sa events
National Monday Update Issue:
- ACPET-DFEEST Workshop - Implications of Skills for Sustainability for RTOs and VET practitioners
- RPL Awareness Session and Skillsbook Training Workshops
- IEAA Workshops – Intercultural Communication with International Students
- Intercultural Communication with Chinese Students
- DFEEST Innovation & Professional Practice in Assessment Forum – Registrations open!
- CEDA SA Mid-year Economic & Market Review
- ISANA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Doing Business in SA – Events
- Training Courses at the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission
- Meet Austrade's new offshore education specialists and hear about the latest trends in their markets
The Green Skills Agreement Implementation Plan is due for implementation by providers from 1 July 2010. Skills for Sustainabilityare being progressively integrated into Training Packages, which practitioners will be required to deliver in the very near future. Increasingly providers will also need to demonstrate sustainable work practices when applying for contestable funding from a range of government sources.
Come and find out what this means for RTOs and for VET practitioners. You will hear about what ACPET and TAFE SA are doing to support Green Skills implementation and also from the schools sector how they have been implementing sustainable work practices and achieving considerable savings and efficiencies in the process.
When: 1 July, 9.30-12.30
Where: Education Development Centre, Milner Street Hindmarsh
Fee: No charge
DFEEST is conducting a series of workshops that provide participants with the skills to confidently assist clients identify skills and gather evidence prior to seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with an RTO.
Who should attend?
South Australia Works Career Development Services/Centre staff; Registered Training Organisations; Job Services Australia providers; Disability Employment Network providers; careers and training stakeholders
Workshop locations & times:
Murray Bridge – Tuesday 8 June 2010
TAFE SA, Murray Bridge Campus
Swanport Road, Murray Bridge SA
RPL Awareness workshop 10.00am – 12.30pm
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Skillsbook hands on training 1.15pm – 3.45pm
Adelaide – Wednesday 9 June 2010
TAFE SA, Adelaide South, Adelaide Campus
120 Currie Street, Adelaide SA
RPL Awareness workshop 10.00am – 12.30pm
Classroom E304
Lunch 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Skillsbook hands on training 1.15pm – 3.45pm
Computer room E202
For more information or to book mbaker [at] adam [dot] com [dot] au (click here) or phone 8321 9211
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Intercultural Communication with Indian Students
Workshop Overview:
- Comparative learning styles in relation to Indian students
- Cultural differences and expectations
- Socio-cultural issues/values and attitudes
- Key factors that lead to conflict and misunderstanding
- Strategies for managing potential conflict situations
Date: 10 June 2010
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Venue: University of Adelaide
Level: All
Fee: $75
Workshop Overview:
- Cultural differences in communication style with a focus on mainland China
- Introduction to the Mandarin language
- Strategies for addressing challenges relating to cultural differences
Date: 15 June 2010
Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Venue: UNISA
Level: Introductory-Intermediate
Fee: $150
"Focusing on the importance of assessment for the quality outcomes in education and training"
The Innovative and Professional Practice in Assessment forum is a full day, not-for-profit forum bringing the whole of South Australian VET sector together to learn, to share, to be informed of the latest developments in the area of assessment in education and training.
The program is designed to encourage innovative practice in assessment, present information about Assessment for learning and provide attendees with strategies to apply flexible assessment methodologies in their daily work.
The Australian Flexible Learning Framework will also provide interactive e-learning experiences and presentations. Hot topic discussions and networking opportunities aim to engage and expand connectivity with industry and training providers who are passionate about innovative and quality assessment practices.
Key note speakers include:
- Rob Fearon - Queensland Water - Industry focused national e-Learning Framework Project
- Rob Stowell - Learning Australia - Assessment for Learning Principles
- Michael Callahan - Box Hill Institute - Flexible assessment in the trades
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the twelve Capability Builders - Assessment, advanced practitioners who will share their journey of 'assessment for learning' from recent projects.
