Edition 367, 24 May 2010

photography studies college student wins victorian photography industry’s top student award

Photography Studies College (PSC) student Deb Mullins, scooped the student category in the recent Victorian photography industry awards for 2010.

acpet sa recognised at lord mayor’s reception

More than one hundred guests representing industry and the private education sector joined Adelaide Lord Mayor Michael Harbison last Wednesday to acknowledge ACPET for its contribution to education and training in South Australia.

shafston embraces lovebites - a violence and sexual assault prevention program

Shafton’s L’Academie in Spring Hill was the venue on Thursday night for a corporate gathering to launch the LoveBites program, with over 100 guests enjoying the superb Shafston hospitality and cuisine.

National

international engagement

What's happening on the international scene?

policy matters

1. ACPET - AUQA meet to discuss Governance
2. Demand Driven Funding for Higher Education

ACPET Membership Office easier to contact via new 1800 number

Now even easier to contact the ACPET Membership Office

You can now contact the Membership Office easily via a new toll-free number 1800 number that has recently been set up.

training and education training package endorsed

The NQC secretariat has notified IBSA that the Training and Education Training Package was endorsed by NQC members at its meeting of the 12th May 2010.

cshisc seeking feedback on health and community services training packages

The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) are seeking feedback on the impact of policy changes affecting the Health and Community Services Training Packages.

new framework paper: verifying vet learner attainment data

Being able to electronically verify learner information, such as educational qualifications, has the potential to help streamline employment applications, course admissions and RPL (recognition of prior learning) processes.

e-portfolios australia conference 2010 - call for papers closes 4 june 2010

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.

endeavour awards 2010 – open now until 31 july 2010

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

“over the top – skilling northern australia” - registrations still available

Registrations are still being accepted for the forthcoming ACPET Over The Top Skilling Northern Australian Forum being held next week in sunny Darwin.

what's on around the country

in focus 24 may 2010

Private Education Industry Survey

Australian Capital Territory

flexible learning toolbox workshop pd

Registration is now open for the next session in the Flexible Learning Toolbox Workshop PD program.

act education and training minister andrew barr visit to acpet act office – 17 june

ACT Education & Training Minister, Andrew Barr MLA has made the unprecedented request for an opportunity to informally get together with ACPET Members next month for a drink and to chat about the ACT’s medium to long term strategic direction in Education and Training.

provider forum breakfast

The ACT Accreditation and Registration Council (ARC) will be holding its next Provider Forum Breakfast on Wednesday 9 June 2010.

industry, educators and community to map the future for act skills education

Minister for Education and Training Andrew Barr announced a high level taskforce last week to consult with the Canberra community on the future of skills and tertiary training in the ACT.

New South Wales

nsw members sought to celebrate ‘corporate social responsibility’

NSW members are invited to share their ideas and strategies on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

may vetab newsletter available now

Members may be interested to read the May issue of the VETAB eNewsletter that contains:

nsw winefest 2010 - kenvale college’s celebration of talent

Last Monday evening, Kenvale College hosted their annual WineFest at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia.

raffles leads the way with quality internships leading to solid employment outcomes – a nsw member profile

Last week, ACPET NSW Member Support Officer Sarah Rosen, visited Raffles College of Design and Commerce in North Sydney.

nsw vet providers opportunity to participate in ‘developing cambodia mission 2010’

Application Deadline: Friday 28 May 2010

Northern Territory

“over the top – skilling northern australia” - registrations still available

Registrations are still being accepted for the forthcoming ACPET Over The Top Skilling Northern Australian Forum being held next week in sunny Darwin.

Queensland

this week in social inclusion and diversity

1. International students with a disability
2. Name change: Qld VET Development Centre
3. English skills assistance for people who are Deaf
4. Welcome to the National VET Equity Advisory Council (NVEAC)
5. 1000 voices
6. WAVE
7. Using Web 2.0 in Your Teaching

jazzworx music institute approved to offer fee-help

Jazzworx! Music Institute has now been approved to offer FEE-HELP, having been given Higher Education Approval on 7 May, 2010.

queensland government official mission to china and japan 18 – 26 june 2010

Senior Queensland Government Ministers are to lead a trade mission to China and Japan from 18 – 26 June 2010. ACPET has also been invited to participate.

senate inquiry commends the australian homestay network

The findings of a senate inquiry into the welfare of international students have commended member the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) on its dedication to ensuring appropriate industry standards are met.

generation one – education and training the key

It was Brisbane’s turn last Wednesday to welcome mining billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and Sir Bob Geldorf to join the Generation One campaign in trying to end indigenous disadvantage through employment.

“over the top – skilling northern australia” - registrations still available

Registrations are still being accepted for the forthcoming ACPET Over The Top Skilling Northern Australian Forum being held next week in sunny Darwin.

South Australia

workforce development plans: implications for training providers

Registration closes Friday 28 May

adelaide tertiary studies & careers expo

At the end of this May, Interchange Consultancy Group, the organisers of some of Australia’s longest running and most respected tertiary studies, careers and employment events, will stage the inaugural Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo Adelaide (TSCEA).

sa training awards applications close 28 may – don’t miss out!

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

managing cultural diversity training program for your staff

The Australian Multicultural Foundation and Robert Bean Consulting have developed the Managing Cultural Diversity Training Program (MCD Training) to enable small and medium enterprises to better understand cultural diversity and how to manage it effectively to improve workplace relationships, teamwork, productivity, market knowledge, community relationships, customer service and competitiveness.

sa events

1. IEAA Workshops – Intercultural Communication with International Students
2. DFEEST Innovation & Professional Practice in Assessment Forum – Registrations open!
3. Doing Business in SA – Events

e-learning in sa

1. E-Learning Special Event: Expanding Your Knowledge
2. e-Skills May e-learning workshops
3. Free e-learning advice and resources to enhance your business
4. Professional development in e-learning

engaging international students in the community

Encourage your students to join in these events to meet others and make friends in a friendly and relaxed environment.
SA Multicultural Events Calendar 2010

Victoria

transition to new vrqa guidelines for vet providers

ACPET in conjunction with the VRQA are conducting a briefing for ACPET members on the VRQA Guidelines for VET providers.

vet in schools seminar

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

acpet victoria "strategic conversations" - may & june 2010

ACPET is the Peak Body for private education throughout Australia. In Victoria we represent private training providers on many state and federal government committees, working groups and networks.

Western Australia

private sector wa forum 2010 registration is open now

Delegates will hear cutting edge information from industry and training sector experts that directly relate to your privately run organisation.

grants open for adult learners’ week

The Department of Training and Workforce Development is providing grants to recognise and promote adult learning during the 1st week of September.

“over the top – skilling northern australia” - registrations still available

Registrations are still being accepted for the forthcoming ACPET Over The Top Skilling Northern Australian Forum being held next week in sunny Darwin.

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