The Scan’s top ten reads – September 2014

30/09/2014 by
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1 October 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… In September The Scan published 67 posts, although we also extracted 39 submissions to the Senate inquiry into the  government's higher education reform legislation.  Scan readers seem to be drawn to a whiff of controversy , with the suspension of a vice-chancellor and the suspension of a listed company's trading (albeit temporarily) topping the most read list. The Senate submissions feature third, which is pretty good for that sort of subject. As usual, the travails of the TAFE sector in the era of skills reform features highly, particularly in Victoria, where it could be a prominent issue at the election due in November. Top reads … [Read more...]

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Victorian training system failing – needs “urgent rethink”

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 Service Skills Victoria     |     29 September 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......…… Enrolments in the service industry training in Victoria have fallen significantly over the last 18 months, according to new research conducted by Victoria and Federation Universities on behalf of Service Skills Victoria. The drop in enrolments is due to changes made to the funding of training in the service industries by the Victorian State Government. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......…… New subsidy rates were introduced in the 2012 State Budget for all new enrolments from January 2012 and for all existing students from January 2013. Further adjustments to the rates were made … [Read more...]

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Sector submissions to the Senate Inquiry – part 2

30/09/2014 by
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 25 September 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The government’s higher education reform package - the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 - was referred on 3 September to the  for consideration and report by 28 October. Submissions to the inquiry closed on 22 September. The Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee has now published 132 submissions to its inquiry into the Higher Education and Research Reform Amendment Bill 2014 . On 25 September The Scan  posted extracts from 27 submissions lodged by higher education organisations (peak bodies) and individual institutions.   This Part 2 extracts a … [Read more...]

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TDA Newsletter 29 September 2014

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COAG skills ministers launch VET Hotline, new industry body and reform steps Federal state and territory training Ministers meeting at the COAG Industry and Skills Council meeting in Adelaide, Friday announced a consumer hotline to “streamline and simplify the reporting of complaints.” The Commonwealth will lead the hotline initiative, and the Ministers’ Communique explained the process was a mechanism to step-up action against poor quality providers. In addition, Ministers will establish the Australian Industry and Skills Committee.  The meeting agreed to Terms of Reference, functions and structure of the new group, which will be an industry-led body that provides advice on the … [Read more...]

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ACPET National Monday Update 29 September 2014

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In Focus In Focus Edition 573, 29 Sep Proposed European Free Trade Agreement I had an initial conversation with members of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the week. They are scoping out the issues they need to consider and be aware of if they are to enter into negotiations with the European Union on a possible Free Trade Agreement. I provided some general comments about the scope of activities of ACPET members in Europe and with European students coming to Australia. I agree to approach our members with a series of more detailed questions about their activities and any concerns that may exist. These questions are: What is the extent of members’ … [Read more...]

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NCVER News #336 25 September 2014 

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NCVER's new Managing Director Dr Craig Fowler has been appointed as NCVER's new Managing Director, beginning in late October. In announcing the appointment, NCVER's Chair, Professor Peter Shergold, emphasised Dr Fowler's deep understanding of VET and the national training system and his strong background in research and commitment to the value of statistical data. More information Last chance to have your say Big thanks to those who have already completed NCVER’s survey about the information you use, its usefulness, and any suggested changes. If you haven’t, you can complete it now; it’ll only 5-10 minutes! As a NCVER News subscriber, we’d love to hear from you as your responses will … [Read more...]

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The Scan | #163 | 25 September 2014

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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vic’s ACFE joins TAFE “in crisis” 24 September 2014     |     The travails besetting Victoria’s TAFE sector have spread to its Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) sector with the ACFE board 2013-14 annual report showing a $1.1 million loss for the ACFE Board after a $11 million cut in state government funding. ACFE returned a $9.4 million surplus in 2012-13. The sector has had a precipitous drop in government income from its peak in 2011-12 – down 80% – and since 2009-10 – down 40%..... [ MORE ].... UWA sets … [Read more...]

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