Edition 431, 26 September 2011

National

Members would have received ACPET’s email alert last Thursday regarding our response to the Federal Government’s release of its intended actions to improve Australia’s student visa system.

ACPET Welcomes Continued Federal Investment in Skills Reform

Senator Evans announced at the National Press Club, as part of the launch of Skills Week, the establishment of a government agency to help employers recruit and train workers and a push to raise apprenticeship pay rates.

Australian Capital Territory

2011 ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards Presentation Lunch

ACT ACPET members are invited to join the ACT Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher MLA, ACT Region business leaders and the 2001 Export Awards entrants at a lunch to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our leading exporters.

E-Assessment guidelines presentation and workshop event

A presentation and workshop on the new e-assessment guidelines for the vocational education and training (VET) sector is taking place in all states and territories.

New South Wales

Austrade's Central & Eastern European Market Update - Meet Petr Vodvarka from Prague

Join Petr Vodvarka, Austrade’s Post Manager Prague for a market briefing of education opportunities in the region at Austrade's Sydney office.

ACPET's Student Complaints and Appeals Process

Members are reminded that as of 1 July 2011, ACPET has changed its External Student Appeals Service.

National Skills Week - get on board - NOW!

NSW members are encouraged to get behind National Skills Week 1-8 October and start promoting your event, showcase or openday on the Skills Week website.

NSW Professional Development - change of date

Members are reminded that the next PD workshop - Developing Smart Assessment Documentation, has been moved from 6 to 13 October to allow for school holidays due to popular demand.

Education Leader - Telstra Business Woman of the Year - Finalist

Congratulations and good luck to Maureen Houssein-Mustafa, OAM, Founder and Chairman of MHM Australasia named 2011 NSW Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award Finalist.

E-Learning - time to get on board.

Have you been thinking about getting started in e-learning, but find it a bit of a minefield? Too many questions, not enough answers?

Queensland

CHARLTON BROWN Global Linkages Program - Sri Lanka 2011

CHARLTON BROWN students Samantha O’Dwyer, Kyoko Yamazaki, Fumiko Yobayashi and Madeleine Scott set off for Sri Lanka on Thursday 15 September as part of the Global Linkages Program 2011.

New support structure for International Education and training in place

ACPET has received advice from Trade and Investment Queensland following on from the Review of the Queensland Government’s support for the Export of Education and Training (2006–2011) completed in February this year; that a new independent industry council has been established.

3rd Australia Solomon Islands Business forum

Interested members are advised of the opportunity to get up-to-date on trade, business opportunities and current events in the Solomon Islands.

South Australia

THIS WEEK - Higher Education Professional Conversation Series: Graduate qualities and attributes - 30 September

ACPET SA is pleased to continue its 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 congratulates the winners at the 2011 South Australian Training Awards

The Australian Council for Private Education and Training extends its warmest congratulations to all winners and nominees honoured at the SA education and training sector's night of nights: the 2011 South Australian Training Awards.

Skills for All Briefing Sessions - Applying to be a Skills for All training Provider - September 28-29

These briefing sessions will outline the application and selection process for Skills for All training providers.

ACPET PD - Compliance Series: Access and Equity Practice and Compliance - 7 October

In addition to providing an update on the status of regulatory changes and skill reforms, this workshop will outline AQTF, ESOS and Higher Education requirements for providers to ensure equitable access to education and training opportunities, and student support services to facilitate equitable outcomes and comparable retention rates for all students.

ACPET PD - Training and Assessment Series: Engaging young people in Education and Training - 20 October

It can be challenging to engage young people in Vocational Education and Training, and with the SA Skills for All reforms coming on line in 2012, there are likely to be more youth engaging in training, necessitating innovative strategies for achieving high retention and completion levels.

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

Health and Wellbeing of International Students in the Vocational Education

Work Health and Safety reforms are coming on 1 January

DFEEST: Building Capability: Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Foundation Skills For the Future

And more...

SA Events

11-14 October - Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) 2011 in Adelaide

16-19 October - Australian Organisation for Quality - Qualcon 2011

29-30 April, 2012 - Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo Adelaide (TSCEA)

And more...

Tasmania

Introducing ACPET’s Board Director, representing Tasmania

At the recent Board elections, Nicole Gayewski was accepted as Board member, representing Tasmania.

Victoria

A Triumphant Degustation Lunch – Congratulations to Academia International students

As part of their training, international students at Academia International College are required to prepare a degustation lunch, which is scored by the guests.

City of Melbourne and ACPET pilot Welcome Desk at Melbourne Airport in 2012

Last week, ACPET members attended a joint City of Melbourne and ACPET workshop to hear more about the Welcome Desk for International Students at Melbourne airport.

Government Funded Training Audits – Call for your Feedback

SkillsVIC have commenced their new audit strategy for government funded training, with an emphasis on business processes and controls alongside compliance with the minimum requirements of the Skills for VIC Service Agreement and appropriate expenditure by providers.

Questions and Answers from ACPET’s 2012 Workforce Development Initiatives Information Session

Last Monday, ACPET ran an Information Session for members on the two 2012 Workforce Development Initiatives: Teaching Fellowships and Coaching and Mentoring Pilot Program.

The 2012 Job Guide

The 2012 Job Guide is a 39 year old Federal Government publication that Hobsons produce on behalf of DEEWR.

National VET Regulations (NVR): Do I know what I need to know Professional Development of great benefit

Last Friday, Chloe Dyson supported ASQA members to understand the implications of the NVR for their RTOs.

Professional Development – Introduction to the world of Vocational Education and Training

As part of its Government Agendas and Initiatives Series, ACPET is running An Introduction to VET for new RTO staff.

Professional Development – Moderation and Validation Professional Development places available

Registration for ACPET’s Melbourne CBD workshop is now closed – be quick to secure a place in the scheduled Thursday 6 October workshop in Dandenong OR Friday 7 October workshop in Sunshine.

Professional Development – Advanced facilitation skills for Trainers and Assessors – A pick and mix approach

As part of its Business Support Series, ACPET is running an Advanced facilitation Skills for Trainers and Assessors.

Western Australia

VET Changes & Compliance: ASQA, TAC, AQF & AQTF - 3rd workshop opportunity - date to be advised

Due to high demand ACPET WA is considering running a third, half-day workshop for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) affected by the current changes to Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Interested in training as a laboratory technician or technical officer?

LabTech Training (LTT), an active member of ACPET WA, works hard to train laboratory technicians and technical officers for employment in commercial testing and servicing laboratories across a wide field of industries such as:

ACPET WA members among training elite

ACPET WA is thrilled to see that Eduardo Pena, who trained at the Australian College of Training (ACT) in Victoria Park, now employed by Harvest Freshcuts, has won the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Training Award at the recent Western Australian Training Awards.

Thousands of workers in the resource, construction, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors will benefit from $28 million of Australian Government funding to ease critical skills shortages. Minister for Skills and Jobs, Senator Chris Evans, has announced successful projects under the $200 million Critical Skills Investment Fund (CSIF), which in partnership with industry, will train new workers and up-skill existing workers to meet demand.

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