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Explore Leesa Wheelahan's insights on the Qualifications Framework in Australia, including aspects like regulatory approval, financing for private providers, and the divide between Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education (HE). Delve into the discussion on sectoral distinctions, regulatory challenges, and the blurring boundaries within the education landscape.
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HE within FE: Australia Gavin Moodie Principal Policy Adviser Vice Chancellor’s office
HE within FE: Australia (1) Introduce Leesa Wheelahan Qualifications framework (Advanced) diplomas Vocational graduate certificates and diplomas Associate and bachelor degrees Policy context
HE within FE: Australia (2) Regulatory approval and financing Private providers move higher International Some examples Dual sector universities Areas for discussion
Areas for discussion 1 Non academic distinctions between the sectors 2 Regulation of public and private provision 3 Blurring or sharpening the boundaries?
Non academic distinctions Should FE and HE: be offered by different institutions administer different fee regimes be financed differently be accredited differently have different quality assurance have different coordinating bodies be directed by different policies?
Areas for discussion 1 Non academic distinctions between the sectors 2 Regulation of public and private provision 3 Blurring or sharpening the boundaries?