI offers to RTOs as well as providing an update on the latest AI developments.

Join Chris Enright for this one-hour webinar to learn how you can confidently approach your year-end reporting obligations.

Are you prepared for your year-end AVETMISS reporting? Avoid the stress by knowing what your obligations are ahead of time and getting systems and processes in place to make it run smoothly.

Join Kath Andrews as she guides you through the nuances of industry consultation compliance whilst discussing the skills needed today and into the future. Register now to be part of this transformative learning experience!

This interactive session will revisit a range of information surrounding effective industry engagement strategies along with compliance requirements. There will be a session agenda, but the focus of each topic will depend on the collective knowledge of the group!

Are you seeking to expand your cultural competence and contribute to a more inclusive and understanding environment? Join Jillian West as she provides a deeper understanding of the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This webinar will look at how to design and develop online learning which will ensure learners are engaged in the learning and are able to successfully complete their training program.

This deep dive webinar delivers a pragmatic approach to conducting effective assessment validation. You will learn methods and techniques for validating assessment tools.

This in-person workshop discusses some of the challenges in providing excellence in service and highlights strategies that enable excellence in service to be “seen” by our client base.

This workshop addresses an issue many VET educators wish to know more about: how to support learners with learning differences and learning needs.

VDC welcomes you to the final Free Thought Leadership event for 2022. Join Vicki Marchant and Suneeti Rekhari for our upcoming online seminar on 'A design patterns approach to educational quality'.

VDC is pleased to invite you to our 2022 World Teachers’ Day Webinar on Friday 28 October, a free online event that supports the outstanding achievements of educators and trainers in the VET sector in line with this year's theme: Greening the VET Sector.

By attending this webinar, you will gain a thorough understanding of your obligations with respect to marketing practices, transparent marketing practices, and the ins and outs of social media compliance. You will also leave with best practice tips for managing marketing materials and processes effectively.

In this 90-minute webinar, Maria Andrews tackles the myths of multitasking, productiveness and encourages leaders to look at new ways of measuring productivity and the value assigned to work and performance.

This deep dive webinar looks at the real challenges that happen when conducting an RPL assessment. It will look at simple and practical methods to overcome those challenges.

This full day workshop is an opportunity for compliance administrators to consolidate their understanding of the Skills First contract and associated obligations.

During this virtual workshop, Alan will cover designing competency-based training, clustering units, designing competency-based assessment, and integrated assessment.

Join Melissa Palmer for this practical webinar and learn how to construct effective, efficient observation checklists.

This session looks at the contractual changes for 2022 for Skills First contracted providers, including the updated eligibility form. It also makes recommendations about what to focus on for your 2022 compliance.

Join this informative and practical Deep Dive Webinar to learn how mapping learning resources and assessments can be used to provide an overview of the skills and knowledge contained in each unit of competency.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed as a two-part highly interactive Blended Learning Program. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

This topic unpacks the contractual obligations with an emphasis on Pre-Training Reviews (PTRs) and how this directly influences the training plan to support quality delivery.

Informal Community of Practice sessions that are topic based including matters such as climate change and the impact on learners; culturally diverse community, First Nation support and teaching/learning resources; trends and understanding VET education in Victoria.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed and adapted into highly interactive Blended Learning Programs for 25 participants. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Facilitator-led Community of Practice that provides professional learning, interaction and networking. Covering core and rotating thematic content that explore matters such as climate change and the impact on learners; culturally diverse community, First Nation support and teaching/learning resources; trends and understanding VET education in Victoria.

This workshop will cover obligations to assess and support language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, the framework/s used for assessment and support, LLND assessment tools and tasks, and strategies to support learners to develop the LLND skills they need.

This session explains what GenAI is, how it works, and what has changed since the release of ChatGPT.

An exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how to apply them in learning programs, personal practice and in context of your training organisation. Design your own lesson plan and action plan for creating change in your classroom or organisation.

A VET tailored session, enabling participants to investigate different types of professional development available to teams and how to best support their learning.

This practical and engaging workshop empowers educators to teach critical thinking with confidence. Designed for VET trainers, teachers, and instructional leaders, the session blends structured thinking tools with hands-on activities, case studies, and classroom-ready strategies.

