Edition 359, 22 March 2010

National

1. Skills Australia Workforce Strategy
2. Review of the Diploma of Training and Assessment

strengthening the aqf - testing the proposed strengthened architecture of the aqf - on-line survey

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Council has commissioned research which will help validate and fine tune the structural elements of the strengthened AQF.

australian flexible learning framework: series 12 toolboxes released

Five Flexible Learning Toolboxes (Toolboxes) have just been released as part of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s (Framework) Series 12 Toolboxes.

altc – development of academic standards

Dr Carol Nicoll, the newly appointed CEO of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC), will be visiting Private Higher Education providers over the coming months to consult on academic standards in preparation for a new regulatory environment and the creation of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.

seeking participants for a study into leadership, culture and management

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has funded the Society for Knowledge Economics to undertake research into the Leadership, Culture and Management practices of High Performing Workplaces in Australia’s services industry.

national forum: vet outbound mobility - informing a toolkit of resources

Australian Education International (AEI) invites you to a forum on outbound mobility in the vocational education and training sector.

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.

applications for cricos re-registration due by 16 april

CRICOS re-registrations must be completed by the end of this year but the closing date for applications is 16 April.

updating member course details on acpet course finder

Have you noticed the course finder that appears prominently on the right hand side of the ACPET website homepage? This is used actively by students seeking a suitable provider in which to enrol and it’s now more visible than ever.

australian international education conference

This year’s Conference theme is Engaging for the Future. Securing the future for international education will be increasingly difficult without more effective engagement with governments, students, teaching staff, local communities, the media, Australian businesses and our international partners.

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

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 22 March 2010

Representing members interests

asia pacific association of international educators conference

ACPET is a principal sponsor of the 5^th Asia Pacific Association of International Educators conference on Queensland’s Gold Coast April 14^th to 16^th 2010.

policy in the pub - the national regulator: the good, the bad and the ugly!

Don’t miss the March Policy in the Pub on Monday, 19 April from 4pm-6pm @ Honey Bar, South Melbourne.

Australian Capital Territory

private provider challenges entrenched ACT media view

The frustration that private providers deal with in attempting to shift firmly entrenched media perceptions is something that will be all too familiar to ACPET members.

New South Wales

esos re-registration information sessions (nsw) – thursday, 25 march - all cricos providers in higher education, vet, elicos and the school sector

ACPET CRICOS Providers are advised of the following information including the invitation to attend information sessions.

Queensland

this week in social inclusion

DATE CLAIMER: Pathways 10 National Conference, 1-3 December, Brisbane

acpet members - we hear you – now let’s talk

The New Focus report that ACPET commissioned late last year identified that members would appreciate more networking and an opportunity to have their opinions heard.

promote your business at the shanghai world expo

Calling for provider images and video footage

acpet qld 2020 vision forum

REGISTRATIONS ARE FILLING QUICKLY

news from the north – cairns positioning to be the q hub for international education

Cairns played host to a number of ACPET events last week. While the tourist dollar in this region has not flowed as freely as locals would like, Cairns is on the path to a establishing itself as a vibrant, diverse and global hub for education and training.

South Australia

8th annual higher education summit & acpet higher education forum

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

successful tendering for rto grants and funding

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

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 international student induction series 2010 - new places now open!

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.

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

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

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.

sa training awards applications open 23 march

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

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

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

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

national disability coordination officers

Providing advice and support for students and training providers.

dfeest professional development

1. Assessment: Which practitioner skills need to be improved and how
2. 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.

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.

sa multicultural events calendar – march/april

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

Victoria

fire safety for students

Fire safety for students is a major concern for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) as they have seen students injured and die from fire related events.

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.

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.

study in australia exhibition - latin america 2010

Ai Group in conjunction with Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development (DIRD) will be leading a Trade Mission to participate in Austrade's Study in Australia Exhibition in Latin America.

tenders - where to find them and how to make a successful bid - 15 april 2010

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

Western Australia

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.

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