| S6 - Episode 5 |
Best of 2021: highlights from Season 6
Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Linda Simon, Martin Powell, Kira Clarke, Joanne Waugh, Bryan Palmer, Professor John Buchanan, Megan Lilly, Dr Kaye Bowman, Michael Hartman, Dr Martha Kinsman, Professor Stephen Billett, 9 December 2021 (42 mins)
In 2021, we invited expert vocational voices from the VET sector to share their views, stories, experiences and insights on a range of hot topics.
‘Best of 2021’ is a roundup of interesting snippets and research findings from across the four podcast episodes we released during the year. Full of short and sharp insights from each of our guest speakers, we cover off some of the best bits of Season 6.
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.
| S6 - Episode 4 |
Past informing the future
Steve Davis, 'No Frills' 2021 featured speakers, 12 August 2021 (40 mins)
Steve Davis interviews a collection of presenters from three panel discussions at the 30th National VET Research Conference 'No Frills', held on 7-9 July 2021.
Topics covered in the lively discussion include future-focused education and training delivered with, and in, industry; the 'futures' of work; understanding employers' training choices; and what is a VET system fit for the future?
Speakers are Professor John Buchanan, The University of Sydney; Ms Megan Lilly, Australian Industry Group; Dr Kaye Bowman, Callan Consulting Group; Mr Michael Hartman, Skills Impact; Dr Martha Kinsman, Australian National University; and Professor Stephen Billett, Griffith University.
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.
| S6 - Episode 3 |
The role of micro-credentials in VET
Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Bryan Palmer, 1 June 2021 (30 mins)
Short-course training, often referred to as 'micro-credentials', is seen as an increasingly important form of training, particularly as governments respond to the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Davis talks to Bryan Palmer, Private Consultant and author of An analysis of micro-credentials in VET, and Simon Walker, Managing Director, NCVER about the different interpretations and definitions of a micro-credential, why so many students pursue enrolments in subjects not part of a nationally recognised program, and why a majority of activity in this space is privately funded.
The discussion largely draws from An analysis of micro-credentials in VET, published by NCVER on 3 June 2021.
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.
| S6 - Episode 2 |
VET's role in youth unemployment recovery
Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Joanne Waugh, Kira Clarke, 13 May 2021 (32 mins)
Youth unemployment post-COVID is an all-hands-on-deck challenge. For young people who have lost work or have been looking for work, post-COVID recovery is going to be a fraught time if Australia doesn't take a well-structured pathway to recovery.
Join Steve Davis as he talks to Kira Clarke, Senior Research Fellow at the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Jo Waugh, Senior Research Officer, NCVER and Simon Walker, Managing Director, NCVER about the role the VET sector can and should play in the process. They discuss why vocational pathways in schools, work-based training, and career guidance are critical to youth employability, especially for disadvantaged people.
The discussion refers to research What VET can offer to COVID-19 youth unemployment recovery, published by NCVER on 13 May 2021.
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.
| S6 - Episode 1 |
Quality of VET teaching: perceptions and realities
Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Linda Simon, Martin Powell, 16 March 2021 (32 mins)
Should we be concerned about the quality of VET teaching? Recent research suggests there are key issues affecting the quality of VET teaching that need to be addressed. These include entry level requirements, limited career pathways, workforce casualisation, and lack of support for professional development.
Steve Davis talks to NCVER Managing Director, Simon Walker, Educationalist and Researcher, Linda Simon and VET Development Centre CEO, Martin Powell about what helps build capability and quality in VET teaching.
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.