This website provides a selection of information about us, news, publications, resources, conferences, links and contact details. You can also access our store, featuring a range of publications and memberships available for purchase online.
The purpose of this site is to inform and keep up-to-date the members, associates and stakeholders of vocational education and training in schools with the work of the national peak body, VETnetwork Australia.
Conference Registrations Now Available
Registration for the VETnetwork Australia 2012 Paving Pathways National Conference is now available. You can register for the Conference using our online system of by completing our hard copy registration form and returning to the VETnetwork Australia National Office
Online Individual Registration
Online Group Registration
Offline Registration Form
Industry Tour and Industry Validation Forum (Toowoomba, July 20th)
This day will provide an opportunity for Vocational teachers to undertake an industry tour with a local business, related to their chosen vocational discipline. This will meet teachers 2 hour Industry Currency requirement for their specific curriculum area. 
Australian Training Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
The Australian Training Awards is seeking nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award to recognise an individual who has made a significant contribution to vocational education and training (VET) over a sustained period of time.
These contributions may be a new innovation, new knowledge, or ways to improve professional practice. Importantly, the contributions should be above and beyond the everyday and have had a long lasting impact in the VET sector.
Nominations for the award close on 31 May 2012.
For further information or to make a nomination, please visit the Australian Training Awards website or see the attached flyer.
"Managing Skills - Tracking Pathways" (Hobart event, May 4th)
VETnetwork Australia and The Work Lab are partnering to host this key event showcasing 'Skillsbook'. It will be an opportunity for teachers, senior school co-ordinators and school leaders responsible for recording student evidence and results, to gain knowledge about processes and tools to manage student VET learning and pathways. The workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss current needs and processes in recording student data, reporting on achievement in competencies, printing certificates and archiving results.
2012-2013 Membership Form now available
The 2012-2013 Membership Form for new and renewing members is now available.
Simply download, print and send your completed Membership Form, with a cheque, credit card details or money order for the amount specified.
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VETnetwork Australia 2012 Biennial National Conference
The VETnetwork Australia 2012 Biennial National Conference website is now live - visit now to found out information relating to our keynotes, sponsors, registration and accommodation options. Information will be uploaded on a regular basis so ensure you visit us regularly to get all the up to date information.
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Tracking VET Progress 'Managing education and training pathways at a personal level and at a RTO level' (Brisbane)
VETnetwork Australia and The Work Lab are partnering to host this key event showcasing 'Skillsbook'. It will be an opportunity for teachers, senior school co-ordinators and school leaders responsible for recording student evidence and results, to gain knowledge about processes and tools to manage student VET learning and pathways. The workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to discuss current needs and processes in recording student data, reporting on achievement in competencies, printing certificates and archiving results.
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Call for Abstracts for VOCAL - The Australian Journal of Vocational Education and Training in Schools 2012
The Australian Journal of Vocational Education and Training in Schools, VOCAL, is VETnetwork Australia's biennial journal of academic standard. VOCAL is a reader friendly, stimulating and challenging journal aimed at teachers and coordinators of vocational education and training. VETnetwork Australia is currently seeking abstracts from interested writers for the 2012 edition of VOCAL.
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2012 Conference Sponsorship and Exhibition Booklet
The Conference provides an opportunity for VET practitioners from senior secondary schools and colleges, career and enterprise educators, training organisations, university academics, researchers, policy developers, consultants and industry to network, learn, interact and engage. The theme for the 2012 conference is "Paving Pathways - improving quality : realising opportunity".
Sponsoring this Conference will provide your organisation with an excellent opportunity to participate in high quality links professional learning, showcase your products and services and engage with a diverse network of inspiring leaders in VET from across Australia.
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