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Government funded training activity in Victoria bounced back in 2021 from a [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 impacted 2020 even though restrictions were reintroduced to combat the Delta and Omicron strains. 2021 saw recovery across key sectors and cohorts, and many activity measures exceeded 2019 levels. This recovery was driven by training providers adapting to alternative delivery methods and the successful implementation of government initiatives such as the extension of Free TAFE. Total enrolments in government funded accredited training were 11 per cent higher in 2021 when compared with 2020, and 5 per cent more than in 2019 before the pandemic.

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The Department of Education and Training is responsible for delivering and regulating statewide learning and development services to at least one-third of all Victorians across the early childhood, school education, and training and skills sectors. The Department monitors the outcomes of children and young people as they move from early childhood through their school years and into further education and work. It also monitors the progress of adult learners seeking to re-skill and re-engage with the workforce. Each annual report sets out the Department's key activities and achievements for the financial year.

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The government, the [Adult, Community and Further Education] ACFE Board and stakeholders have worked together to understand and support the next steps to enable the continued development of the Learn Local sector. This has led to identifying three key strategic directions for the future: (1) refocusing and refining the role of Learn Local - ensuring that the government better signals and supports its objectives for the Learn Local sector by setting clear priorities and improving governance arrangements; (2) promoting durable networks and co-location of services to improve pathways and sustainability - placing clients at the centre of service design and improving the sustainability of Learn Local organisations by reforming pre-accredited funding settings and the more effective and efficient use of Board-managed assets, programs and expertise; and (3) building the Learn Local sector's capability to deliver high-quality education services - enabling the sector to deliver better outcomes for learners by cutting red tape and harnessing broader vocational and educational system supports. This strategy will support the Learn Local sector to secure its critical role in education and training in Victoria. Most importantly, it will increase the sector's capacity to support those Victorians who face significant barriers to increasing their skills and entering and staying in the workforce.

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The Victorian Government wants all Victorians to have access to the best education and training. We have been working hard to deliver a brighter future by developing and supporting world-class schools and training providers. This report shows the progress we are making towards achieving our goals and targets and building an innovative and excellent education and training system, as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to invest in Victoria’s future. Show less

These reports present an analysis of activity in Victoria's vocational education and training [VET] system. They provide detail about: how many people are in government funded training; what they are training in; where they are accessing training; and whether training provision is responding to employers' skill needs. The full year report for 2014 has been prepared for key stakeholders in the Victorian training system. It summarises emerging trends in the Victorian training market for 2014 and provides a comparative overview of changes from 2009 to 2014 by provider type. Key metrics include training delivery by funding source, qualification level, course completions, age of learners and metropolitan and regional activity. A breakdown of training delivery for learners facing barriers such as unemployed young people, Indigenous and people with disabilities is also provided. Data on the provision of training linked to the skill requirements of industry and related occupations are also highlighted in the report.

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Skills First [guide available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 136.620] is a set of reforms for the training and TAFE sector. These set a high benchmark for training quality, and support the courses that are most likely to lead to employment. This report presents a snapshot of activity in Victoria's vocational education and training (VET) system in light of the Skills First reforms enacted on 1 January 2017. It draws on data submitted to the Department of Education and Training by training providers delivering government-subsidised training in Victoria. The report provides detail about how many people are in government funded training, what they are training in, and where they are accessing training. Report highlights include: (1) student growth at TAFE and Dual Sector Universities in Victoria compared to nation-wide declines; (2) enrolments in key cohorts increased by 3.4 per cent at TAFE Network providers; (3) share of enrolments in Government priority skill areas increased to 50 per cent; (4) the TAFE Network increased its market share of enrolments and; (5) 70 per cent of students leaving training in 2017 were satisfied with their training, up 2 percentage points from the 2015 cohort.

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Two years on from the implementation of the Skills First reforms [guide available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 136.620], the new training market settings are showing positive impacts on training quality, with improved outcomes for key industries and student cohorts, particularly throughout the TAFE Network. Student and employer satisfaction towards training outcomes point to general stability in training quality across the government-funded training system. This report provides detailed information on the student and provider profiles of the government-funded training market in Victoria over the 2018 calendar year.

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This report provides detailed information on the student and provider profiles of the Government-funded vocational education and training (VET) market in Victoria over the 2020 calendar year. VET was one of the sectors adversely impacted by the [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 pandemic, where lockdowns and travel restrictions led to disruption in training activity. The first section of the report draws on data compiled by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), showing trends between Victoria and other jurisdictions. The remainder of the report reflects data submitted to the Department by TAFE Network providers and by other government-contracted training providers. This compares performance for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 calendar years to illustrate changes and trends for the Victorian training system over time.

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The review of quality assurance confirmed there is enough data to confirm that training quality in Victoria is variable and the problem is not small, and there is a widespread acknowledgement that quality must be lifted. The Victorian Government released the Review report on 29 June 2015, alongside a Government response, and has accepted all 19 of its recommendations. The Government will focus effort across five key areas: (1) an immediate targeted blitz on low quality providers; (2) prioritising quality in determining eligibility to deliver government funded training; (3) improving key factors in a student's training experience, such as the duration of training and the skills and abilities of trainers; (4) actively monitoring and managing the performance of contracted training providers; and (5) empowering students and employers to drive quality through informed choices and consumer protection. This document provides an overview of how the Government plans to implement the Review's recommendations. For reference, the recommendations are provided alongside the Government's planned actions.

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This white paper follows the release of 'Review of education and training legislation: discussion paper' published earlier in 2005. The discussion paper overwhelmingly indicated community support for the modernisation of the legislation governing the education system in Victoria.

This paper is designed to inform the community of the Government's position following the analysis of submissions and feedback. It outlines core principles and and presents a set of proposals for inclusion in the new Education and Training Reform Act. Such principles include free instruction in public schools, compulsory participation in education and training, affirming the secularity of public schools, maintenance of democratic principles, choice of school, student, parent and community access to information, and a common regulatory regime for schools. The paper concludes with proposals relating to the roles and responsibilities of the statutory authorities currently operating in Victorian education and training.

The 'Review of education and training legislation: discussion paper' is indexed at TD/TNC 91.80. Show less