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#499: 2020 VET policy initiatives, register for our new webinar, and more!

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Edition #499 | 10 February 2021

2020 VET policy initiatives now on timeline

The Timeline of Australian VET policy initiatives has been updated to include 2020 initiatives.

COVID-19 has had a major impact and influence on the education and training system and its policy landscape. This is reflected in the number of initiatives implemented in 2020 in response to the pandemic.

2020 also saw the commencement of some of the national initiatives announced in 2019 that came out of the recommendations made in the Joyce review.

The updated timeline now provides information about national, state and territory government programs and policy initiatives covering the last 23 years. Together with other products in the VET Knowledge Bank, it provides access to historical and current VET information and contributes to an understanding of Australia’s VET system.

Less than three weeks left to submit your abstracts

'No Frills' turns 30 in 2021 and we intend marking the occasion with an exciting program, including some celebratory 'frills'!

This year's theme is Past informing the future and we are seeking abstracts covering a broad range of issues including how can the past inform the future, what's changed and what role can VET play in our economic recovery?

We invite presentations that discuss changing technologies and its impact on skill development, and flexible approaches to delivery in a changing context.

This is a great opportunity for practitioners and researchers alike to showcase their research and knowledge through presentations, focus sessions, and discussion groups.

Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we’ve decided to hold this special anniversary event fully online and every effort will be made to maximise networking opportunities during the conference.

Presenters will be also given access to the full virtual conference experience at no cost.

LESS THAN 3 WEEKS LEFT! Submissions close Monday 1 March 2021 so submit your abstract now!

FREE WEBINAR: ‘Expert Search’ What? Why? How? Amazing!

VOCEDplus is NCVER’s free international research database for tertiary education and currently contains more than 87,500 records. So how do you easily find what you need to meet your information needs?

Join NCVER Research Librarian Tracy Gamlin as she demonstrates the powerful VOCEDplus ‘Expert Search’. In less than 30 minutes you too can become an expert searcher and researcher!

Date: Thursday 25 March, 1.30pm - 2.10pm ACDT
Cost: Free!

Further information and to register now

RTO reporting closes in 16 days

Thank you to the many RTOs who have already submitted their 2020 fee-for-service annual AVETMISS data either directly to NCVER or via a state training authority (STA).

If you have yet to report your data, please note that there are just over two weeks left to do so, with the collection window closing at 5pm (ACDT) 26 February 2021.

For more information, check out our latest Data Support Bulletin, visit our RTO Hub or contact us at support@ncver.edu.au or 1800 649 452.

Latest industry updates

The final round of updates to industry pages on the AISC's National Industry Insights Report are now live, with the latest data and intelligence available for the following industries:

• Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Design
• Automotive
• Community Services
• Construction
• Manufacturing and Related Services
• Printing and Graphic Arts

The NIIR industry pages provide data and analysis on training patterns and employment trends, and identify the skills projected to be in highest demand over the coming years.

Information on COVID-19's impact on different industry sectors is also included where available.

Visit the NIIR industry directory
Learn more about the updates