There’s a phrase I keep hearing: “We can’t find the right people for the job.” Whether it’s in healthcare, construction, hospitality, or business – industries across Australia are saying the same thing. The jobs are there. The demand is real. But something’s missing!! That “something” is skills. It’s called the skills gap, and it’s not…
The 5 Key Adult Learning Principles Every Vocational Trainer Should Know
Have you ever stood in front of a group of adult learners, explained something clearly, and still seen blank faces staring back at you? Don’t worry – you’re not alone! Teaching adults is different.
What Makes a Great Vocational Education Trainer?
At the end of the day, great trainers aren’t just teachers. We’re facilitators, mentors, cheerleaders, and sometimes – unofficial counsellors. We help people rewrite their stories.
How to Help Students Register for a Unique Student Identifier
Let’s be honest – admin isn’t usually the exciting part of training and education. No one gets into training to talk about logins, forms, and government IDs… But here’s the thing: sometimes, these little steps behind the scenes really matter. And registering for a USI? That’s one of those small-but-mighty steps that sets a student…
How VET Supports Australia’s Workforce Needs
Let’s start today with a quick thought experiment… Imagine we all wake up tomorrow and every plumber, hairdresser, childcare worker, aged care assistant, construction worker, mechanic, barista, dental assistant, IT technician – and yes, trainers! – just disappeared. Poof. Gone. How long before the wheels of daily life grind to a halt? The truth is…
The Importance of Fair and Consistent Assessments in RTO’s
Let’s just first talk about why we even need to talk about this… Imagine it: Two students complete the exact same unit but at different RTO’s. Same content delivered… Same performance criteria to meet… but then when it comes to assessments – they have two completely different experiences – one gets an observation with clear…
A Gold Medal in the School of Real Life: The Role of TAFE in Australia’s Education Landscape
Ask any Aussie and they’ll probably have a TAFE story. Maybe they studied there. Maybe their partner or cousin or best mate did…. Maybe they took a short course to upskill or change careers…. Or maybe they walked past a TAFE campus every day on their way to work. The point is – TAFE is…
The Impact of Technology on VET Education
*Or… more accurately… “Why My Classroom Is Starting to Look Like a Sci-Fi Movie… and I Love It” Let’s take a moment and rewind to 2010. Back then, if you had a USB, a whiteboard marker, and access to a printer that wasn’t jammed, you were living the trainer dream. Fast forward to now though?…
How to Avoid Burnout as a Trainer/Assessor
You love what you do. You really do. Watching students grow in confidence, guiding them to real-world success, and being part of their journey is incredibly fulfilling. But let’s not sugar-coat it – being a trainer/assessor can also be exhausting. We can be honest and say that being a trainer is rewarding, exciting, and full…
What Does It Take to Be a Vocational Education Trainer?
When people think of vocational trainers, they often imagine someone standing at the front of a room, clicking through PowerPoint slides and handing out assessments. Easy, right? OH. SO. Wrong. Being a trainer in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) world is so much more than just delivering content. Because at the end of the…