Edition 352, 1 February 2010

National

the australian education & training guide 2010/11

Members are aware that a key theme in ACPET International Education Strategic Plan for 2010 is the development and broadening of the market base for private international education in Australia as well as the profiling of the range and diversity of educational programs and services delivered through the private education sector.

evaluation of the training package development and endorsement process

The final report of the Evaluation of the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process may be accessed at the National Quality Council’s website by clicking here

national validation workshops for revised training package

The Review of the FNS04 Financial Services Training Package has entered its final stages and validation workshops for the revised qualifications and Units of Competency will shortly take place across Australia.

nsai workshops

Registration is now open for the 2010 workshop - Melbourne

in focus 1 February 2010

Implementing AQTF 2010

career development association of australia (cdaa) conference, adelaide 2010

The CDAA National Career Conference will be held in Adelaide on 7-9 April 2010 at the Adelaide Hilton on the theme of Greening Career Development to prepare future workers for Green jobs.

austrade corporate training & business consulting mission to south asia

Join Austrade's second Mission to South Asia, designed specifically for Australian training and consulting firms wishing to explore and expand their business in the region.

understanding aqtf 2010

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has amended the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) to strengthen the regulatory requirements underpinning the VET sector where weaknesses have become apparent.

Australian Capital Territory

getting into services export’ workshop

The ACT Exporters’ Network is partnering with the Centre for Customs & Excise Studies and Austrade to deliver a ‘Getting into Services Export’ workshop.

first flexible learning toolbox professional development workshop for 2010

This workshop will provide an Introduction to Flexible Learning Toolbox materials as quality assured online teaching/learning resources.

New South Wales

five weeks to go! service skills australia conference (sydney)

This year’s theme is ‘focusing on a positive future’ and is being held from 1-2 March 2010 at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.

apply now! 2010 nsw e-learning innovations funding for rtos

NSW RTO applicants may apply for funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for the 2010 E-learning Innovations Projects.

design of professional development programs for nsw members

ACPET NSW is currently developing a range of PD programs that will be rolled out to members in NSW over the course of 2010.

aqtf 2010 – implementation of new essential standards (march 2010)

If you are an existing NSW RTO, you need to implement the AQTF 2010 Essential Standards for Continuing Registration!

Queensland

qeti videoconference market intelligence seminar

Queensland Education and Training International (QETI), together with Austrade, and with the support of Australia Education International (AEI), recently delivered the first in a series of four market intelligence seminars.

nominate for queensland training awards

Nominations for the Queensland Training Awards 2010 are now open. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who strive for success, best practice and innovation in training. The awards are the state’s highest recognition for excellence in vocational education and training.

trade mission to china 22 march – 1 april

Trade Queensland have been working with our overseas offices in China to arrange a Green Building Trade mission to China.

vet futures – opportunities for engagement by practitioners

As members would be aware, ACPET and DET are working together to identify strategies for sustainable professional development and to assist in the business capacity of RTO’s.

daisy sizzles – acpet and the variety bash

In true Aussie style last weekend, ACPET conducted a sausage sizzle at the invitation of Dan Murphy Cellars at Hamilton to raise funds for this year’s Port to Port challenge from Southport to Port Douglas.

South Australia

student safety - managed taxi ranks in adelaide city

Did you know there is a safer way to get a Taxi in the city at night?

e-learning in sa

1. Invitation to apply for E-learning Grants

2. 2010 E-portfolios funding for E-portfolio Implementation Trials

3. Professional development in e-learning

tertiary studies & careers expo adelaide (tscea), 30-31 may 2010

One of Australia’s longest running and most respected tertiary studies, careers and employment events will be coming to Adelaide in 2010!

Victoria

international students safety matters forum: 6 february 2010

The Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women's Coalition is holding a forum for all International Students on safety matters.

Western Australia

review to address education needs of agriculture sector

In view of the agriculture industry facing challenges from rapidly changing markets and cost pressures, the need to incorporate new technology and to pursue new opportunities, the Department of Education has set up the first specific broad-based review of agricultural education conducted in WA since 1981 (chaired by the Hon. Hendy Cowan).

cdaa’s employer of the year award – nominations now open

The CDAA Employer of the Year Awards are in recognition of the commitment employers demonstrate in implementing career development initiatives in the workplace.

marketing boost to assist wa tourism industry

ACPET WA are working with the Committee for Perth in raising the profile of WA to overseas markets.

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