Current Policy and Practice in Higher Education Institutions on Assessment in VET

Staffing

S. Gillis, A. Bateman, S. Foster & P. Griffin

Summary

The University of Melbourne was commissioned by the Victorian Qualifications Authority (VQA) to examine current policy and practice in Higher Education institutions on the use of assessment outcomes in vocational education and training (VET). The ultimate aim of the study was to identify examples of current selection practices, processes and policies. The study sought to analyse and contrast the selection procedures and processes (including entrance requirements, credit arrangements and articulation arrangements) within and across a small number of higher education institutions in order to identify a range of key issues and options for assessment and reporting of VET outcomes for university selection purposes. A Working Group, with representation from the Victorian Qualifications Authority, the Office of Learning & Teaching (OLT) and the Higher Education Office in the Victorian Department of Education and Training, was established to provide strategic guidance and monitoring of the processes and outcomes of the study. The outcomes of the study led to a series of recommendations for consideration by the VQA Board.

Status

Current.

Publications

Gillis, S. Bateman, A., Foster, S., & Griffin, P. (2005). Current Policy and Practice in Higher Education Institutions on Assessment of VET Outcomes. Victorian Qualifications Authority, Melbourne http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/voced/Accreditation/Courses/HEReportAssessmentofVET.pdf