Professional Learning for VET in Schools | ReadCloudVET Events

Delivering high quality vocational education and training (VET) in schools requires more than curriculum knowledge. It demands strong industry currency, compliance confidence and a clear understanding of evolving career pathways for students. 

At ReadCloudVET, we support trainers, teachers and VET Coordinators through curated Professional Learning events designed to strengthen teaching VET in schools. Through industry excursions, site visits, online workshops and webinars, our programs connect educators directly with industry leaders, helping schools deliver relevant vocational education courses while meeting compliance requirements under ASQA Standard 3.2. 

Why Industry-Connected Professional Learning Matters 

For schools delivering a VET in Schools program, maintaining trainer and assessor competency is essential. Under ASQA guidelines, trainers must demonstrate current industry skills and knowledge relevant to the vocational education and training they deliver. 

Our professional learning calendar is designed to: 

• Strengthen industry currency for trainers 

• Support and keep schools aware of compliance requirements 

• Provide insights into emerging workforce trends 

• Enhance classroom delivery with real-world context 

• Expand understanding of career pathways for students 

By connecting educators with employers, industry operators and leading practitioners, we help to ensure that vocational education courses remain authentic, engaging and aligned with workforce expectations. 

Coming Soon: Term 1 Events 2026 

In March, we will host several dedicated professional learning events designed to further upskill VET teachers across multiple industry areas. 

The focus will be on: 

• Deepening industry connection, knowledge and engagement 

• Enhancing student engagement strategies 

• Supporting continuous improvement in VET in Schools programs 

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These events continue our commitment to ensuring schools delivering vocational education courses are equipped, compliant and confident. See event details and registration links below: 

• Music (Melbourne) 

• Music (Perth) 

• Sport and Outdoor Recreation 

• Building and Construction 

• Laboratory Operations 

• Manufacturing, Engineering and Automotive 

Our professional learning days are open to all VET Coordinators and teaching staff, including those not currently delivering a program with a ReadCloudVET RTO. 

You can find event details and registration links on our events calendar which includes both ReadCloudVET and industry professional learning opportunities. 

Highlights From Our 2025 Events 

Serving Up Fremantle Professional Learning Day 

In December 2025, our Serving Up Fremantle VET Hospitality and Tourism professional learning day brought together trainers for an immersive industry experience in Western Australia. 

The day included: 

• A behind the scenes visit to Rottnest Express, exploring diverse hospitality and tourism career pathways 

• A guided West End walking tour with Oh Hey WA 

• A taste and tour experience at Republic of Fremantle 

• A venue tour and industry discussion at GARDE with hospitality leader Tim Buckton 

• A presentation from Nicole Pearce of Duncraig SHS on building effective VET programs 

Participants described the event as energising, practical and directly relevant to teaching practice.  

“It was such a fabulous day! Really charged my batteries and very grateful to have had the opportunity. I've got 2 kids wanting to go to Rottnest Island for Work Experience!” Sandra Buzzard, Manjimup Senior High School 

“The area of greatest value for me was the variety of industries we got to visit, and the informal conversations with industry stakeholders talking about their pathways. Being intimately aware of pathways is what fuels our promotion of industry to students, and I feel I've been fully stocked with options to pass onto our students.” Jack Mingay Robinson, Manjimup Senior High School 

“The day was very informative, providing great insight into career options for students. I particularly enjoyed Nicole’s presentation about how things operate at their school — it was relatable and offered practical resources - [it is] valuable to continue having opportunities like this to see how VET programs work in schools and to take away useful resources.” Tijana Vlahov, Ocean Reef SHS 

The consistent positive ratings reflect the value of giving educators direct access to industry voices and authentic workplace environments. 

In The Mix: Audio Vision Industry Experience Melbourne 

Our In The Mix Professional Learning Day provided VET Screen and Media and Music teachers with rare behind the scenes access to Boom Tracks Sound and Docklands Studios Melbourne. 

Highlights included: 

• A hands-on sound design workshop with award winning sound editor Paul Pirola 

• Exploration of foley, mixing workflows and immersive audio techniques 

• Career pathway discussions with industry professionals 

• A guided studio tour and leadership discussion at Docklands Studios 

Experiences like these ensure that teachers have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of emerging trends in the use of technology in the creative industries, and enjoy learning new skills that they can bring back to their classrooms. 

The Art of Teaching: Perth 

Our Art of Teaching professional learning day gave VET Visual Arts and Creative Industries educators the opportunity to explore street art and contemporary practice in Perth while translating those experiences into classroom application. 

Participants highlighted the following benefits from the event: 

• Practical activities that can be transferred into the classroom  

• Curriculum aligned artist references 

• Valuable networking opportunities 

When a participant was asked to provide details of what they found particularly beneficial in the workshop, they said: Providing time to see the art around Perth to be able to enhance our own teaching practice. To be able to reference artists and relate it to our tasks.  

These events demonstrate how professional learning can directly enhance the quality and effectiveness of VET in schools programs by expanding educator confidence and creativity. 

Online Professional Learning for VET in Schools 

These showcases create space for schools to share practical insights into delivering high quality VET in Schools programs and a chance to celebrate both student and teacher achievements. Feedback from last year’s participants indicated that educators value the opportunity to see how other schools structure their courses, integrate technology and tailor their teaching in response to current employer and workplace expectations. 

By enabling peer learning and industry connection online, these sessions play a powerful role in strengthening VET in Schools delivery across diverse settings. 

Strengthening Career Pathways Through Industry Connection 

At ReadCloudVET, which brings together AIET RTO 121314, COSAMP RTO 41549 and Ripponlea Institute RTO 21230, our focus is clear. We support schools and VET Coordinators to deliver high quality VET in Schools programs that open meaningful career pathways for students. 

Professional learning is a key part of that commitment. 

By connecting educators with industry leaders, emerging workforce trends and peer best practice, we help to keep VET in Schools programs relevant, compliant and aligned with the skills students need for the future. 

To explore upcoming Professional Learning events or to learn more about our VET auspicing partnerships, contact the ReadCloudVET team today.