This practical and engaging workshop empowers educators to teach critical thinking with confidence. Designed for VET trainers, teachers, and instructional leaders, the session blends structured thinking tools with hands-on activities, case studies, and classroom-ready strategies.

A VET tailored session, enabling participants to investigate different types of professional development available to teams and how to best support their learning.

An exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how to apply them in learning programs, personal practice and in context of your training organisation. Design your own lesson plan and action plan for creating change in your classroom or organisation.

This session explains what GenAI is, how it works, and what has changed since the release of ChatGPT.

Facilitator-led Community of Practice that provides professional learning, interaction and networking. Covering core and rotating thematic content that explore matters such as climate change and the impact on learners; culturally diverse community, First Nation support and teaching/learning resources; trends and understanding VET education in Victoria.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed and adapted into highly interactive Blended Learning Programs for 25 participants. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed as a two-part highly interactive Blended Learning Program. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

This workshop will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Assessing Learners Effectively is part of The VET Teaching Series: Practice which has been designed and adapted into highly interactive Blended Learning Programs for 25 participants. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed as a two-part highly interactive Blended Learning Program. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed and adapted into highly interactive Blended Learning Programs for 25 participants. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

This session explains what GenAI is, how it works, and what has changed since the release of ChatGPT.

This interactive session will explore training and assessment of Digital Literacy skills, through the Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF). The workshop will cover using frameworks for training and assessment and how the DLSF connects to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Then the workshop will move on to look at Digital Literacy learning activities and assessment tasks.

An exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how to apply them in learning programs, personal practice and in context of your training organisation. Design your own lesson plan and action plan for creating change in your classroom or organisation.

This practical and engaging workshop empowers educators to teach critical thinking with confidence. Designed for VET trainers, teachers, and instructional leaders, the session blends structured thinking tools with hands-on activities, case studies, and classroom-ready strategies.

This workshop will cover obligations to assess and support language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, the framework/s used for assessment and support, LLND assessment tools and tasks, and strategies to support learners to develop the LLND skills they need.

This workshop explores how AI can enhance, not replace, great teaching. Led by Andrew Douch, it showcases leading AI tools for creating engaging classroom resources, including images, video, music and apps, and demonstrates how creative teachers can combine psychology, storytelling and technology to design compelling learning experiences that motivate students.

Join Andrew Douch in this deep dive webinar that explores practical, powerful ways to use AI beyond basic chatbots. Participants discover accessible AI tools, apps and workflows that boost productivity across any role. No technical expertise is required—just curiosity and a willingness to rethink how work gets done to save time and work more effectively.

Join Leon as he explores ways to design valid assessments that make use of GenAI to assist students with literacy outcomes, the creation and presentation of work, and for managing the various expectations of VET courses.

Are you an education provider yet to identify clear policies and processes for responding to GenAI? Join Leon as he explores examples from across the world, focused on Vocational Education and Training.

Explore GenAI as an accessibility technology with Leon Furze.

Join Leon Furze in learning how to encourage students to use these technologies appropriately and understand how to avoid cognitive offload with AI.

This session explores the implications of GenAI in VET assessment.

Join Leon Furze as he delves into how to teach in a world where students can access AI any time and any place.

Join Leon Furze as he demonstrates practical ways VET educations can you AI tools to develop curriculum materials, create engaging content, design learning activities and adapt resources for diverse learners.

The VET Development Centre has a proud 21-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2026 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 13 & 14 of August.

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The Illuminate Forum brings VET professionals together to explore how artificial intelligence can build capability and capacity across the sector.

This practical session explores how educators can create meaningful assessment tools that permit rather than prohibit AI use.

This session is designed specifically for administrative professionals looking to integrate AI into their daily operations.

Through this fellowship, participants will receive targeted professional development, enabling them to contribute significantly to the growth of the VET teaching profession. By strengthening teaching outcomes, the fellowship ultimately benefits students, industry, and the broader community.

The session will explore the use of AI by both educators and students in creating resources, approaching assessment tasks, and conducting classroom work.

