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…
Month: July 2025
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…
🌟 How to Conduct Effective Observation Assessments in VET (Without Making Everyone Want to Cry!)
Wait… Observation Assessments Don’t Have to Be Scary? Let’s be honest – when most people hear the words “observation assessment”, they either roll their eyes or break into a sweat. For students, it can feel like being watched while they try to juggle flaming swords. For trainers, it’s often this messy and obscure checklist dance…