Edition 424, 8 August 2011

2011 ACPET National Conference

The ACPET National Conference is the largest and most prestigious gathering of private educators and trainers in Australia, offering excellent opportunities for networking and professional development.

Evocca College Open for Business in Beenleigh

Congratulations to Evocca College on the official opening of their magnificent new premises at Beenleigh last Wednesday evening.

National

Asia Pacific International Education Forum (APIEF) August 24, 2011

ACPET members are invited to join fellow international and domestic delegates at the Asia Pacific International Education Forum (APIEF) in Brisbane on the 24 August 2011.

HR Advisory Services Update

Amended Pay and Conditions Guide relevant to NSW English Colleges Republished

Count Down to Review of Fair Work Act and Modern Awards

TEQSA Update

TEQSA has begun operating in a quality assurance capacity and will begin its regulatory functions in January 2012.

ASQA Update

The August edition of the ASQA Update, prepared by the Australian Skills Quality Authority is available.

What's on around the country?

In Focus 8 August 2011

China calling - offshore opportunities for Australian education and training
In focus comes to you this week from Guangzhou, China, a city of 12 million people on the Pearl River Delta, one of the country’s three economic power-houses.

Australian Capital Territory

Training.gov.au goes live

Training.gov.au has now gone live and has replaced the National Training Information Service (NTIS) as the National Register, for the National Training System.

Employability Skills Framework Public Consultations – have your say

A consultation session will be held in Canberra on 15 August 2011 to test preliminary thinking about the content and structure of the Employability Skills Framework.

IBSA Environmental Scan 2012 Industry Consultations

Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) is undertaking national consultations in August to gather industry views and further explore the workforce development needs of stakeholders.

Up to $80,000 available to improve education and transitions of young people in the ACT

ACT Youth Attainment and Transitions Strategic Funding Pool Community Round 2011

New South Wales

Partnerships between Employers and Tertiary Education Conference 30-31 August

Partnerships between Employers and Tertiary Education conference will bring experts from leading businesses and the tertiary education sector together to identify new methods for strengthening cross-sector collaboration to increase graduate employability.

Careers Advisors Association of NSW - new website up and running

Careers Advisors Association of NSW (CAANSW) has its new website up and running. It can help to keep careers advisers informed about your institution.

Jobs Action Plan to create 100,000 jobs for NSW

The NSW Government's Jobs Action Plan commenced on 1 July 2011 and is available to employers who are registered for payroll tax and who are creating new jobs.

ACPET Asia Pacific International Education Forum (APIEF) – Don’t Miss Out

ACPET members are invited to join fellow international and domestic delegates at the Asia Pacific International Education Forum (APIEF) in Brisbane on the 24 August 2011.

IBSA Escan 2012 Industry Consultation

Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) held a Sydney based industry consultation last week as part of the national consultation series currently underway. ACPET NSW and some NSW members participated in the consultation.

Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities Seminar 2011

The ADB seminar will give practical advice on how to tender for ADB projects and identify upcoming opportunities.

Northern Territory

ACPET Asia Pacific International Education Forum Darwin Gateway Showcase

The ACPET APIEF Gateway event is designed to showcase the approaches to international engagement through training in the Northern Territory.

ACPET NT Professional Development Seminars - August to September 2011

A small number of places are still available for the remaining Darwin seminars which are taking place on the following dates:

Queensland

ACPET Reception to farewell outgoing National Chair Mrs Kay Ganley

Ms Claire Field, ACPET CEO Cordially invites you to attend a reception to acknowledge the contributions of ACPET’s retiring National Chair Mrs Kay Ganley.

ACPET set to shine at the 2011 Queensland Training Awards

The Queensland Training Awards recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the vocational education and training sector.

ACPET Asia Pacific International Education Forum Darwin Gateway Showcase

The ACPET APIEF Gateway event is designed to showcase the approaches to international engagement through training in the Northern Territory.

