TAFE Governance & Regulations Forum

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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
• Virginia Simmons, Director & CEO, Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Board Member, TAFE Directors Australia
• 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

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'.

Book by 30th November to benefit from the early booking rate. Click on the ‘Register’ button above or contact our customer service team on registration@informa.com.au

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