Welcome to our NEW look website
Improving Workplace Learning: Learning cultures the key
FEATURE | Prof Phil Hodkinson
For both employers and workers, improving learning at work can be important. In Australia, workplace practitioners have a vital role in bringing this about. More>>
Sustainability in Capability Development
THINKPIECE | Patrick Longfield
The principles and practices of sustainability are fast becoming key elements in the development of our future. More >>
A New Breed of VET Practitioner
THINKPIECE | Greg Madden
The VET marketplace has shifted. Where previously it was about individuals wanting courses and qualifications, it’s no longer that simple. Not so long ago teachers were encouraged towards ‘flexible delivery’. More >>
Marie Jasinski
2.3.1956 - 21.1.2008
Marie worked closely as a research partner with ICVET over a number of years. We pay tribute to her creativity and contributions
Different Ways of Working
EXEMPLAR | Greg Madden
Workplace Practice is not about shifting the classroom off the campus and into the workplace. Indeed, it seems that some modern workplace practitioners are evolving very different forms of practice. More>>
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - Let's Not Get Sidetracked
THINKPIECE | Norma Smith
The purpose of this article is to encourage practitioners to think beyond the obvious issues around RPL and to challenge practitioners to reflect on and evaluate some of the more fundamental factors surrounding their assessment practice per se and recognition of prior learning (RPL) specifically. More >>
RPL and Workforce Capability Development
EXEMPLAR | Janet Hewson
A TAFE NSW Sydney Institute project, which won a Gold TAFE NSW Quality Award in 2005, has been expanded, Institute-wide, as an existing worker traineeship for non-teaching staff. The benefits and the process undertaken are seen from the perspective of a manager, staff member and participants. More>>
Workplace Practice: A Team Approach
EXEMPLAR | Greg Madden
Delivering educational services to industry can be quite complex. In the past, the customer came to the campus and the teacher turned up ready for action. It’s not so simple when we reverse the location and the campus goes to the customer. More>>
RPL Ready
RESOURCE | Janet Hewson
Creating informed consumers who are ‘recognition ready’ when they go to an RTO is the aim of the new website skillsrecognition.gov.au. More>>
Recognition - New Teaching Resource!
RESOURCE | Amanda Capilli
The TAFE NSW Women’s Programs Unit in partnership with the Centre for Learning Innovation has developed a fantastic new interactive, website for teachers and students! More >>
Workforce Development
THINKPIECE | Jan Macindoe
The term ‘workforce development’ is prominent in current discussion about the role and future directions of TAFE NSW. What does the term mean? Is it just a new term for ‘the same old same old’, or, on the other hand, does it take us away from TAFE’s traditional role in education and training? More >>
International Research Snapshot
RESEARCH SNAPSHOT | Marjan Mckeough
ETIS is the proactive library and information service for staff of the Department of Education and Training. It is located at Strathfield, as part of the Centre for Learning Innovation. More >>
Lift-off for CLAS
RESOURCE | Grant Casey
The Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) has developed a tool to help you reflect on and develop your use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in your teaching practice. More >>
ICVET Update: February 2008
UPDATE | Maret Staron
We have begun the new year on our feet and running. As you will see, in this eZine edition we launch a whole new look website. More >>