When: Friday 25 June 2010, 9.00 am - 5 pm
Where: Hilton Adelaide, Victoria Square
Fee: $165
Understanding, analysis, discussion & review
CEDA, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED), welcomes members and guests to the 2010 Mid-year Economic and Market Review. The event will be held as a half day seminar from 9am to 2pm at the Intercontinental Adelaide.
Speakers confirmed include Rob Chapman (BankSA), Peter Siebels (kpmg), Peter Vaughan (BusinessSA), Jason Kuchel (SACOME) and Mark Geraghty (Elders), with other speakers speakers to be confirmed shortly.
Date: Friday, 18 June 2010
Time: 8.45am for 9am to 2pm
Venue: Hotel Intercontinental Adelaide
Prices: CEDA member
Per person: $270
Per person: $270
Non-member
Per person: $370
Peer Mentoring for International Students
When: Thursday 24 June 2010, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Where: UniSA – City West Y4-09 Level 4, Yungondi Building North Terrace
Presenter: Mr Hedley Reberger
Session Content & Aims
Hedley Reberger, International Student Adviser (The University of Adelaide) will share information on the University of Adelaide International Student Centre’s University-wide international student peer mentoring program, which provides leadership and training opportunities and encourages interaction between international and local students. The program of peer mentor volunteers has been running for more than eight years and student evaluation and feedback has indicated the high value that students place on such support programs.
Refreshments & networking opportunities provided
Seminar $50 for ISANA members, $80 for non-members
Please RSVP by Tues 22 June to kmatthews [at] worldcare [dot] com [dot] au (Kathy Matthews)
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The Better Business Series is delivered by the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) free of charge to help existing small businesses achieve successful growth and profitability.
Incorporating three-hour workshops on a range of topics, this series is a valuable source of information and insight provided by experienced business operators.
Small business operators should register now for the November series of Better Business Series workshops:
June 2010
Tue 8 June – Coaching and Mentoring Your People to Success
Wed 9 June – Are You Ready to Employ Staff?
Tue 15 June – Creating a Buying Environment – How to Increase Sales
Wed 16 June – Creating Advertising That Works
Tue 22 June – Developing a Marketing Strategy
Wed 23 June – Making the Connection - Building Instant Rapport
Tue 29 June - Exporting for Beginners
For updates on the various programs and newsletters available from DTED, subscribe at www.southaustralia.biz
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Tue 8 June – Coaching and Mentoring Your People to Success
Wed 9 June – Are You Ready to Employ Staff?
Tue 15 June – Creating a Buying Environment – How to Increase Sales
Wed 16 June – Creating Advertising That Works
Tue 22 June – Developing a Marketing Strategy
Wed 23 June – Making the Connection - Building Instant Rapport
Tue 29 June - Exporting for Beginners
For updates on the various programs and newsletters available from DTED, subscribe at www.southaustralia.biz
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July - December 2010
July
16 Fri Contact Person: Role and responsibilities 335.00
27 Tues Contact Person: Refresher course 145.00
August
11 Wed Workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment 145.00
26 Thurs Nipping problems in the bud and complaint handling 290.00
September
8 Wed Advanced skills for managers and supervisors 145.00
17 Fri Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
October
7 Thurs Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
19 Tues Workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment 145.00
November
10 Wed Nipping problems in the bud and complaint handling 290.00
18 Thurs Contact Person: Refresher course 145.00
December
2 Thurs Contact Person: Roles and responsibilities 335.00
- Meet Austrade's new offshore education specialists and hear about the latest trends in their markets
From July 1 2010, responsibility for the international marketing and promotion of education will be transferred from Australian Education International (AEI) to Austrade. As part of an induction program being held in Australia for the offshore locally engaged staff transferring from AEI, a series of briefings are being held across Australia for the Australian education sector.
Time and date: 9am – 3pm, 11 June 2010
Venue: Next Generation (Trilogy 2), War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide
Who should attend: Australian education providers across all sectors currently active in international markets.
Cost: Free of charge
If you are actively involved in international markets this is an excellent opportunity to understand Austrade’s new role, connect with key Austrade contacts and gather latest market insights
Download the event brochure for more information, or call 13 28 78 / info [at] austrade [dot] gov [dot] au (email)