Edition 356, 1 March 2010

new deputy director-general for tafe nsw appointed

On the 17 February 2010, it was announced that Pam Christie had been appointed as the new Deputy Director-General, TAFE and Community Education.

wit acts on student safety

Saturday 13 February 2010, WIT staff and students hosted a breakfast at the Maidstone Campus in Maidstone, Melbourne, for the Mayor of the city of Maribrynong, Cr Sel Sanli.

act exporters’ network business breakfast

A host of ACPET members attended last weeks ACT Exporters’ Network Business Breakfast which featured guest speakers who participated in the ACT Government’s Ministerial Trade Mission to the UK and UAE in October 2009.

National

what's up internationally - 356

You are invited: Skilled Migration Program and Job Readiness Reforms -
What are the implications for providers in the International Education Sector?

winning business with india and south asia seminar series

Austrade will be running a series on winning business with India and South Asia, providing fresh information on export and investment opportunities. Discover key business tips and market-entry strategies and hear from Australian exporters experienced in this market.

harmony day 2010

Managed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our nation and promotes the benefits of cultural diversity.

australian qualifications framework council (aqf) - update

The AQF Council has recently been working on a revised policy on the issuance of qualifications and also on strengthening the AQF.

new toolboxes for 2010!

Hot off the press are two new Flexible Learning Toolboxes (Toolboxes) offering e-learning opportunities in administration and training and assessment.

in focus 1 March 2010

Mixed bag for FH and VFH providers

what's on around the country - 356

Australian Capital Territory

tertiary education forum

Tuesday 16 March 2010

New South Wales

nsw - you are invited: skilled migration program and job readiness reforms - what are the implications for providers in the international education sector?

The last 12 months has seen a range of government policy development impacting upon the international education sector especially in skilled migration and job readiness.

acpet nsw welcomes a new member support officer

ACPET would like to welcome Sarah Rosen who has recently joined the NSW office to assist Executive Officer Melinda Larkin in liaising with members and keeping them informed about changes affecting their industry.

new vetab service charter for nsw

The February issue of the VETAB eNewsletter features a number of articles that will be of interest to NSW ACPET RTO members

nsw skills recognition website

This is the one stop shop providing information and guidance on how to gain recognition of prior learning (RPL).

service skills australia invites you to a free conference session – “get a real job: the perception of the service industries”

Monday 1 March: 2.30-4.00pm (Sydney Harbour Convention and Exhibition Centre)

Queensland

qld - you are invited: skilled migration program and job readiness reforms - what are the implications for providers in the international education sector?

The last 12 months has seen a range of government policy development impacting upon the international education sector especially in skilled migration and job readiness.

this week in diversity

Training 22nd March 2010. Brisbane: Mental Health & Workforce Wellbeing (Organised by the Australian Employers' Network on Disability)
Registrations are now open for Australia's Disability Employment Services 2010 Conference which will be held from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 June in Hobart at the Grand Chancellor
Latest news and events from the team at ADCET (Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training)

queensland training awards nominations

Nominations are still open for the 2010 Queensland Training Awards.

education revolution in action conference – june 21-23, brisbane

The third annual Education Revolution in Action conference (ERA3) is being held on June 21, 22 and 23 at ACPET Member John Paul College.

education mou between brisbane and chongqing strengthenssister city links

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed last week between Brisbane and Sister City Chongqing (China) aimed to create education opportunities between the two cities.

South Australia

sa - you are invited: skilled migration program and job readiness reforms - what are the implications for providers in the international education sector?

The last 12 months has seen a range of government policy development impacting upon the international education sector especially in skilled migration and job readiness.

acpet sa - vet for school students workshop

Wanting to break into the VET for school students market but not sure where to start?

acpet industrial relations seminar - modern awards are in - what to do now?

Implementing the Educational Services (Post Secondary Education) Award 2010 and National Employment Standards.
This seminar is for Managing Directors/CEOs, Senior Managers, Human Resources/ER Managers & Recruitment Managers.

sa training awards applications open 23 march – watch this space!

Begin your preparations now to apply for the SA Training Awards.

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.

share your thoughts with the raa and go into the draw to win

The Royal Automobile Association (RAA) is seeking the views of International Students to assist in the development of a series of free Driver Safety Awareness

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.

women in global business 2010

Austrade and Westpac are holding the fourth national seminar series focused on women in global business.

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!

sace and accredited vet courses - information for rtos delivering accredited courses to sace students

Privately owned units in accredited courses are the copyright of course owners.

e-learning in sa

1. Australian Flexible Learning Framework E-learning Workshops
2. Free e-learning advice and resources to enhance your business
3. 2010 E-portfolios funding for E-portfolio Implementation Trials
4. Professional development in e-learning

rotary club of kent town haiti fundraisers

1. Cinema By Stars
2. Sky Show for Charity

dfeest professional development

1. Working Away at Moderation and Validation of Assessment
2. Assessment: Which practitioner skills need to be improved and how
3. DFEEST Quality and Tertiary Education Policy Directorate: Innovation in Assessment Forum
4. ESOS Re-Registration process – Dates changed!

8th annual higher education summit

The Higher Education Summit will for the first time be held in Adelaide in 2010.

acpet international student induction series 2010

As part of our ongoing commitment to member services ACPET, in partnership with Education Adelaide, the SA Training Advocate, Adelaide City Council, government agencies and sponsors, has organised a series of five information sessions for international students to orientate them to life in Adelaide.

sa multicultural events calendar – march

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

Tasmania

acpet meeting with skills tasmania on proposed vet industry plan

On Tuesday ACPET Tasmania EO Cindy Tschernitz and Tasmanian committee member David Dunn met with Skills Tasmania to discuss the proposed VET Industry Plan for Tasmanian RTO’s.

Expressions of Interest close 5 March 2010

ppp tenders for tasmania opened 27 february 2010

The first round of the Tasmanian 2010 Productivity Places Program (PPP) tender opened on 27 February 2010.

Victoria

vic - you are invited: skilled migration program and job readiness reforms - what are the implications for providers in the international education sector?

The last 12 months has seen a range of government policy development impacting upon the international education sector especially in skilled migration and job readiness.

funding for rtos - 25 march 2010

The session will be an interactive workshop to enable consultants to advise RTOs about types and sources of funding in a strategic, systematic way.

modern awards are in - what to do now - 17 march 2010

As of 1 January 2010, the second stage of the new industrial relations regulations has been introduced as a result of the Fair Work Act 2009.

victorian pd on tenders an overwhelming success

On Thursday 25 February ACPET Victoria held a very successful Professional Development Program - Tenders - where to find them and how to make a successful bid.

The session was organised in response to a changing landscape for members in both domestic (state) and international market. It provided members with some insight into another avenue to pursue if diversifying their business.

celebrate international women's day with international students

The Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition is celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day with a March for Harmony led by female international students.

Western Australia

wa - you are invited: skilled migration program and job readiness reforms - what are the implications for providers in the international education sector?

The last 12 months has seen a range of government policy development impacting upon the international education sector especially in skilled migration and job readiness.

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