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Peter McDonald
NSW and ACT Executive Officer
e: Peter.McDonald@acpet.edu.au
M: 0488 094 377
Today we've got our first event of ACPET's new Quarterly Briefing Program, with the ASQA and TEQSA Chief Commissioners both presenting on their repective organisations' plans and priorities... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
Those that know me well won't think this atypical, but I'm going to start this week's article on the front foot.
ACPET will work collaboratively with any elected gov... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
Last week I introduced ACPET's new Quarterly Briefing program to you, announcing that our first event on 25 February - a fortnight from today - would include presentations by A... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
A couple of weeks back I recommended that you save the date of Monday 25 February for this year's first ACPET quarterly briefing. In addition to an update by o... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Just like that, here we go again.
Welcome back to the sector everyone. I hope all members' teams enjoyed some brief respite from the rigour that is nowadays t... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Peter McDonald
Executive Officer NSW & ACT... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
A final analogy for the year. Despite the cricket season only just getting underway, this week brings about the end of play for many on the work year. On behalf of... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Its almost a wrap - seasonal pun intended
The curtain's on its way down on 2018, and with Christmas only a fortnight away making life even busier on all front... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Peter McDonald
Executive Officer NSW & ACT... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
As Troy transitions into the CEO role over the next few weeks, I'll be transitioning back to a primary focus of NSW & ACT member support. As capable as he... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
A reminder to NSW members interested in the review of the NSW Skills List that any submissions they would like to contribute must be done via the review's feed... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
I'll start with territory news this week. A reminder that the November ACT RTO Forum is happening on Thursday at Eastlakes Football Club in Gungahlin, from 9.3... Read more |
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It might be because the government provider in NSW has employed more than 80 high-salaried business development people to compete in the business to business space. Not satisfied with the largest share of the training market in Australia, they are doing deals which seriously impact on the viability... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
The NSW Skills List is being reviewed and the opportunity has presented should members want to recommend the addition of a qualification. Applications can be made... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Following industry consultation, Skills Canberra has recently released a revised ACT Skills Needs List containing 133 qualifications, which can be accessed in eith... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Members might be aware that the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) is being held in Sydney from 9-12 October. Members who participate or aspire t... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Peter McDonald
Executive Officer NSW & ACT... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
The Training Awards for both the ACT and NSW were held last week - and there was success from within the membership again this year.
In Canberra, congratulation... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Well just like that its all said and done.
The membership came to Canberra this year for what all reports suggest was a very good conference that met delegates... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
I've put reader's on their marks, got them set, and this week it's off and running for the 2018 ACPET National Conference and APIEF, beginning from Wed... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Last week was about taking your mark but with the conference and APIEF now just next week the race is about to start. So if you haven't prioritised booking you... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
I'm sure some readers might be like 'Enough…OK I get it…the ACPET conference is coming up'. But I can't assume that everyone reads ev... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Hello August! That means many things including a week or so of winds (in Sydney at least), winter's back's been broken and spring's on its way, the run... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
The ACPET Conference (incorporating the AGM) and APIEF is happening 5 weeks from Wednesday, so I can't stress enough that readers need to get their skates on a... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Peter McDonald
Executive Officer NSW & ACT... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
The ACPET Conference (incorporating the AGM) and APIEF is happening 5 weeks from Wednesday, so I can't stress enough that readers need to get their skates on a... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
Its amazing just how much bluer the sky looks of late, isn't it? For the rugby league supporters amongst us, happy days are here again.
Starting in the ACT th... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
As I mentioned a few weeks back, both the NSW and ACT Director positions are to be contested in the upcoming Board election (as well as WA). To be eligible to nomi... Read more |
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Joy de Leo
South Australia & Western Australia Executive Officer
e: Joy.DeLeo@acpet.edu.au
p: 0400 097 332
South Australia
ACPET lodged its response to the government call for input to the role, industry coverage, functions and an appropriate model for establishing Industry Skills Council... Read more |
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Peter McDonald
New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Executive Officer
e: Peter.Mcdonald@acpet.edu.au
p: 02 9922 1124
As I mentioned a few weeks back, both the NSW and ACT Director positions are to be contested in the upcoming Board election (as well as WA). To be eligible to nomi... Read more |