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Contents Vocational education and training in Victoria 2 Victoria's global training partnerships 4 Victoria's TVET difference 6 Customised training solutions 9 Developing a mining industry training program in Mongolia 10 Building supply chain skills for India's dairy industry 10 Diplomas for Indonesian hospitality students 11 Delivering accounting and business diplomas in China 11 TVET sector capacity building 12 Driving automation excellence in India 14 Strengthening TVET centres in Timor Leste 14 Creating future TVET leaders in Papua New Guinea 15 Supporting skill development 15 Teacher training 17 Delivering international skills training in Pakistan 18 Supporting TVET reform in Vietnam 18 Professional study tours 19 Intensive English and cultural program for Vietnamese students 20 Delivering diverse study tours for students from China and Korea 20 Public TAFE institutes 21 / 1
Vocational education and training in Victoria Victoria, Australia offers world-class capability The TVET system in Victoria supports and global delivery of technical and vocational quality skills development for a large education and training (TVET). We work with range of industries, including: governments and industries around the world, • advanced manufacturing delivering the skills and programs they need to drive economic growth. • horticulture and agriculture Victoria is a world leader in technical vocational • retail education and training. Our TVET providers • mining, oil and gas are known for their innovation and flexibility in responding to industry needs. • health and aged care Victoria's 12 public TVET institutions, four • business and management dual-sector education providers (universities • environment which deliver TVET qualifications) and more than 1,100 registered training organisations • occupational health and safety offer training that is competency-based, • hospitality, tourism and major events industry-led and quality-assured. Australia's • fashion design robust accreditation systems are recognised worldwide. • engineering Victoria's TVET system supports students across • childcare and community services all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds to • building and construction improve their employability in the workforce. According to the National Centre for Vocational • art and design Education Research, more than 85 per cent • information technology and cyber security of Victoria's TVET graduates go on to work or further study. • teacher training. Courses are delivered in the classroom, at the workplace and online, offering ultimate flexibility. 2 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
Victoria’s TVET System 940,000+ student enrolments1 85.4% of graduates go on to work or further study2 24 countries delivered Victorian TVET programs3 11,000+ offshore Victorian TVET course enrolments4 1A ustralian vocational education and training statistics: Total VET Students and Courses 2018, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2019. ncver.edu.au 2 VET Student Outcomes 2018, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2019. ncver.edu.au 3 Total VET Students and Courses 2018, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2019. ncver.edu.au 4 Total VET Students and Courses 2018, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2019. ncver.edu.au / 3
Victoria's global training partnerships Victoria leads Australia's offshore Victoria's TVET services include: delivery of vocational training, with around • industry-specific training 50 per cent of Australia’s overseas enrolments in public TVET programs1. • training needs assessments Through successful partnerships with • curriculum and standards countries all over the world, including development India, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, the • curriculum licensing Philippines, Korea, Pakistan, Thailand and Indonesia, Victoria's TVET providers are: • teacher training • helping governments to better align their • professional study tours TVET systems to national industry needs • vocational leadership and • supporting industries wanting to ‘upskill’ governance programs. or retrain staff • assisting education institutes to improve their standard of technical teaching. 1 Total VET activity collection 2018, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2019. ncver.edu.au 4 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
