Edition 445, 30 January 2012

Would you like to operate your business more efficiently? Feel like you’re falling behind in industry requirements or new developments? Looking for ways to motivate your staff or improve student experiences? The new ACPET Professional Development Framework links to the national standards for the vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors to help you operate your business more efficiently, effectively and successfully.

National

Join the 20 year celebrations - gala dinner and free forums

Seats are still available for the ACPET 20th anniversary forums and gala dinner.

20 years of achievements – a time to celebrate

Formed by a group of committed educators back in 1992, this year ACPET celebrates 20 years of advocacy and delivery on behalf of independent tertiary providers.

New Vocational Graduate Diploma in ICT Education – feedback sought

ACPET members are invited to contribute to the development of a Vocational Certificate in ICT Education being undertaken by Innovation Business Skills Australia (IBSA).

NBN-Enabled Education & Skills Services funding and Grants and Tenders special offer

The Australian Government’s National Broadband Network-Enabled Education & Skills Services (NBN-EESS) initiative will support the development and trialling of innovative online education and skills services that take advantage of the high speed broadband connections being made available through the NBN.

Feedback sought on revised Auto Skills Training Package Qualifications

ACPET members are invited to contribute feedback to the draft qualifications of the Automotive Retail, Service & Repair Training Package (AUR05) and the Automotive Manufacturing Training Package (AUM08).

Service Skills Conference 2012 - Quality in the making

Service Skills Australia’s 2012 National Conference will take place in Brisbane on the 27–28 February 2012.

2012 National VET practitioner Sustainability Champions Scholarship Program - Applications close next week

Applications are now open for scholarships toward a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Education and Training for Sustainability. Flexible hours can be negotiated around your work schedule.

Australian Capital Territory

Training and Tertiary Education system issue

On Tuesday 24 January the Education and Training Directorate reported that a data mismatch from training.gov.au (TGA) into the Directorate’s AVMS system has caused an issue with the automated data-processing procedure.

New South Wales

2012 International Student Festival and Awards

The NSW International Student Festival will be held again on Sunday 4 March 2012 at Victoria Park, City Road, Broadway in Sydney from 11am to 4pm.

Australian Fraud Summit 2012 - Sydney

Want to hear the latest in fraud detection and prevention? Book your seat at the 2012 Australian Fraud Summit and learn about the latest in implementation strategies to detect prevent and investigate fraud.

Queensland

Welcome new Queensland State Committee Members in 2012

A warm welcome is extended to the three new Queensland members who, together with our current committee members, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in education and training to the 2012 State Committee.

Nominations now open for the Queensland Training Awards 2012

Members are encouraged to nominate for the 2012 Queensland Training Awards.

Tertiary and careers expos for 2012

Mark your calendar for four exciting careers and education expos coming to Queensland in 2012.

South Australia

Advance notice of ACPET professional development in SA

Make a note in your diaries about ACPET's upcoming professional development sessions presented in Adelaide.

2012 State Committee profile: Julie Clifford

ACPET SA continues its profile series of 2012 State Committee members and South Australian representatives on ACPET national committees.

Tasmania

Tasmania VET review consultation

As you may be aware, Hon Nick McKim, Minister for Education and Skills, recently announced a review of the role and function of Tasmania’s public VET providers, with submissions due in mid-March. Although the review will focus on public providers, it cannot ignore the contributions of the wider, active private VET system across Tasmania.

Further jobs growth welcomed

The Minister for Economic Development, David O’Byrne, said Australian Bureau of Statistics job figures show Tasmania’s labour market finished the year with impressive growth in this area.

Victoria

Victoria Week trade mission to South Korea – 7–12 May 2012

The Victorian Government will be supporting Victorian exporters in South Korea in a major trade mission to Seoul and Busan, Korea from 7–12 May 2012. It is anticipated that a program of activities will be developed for each Victorian participant during Victoria Week.

Request for feedback on VTAC 2012 fee changes

Commencing this year, the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) has split its previous single membership category into two new divisions: VTAC Institutions and VTAC Associate Institutions. ACPET is seeking members' advice on whether their institution has been adversely impacted by these changes.

Workforce development scholarships for VET training

In 2012 the Victorian Government is again providing a number of workforce development scholarships valued at $1,000 each for those seeking to move into VET teaching, including secondary school teachers and industry practitioners.

MIT 2011 Graduation Ceremony

Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) held its 2011 Graduation Ceremony on 14 December at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne.

Western Australia

ACPET welcomes new Member Support Officer for Western Australia

ACPET welcomes Lorena La Verghetta, the new Member Support Officer for Western Australia.

ACPET Western Australia has moved premises

ACPET WA is proud to announce its relocation to Highgate.

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