Edition 358, 15 March 2010

congratulations! more gongs for leading nsw colleges and students

Congratulations to the Billy Blue College of Design (BBCD) graduand Sarita Walsh, this year’s winner of the Design Institute of Australia’s (DIA) ‘Graduate of the Year NSW’ award and the ‘Student of the Year’ award.

service skills conference thought provoking and engaging

On 1 - 2 March 2010, Service Skills Australia held its National Conference to discuss the skills development issues affecting tourism and hospitality, sport and recreation, wholesale and retail and personal services sectors.

National

policy matters

1. Language, Literacy and Numeracy
2. Strengthening the AQF
3. National Vet Regulator

acpet membership and tas renewal - it’s that time of year again!

From today, ACPET Membership and TAS renewal documentation will be progressively sent via mail to the main contact for each membership.

ncver news

1. New NCVER Resource: Disability and vocational education and training
2. Latest apprentice and trainee statistics released
3. Call for papers and presentations now open

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.

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

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.

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.

e-gems web conference – exploring the metaverse: virtual worlds and games for learning

Virtual worlds and games are increasingly being used in education and training to create learning experiences which are immersive, authentic and media rich.

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

On-line survey launch – Wednesday 10 March

understanding the true value of online training

Discover How to Work Smarter with Online Training

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.

what's on around the country

in focus 15 March 2010

Stronger, smarter, simpler ESOS requires industry leadership

Australian Capital Territory

2010 efic global readiness index benchmark survey

How do your global plans stack up against other Australian businesses? How has the global financial crisis changed the trends and outlook for exporting and investing offshore over the last 12 months? Which offshore destinations are you targeting and why?

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.

New South Wales

nsw hairdressing training package workshop – thursday 25 march - facilitating the vet practitioner in hairdressing sector

Last November, Service Skills Australia, together with ACPET NSW and VETAB ran a successful one-day workshop for WRH06 Hairdressing Training Package for industry practitioners.

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.

Queensland

acpet q 2020 vision forum

The interim program for the forthcoming Forum to be held at the Sofitel Broadbeach on the Gold Coast on 12 & 13 April 2010 is now available.

this week in diversity

1. SOME DIVERSITY STATISTICS
2. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION: a quick summary of things we need to know

vet futures update

1.    Workshops
2.    VET Institute Survey
3.    ACPET Q Forum

acpet eo cairns workshops and visits

ACPET EO Michael Hall has been invited to address Study Cairns this Thursday 18 March, at James Cook University and to also be present for the launch of the Study Cairns Plan 2010-2013.

acpet “have your say” – the audit experience 31 march 2010

ACPET is eager to obtain regular feedback from members on items of significance. While ACPET Q runs a series of professional development and related sessions, it is appreciated that this can be very much a one way dialogue.

South Australia

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

successful tendering for rto grants and funding

A practical approach for RTOs to improve the chance of success when applying for grants and funding

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.

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

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

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

RTOs please let your students know about these safety measures in the city

sa training awards applications open 23 march

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

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.

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

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.

dfeest professional development

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

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

8th annual higher education summit & acpet higher education forum

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

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!

sa multicultural events calendar – march

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

offering vet for school students

Find out more about how to become involved with VET in schools

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.

Tasmania

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.

Victoria

reminder - acpet members victoria - modern awards are in - what to do now seminar

Do not miss out - registrations closing!

lord mayor's student welcome 2010 - this saturday 13 march 2010

If you’re a student and new to Melbourne, come along to the Lord Mayor’s Student Welcome for a free and fun-filled afternoon.

e-portfolio overview and funding details for implementation trials - 2010

ACPET’s commitment to supporting Australian private training providers includes fostering the development of quality training design and delivery for today’s world.

committee for melbourne - culture card: update brief on program development for partners

The Culture Card program to be launched in April 2010 is now well underway.

National Monday Update

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