Edition 364, 3 May 2010

Life membership is the highest honour that Group Training Australia can bestow on an individual.

hta writes to rudd over education export policy

The Hospitality Training Association (HTA) has launched a national campaign to reverse federal and state policies which it believes are threatening the country's $16 billion international education export industry.

chiefing your tribe; creating a culture worth belonging to!

Michael Henderson will be presenting of the pre-conference master classes, Chiefing your tribe; creating a culture worth belonging to, on Wednesday 25 August in Melbourne.

National

policy matters

1. VET Workforce – Productivity Commission Study
2. Higher Education Governance and Quality Assurance
3. Retail Services Training Package

tae10 training and education training package pd workshops

The TAE10 Training & Education Training Package is currently going through the final stages towards endorsement.

have your say on the draft national green skills agreement implementation plan

The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP has assembled a Green Skills Implementation Group to assist in the achievement of the Green Skills Agreement.

endeavour awards 2010

The 2011 round of the Endeavour Awards is now open and will close on 31 July 2010.

e-portfolios australia conference 2010 - call for papers now open

e-Portfolios Australia Conference 2010 (EAC2010) will bring together national and international educators and thought leaders from the vocational education and training (VET), higher education (universities) and adult community education (ACE) sectors to showcase current e-portfolio practice.

online event: e-gems 12 may web conferencing session

E-assessment and the AQTF: Bridging the divide between practitioners and auditors

the inaugural student housing summit

This two day event will tackle the issues of growth, supply and demand across the student housing sector.

registrations are open for the “over the top – skilling northern queensland” forum

Registrations are open for the “Over the Top – Skilling Northern Queensland” Forum to be held at the SkyCity in Darwin on 2 & 3 June 2010.

what's on around the country

in focus 3 may 2010

Uncertainty continues to cripple industry

Australian Capital Territory

e-assessment workshop in act – coming soon!

Do you have questions about e-assessment, or want to share your experiences and thoughts to promote better understanding and improved practices in e-assessment?

act government to act on payment processing issues

On Friday Lisa Materano (Chair ACT Committee) and Frank Sette (ACPET ACT Executive Officer) met with the Executive Director - Tertiary and International Education ACT Government to further discuss the issue of lack of payment for PPP and User Choice funding.

New South Wales

member visits – nsw hits the road

Since starting at ACPET earlier this year, NSW Member Support Officer, Sarah Rosen, has been making her way around our Sydney based members talking to PEO’s and other senior executives about the issues and challenges facing private providers in the current market.

acpet invited to nsw premier’s council on international education - the first of its kind in australia

The first meeting of the Premier’s Council on International Education was held last Wednesday at the Department of Premier & Cabinet.

2010 premier’s nsw export awards – registrations open!

ACPET is proud to support this high profile event which offers exclusive networking and business opportunities to our members.

celebrations in the nsw office

Special ‘Happy Birthday’ celebrations took place late on Friday afternoon for Melinda Larkin, Executive Officer NSW.

Northern Territory

registrations open next week for the forthcoming acpet “over the top – skilling northern australia” forum being held in darwin at skycity on 2 & 3 June

Registrations are open for the “Over the Top – Skilling Northern Queensland” Forum to be held at the SkyCity in Darwin on 2 & 3 June 2010.

northern territory government media release – new program launched

The Territory Government welcomed the start of a new training partnership with Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) that will benefit students from Jabiru and Gunbalanya.

Queensland

registrations open next week for the forthcoming acpet “over the top – skilling northern australia” forum being held in darwin at skycity on 2 & 3 June

Registrations are open for the “Over the Top – Skilling Northern Queensland” Forum to be held at the SkyCity in Darwin on 2 & 3 June 2010.

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.

this week in social inclusion & diversity

1.The Great Social Inclusion Race
2.RTOs leveraging socially inclusive practices into good business practices
3.Socially inclusive consultation
4.National Disability Services Communities of Practice Conference

e-assessment workshop in qld – coming soon!

Do you have questions about e-assessment, or want to share your experiences and thoughts to promote better understanding and improved practices in e-assessment?

sites selling fast to the steps mackay and district careers market expo

The STEPS Mackay and District Careers Market Expo will be held on the 11 August 2010.

acpet q congratulates sheridan van asch director of veo

On behalf of ACPET members and Staff we would like to congratulate Ms Sheridan Van Asch who has been appointed to the role of Director, VEO effective Tuesday 4 May.

South Australia

acpet sa events

1. ACPET International Education Seminar
2. Workforce Development Plans: Implications for Training Providers

e-assessment workshop in sa – coming soon!

Do you have questions about e-assessment, or want to share your experiences and thoughts to promote better understanding and improved practices in e-assessment?

sa training awards applications now open

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

other sa events

1. Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo Adelaide (TSCEA), 30-31 May 2010
2. CS&H ISC National Careers and Employment Roadshow - SA
3. DFEEST Quality and Tertiary Education Policy Directorate: Innovation in Assessment Forum
4. DFEEST Professional Development – Internal Audit
5. DFEEST Professional Development - RPL
6. Equal Opportunity Commission Training

e-learning in sa

2. e-Skills May e-learning workshops
3. Free e-learning advice and resources to enhance your business
4. Professional development in e-learning

dfeest productivity places program (ppp) for job seekers

The 2010 South Australian Productivity Places Program (PPP) for Job Seekers is now open!

engaging international students in the community

SA Multicultural Events Calendar 2010

Tasmania

e-assessment workshop in tas – coming soon!

Do you have questions about e-assessment, or want to share your experiences and thoughts to promote better understanding and improved practices in e-assessment?

tcci and skills tasmania information and networking event

You are at risk if you don’t know what the Modern Awards mean to your Business!

Victoria

public consultation on the victorian youth transition system

Consultation process on the Victorian Youth Transition System

vet in schools seminar

Find out how to successfully deliver VET in Schools ...

e-assessment workshop in vic – coming soon!

Do you have questions about e-assessment, or want to share your experiences and thoughts to promote better understanding and improved practices in e-assessment?

Western Australia

registrations open next week for the forthcoming acpet “over the top – skilling northern australia” forum being held in darwin at skycity on 2 & 3 June

Registrations are open for the “Over the Top – Skilling Northern Queensland” Forum to be held at the SkyCity in Darwin on 2 & 3 June 2010.

acpet wa office growing

We are pleased to welcome Lolita Rodriguez to our WA team, as our new Member Support Officer for ACPET WA.

july 1 – wa private education and industry forum

Mark in your diary a first for WA...FINALLY, a training and education forum dedicated to the private sector in WA.

National Monday Update

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