Public submissions are invited to inform a review of the data policy that underpins Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) activities.
Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP said the review was an important opportunity to improve the transparency and efficiency of VET.
“The data collected by governments under the national VET provider collection policy is the basis for understanding, monitoring and managing our national vocational and education training system,” Minister Andrews said.
“Accurate and comprehensive data is the foundation for much of the information that students, employers, industry and training providers need to make informed choices about vocational education and training.”
Minister Andrews said the review is being conducted in co-operation with State and Territory governments and will include consultation with key VET stakeholders, regulators, peak representative organisations and registered training organisations.
“Consulting with training providers, industry and those Australians engaged in training and skills development helps ensure that Australia continues to have a strong, efficient and effective VET system,” Minister Andrews said.
“An effective VET data policy supports strong vocational education and training, which in turn contributes to a strong and innovative economy.”
The VET Data Policy outlines the responsibilities for nationally registered training providers to report on their activities, and the circumstances under which data collected can be accessed and published.
An issues paper summarising potential areas of interest around each term of reference is available to assist stakeholders with their submissions. A short survey is also available.
Information about the VET Data Policy Review, including the terms of reference and how to make a submission is available from: https://submissions.education.gov.au/Forms/VETDP/pages/index
The closing date for submissions is 16 September 2016. Recommendations for changes to the VET Data Policy are expected to be considered by skills ministers later this year.