Edition 382, 6 September 2010

acpet queensland members to donate over $15 000 to variety, the children’s charity

Funds are still being tallied from this year’s Variety Bash run that saw ACPET’s entry Daisy “Licensed to Skill” successfully complete the event from Southport to Port Douglas.

nsw members networking reception a huge success

ACPET NSW's recent networking and cocktail reception provided an opportunity for NSW members to officially meet with ACPET’s Deputy CEO, Claire Field.

2010 acpet national conference presentations

The ACPET National Conference was held 26 to 27 August 2010 at the Crown Conference Centre, Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne, VIC

National

eportfolios australia conference 2010 - registrations now open

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

$2.65 million funding for e-learning innovation across australia

Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $2.65 million in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions that empower learners and better meet the training needs of business.

what's on around the country

in focus 6 september 2010

Who are we and what do we do?

Australian Capital Territory

toolbox workshop for september 2010 is now open for registrations

This month’s topic: The Learning Design Tool is a FREE online resource which guides you step-by-step through the four essential stages to write high quality, learner-focused course content, and to create your own learning design template.

arc provider forum breakfast

The ACT Accreditation and Registration Council (ARC) will be holding its next Provider Forum Breakfast on Wednesday 15 September 2010.

$129,600 funding for e-learning innovation in the act

Registered training organisations (RTOs) in the ACT can apply for a share of $129,600 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals in line with key ACT training priorities.

act training awards results

ACPET member Wisdom Learning was awarded top RTO at last week’s ACT Excellence in Training Awards ceremony at The Auditorium, Erindale.

New South Wales

final week! health & community services training packages draft v3.0 consultation...nsw have your say!

The 2010 consultation period for draft Version 3.0 of the CHC08 Community Services and HLT07 Health Training Packages is closing soon.

industry & investment nsw - business update: sydney september 2010

NSW ACPET members may be interested in this month’s edition:

alert! 2011-2012 nsw training market tender webpage updated

ACPET RTO members are advised:

attention nsw rtos - updated vetab application guides

ACPET NSW RTO members please be advised that VETAB has updated its application guides (Initial, Amendment and Renewal) and website information to reflect the new Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration and Continuing Registration which became effective in NSW from 1 September 2010.

congratulations! three acpet members finalists in nsw det training awards

ACPET NSW is very proud to announce that the finalists for the 2010 NSW Training Awards be Recognised, for the category ‘2010 NSW Small Training Provider of the Year’ are:

$714,200 funding for e-learning innovation in new south wales

Registered training organisations (RTOs) in New South Wales can apply for a share of $714,200 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals in line with key NSW training priorities.

Northern Territory

$118,500 funding for e-learning innovation in the northern territory

Registered training organisations (RTOs) in the Northern Territory can apply for a share of $118,500 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals in line with key NT training priorities.

Queensland

brisbane lord mayor officially opens new browns campus

Last month, 18 August, BROWNS English Language School opened its second Brisbane campus.

trade & investment queensland news

1. Education and training roundtable with the Australian High Commissioner to South Africa
2. International Business Cadet Program - enhance your offshore profile

qtac guide and website ‘opens its doors’ - don’t miss out

Members are advised of an opportunity to promote their institute in this year’s QTAC Guide and website.

South Australia

acpet international student safety session – places filling fast!

Personal Safety - Safe City Activities

showcasing acpet members - tell us your story!

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

sa events

1. Free Innovative Workforce Management Workshop
2. New AQTF requirements – Register now for information sessions
3. DFEEST Professional Development – upcoming events
4. Training Courses at the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission

engaging international students in the community

SA Multicultural Events Calendar 2010

$240,600 funding for e-learning innovation in south australia

South Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $240,600 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals in line with key SA training priorities.

Tasmania

$144,400 funding for e-learning innovation in tasmania

Tasmanian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $144,400 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals in line with key Tasmanian training priorities.

Victoria

e-learning strategies to keep the learner engaged - online workshop

Not sure which e-learning strategies you could use in your training?

update on the study on quality teaching in vet

Two more papers relating to the Study on Quality Teaching in VET (being conducted by the LH Martin Institute at the University of Melbourne and managed by the Australian College of Educators (ACE)) have been uploaded to the ACE website.

aqtf seminar a success in victoria

Last week over 75 Victorian members came together to hear from Claire Field, Acting CEO of ACPET present on the AQTF 2010.

$556,950 funding for e-learning innovation in victoria

Victorian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $556,950 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals.

Western Australia

wa training awards 2010 finalists

ACPET WA presents their compliments to the WA’s training elite for their achievements.

perth to host commonwealth heads of government meeting 2011

The annual Commonwealth Heads of Governement Meeting 2011 is to be held in Perth, placing the city in the international spotlight as 53 heads of state and hundreds of government officials gather for the biennial event.

western australian indigenous arts awards 2011

Australian Indigenous Arts Awards will be held again next year so as to showcase indigenous arts for CHOGM delegates.

perth rtos events

You may like to put the following dates in your diary

perth students events

Some links to inform your students what’s going on in Western Australia

$283,150 funding for e-learning innovation in western australia

Western Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for a share of $283,150 in funding and support to develop innovative e-learning solutions for businesses and individuals in line with key WA training priorities.

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