The emergence of the VET sector at the core of the government's response for the economic recovery has been reflected in a raft of reviews, proposed reforms and broad industry consultations. The need to ensure that market reform, investment and planning directions resonate with labour market needs and national skill base priorities is more critical than ever. The proposal for a national regulatory system has also catalysed much discussion.
The TAFE Governance and Regulations Forum brings together federal and state
governments, providers, peak bodies and industry experts to debate the
implications of market reform on operational structures and governance
frameworks. Join them to discuss ongoing issues for governance, regulation and
accountability and the implications for administration, institutional risk and
long term viability in the changing higher education landscape.
Delegates will hear from a strong speaker faculty,
including:
Jim Davidson, Managing Director, TVET Australia
Jody Schmidt, Director Strategy and Governance, Southbank Institute
of Technology
Dr Anne T Jones, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Director TAFE,
Victoria University
Stephen Conway, Managing Director, TAFE SA Adeliade South
Institute
Claire O'Conor, Associate Director - Organisational Capability, TAFE
NSW Sydney Institute
Professor Todd Walker, Chair Academic Council, Ballarat
University
Dr Steven Stern, University General Counsel, Victoria
University
Senior representatives from TDA & ACPET
Key issues you will discuss include:
Implications of a national regulatory and accountability framework -
connecting policy change with institutional response
Consolidation regulatory arrangements: implications for state systems
Developing a good corporate governance model that articulates the sector’s
role in the National Training System
Role of governing boards and councils
Maintaining control and oversight while remaining flexible and responsive to
market needs
Simplifying quality and regulatory arrangements and reporting mechanisms to
reduce administrative inefficiencies.
Improving articulation between universities and TAFEs
Risk assessment, management and reporting: models for best practice
National workforce development: implications for investment directions and
purchasing priorities
Innovation, contestability, competition and quality assurance
Equity of access – focus on regional and rural markets
The international student market: strengthening regulation and quality
control
To request more information please email Katy.Henson@informa.com.au with the
subject line 'Please send me the TAFE Governance brochure'.