TAFE Victoria TAFE Victoria represents 12 technical and further education (TAFE) institutes that are owned and supported by the Victorian Government, as well as four dual-sector universities that deliver TVET qualifications. We connect overseas partners with these highly experienced training providers to deliver client-focused training solutions. TAFE Victoria has rich experience in to create vocational training solutions developing the industry skills base needed for diverse partners. to drive Victoria's own thriving economy. Our flexible and innovative TAFE providers We provide that same expertise for our are experts in delivering customised programs overseas partners: enabling economic to meet the demands of government, growth by building vocational capability industry and educational partners. For large and expertise throughout their workforce. offshore projects, Victoria's TAFE institutes TAFE Victoria's overseas partnerships are fully can collaborate to provide a multi-faceted backed by the Victorian Government, which is solution, led by one provider acting as the committed to strengthening Victoria's position primary contact for the client. Our TAFEs can as Australia's Education State. To enable the also provide highly personalised services for global delivery of Victoria's world-class TVET smaller projects. TAFE Victoria is industry-led capabilities, we have Education Services and client-focused in every partnership. Managers based all around the world, ready / 5
Victoria's TVET difference Victoria's vocational education and training • part of a national framework – system is dynamic and responsive to industry which supports: needs, both locally and internationally. - vocational options in school to support Our students and training partners benefit young people to transition into work from Victoria's TVET difference. Our TVET or further studies system is: - an apprenticeship and traineeship • competency-based – learners are assessed system, combining training with on their ability to apply knowledge and skills industry-based work in the workplace to the standard required. - pathways to further study within the • industry-led – employers and industry vocational and higher education systems. define the outcomes that are required All vocational teachers have formal from TVET training. teaching and industry specific qualifications • national – the system is jointly managed and undertake professional development and funded by national and state to ensure they are up-to-date with industry governments in partnership with industry. developments and changes. • quality-assured – courses and training providers are nationally regulated, ensuring compliance with nationally approved quality standards and high quality training delivery. • client-focused – training is employer and student focused. • flexible in delivery – training occurs in the classroom, the workplace, online or via a combination of these modes. 6 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
Victoria, a global leader in technology and training Victoria is Australia’s manufacturing and technology heartland. With a thriving economy that is larger than Singapore, New Zealand or Ireland, it is a hub for leading Australian and multinational companies, a major producer of agricultural products and a centre for education and culture. Access to a pool of highly skilled technicians is Students who choose to obtain their essential to Victoria’s economy. This has resulted vocational qualifications from Victoria's TVET in a fully developed and industry-focused providers will earn internationally recognised TVET system. International governments and qualifications with access to diverse industries that partner with Victoria's TVET employment opportunities. Many programs providers benefit from their vast experience run directly with industry through Victoria's delivering tailored, high quality solutions. apprenticeship and traineeship model. / 7
Customised training solutions Victorian TVET providers work closely Training projects are designed to fit the with industry to design industry-specific particular needs of the client and students, curriculum, workplace training and and can provide Australian or dual-country quality systems and to develop customised qualifications, skill sets and pathways training solutions. to further learning within the Australian education system. Australia's robust Industry partners recognise the value of accreditation systems ensure the skills and quality, skills-focused training from Victorian knowledge gained are valued worldwide. TVET providers as an investment in their workforce capability, stability and productivity. Victorian TAFEs have proven expertise in the following areas: The benefits of working with Victorian TVET providers include: • Australian accredited and non-accredited training with a range of partners and • training an international workforce with industries the skills and capacity necessary for economic growth • TVET trainer and assessor courses up to an advanced level • increasing the capacity of the vocational workforce to meet industry demand • course design, delivery and assessment • developing competency-based training • training needs analysis. to ensure students are job ready. TAFE Victoria specialises in designing one-off training projects and long-term partnerships to meet specific industry needs, both in Australia and around the world. Clients include major multinational companies, aid and development agencies, industry groups and government departments. / 9
