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V E T D E V E L O P M E N T C E N T R E

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2020 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference

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May 14-15 RACV Torquay Resort

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The VET Development Centre (VDC) has held an annual Teaching and Learning Conference for the past 14 years.

The aim has been to focus on national and state issues fundamental

to excellent Vocational Education and Training (VET) practice.

The annual Conference has become a highly regarded and

anticipated event within the VET sector. The Conference

will be held at the RACV Torquay Resort, Great Ocean Road,

Victoria on 14 and 15 May 2020.

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About the VDC2 0 2 0 V D C T E A C H I N G & L E A R N I N G C O N F E R E N C E

The VET Development Centre was established in

2005 by the Victorian Government to promote the

development and raise the professional standing of

people working in the Australian VET Sector.

Through our services, the VDC provides continuous

professional learning to all teaching and non-teaching

staff in the VET Sector across Australia. This is achieved

through the design and delivery of an extensive range

of webinars, workshops and seminars, as well as

professional learning activities.

In 2018, the VDC hosted 323 events with over

10,000 attendees at our programs and services.

We also achieved an overall satisfaction rating

of 95% for our professional learning programs.

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95%

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Partnering with VDC2 0 2 0 V D C T E A C H I N G & L E A R N I N G C O N F E R E N C E

The VDC is focussed on designing, managing, and

delivering continuous professional learning that

supports VET professionals and training providers to

meet the current and future expectations of learners,

industry, and government.

Align your organisation with a leading provider of

professional development and show your support for

the growth of education and training in the VET sector.

A partnership with the VDC

will provide your organisation

with the opportunity to

broadcast a message

and build further brand

awareness through

well-established

networks.

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Sponsoring the Conference2 0 2 0 V D C T E A C H I N G & L E A R N I N G C O N F E R E N C E

Delegates will have opportunities to participate in a

number of presentations and concurrent workshops

with leading VET professionals, showcasing key issues

facing teachers and practitioners relating to vocational

education. Gold sponsors will have networking and

brand promotion opportunities during lunch, tea breaks,

networking drinks and the Conference dinner. There will

also be brand promotion within VDC marketing collateral

shared across a range of communication channels.

The VDC Teaching and Learning

Conference highlights how VET

educators, trainers and assessors

can achieve high quality delivery,

innovative teaching practices and

improved student outcomes.

G O L D S P O N S O R S H I P

• Full Conference registration for two delegates,

including Conference dinner and networking drinks

(valued at $1,100)

• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor throughout the

Conference, VDC website and marketing emails.

This includes:

/ Scheduled brand promotions of 2 x VDC news articles

and 2 x targeted Conference emails to

our contact database

/ Logo included in Conference website sponsor

section (with web link)

/ Sponsor acknowledgment from the Conference MC

during the Conference opening, dinner and conclusion

of each day

/ Recognition as a Gold Sponsor with brand logo included

in all Conference marketing and printed materials

• 1 x full page ad included in the Conference program

• Banners displayed during Conference and dinner

• Brand promotional material included in each

Conference bag

• An area designated specifically for brand promotion

and networking throughout break times and

networking drinks

$2,200

S I LV E R S P O N S O R S H I P

• Full Conference registration for one delegate,

including Conference dinner and networking drinks

(valued at $550)

• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor throughout the

Conference and VDC website.

This includes:

/ Logo included in VDC Conference website sponsor

section (with web link)

/ Sponsor acknowledgment from the Conference MC

during the Conference opening and conclusion of

each day

/ Recognition as a Silver Sponsor with brand logo included

in all Conference marketing and printed materials

• 1 x half page ad included in the Conference program

• Brand promotional material included in each

Conference bag

$1,100

F O R F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N A B O U T T H I S E X C I T I N G S P O N S O R S H I P O P P O R T U N I T Y F O R T H I S K E Y V E T E V E N T

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How We Can Build Your Brand2 0 2 0 V D C T E A C H I N G & L E A R N I N G C O N F E R E N C E

A S P O N S O R S H I P P R O V I D E S :

• The opportunity to showcase your brand to over

13,000+ VET professionals in the national VET

sector through VDC marketing materials and

website promotion

• Extensive reach to both Victorian and National

VET providers

• Brand exposure through VET member organisations

promoting the conference

• The ability to communicate directly with a

VET audience

• Networking opportunities with VET professionals

• A vehicle to raise awareness of your brand within the

sector and promote your product and services.

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Delegate Profile2 0 2 0 V D C T E A C H I N G & L E A R N I N G C O N F E R E N C E

The conference attracts between 150 and 200 delegates

from over 70 organisations from a diverse range of VET

providers and related organisations including:

• TAFE

• Private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

• Adult Community Education / Learn

Local providers (LLp)

• National and state Government agencies

• Regional, state-wide and national

business/industry associations

VDC Conference is held at RACV Torquay Resort,

located at the gateway to Victoria’s Surf Coast and

the world renowned Great Ocean Road. The resort

is set on an expansive golf course with spectacular

ocean views and beach access. An enviable setting

for the VDC conference.

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V E T D E V E L O P M E N T C E N T R E

Level 8, 379 Collins Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

T 1300 917 150

E info@vdc.edu.au

W www.vdc.edu.au

@VDCeduau

VET Development Centre

VET Development Centre