Edition 381, 30 August 2010

A record number of delegates were welcomed to the 2010 ACPET National Conference by Kay Ganley, ACPET National Chair, in the Conference Hall at the Crown Conference Centre.

acpet honours life members and farewells ceo

Last Friday night more than 300 delegates and guests attended the 2010 ACPET National Conference Dinner to celebrate the conclusion of another very successful conference.

international engagement

Historic Asia Pacific Agreement on International Education
Think Before - A Student Safety Initiative

National

conference delegates get together at old melbourne gaol

Last Thursday night, the first day of the 2010 National Conference, ACPET hosted a cocktail reception for conference delegates.

New benchmarks for aqtf trainer and assessor competencies

Concerns have been raised by many colleagues amongst the RTO community regarding the AQTF2010 requirements for trainer and assessor qualification.

confirmed: framework activities and funding opportunities to june 2011

The national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework), has received the go ahead for its activities until the end of June 2011, opening up approximately $3.5m in funding opportunities for Australian registered training organisations (RTOs), business and industry to embed e-learning as a key aspect of their business strategy and tailor training to meet learners’ needs.

the highs and lows: tradies' wages across australia

The gap between well paid and low paid tradespersons is widening and is most extreme in remote regions.

eportfolios australia conference 2010 - registrations now open

The ePortfolios Australia Conference will be held in Melbourne on 3-4 November 2010.

in focus 30 august 2010

The New ‘Age of Uncertainty’?

what's on around the country

New South Wales

aqtf seminar well received in nsw

Last Monday, ACPET NSW hosted the AQTF Seminar led by ACPET’s Deputy CEO, Claire Field for NSW members. Well received by over 130 members at Sydney’s Masonic Centre, the seminar provided the background for the development of the AQTF and the key areas of change around initial registration and continuing registration of VET providers.

Northern Territory

professional development sessions - rigorous evidence and assessment quality

ACPET is pleased to announce a series of Professional Development sessions designed to support RTOs throughout the Northern Territory.

Queensland

professional development sessions - rigorous evidence and assessment quality

ACPET is pleased to announce a series of Professional Development sessions designed to support RTOs throughout the Northern Territory.

sustainable international recruitment: your passport to success

Are you an institution that is looking to expand and build on your international operation? Or are you looking to venture into international education for the first time?

help us understand international student needs!

As part of Brisbane Marketing’s vision to promote Brisbane as “Australia’s new world city”, it is imperative to work closely with the education sector in promoting the city to international students.

South Australia

acpet sa member leads the way in green skills

Over the 2009-2010 financial year Wendy Perry and Associates Pty Ltd made a huge reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the previous year.

showcasing acpet members - tell us your story!

Calling for examples of good practice - Tell us what you do well!

capability builders: assessment 2010 - 2011 program – applications close september 3!

The Capability Builders Assessment (CB-A) program is a Queensland, VET Futures initiative developed to encourage new leaders in assessment practice.

sa events

1. New AQTF requirements – Register now for information sessions
2. DFEEST Professional Development – upcoming events
3. So you want to put that music into your PowerPoint presentation?
4. Places still available for E-Skills SA Moodle Meetup – 3 September
5. Training Courses at the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission

sa news

1. $240,600 funding for e-learning innovation in South Australia
2. 2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trials - Teams announced
3. SA Framework Unit at new location