CASE STUDIES Developing a mining Building supply industry training chain skills for program in Mongolia India's dairy industry In Mongolia's Southern Gobi Desert, Oyu Tolgoi GOTAFE is delivering short training courses to (OT) is one of the world’s largest copper mines, up-skill India's dairy industry staff with supply chain owned by the Mongolian government and mining expertise and knowledge of industry best practice. giant Rio Tinto. Holmesglen has been OT’s training The program is funded by the World Bank and partner since 2013, three years after the mine GOTAFE is contracted by the Indian Government's commenced operations. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Holmesglen initially reviewed the company’s existing Demonstrating best practice in the Australian dairy training facilities and resources in Mongolia, and industry, the program is aimed at mid-level supply conducted a gap analysis for instructional staff, chain managers. With the support of Austrade, tradespersonss and apprentices. GOTAFE has developed a customised program to Holmesglen then conducted Recognition of Prior meet the NDDB's 13 focus areas across all aspects Learning (RPL) for the company’s trade instructional of the supply chain. staff and maintenance staff, including awarding Multiple groups have visited Australia since 2017, recognised trade qualifications. touring farming production systems, learning Holmesglen developed a training framework about agricultural research at Agri Bio and system that includes individual training plans and La Trobe University, and inspecting the Australian an e-learning system for the delivery of Australian Consolidated Milk processing plant. They have qualifications in engineering and electrotechnology. also received technical training in ice-cream Training and support materials were developed and making. To date, more than 75 dairy professionals translated into the Mongolian language. have engaged in the program and benefited from the exchange of ideas with Australian farmers Holmesglen provides on-site support for student and manufacturers. training and the up-skilling of Mongolian staff, with continuous monitoring and quality assurance of the program. More recently, the training has been modified to adapt for the mine’s move from open-cut to underground operations. 10 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
CASE STUDIES Diplomas for Delivering accounting Indonesian and business diplomas hospitality students in China Victoria University (VU) Polytechnic is collaborating More than 1,200 students in China have achieved with Indonesian tourism schools, hosting students diploma and advanced diploma qualifications in Melbourne while they study the Diploma of through The Gordon's offshore program. Hospitality Management. The Gordon's courses in Accounting, Business Management and International Business are The partnership follows a series of meetings between co-delivered with education institutes in China. VU Polytechnic staff and representatives from Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata, Bandung and Sekolah Part of the delivery model involves teachers and Tinggi Pariwisata, Bali in 2017. The partnership was students from China visiting The Gordon every celebrated with a signing ceremony in Indonesia, two years. This has enabled offshore teachers attended by the Indonesian Minister for Tourism. to complete their Certificate IV in Training and Assessment via The Gordon. In 2019, 12 students travelled to Melbourne to obtain their hospitality qualifications. A second group of Tailored industry study tours and teacher 27 students will attend VU Polytechnic in 2020. immersion training programs have also been successfully delivered by The Gordon for many In order to prepare the students for their time in years, using a combination of face-to-face Australia, VU Polytechnic hosted their Indonesian workshops, mentoring and online learning. teachers for capacity building in Melbourne. The teachers undertook a one-week training program, including an introduction to VU's innovative 'block model' of course delivery and visits to major attractions in Melbourne. Participating teachers are now well positioned to brief future students on what to expect when they travel to Melbourne to undertake their studies. / 11
TVET sector capacity building Victorian TVET providers have extensive Victorian TVET providers work with experience in tailoring education programs international partners to develop best to international training organisations and practice policy, procedures manuals industry, delivering services to suit a diverse and system management training. These range of cultures and educational systems. activities can be complemented with teacher and staff training, which equips local staff Victorian TVET providers work globally to to deliver sector improvements and new reshape training courses and outcomes curriculum. This work helps international for local contexts. partners to align their vocational systems Our TVET providers' proven expertise to industry needs and ensure a sustainable, includes: effective TVET sector. • development and delivery of industry-specific training • competency-based curriculum development • TVET sector policy, systems and processes • occupational standards development • training and professional development for TVET teachers • training needs assessments • skills audits • competency mapping • leadership training. 12 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
