The variety of stories that are presented are samples of approaches and aspects to the delivery of VET. These are not intended to be put forward as best practice models for VET pedagogy - but rather a documentation of a "day in the life of VET..."

Taking part in WorldSkills (30 KB)

Work placements in Business Services (22 KB)
I blinked. It really was him. The teachers back at school would never believe it, and yes, it took me by surprise, too. In front of me stood Patrick, looking very business like in a pair of dress pants, very smart burgundy shirt, shiny black shoes, and yes, a tie. The animated expression on his face gave everything away, and showed a side of him I’d not yet had the ...

Occupational Health and Safety in Business Services (21 KB)
Over a two week period, students were asked to complete a variety of different tasks within the allocated time. The tasks included: interviewing a local businessperson; taking photographs; researching Occupational Health and Safety legislation; and assessing the role of WorkCover. These tasks required students to work both individually and as a member of a team. Students were able to add their own flair to ...

A Journey in Quality Teaching and Assessment (21 KB)
In March this year, and following our Semester One Business Services Orientation Program 2005, a feature article on Integrated Assessment was posted to GoVET. The story reflected the practical experiences of current Business Services teachers, trainee teachers of Business Services, as well as industry perspectives and

Mind Map - Organising a Morning Tea (42 KB)

Support Material for Orgainising a Morning Tea (45 KB)
This document supports the integrated assessment for Organise a Morning Tea for Work Place supervisors.

Visual Literacy in Business Services (21 KB)
Having recently revisited visual literacy strategies as part of school training and development, the opportunity arose to more specifically apply visual literacy strategies to the teaching of ...

Visual literacy file (50 KB)

Quick Tips - Intellectual Quality (22 KB)
Welcome to our first “quick tips” for Business Services, produced to provide a few suggestions to support quality teaching initiatives in this curriculum framework, with the NSW Quality Teaching framework in mind. The focus of this edition is “Intellectual Quality” which is clearly a priority for us all, and one which (hopefully) increases the esteem in which EVERYONE holds this, and

Quick Tips - Quality Learning Environment (23 KB)
Welcome to our next “quick tips” for Business Services, produced to provide a few suggestions to support quality teaching initiatives in this curriculum framework, with the NSW Quality Teaching framework in mind. The focus of this edition is “Quality Learning Environment” which focuses on expectations and relationships between teachers and students.

Quick Tips - Significance (23 KB)
This is our third “quick tips” for Business Services, produced to provide a few suggestions to support quality teaching initiatives in this curriculum framework, with the NSW Quality Teaching framework in mind. This edition is based on “Significance” which focuses on the meaning and importance of learning for students.