| S9 - Episode 2 |
VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce
Steve Davis, 'No Frills' 2024 featured speakers, 13 August 2024 (114 mins)
Steve Davis interviews a diverse group of presenters from the 33rd National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills,’ held on 10-12 July 2024 in Perth.
With a spotlight on how VET partnerships are powering a dynamic workforce, these seven engaging experts share their insights on a wide range of topics. From exploring VET in Ukraine and envisioning the future of VET in Australia to enhancing inclusivity for disadvantaged learners, creating culturally appropriate employment pathways for Indigenous students, and promoting safety and inclusion for women in the construction trade, this podcast offers a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of vocational education and training.
Tune in for a great podcast providing a condensed version of No Frills 2024.
| Presenter | Topic | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Prof Thomas Deissinger, University of Konstanz | Partnerships in VET teacher education in Ukraine: experiences from an ERASMUS+ project | 01:54 |
| Dr Don Zoellner, Charles Darwin University | Thinking differently about the status of VET: an institutional logics perspective | 17:10 |
| Prof Erica Smith, Federation University | What do we mean by 'industry' in vocational education and training? Research findings | 32:41 |
| Sam Harrison, Melbourne Polytechnic | Supporting inclusivity and disadvantaged learners | 45:24 |
| Anissa Jones, UNSW Sydney | Aboriginal perspectives in VET | 01:00:04 |
| Miriam Forte, Woguntha CAPS | Employment pathways for remote indigenous VET students: combining industry demand with culturally appropriate employment support | 01:13:35 |
| Brett Woods, Victoria University | No longer 'ducks on the pond': promoting women's inclusion and safety in construction trades training through gender transformative pedagogy | 01:30:53 |
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.
| S9 - Episode 1 |
Facing Australia's transition to electric vehicles
Steve Davis, Simon Walker, Rod Camm, Dr Gavin Lind, 13 May 2024 (37 mins)
Australia is on the journey to reducing carbon emissions, so what does this mean for the automotive industry?
Various sources indicate that electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle uptake is increasing in Australia, so this episode explores how the VET sector is preparing to meet the evolving demands of the automotive industry amongst critical skills shortages.
Podcast host Steve Davis speaks to Simon Walker, NCVER Managing Director; Dr. Gavin Lind, CEO of the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance; and Rod Camm, Group CEO of the Motor Trades Association in Queensland about what new strategies and collaborative efforts are required to make sure our workforce capabilities are up for the task and that our automotive industry can thrive in this era of electric vehicles.
A copy of the transcript for this episode is also available.