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CASE STUDIES Driving automation Strengthening excellence in India TVET centres in Timor Leste The Kangan Institute is helping shape India's William Angliss Institute (WAI) is delivering automotive industry, first by guiding the customised training to strengthen TVET centres development of its Automobile Centre of Excellence in Timor-Leste. WAI was engaged by the Workforce (i-ACE) and now by training staff to meet industry Development Program Timor-Leste and the demand. India is on track to become the world's Secretary of State for Employment and Vocational third largest automotive manufacturer, requiring Training. With the long-term objective of developing an extra 65 million workers across the industry. a pool of high-performing TVET centres to skill the Timorese workforce for labour mobility, WAI The i-ACE project is in partnership with the Gujarat provides capacity-building training for TVET centre State Government and Maruti Suzuki, the largest managers, trainers and government stakeholders. passenger vehicle producer in India. The ongoing program commenced in 2019, focusing The i-ACE facilities were modelled on Kangan on developing a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) Institute's Automotive Centre of Excellence in for each TVET centre, supported by a current Melbourne, Victoria. best practice policy, procedures manual, and In collaboration with Maruti Suzuki, Kangan Institute system management training. On completion of will develop and then deliver the automotive skills the program, remote guidance will be provided, programs at i-ACE. Programs will incorporate with an in-country visit to mentor and monitor the industry-focused curriculum, international participants’ progress as they implement their QIPs qualifications, and significant practical and in their respective TVET centres. internship programs leading directly to employment. The planned outcome of the pilot project is By bridging the gap in India's automotive training, to provide the roadmap for TVET centres to the i-ACE project will also improve overall education develop and deliver quality, accredited, levels in Gujarat, reduce production costs and competency-based training. move India forward as a developing country. WAI aims to continue building partnerships with the Timor-Leste government, education bodies and industry, to provide training solutions to enhance their workforce. 14 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
CASE STUDIES Creating future Supporting skill TVET leaders in development in Papua New Guinea Kiribati TAFE Gippsland successfully delivered the Chisholm, under contract with Scope Global Australian Diploma of Leadership and Management on behalf of the Australian Government, partners to current and future leaders in Papua New Guinea with KIT (Kiribati Institute of Technology) to (PNG), as part of a joint initiative between the support the delivery of qualifications to Australian Australian and PNG Governments. The Leadership standards at KIT. Development Program was created to strengthen KIT is a leading vocational education and training the TVET sector in PNG and enable the sector institute in Kiribati. The Institute has three campuses to contribute to sustainable economic growth. located on two of the archipelago’s islands and The objective is to identify and develop current employs 90 staff to service 500 students. It is and potential leaders from the Department of a government-owned TVET Institute, under a Education TVET Colleges. division of the Government of Kiribati Ministry TAFE Gippsland was contracted to deliver the of Employment and Human Resources . Diploma (BSB51915) by the Palladium Education Chisholm works closely with Scope Global to increase Capacity Development Facility, in partnership the capability and capacity of KIT leadership and with the International Education Agency College teaching staff to improve development, delivery, of TAFE. There were 22 students from provincial assessment and quality management of their local and vocational institutions across PNG. All qualifications. Chisholm has hosted fellowships from participants successfully completed the Diploma KIT which have included some one-on-one time and some gained promotions on returning to the with relevant educational managers and teaching workplace. Graduates of the program are now staff, shadowing of trainers, attendance in classes, positioned to support further development in professional development and industry visits. the PNG TVET sector. KIT offers in-demand awards including local TAFE Gippsland provides customised training qualifications and short courses to approximately solutions for the mining, oil, gas and education 400 Kiribati students each year in trades (electronic, industries across Asia. Its partners include Ok carpentry, automotive and plumbing) and non-trades Tedi Mining Limited (PNG), Base Titanium (Kenya), (business, accounts administration, accounting, International Education Agency College of TAFE ICT, nursing, English language skills, community (PNG) and the Indonesian oil and gas sector. services and bridging courses). All classes are taught in English, the students’ second language. / 15