This hands-on workshop introduces educators to three powerful engagement tools: Canva, Padlet, and Mentimeter. Participants will actively explore each tool through practical activities and discuss ways to integrate them into classroom activities and resource design. Walk away with confidence to seamlessly integrate these into your f2f or online classes and create spark joy in learning.

This session explores the use of GenAI by administrators in VET, especially for administrative tasks such as planning, scheduling, meeting admin, and data entry.

Join Douglas for the interactive webinar where he exposes participants to a range of generative AI tools for learning design.

Are you interested in learning about the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) in the context of VET assessments? If yes, join this webinar to learn more.

Exploring AI tools for Tertiary Education Providers

Are you ready to discover how Generative AI can revolutionize your teaching methods and enhance learning outcomes?

Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Generative AI (GenAI) with an introduction to key concepts including how models are constructed, where the data comes from and how it is used.

This session explores academic integrity and assessment in the context of Generative AI application such as ChatGPT.

This session explores key areas of ethical concern with GenAI, and their relevance in education.

This Webinar Recording is a ‘must-see’ for all trainers and assessors grappling with the rapidly changing assessment landscape with AI in education.

This recording explores academic integrity and assessment in the context of Generative AI application such as ChatGPT.

This webinar recording explores key areas of ethical concern with GenAI, and their relevance in education.

Discover how Generative AI can revolutionize your teaching methods and enhance learning outcomes.

Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Generative AI (GenAI) with an introduction to key concepts including how models are constructed, where the data comes from and how it is used.

Join us for the VET AI Symposium: Harnessing AI for Transformative Vocational Education: Innovations, Strategies, and Future Directions, an exciting hybrid event taking place in Melbourne and online, that promises to be an inspiring and informative event, bringing together experts and practitioners to share valuable strategies and insights.

Discover how text, audio, image, video, 3D, and code generation tools are shaping the near future of GenAI. Designed for trainers, assessors, and team leaders, this recording will provide a comprehensive overview of generative AI and its applications.

Discover how text, audio, image, video, 3D, and code generation tools are shaping the near future of GenAI. Designed for trainers, assessors, and team leaders, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of generative AI and its applications.

Join Leon as he explores ways to design valid assessments that make use of GenAI to assist students with literacy outcomes, the creation and presentation of work, and for managing the various expectations of VET courses.

Are you an education provider yet to identify clear policies and processes for responding to GenAI? Join Leon as he explores examples from across the world, focused on Vocational Education and Training.

National VET Chats create a space to stimulate conversation, explore new trends and spark and inspire thinking. Join Andrew Shea as he explores how AI is reshaping the the threat landscape.

Join Leon Furze as he demonstrates practical ways VET educations can you AI tools to develop curriculum materials, create engaging content, design learning activities and adapt resources for diverse learners.

This practical session explores how educators can create meaningful assessment tools that permit rather than prohibit AI use.

Join this session to explore the benefits and risks of AI in educational assessment, with a focus on practical, safe, and ethical implementation for TAFE Victoria.

This session is designed specifically for administrative professionals looking to integrate AI into their daily operations.

You’re invited to join Leon Furze as he explores "AI & Assessment (VET focus)". In a one-hour introductory session tailored for the VET sector, Leon will delve into the practical application of AI in various industries and disciplines, focusing on VET assessments.

This session explores key areas of ethical concern with GenAI, and their relevance in education. Areas covered include bias, discrimination, environmental concerns, copyright, privacy, and the use of human labour in creating AI models.

Join us online for this virtual AI masterclass with Andrew Douch — a focused, practical introduction to some of the most engaging AI tools for educators.

Join us for an insightful in-person training session, "Harnessing AI for Authentic Assessment," designed to empower educators with the skills to create genuine and authentic assessments.

Join our Interactive Virtual Workshop on identifying and preventing contract cheating, where participants will gain key insights into recognising when a student has outsourced their assessment.

Gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your EI skills, empowering you to foster genuine connections with your students, colleagues, and stakeholders. Through this interactive session and personalised guidance, you'll uncover the core principles of EI and begin a journey of self-discovery and growth.

The VET Development Centre has a proud 20-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14 & 15 of August.

Tired of spending hours developing training and assessment materials? Discover how free AI platforms streamline resource creation.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of work and the world of learning.