ACPET Queensland Professional Development Seminars - August to November 2011

Places are still available for the remaining Brisbane seminars

The Qld Post-secondary Education and Training Review revealed!

Some 15 months ago, the then Minister for Education and Training commissioned an independent review lead by Peter Noonan of the Allen Consulting Group.

South Australia

ACPET members announced as finalists in the 2011 SA Training Awards

ACPET SA would like to congratulate the newly-announced finalists in the South Australia Training Awards for 2011.

ACPET PD THIS WEEK - Higher Education Professional Conversation Series: Moderating Assessment Practices, Structures and Approaches - 9 August

ACPET SA is pleased to announce the launch of a Professional Conversation Series, which emerged from a consultation with members during our Higher Education Forum in May followed by a member focus group to plan the first events.

ACPET PD - Student Support Series: Handling Student Mental Health Issues - 15 August

This workshop is for educators and student support staff wanting to gain more confidence when dealing with possible mental health issues in their institution.

ACPET PD - Business Series: Positioning your RTO to access workforce development funds - Bridging the industry skills gap - 19 August

This workshop will assist you to position your organisation to take advantage of funding that will be available from 2012 under SA Skills for All and National Workforce Development initiatives.

Don't miss your chance to register for the ACPET National Conference in Brisbane - 24 - 26 August

The ACPET National Conference is the largest and most prestigious gathering of private and not-for-profit educators and trainers in Australia, which provides excellent opportunities for networking and professional development.

Help support disaster-affected students by becoming a ACPET National Disaster Scholarship Scheme sponsor

The Australian Council for Private Education and Training’s (ACPET) National Disaster Scholarship Scheme provides training assistance to individuals affected by major natural disasters that have occurred in Australia.

ACPET SA Professional Development and Events Calendar 2011

ACPET SA is proud to present its 2011 Professional Development and Events calendar, tailor-made for the private education and training sector in South Australia.

SA News

23,000 new training places for existing SA workers

Inaugural SA Governor’s International Student Awards – Apply by 31 August

Notice from The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service to International Students

And more...

SA Events

12 August - DFEEST INFORMATION SESSION: Building Capability - Assessment (BC-A) Program

19 August - ISANA State Conference International Education: From Marketing to Graduate Outcomes

31 August - SAWAN networking and sharing event

And more...

Tasmania

Congratulations to MEGT – 2011 Finalist for Tasmania Small Provider of the Year

Finalists for the prestigious 2011 Tasmanian Training Awards have now been announced and are available from here.

New appointment of Skills Tasmania's General Manager

The Minister for Education and Skills, Nick McKim announced today that senior Treasury official, Dr Chrissie Berryman has been appointed to the position of General Manager, SkillsTasmania.

Victoria

Learner Management Systems (LMS) – Intro to Moodle 2.0 - Face to Face Workshop

Unclear of the role of the LMS in modern RTO training?

Launch of the 2011 VIC Small Business Festival

August is Small Business Festival Month in Victoria, where over 400 events are scheduled to support Victoria’s small businesses.

ACPET’s International Education Series: Building Growth through Overseas Projects Workshop

As part of the 2011 VIC Small Business Festival, and in collaboration with AusTrade, ACPET ran the successful Business Growth and Diversity Through Overseas Education Projects professional development workshop last week.

Western Australia

WA Private Education and Training Industry Forum

What a fantastic event!

Funding boosts begin for non-government organisations delivering disability and mental health services – funding can be used for additional training and staff development within the sector

Portfolio: Disability Services, Mental Health

Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF)

The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) will be held in Perth on 25-27 October, just prior to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on 28-30 October this year.

PD ideas / feedback

As I am new to my Executive Officer role with ACPET, I am now planning the next 12 month and into the next 5 years, PD and events calendar.

EOI for speakers / topical experts

In addition to PD Ideas, I am also seeking Expressions of Interest from Members or associates of members, who are experts in their fields or who specialise in topics of interest that would like the opportunity to speak at upcoming ACPET events.

National Monday Update

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