The Certificate IV in Training and Education can serve new teachers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector well, but only if its delivery is properly regulated.
So concludes Hugh Guthrie in his survey of initial VET teacher training, which has been released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) today.
Guthrie set out to see what types of initial training was available, and found that the Certificate IV was by far the dominant way in which new entrants to VET teaching are trained.
Ms Francesca Beddie, General Manager, Research, NCVER said improving the quality of the Certificate IV may require a more stringent examination of the providers who offer it, given its pivotal role in providing the foundation skills required to become a good VET teacher.
“When taught well, this qualification provides students with a solid foundation, but it is not enough on its own,” Ms Beddie said.
“Initial teachers also need a sound induction process and support from more experienced teachers to increase their skills.”
Copies of Initial training for VET teachers: a portrait within a larger canvas by Hugh Guthrie, NCVER, Alicen McNaughton, Alicen McNaughton Consulting and Tracy Gamlin, NCVER are available from www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2390.html
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