The VDC Professional Learning Fellowship offers an immersive, blended learning experience designed for VET educators from Australia-wide educational settings. This comprehensive program will build upon your teaching practice and leadership skills, helping you make a meaningful impact on the VET sector.

During this virtual workshop, Alan will cover designing competency-based training, clustering units, designing competency-based assessment, and integrated assessment.

In this interactive webinar, innovative VET expert Shauna Farey presents a range of online tools and apps for eAssessments and shares how to critique each on their features and benefits.

This deep dive webinar looks at the real challenges that happen when conducting an RPL assessment. It will look at simple and practical methods to overcome those challenges.

This webinar introduces effective validation strategies and evidence gathering for compliance purposes.

This eLearn explores the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Standards that are relevant to delivery and assessment in VET and what this means to both Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and the learners.

This eLearn explores how to identify appropriate AQF levels, choose methods of assessment that align and ensure our learners are assessed to the specific job outcomes that apply to a unit of competency.

This webinar explores strategic approaches to assessment for clustered units. We identify the fundamentals – keeping good assessment design simple, avoiding over-assessment and repetition, yet still collecting the necessary evidence.

This webinar strips down an assessment tool into its component parts. We examine the function of each part, and how to assemble a working version that supports teachers to fulfill their responsibilities, is clear to students, and meets audit expectations.

The webinar will explore options for using and completing marking guide remotely and on the job using digital technologies.

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.

This deep dive webinar delivers a pragmatic approach to conducting effective assessment validation. You will learn methods and techniques for validating assessment tools.

If you’ve ever struggled to get your head around Assessment Mapping – you cannot afford to miss this webinar recording.

Are you prepared for your year-end AVETMISS reporting? Avoid the stress by knowing what your obligations are ahead of time and getting systems and processes in place to make it run smoothly.

Join Chris Enright for this one-hour webinar to learn how you can confidently approach your year-end reporting obligations.

This webinar explains the background to the development of the unit, and draws on examples from higher level VET teaching qualifications including the Diploma of VET, to show how the practicum can be administered.

This session explores academic integrity and assessment in the context of Generative AI application such as ChatGPT.

During this session, Alan will cover designing competency-based training, clustering units, designing competency-based assessment, and integrated assessment.

Are you prepared for your year-end AVETMISS reporting? Avoid the stress by knowing what your obligations are ahead of time and getting systems and processes in place to make it run smoothly.

Designed for educators and administrators alike, this session will discuss Quality Area 1 of the New Standards: Training and Assessment in detail. We will explore the key changes to Training and Assessment, ensuring your RTO meets and exceeds the new benchmarks.

Don’t let another term pass with underwhelming results and overwhelming workload. Leverage this workshop to turn your assessments from pain points into powerful learning tools, and watch learner satisfaction soar!

Join this session to explore the benefits and risks of AI in educational assessment, with a focus on practical, safe, and ethical implementation for TAFE Victoria.

Are incomplete answers and half-hearted submissions driving you crazy (and creating extra workload)? Join Deniese Cox as she shares actionable strategies backed by an extensive study of learner behaviour and perceptions.

Join Leon as he explores ways to design valid assessments that make use of GenAI to assist students with literacy outcomes, the creation and presentation of work, and for managing the various expectations of VET courses.

The VET Development Centre has a proud 20-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14 & 15 of August.

The VDC Professional Learning Fellowship offers an immersive, blended learning experience designed for VET educators from Australia-wide educational settings. This comprehensive program will build upon your teaching practice and leadership skills, helping you make a meaningful impact on the VET sector.

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Join Leon as he explores ways to design valid assessments that make use of GenAI to assist students with literacy outcomes, the creation and presentation of work, and for managing the various expectations of VET courses.

Designing Assessment Tools that Work in Practice is a half-day virtual workshop for VET practitioners focused on creating clear, valid, and usable assessments. It covers unit requirements, AQF alignment, and practical design. Participants build skills to develop realistic tasks, ensure strong consistency, and support quality judgements, compliance, and learner outcomes.

This session explores the implications of GenAI in VET assessment.

