Edition 353, 8 February 2010

National

faqs on award modernisation have been updated

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Award Modernisation have recently been updated incorporating many of the recently asked questions by members (as 04/02/10).

jma analytics national report on vet practitioner skills

John Mitchell & Associates (JMA) has released a report on the National Survey of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Practitioner Skills.

esos legislation update

Joint media release from the Hon Julia Gillard MP and Senator the Hon Kim Carr.

$7 million in e-learning funding and support for rtos

Australian registered training organisations (RTOs), business and industry can apply for more than $7 million in funding and support to help embed e-learning as a key aspect of their business strategy and tailor their training to meet learners’ needs.

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.

in focus 8 February 2010

Immigration changes to impact international education industry

Australian Capital Territory

chief minister's skills and workforce roundtable 2010

A high level skills roundtable drawing together the city's top business, education and training thinkers including ACPET was chaired by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope last week to tackle one of the biggest priorities on the ACT Government's agenda for 2010.

the 2009 act ministerial trade mission - reflections of participants

The ACT Exporters’ Network and sponsors invite the ACT business community to join guest speakers

jocelyn vasey's farewell

Thursday 25 February 2010

$259,200 funding for e-learning innovation in act

ACT registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $259,200 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of ACT business and industry.

New South Wales

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!

deewr and acpet invite you! vet fee-help workshops for acpet nsw regional members

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) have delivered a number of VET FEE-HELP information sessions to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) interested in finding out about VET FEE-HELP.

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.

new website for det nsw state training services

A new website has been developed to assist all NSW State Training Service’s clients with their VET information needs.

Northern Territory

$237,000 funding for e-learning innovation in the nt

Northern Territory registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $237,000 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions which better support the training needs of NT business and industry.

Queensland

acpet det vet futures workshops – register now

ACPET is pleased to announce the next in our series of VET Futures workshops designed to support RTOs throughout Queensland.

$925,200 funding for e-learning innovation in queensland

Queensland registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $925,200 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of Queensland business and industry.

cciq - calling all stakeholders for new youth initiative

Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has announced they have been chosen to deliver the School Business Community Partnership Brokers Program, designed to improve education and transition outcomes for young people in Queensland in six regions across the state.

international vet pd opportunity – converting enquiries to enrolments

The VET Export Office is hosting the first of four VET Sector Professional Development Seminars in 2010 on 17 March 2010.

register now for qsa 2010 conference with edward de bono

ACPET is sponsoring the QSA 2010 Conference which is to be held 28th - 30th April at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

brisbane reaches out to the world through the ‘eyes’ of international students

Brisbane Marketing through its Study Brisbane program featured three of the 21 Brisbane Student Ambassadors in the promotional film, representing India, Germany and Hong Kong.

vet professional development strategy survey

The purpose of this survey is to examine the use and effectiveness of the Professional Development Strategy for the Queensland Vocational Education and Training (VET) Sector.

South Australia

safety message for students – travelling safely in adelaide city at night

Adelaide City Council has implemented a range of safety measures to ensure the safety of people who are in the city at night, including an After Midnight Bus and Managed Taxi Ranks.

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

sa multicultural events calendar – february

For event details on the whole month of February 2010 please visit www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/calendar.htm

ceda 2010 economic and political overview briefing

Each year, CEDA’s annual Economic and Political Overview (EPO) looks critically at the key issues impacting on the performance of National and State economies.

australia india business council forum

The Australia India Business Council SA Chapter invites members to meet with India’s Senior Trade Commissioner, Mr. A.K. Tareen in an interactive session to discuss business opportunities in India.

$481,200 funding for e-learning innovation in south australia

South Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $481,200 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of SA business and industry.

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!

8th annual higher education summit

With the full support of the Government of South Australia, the Higher Education Summit will for the first time be held in Adelaide in 2010.

acpet international student induction series 2010

Free for all students attending SA ACPET member colleges

Tasmania

$288,800 funding for e-learning innovation in tasmania

Tasmanian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $288,800 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of Tasmanian business and industry.

Victoria

e-learning program 2010 – registrations now open for 2010 e-learning information seminars

The ACPET - Vic Govt e-Learning Program 2010 is a State government grant administrated by ACPET to assist independent registered training organisations (RTOs) integrate and embed e-learning in their organisations.

tenders - where to find them and how to make a successful bid - 25 february 2010

This session will be an interactive workshop to advise RTOs about where to find tenders and how to prepare successful tender bids.

policy in the pub - 8 February

Who should decide who comes to this country? Monday, 8th February 2010 4.00pm-6.00pm

$1,113,900 funding for e-learning innovation in victoria

Victorian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $1,113,900 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of Victorian business and industry.

Western Australia

wa private sector unite

WA ACPET members showed the abundance of generosity and goodwill toward the training industry last week kindly volunteering their time to assist WAPETIA and English Australia to place hundreds of displaced students from St Mark’s International College.

$566,300 funding for e-learning innovation in western australia

Western Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $566,300 in funding to develop innovative e-learning solutions and better support the training needs of WA business and industry.

2010 women in global business event

ACPET WA are happy to sponsor 5 women to attend the fourth national seminar series focused on women in global business.

applications open for wa youth awards

The WA Youth Awards recognise and reward young Western Australians aged 12 to 25, youth-led groups or organisations and youth workers who have made a positive difference through their achievements and contributions to the community.

National Monday Update

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