Free PD
Free PD
Sometimes, we come across quality materials that are offered in adjunct to commercial PD. Visit this page often to see what's available.
VET PD Group is serious about:
facilitating communications and ideas from VET practitioners;
encouraging sharing of educational strategies for all teaching/training and learning methodologies; and
promoting overall increase of capability within Australia's VET sector.
From time to time Skills Education hosts complimentary PD sessions. See the Skills Education website for any upcoming opportunities
Perfect for: trainers, assessors, course facilitators
The Small Stuff is a series of video tutorials which focus on the small things that can make a big difference to your training.
Topics will range from basic communication skills, student management, how to effectively use body language and much more.
The Small Stuff aims to equip you with the micro-skills that will enable you to do your job with confidence.
Perfect for: trainers, assessors, course facilitators, compliance personnel, RTO managers, CEOs
'Vocational Voices', the official podcast of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Listen to leading experts discuss current trends in vocational education and training.
Topics are varied and range from research-related sessions to impacts of learning, training and assessment.
from National Careers Institute
Perfect for: trainers, assessors
The NCI podcasts feature a range of interviews with people who have achieved their dream careers after completing vocational education and training.
Perfect for: trainers, assessors
The Every Student Podcast is a series of conversations with some of our teachers who are changing the way kids learn – as they deliver quality teaching and learning to improve life opportunities for every young person in their care.
Perfect for: trainers, assessors, instructional designers, students, managers and RTO personnel
We chat with vocational educators, designers, influencers and students to hear what's happening at the sharp end of the sector. If you enjoy a good talk, or some interesting insights into training and education, the subscribe to the VEPodcast!
from Australian Quality Skills Authority
Perfect for: trainers, assessors, instructional designers, compliance staff, consultants, managers and RTO personnel
ASQA has launched its range of videos made in collaboration with the vocational education and training sector to explain common regulatory questions.
from PwC Australia
Perfect for: business leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many a business to rethink workplaces. What's next for business leaders? Tune in to the new podcast series, Exploring the future of work with PwC Australia, where we go in search of answers.