Funded eLearn: Understanding VET 2026

COMING SOON... Whether you're a new educator, or industry advisor, understanding the structure and purpose of VET is key to appreciating its impact on Australia's economic and social development.

Description

STAY TUNED, ELEARN COMING SOON... 

The Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) funds the VET Development Centre (VDC) to deliver workforce development training to improve the knowledge, skills and practice of VET teachers, trainers and assessors, and strengthen the learning environment, experience and outcomes for all VET learners. 

The Australian Vocational Education and Training system is a competency-based system that is delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs), and other providers which leads to nationally recognised qualifications, skill sets or other accredited courses and certifications or skills from training programs that are responsive to local industry and community needs.

This eLearn explores how all these different parts come together to form the Vocational Education and Training sector in Australia.

Topics Covered Include:

  • The recent history of VET in Australia
  • The regulators – who they are and what they do
  • The VET Quality Framework
  • Training packages and their components
  • How industry links into the VET system
  • The VET funding models

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the recent history of VET in Australia
  • Know who the regulators are and what they do
  • Understand the VET Quality Framework and why it’s important
  • Understand the different types of providers in the sector
  • Understand how industry links into the VET system
  • Understand who the main industry players are in VET
  • Understand the different types of funding models available.

Audience

This eLearn is for training providers with a Skills First contract and is aligned to the following domains and related capabilities/learning outcomes as prescribed in the VET Practitioner Capability Framework (IBSA 2013): Systems & Compliance

This course is appropriate for participants who are new to the VET sector, potential new entrants into the sector or as a refresher for people who are already working in the VET sector.

Certificate

On successful completion of this eLearn, you will receive a certificate to record your currency and professional development.

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