Edition 357, 8 March 2010

Will a tertiary sector impact positively on VET practitioners, asks John Mitchell?

international women’s day – what a celebration!

Today – the 8 March – is International Women’s Day. It is indeed a time to reflect on the journey, the achievements and the ‘where to from here’.

brisbane welcomes international students - the expo

The river end of the Queen St Mall in the centre of Brisbane was host to thousands of international students and their friends on a rather moist Saturday to celebrate their choice of Brisbane to conduct their studies.

National

policy matters

In response to Member suggestions ACPET has added a Policy Matters section in the NMU, which will focus on domestic policy matters.

strengthening the aqf: testing the proposed strengthened architecture of the aqf

On-line survey launch – Wednesday 10 March

policy in the pub - how green is my training?

Don’t miss the March Policy in the Pub on Monday, 15 March from 4pm-6pm @ Honey Bar, South Melbourne.

consultations and open forums on creating a new national regulator for the vet sector

In December, COAG agreed to create a new national regulator for the VET sector.

harmony day 2010 - march 21

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.

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.

2010 minister’s awards for excellence in training of australian apprentices now open

The Minister’s Awards for Excellence (MAE) is an annual event that recognises and rewards organisations and individuals who make an outstanding contribution towards the training of Australian Apprentices.

what's on around the country

in focus 8 March 2010

VET in the spotlight

innovation & business skills australia notices

1. Check Out IBSA’s Jobseeker and Learners Careers Resource
2. Developing Innovation Skills – A Guide for Trainers and Assessors

Australian Capital Territory

Australian flexible learning framework toolbox workshop program

The second workshop in the Toolbox Workshop Program will be held on Tuesday, March 16.

the act exporters' network presents - the great debate!

The motion "Canberra is an ideal environment for the development of globally focused, knowledge-based companies" will be debated by exporters and industry specialists.

department of education and training’s annual training priorities consultation forums

Do you want to make the best use of the ACT’s vocational education and training system to grow your business, sustain a strong skills base and grow the labour supply?

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.

blue mountains international hotel management school receives the tourism education and training award at the qantas australian tourism awards

Tourism’s biggest night of the year, the Australian Tourism Awards, brings together the best of Australia’s tourism and hospitality providers and recognises those who excel within the industry.

Queensland

this week in social inclusion & diversity

1. Australian Human Rights Commission
2. Tenth International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations
3. Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD)
4. Good News Story - the importance of VET services

indigenous sunrise

A project facilitated by the Eidos Institute entitled the Indigenous Sunrise Project aimed at improving the access and participation of Indigenous Australians in higher education, has been released.

opportunity for private higher education institutions to have input into national academic standards for accounting education

As part of the Learning and Teaching Academic Standards Project currently being managed by Australian Learning & Teaching Council (ALTC) a number of road show workshops are being held for the Business Discipline.

acpet q forum – gold coast 12 & 13 april – registrations open next week

Planning is well underway for the 2010 ACPET Q State Forum to be held at the Sofitel Broadbeach on 12 & 13 April.

australia korea foundation funding now open

A new funding round for grants from the Australia Korea Foundation (AKF) is currently open - closing date for submissions to the AKF is 18 March 2010.

South Australia

sa multicultural events calendar – march

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

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.

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.

8th Annual Higher Education Summit & ACPET Higher Education Forum

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

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

acpet sa higher education forum 28 april – mark this date in your diary!

Have your say and contribute to the agenda for this Forum!

sa training awards applications open 23 march

Begin your preparations now to apply for the SA Training Awards. It’s free to apply.

australia india business council forum

The Australia India Business Council SA Chapter invites members and friends to a Budget Debrief presented by Mr. Amit Dasgupta, Consul General of India.

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

women in global business 2010

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

dfeest professional development

1. ESOS Re-Registration process – Dates changed!
2. Working Away at Moderation and Validation of Assessment
3. Assessment: Which practitioner skills need to be improved and how
4. DFEEST Quality and Tertiary Education Policy Directorate: Innovation in Assessment Forum – Note the date in your diary (Friday 25 June)

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

arthritis sa annual badge day

Arthritis SA is calling for volunteers for their 2010 Badge Day Friday 26 March to help raise funds and awareness of Badge Day Collectors.

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.

level playing field 2010 - an exciting way for your international students to make new friends!

The Rotary Club of Adelaide EDGE presents Level Playing Field - an exciting new event on the 2010 calendar for the Rotary Club of Adelaide EDGE.

corporate social responsibility opportunities

The Better Earth Works Program – Information Session

acpet calling for sustainability champions to participate in a free pilot project – green skills are heating up!

Last year the National VET Sector Sustainability Policy and Action Plan was endorsed, and COAG released the Green Skills Agreement to be implemented from the second half of this year.

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.

opportunity for private higher education institutions to have input into national academic standards for accounting education

As part of the Learning and Teaching Academic Standards Project currently being managed by Australian Learning & Teaching Council a number of road show workshops are being held for the Business Discipline.

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.

problems persist with ppp

Private providers in WA continue to experience a range of problems associated with applying for and gaining student places in the Productivity Places Program.

National Monday Update

In Focus

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