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Teacher training Victorian TVET providers offer a range Training programs can also include study of professional development programs to tours to visit relevant industry sites in Victoria. build the capability of vocational teachers. Teacher training by Victoria's TVET providers This service is known as 'training the trainer'. can include: It empowers local teachers to play a leading role in building the skills capacity • curriculum and qualifications tailored to of their country. industry and government requirements Victoria's TVET system is underpinned by • skilling teachers to deliver new accredited trainer and assessor qualifications. vocational systems and processes Our industry experts can collaborate with • practical ‘hands-on’ experience overseas partners to adapt, then deliver in relevant industries these qualifications to meet the needs of each specific country. • learning best practice in vocational training, program design and delivery Victoria's 'train the trainer' programs can be delivered in Victoria or offshore. • professional study tours in Victoria. As part of Victoria's commitment to client-focused solutions, TVET providers can conduct a training needs assessment before developing specific curriculum to bridge any gaps in skills and accreditations. Training can also be developed to assist vocational teachers to deliver new TVET systems or processes, which may be recommended as part of sector capacity-building. / 17
CASE STUDIES Delivering international Supporting TVET skills training in Pakistan reform in Vietnam Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered international Chisholm Institute in collaboration with AIC Vietnam skills training for multiple clients throughout Asia. has been delivering a major VET reform project for the Vietnam Government’s Directorate of Vocational In 2015, Melbourne Polytechnic was among a Education and Training (DVET). The project is small number of TAFE institutes selected to pilot supporting DVET to rapidly reform its vocational the new International Skills Training (IST) courses sector through comprehensive teacher training and developed by Australian industry and facilitated development of teaching and learning packages by the Australian Government. These courses aligned to ‘in-demand’ Vietnamese occupations. (Trainer, Assessor and Advanced Trainer and Assessor) were created to meet the growing The project, which is fully funded by the Government demand for skills training in countries seeking of Vietnam and commenced in 2014, has to date to improve their TVET systems. achieved the development of 12 qualification packages aligned to Vietnam industry needs; Following the successful pilot program, Melbourne teacher training for approximately 400 Vietnamese Polytechnic has delivered multiple IST courses vocational teachers (of which the majority was offshore in China, Korea, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. delivered in Australia); and management of a trial In 2019, Melbourne Polytechnic delivered the full implementation of these packages in 25 vocational suite of IST courses to over 100 Pakistani vocational colleges across Vietnam in 2018-2019. trainers in a face-to-face delivery model held in Trade mentors from Chisholm regularly visit the Faisalabad. The Advanced Trainer and Assessor colleges to provide support, and quality assure group had to complete an observation and the delivery and assessment of the Australian mentoring component in their respective training qualifications to more than 700 students. Graduates institutes located all over Pakistan. They were will obtain knowledge and skills to support the mentored online by one of Melbourne Polytechnic’s growth of Vietnam’s industries, obtain work abroad expert trainers for this final component of the or to continue their studies in higher education. delivery. All participants completed all components Graduates receive an award from both Chisholm of the training in Pakistan. Melbourne Polytechnic and their local college. anticipates further deliveries in the second phase of Pakistan’s TVET support program. 18 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
