​Some of you will have seen the media release Help Us Shape The Education State that came out of the Premier of Victoria’s office in July.  Contained within this release was a really important sentence that spoke to the core of what is at stake here:​

“The dedication of our teachers, principals, parents, carers and students makes our education system strong.  But with the accelerating pace of change in our economy, we need to think differently.”* 

Thinking differently is important and is what we have done when looking at the role Chisholm Online can provide in making a difference to students and to the wider economic benefit of Victoria. This is why we have concentrated efforts, in the past few months, on building the learning resources and education support systems to launch new qualifications in Certificate IV Plumbing and Services and Certificate IV TAE (Training and Assessment). 

The Certificate IV Plumbing and Services is for those who already hold the relevant plumbing apprenticeship qualification and want to go on and run their own business. This is strongly aligned with our focus of tapping into the entrepreneurial spirit of small business and allowing these entrepreneurial spirits a creditable and flexible path to achieving their outcomes. 

In a similar manner the Certificate IV Training and Assessment is about those with the skills and professional experience using their talents to the betterment of students by becoming qualified to teach and assess in the VET sector. It is our belief that those who can, teach and those with relevant knowledge and skills can undertake this qualification to bring their expertise to a new generation of students. A new generation of students who need to be educated and prepared to work in an economy experiencing significant and on-going change. 

For Chisholm Online our part in helping to shape the Education State continues and whilst we expect some challenges the message is a clear one: relevant online courses backed by good educational management and aligned to industry and economic needs is a good bet for both Victoria and Australia. 

Chisholm Online offers 17 courses across business, construction, health and education. Visit our website for more information.​

* Help Us Shape The Education State, Wednesday 10 June 2015​