VDC Vocational Degrees Symposium

OctoberVET Event
VDC Vocational Degrees Symposium 

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 | Hybrid: In-Person & Online.
Presented by the VET Development Centre. $180 (inclusive of GST) 

Join the conversation shaping the future of tertiary education in Australia.

The Vocational Degrees Symposium is your opportunity to connect with leading educators, policymakers, and industry experts as we explore the transformative potential of vocationally delivered undergraduate degrees (AQF Level 7). Discover how these qualifications - developed in close partnership with industry - are expanding access, driving innovation, and building a future-ready workforce.

What to Expect:

• Inspiring Keynotes
• Interactive Roundtables & Group Discussions
• Real-world Insights from Industry-Aligned Programs

Featured Speakers:

• Dr Steven Hodge (Griffith University): Degrees of Difference – Opportunities and Pitfalls of Vocational Degrees
• Donna Dejkovski & Marilyn Connell (AUSMASA): Vocational Degrees and the Future of Work
• Kevin Ekendahl (Audit Express): Compliance and Quality in Vocational Degrees

As part of AVETRA’s OctoberVET, this symposium offers timely insights into how vocational degrees are reshaping Australia’s skills landscape.

Secure your spot today and be part of the movement redefining tertiary education.

Register here to attend either in-person (Melbourne) or Online.

We look forward to seeing you there!