Professional study tours Every year Victoria’s public and private Study tours can support training being TVET providers host thousands of students in delivered by TVET providers. On industry Melbourne and regional Victoria for short-term tours, participants have the opportunity to study tours. Study tours can be tailored see best practice in action, hear from experts to support industry skills training and can and inspect world-class facilities. also include delivery of intensive English English language tours combine academic language programs. learning with intensive support in conversational Study tours are customised to the needs of English, with the option of preparing students individual groups and are relevant to students, for standardised international testing. adults and professional groups. Study tours combine educational programs Victorian study tours can include: with activities where participants can meet Australian people, experience • English language classes and preparation local culture and interact with Australia’s for testing unique environment. • visits to local TAFE institutes • industry-specific programs • an exciting range of sightseeing tour options. / 19
CASE STUDIES Intensive English and Delivering diverse cultural program for study tours for students Vietnamese students from China and Korea High school students from Phan Huy Chu (PHC) South West TAFE offers study tours in agriculture, in Vietnam visited Melbourne to embark on a forestry, hospitality, tourism and the automotive comprehensive English language course in 2019. teaching fields. All study tours provide hands-on industry experience. They can be tailored to suit Box Hill Institute and the Centre for Adult Education our partners' content and duration requirements. delivered an intensive English academic and cultural program to improve on the four examined sections South West TAFE welcomed 23 students and two of the International English Language Testing System teachers from the Jiangsu College of Agriculture (IELTS). Classes performed group presentations, and Forestry, China for a three-week study tour research projects and mock examinations. in 2019. The aim of the tour was to develop student knowledge of horticulture and garden design The students were also able to explore the best of techniques in Australia. Students gained valuable Melbourne’s TAFE institutes and universities, which experience in revegetation and reconstruction offered a valuable opportunity to speak with local methods by touring a local land rejuvenation students. The students enjoyed day trips to the project. They enjoyed the opportunity to design Phillip Island Penguin Parade and the Yarra Valley and build their own garden project. Chocolaterie. The group also explored Melbourne CBD on a walking tour. South West TAFE has also hosted study tours for Yonam College, Republic of Korea to investigate Through academic learning combined with intensive dairy technology and practices in south-west support in conversational English, PHC students Victoria. Students participated in farm research successfully improved their English skills for the and investigated innovative technologies, including IELTS academic examination. Box Hill Institute is robotics and property production management. very pleased to continue its relationship with PHC to deliver similar programs to students in the future. 20 / VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN VICTORIA
Public TAFE institutes TAFE Victoria represents a UNIVERSITIES DELIVERING network of Victorian Government TVET PROGRAMS (DUAL-SECTOR) owned and supported TVET. There are four dual-sector universities Bendigo Kangan Institute in Victoria that deliver TVET qualifications. bendigokangan.edu.au Federation University Box Hill Institute federation.edu.au boxhill.edu.au RMIT University Chisholm Institute of TAFE rmit.edu.au chisholm.edu.au Swinburne University of Technology Gordon Institute of TAFE swinburne.edu.au thegordon.edu.au Victoria University Polytechnic GOTAFE victoriapolytechnic.edu.au gotafe.vic.edu.au Holmesglen Institute PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS holmesglen.edu.au Private vocational education and training Melbourne Polytechnic colleges and not-for-profit organisations with melbournepolytechnic.edu.au registration as training organisations also operate throughout Victoria offering courses South West Institute of TAFE across a range of levels and study areas. swtafe.vic.edu.au Sunraysia Institute of TAFE sunitafe.edu.au TAFE Gippsland tafegippsland.edu.au William Angliss Institute angliss.edu.au Wodonga Institute of TAFE wodongatafe.edu.au / 21
VICTORIA'S GLOBAL EDUCATION NETWORK Located in eight key market offices around the world, our Global Education Network provides on-the-ground support to Victorian education and training institutions. Annie Santhana Makoto Sanada India (Bangalore) Japan (Tokyo) T: +91 80 4122 7560 T: +81 3 3519 3371 E: annie.santhana@global.vic.gov.au E: makoto.sanada@global.vic.gov.au Barış Satar Betty Chung Middle East, Africa and Turkey (Dubai) South Korea (Seoul) T: +9714 321 2600 T: +82 2 3782 4885 E: baris.satar@global.vic.gov.au E: betty.chung@global.vic.gov.au Qian Li Belinda Rimbo China (Beijing) South East Asia (Jakarta) T: +86 10 8515 3166 T: +62 21 521 1228 E: qian.li@global.vic.gov.au E: belinda.rimbo@global.vic.gov.au Terry Wang Andrea Voto-Bernales China (Chengdu) Latin America (Santiago) T: +86 28 6511 8178 T: +56 22 2487 9865 E: terry.wang@global.vic.gov.au E: andrea.voto-bernales@global.vic.gov.au DJPR12685_01/20
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