Validation Excellence is a hands-on in-person masterclass for VET practitioners that reframes validation from compliance to quality improvement. Participants will learn the end-to-end validation cycle, risk-based scheduling, team selection, and sampling. Through exercises and a mock validation, they build skills to evaluate assessments, document findings, and drive continuous improvement in RTO outcomes.

The session will explore what makes an observation checklist effective in the VET context, including how to align observable criteria to the requirements of the unit of competency, performance evidence, assessment conditions and expected workplace performance

Join this introductory session with Kevin Ekendahl as he provides a clear and practical overview of the Australian Vocational Education and Training system.

Follow Alan Maguire in discovering the changes under the Training Package Organising Framework - focusing on new formats for qualifications, skill sets and units of competency. It compares old and new unit structures helping RTOs understand the transition, reduce confusion, and apply the updates confidently in training and assessment practice across the VET sector.

This deep dive webinar supports RTOs quality and compliance by clearly unpacking assessment validation requirements. It outlines a risk‑based approach to validation frequency, unit selection and sample sizes, and explains key risks. Participants will gain clear guidance on storing and retrieving assessment records as well as evidence to support sound assessment decisions and continuous improvement.

The VET Development Centre has a proud 21-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2026 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 13 & 14 of August.

This deep dive webinar looks at the real challenges that happen when conducting an RPL assessment. It will look at simple and practical methods to overcome those challenges.

Don’t let another term pass with underwhelming results and overwhelming workload. Leverage this workshop to turn your assessments from pain points into powerful learning tools, and watch learner satisfaction soar!

This practical session explores how educators can create meaningful assessment tools that permit rather than prohibit AI use.

Through this fellowship, participants will receive targeted professional development, enabling them to contribute significantly to the growth of the VET teaching profession. By strengthening teaching outcomes, the fellowship ultimately benefits students, industry, and the broader community.

This focused webinar will clearly unpack all related compliance requirements and equip you with a risk-based approach to determine how often your training products should be reviewed.

Join us for a deep dive into assessment-first design for difference.

Join assessment expert, Kevin Ekendahl for this essential webinar to learn how you can make sure your assessments are meeting the AQF level requirements.

The Business Management for Learn Local Providers program builds the financial and operational capability of Learn Local leaders and administrators. It focuses on practical tools and real‑world scenarios to help providers strengthen income management, improve expenditure monitoring, diversify revenue, and develop core business skills to support long‑term sustainability.

This interactive session will explore training and assessment of Digital Literacy skills, through the Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF). The workshop will cover using frameworks for training and assessment and how the DLSF connects to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Then the workshop will move on to look at Digital Literacy learning activities and assessment tasks.

Join Leon Furze for this virtual workshop where he explores Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) from the ground up, including what GenAI is, how it works, and the strengths and limitations of the technology. The session uses freely available, accessible applications and has practical examples and hands-on workshop components throughout.

This practical and engaging workshop empowers educators to teach critical thinking with confidence. Designed for VET trainers, teachers, and instructional leaders, the session blends structured thinking tools with hands-on activities, case studies, and classroom-ready strategies.

This advanced-level session builds on the introductory concepts from Semester 1 and takes a deeper dive into language teaching practice. Participants will explore more complex approaches to defining learning objectives and examine how to blend structure, spontaneity, and flow at an advanced level. More time will be dedicated to discussion, reflection, and applying strategies to real classroom scenarios.

This Semester 2 session extends beyond foundational reading instruction and explores advanced strategies for supporting reading development in adult ACFE classrooms. The workshop offers more time for professional discussion, deeper analysis of teaching approaches, and expanded planning tools for fostering engagement and higher‑order reading skills.

This advanced-level workshop expands on the introductory writing concepts from Semester 1, offering a deeper dive into teaching writing in ACFE classrooms. Participants will explore more sophisticated planning methods, higher-level learning objectives, and strategies to support creative and confident writers. Additional time will be provided for professional dialogue and practical application.

A VET tailored session, enabling participants to investigate different types of professional development available to teams and how to best support their learning.

This practical workshop explores what digital literacy means for learners in 2026.

*Sessions are delivered Online OR In-Person This topic will be centred around the knowledge and skills needed to develop comprehensive Training and Assessment Strategies that have a current VET funding contract.

An exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how to apply them in learning programs, personal practice and in context of your training organisation. Design your own lesson plan and action plan for creating change in your classroom or organisation.

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This session explains what GenAI is, how it works, and what has changed since the release of ChatGPT.

This 3-hour virtual workshop will explore leadership of professional practice and what this means.

This training session is designed to equip teachers with effective strategies to enhance student memory retention. The focus is on practical, research-backed techniques that can be easily integrated into everyday teaching practices to improve long-term learning outcomes.

In this webinar, you will discover how insights from cognitive science and educational research can transform your teaching methods and session plan development. Despite their proven effectiveness, these best practices may be overlooked in pre-accredited training if educators prioritise short-term learner performance, at the expense of long-term mastery.

This interactive session will explore training and assessment of Digital Literacy skills, through the Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF). The workshop will cover using frameworks for training and assessment and how the DLSF connects to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Then the workshop will move on to look at Digital Literacy learning activities and assessment tasks.

This training session will cover essential concepts in language teaching practice, and the importance of setting clear learning objectives. Participants will learn how to effectively define these objectives and master the balance between structure, spontaneity, and flow to create engaging lessons.

This session will focus on enhancing reading skills in pre-accredited learners. Participants will explore the core skill of reading, understand the importance of setting clear learning objectives, and learn how to plan sessions that balance structure, spontaneity, and flow. The session will also cover creative techniques to make reading activities more engaging and effective.

This session will focus on enhancing writing skills in pre-accredited learners. Participants will delve into the core skill of writing, understand the significance of setting clear learning objectives, and learn how to plan lessons that balance structure, spontaneity, and flow.

This workshop will cover obligations to assess and support language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, the framework/s used for assessment and support, LLND assessment tools and tasks, and strategies to support learners to develop the LLND skills they need.

Facilitator-led Community of Practice that provides professional learning, interaction and networking. Covering core and rotating thematic content that explore matters such as climate change and the impact on learners; culturally diverse community, First Nation support and teaching/learning resources; trends and understanding VET education in Victoria.

Introduction to the series of workshops and webinars that will be conducted in the future.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed as a two-part highly interactive Blended Learning Program. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Assessing Learners Effectively has been designed and adapted into highly interactive Blended Learning Programs for 25 participants. These virtual sessions will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

This topic unpacks the contractual obligations with an emphasis on Pre-Training Reviews (PTRs) and how this directly influences the training plan to support quality delivery.

This workshop will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

Informal Community of Practice sessions that are topic based including matters such as climate change and the impact on learners; culturally diverse community, First Nation support and teaching/learning resources; trends and understanding VET education in Victoria.

This Skills First program is a highly interactive three-part program and provides opportunities to build your network of contracted training providers and work collaboratively to extend your understanding of quality assessment practice and tools. Attendance is required at all three-parts of this program.

This interactive session will explore training and assessment of Digital Literacy skills, through the Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF). The workshop will cover using frameworks for training and assessment and how the DLSF connects to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Then the workshop will move on to look at Digital Literacy learning activities and assessment tasks.

This workshop will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.

This Skills First program is a highly interactive three-part program and provides opportunities to build your network of contracted training providers and work collaboratively to extend your understanding of quality assessment practice and tools. Attendance is required at all three-parts of this program.

This topic unpacks the contractual obligations with an emphasis on Pre-Training Reviews (PTRs) and how this directly influences the training plan to support quality delivery.

This workshop will cover obligations to assess and support language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, the framework/s used for assessment and support, LLND assessment tools and tasks, and strategies to support learners to develop the LLND skills they need.

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*Sessions are delivered Online OR In-Person This topic will be centred around the knowledge and skills needed to develop comprehensive Training and Assessment Strategies that have a current VET funding contract.

This topic unpacks the contractual obligations with an emphasis on Pre-Training Reviews (PTRs) and how this directly influences the training plan to support quality delivery.

Through this fellowship, participants will receive targeted professional development, enabling them to contribute significantly to the growth of the VET teaching profession. By strengthening teaching outcomes, the fellowship ultimately benefits students, industry, and the broader community.