Quarantine requirements dropped for Canberra universities
A third Australian jurisdiction has signalled its intention to allow the untrammelled return of international students, with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) vowing to admit fully immunised tertiary students in…
World-first Gold learning hub confirmed for Sandhurst
The PGA of Australia will seek to further elevate the capabilities of the current and future golf industry workforce through the establishment of the PGA Golf Learning Hub at Sandhurst,…
Foreign students, workers to be allowed back into Australia before Christmas and tourists could follow
International students and workers will be allowed to return to Australia within weeks, with tourists potentially permitted back into the country by Christmas. With Australia’s international borders reopening in Sydney…
Covid outbreaks have shut more than 320 schools across NSW and Victoria in past three weeks
More than 300 schools across New South Wales and Victoria have closed down in the last three weeks due to Covid outbreaks, with the majority of students still due to…
Apprenticeships in butchery, childcare and hairdressing decline across the ACT
Canberrans have been warned local butchers are a "dying trade" after data showed a steep drop in apprenticeships. Figures collated by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research showed a…
How to protect the copyright of your training and assessment materials Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trade marks attorney)
Training and assessment materials are normally protected by copyright in Australia. They are a valuable resource and should be protected from unauthorised copying, which may reduce their value and the…
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO We need to make sure we eliminate any issues that lead to decreased student engagement and an increase in drop-out rates. We need to think about…
Online learning – Understanding the learner experience continuum
Online learning has become one of the most used forms of learning in the VET sector. It is a flexible and convenient way for people to learn new skills, knowledge,…
Synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
Training organisations are getting more creative when it comes to how they help learners. They are working to find techniques, technologies and tools that can include both synchronous and asynchronous…
The Concept of Immersive Education
Immersive education is a form of online education where you create a virtual learning environment and immerse students in the content. It is also called “learning outside the box” because…
