Newsletter: 11 August 2008

    SKILLS INNOVATION 2020 FORUM AND TDA 10TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER

    "TAFE MEETS PARLIAMENT: Skills Innovation 2020" will be staged over two days, beginning in Parliament House, Tuesday 16 September, and at Canberra Institute of Technology, Wednesday 17 September 2008. The leadership forum is designed as both an engagement and a network opportunity for Australia's TAFE institute leaders and their partners.

    Confirmed speakers for Skills Innovation 2020 include:

    The forum coincides with the celebration of TDA's 10th anniversary with a Parliamentary Dinner being held for TAFE and VET sector stakeholders, Tuesday 16 September at Old Parliament House. Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Julia Gillard MP will deliver the 2008 Mick Young Oration during the dinner, outlining her vision on social inclusion and skills.

    Peak bodies and VET stakeholders are invited to book a table at $3,000 per table. The proceeds will support two Mick Young Scholarships for TAFE students to undertake international study and work placement in 2009.

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    TDA SUBMISSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION REVIEW

    TDA has made a submission to the Higher Education Review - commissioned by the Department or Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and conducted by Erebus International.

    The submission outlines past experiences and ideas for the future direction of TAFE and comments upon the issues raised by the Review's discussion paper and terms of reference.

    To read the submission, click here.

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    AUSTRALIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS - APPLICATIONS OPEN

    Applications are open for Round 5 of the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship. The Fellowships are a component of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships with the Asia-Pacific.

    The Fellowships are for short term study, research and professional attachment programs in Australia delivered by Australian organisations. They represent an opportunity for TAFE institutes to broaden their engagement with counterpart Ministries and colleges with a focus on vocational education and skills.

    For more information, click here.

    If you would like to discuss a possible joint or collaborative project please contact Rebecca Biazos Director International Engagement by email or 0407 550 180.

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    TDA SEEKING REPRESENTATIVE FOR ISC STEERING COMMITTEE

    TDA is seeking a TAFE representative to participate in the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC) Steering Committee.

    CPSISC is due to review and redevelop PRM04 Asset Maintenance Training Package. The sectors are cleaning operations, carpet cleaning, portable fire equipment servicing, fire safety systems inspection, pest management and waste management. They will be submitted for endorsement as extensions to CPP07 Property Services Training Package.

    The first meeting for the Steering Committee will be held 20 August in Sydney. For more information contact Pam Caven, TDA Director Stakeholder Engagement 02 6205 4600, or email.

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    IS VET VOCATIONAL?

    A new paper released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) examines the issue of how VET is actually used in the labour market, in particular the match between what people study and the jobs they get.

    The study has three main proposals: the role that the VET system plays in addressing the needs of the labour market; that those developing training packages need to be aware that many graduates will not work in their anticipated occupation, and; that VET students need to be realistic about the likely occupation that a particular course will lead to.

    To access the paper, click here.

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    QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

    Queensland's best employers, apprentices, trainees, vocational students and training providers are a step closer to state-wide success after being named as finalists in the 2008 Queensland Training Awards.

    Education and Training Minister the Hon Rod Welford MP said 48 finalists were contesting 11 categories that recognise achievements in training and initiatives that are building Queensland's workforce with world-class skills.

    To see the list of finalists, click here.

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    NEW TRAINING BLOG AVAILABLE

    Commonwealth, state and territory governments have introduced a new online training blog to make information about training more relevant and accessible.

    There are three key features: a national register of training providers and products; a database of current training package content; and the ability to produce customised reports for different user groups.

    To access the blog, click here.

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    ISC FORUM: SUPPORTING THE HEALTH WORKERS - THE NEXT WAVE OF WORKERS

    The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) will hold a national forum 26 November in Melbourne to provide an opportunity for Health Professionals, Workforce Policy Makers and Employers to meet and discuss new support worker roles across the Community Services and Health Industries.

    For information about forum topics, click here. To access the registration form, click here.

    For more information, please contact Lisa Woodwood on (02) 9270 6626 or click here to email.

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    DIARY DATES

    TAFE MEETS PARLIAMENT: SKILLS INNOVATION 2020
    TDA Leadership Forum
    DATE: 16 September, Parliament House
    17 September, Canberra Institute of Technology
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    NCVER
    Apprenticeships: Sustaining Australia's skills - NCVER Research Forum
    DATE: 15 August 2008
    LOCATION: Telstra Dome, Melbourne
    DETAILS: For more information and to register, click here.

    SKILLS DMC
    National Skills Development Conference
    DATE: 20 August 2008
    LOCATION: Four Seasons Hotel, George Street, Sydney
    DETAILS: For more information and to register, click here.

    AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL
    Agri-food National Conference
    DATE: 25-26 September 2008
    LOCATION: Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    AUSTRALIAN COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION NETWORK
    2008 WACE Asia Pacific Conference
    DATE: 30 September - 3 October 2008
    LOCATION: Manly, Sydney
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    AUSTAFE
    2008 AUSTAFE Conference: Forging Dynamic Futures
    DATE: 1-3 October 2008
    LOCATION: Regency TAFE, Adelaide
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    VETNETWORK
    VETNetwork National Conference
    DATE: 1-3 October 2008
    LOCATION: Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH INDUSTRY SKILLS COUNCIL
    Making a Difference Conference 2008
    DATE: 15-16 October 2008
    LOCATION: Hilton Hotel, Adelaide
    DETAILS: For more information and Early Bird registration, click here.

    GROUP TRAINING AUSTRALIA
    2008 Group Training National Conference
    DATE: 15-17 October 2008
    LOCATION: Cairns, QLD
    DETAILS: Early Bird Registrations close July 18. For more information, click here.

    DEPARTMENT OF FURTHER EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    5th Biennial Australian Learning Communities Network Conference
    DATE: 25-28 October 2008
    LOCATION: Hyatt Regency, Adelaide
    DETAILS: For more information, email Sharon Smith.

    MANUFACTURING SKILLS AUSTRALIA
    Manufacturing - Skilling for the Future
    DATE: 29 October 2008
    LOCATION: Dockside (Balcony 1), Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    ADULT LEARNING AUSTRALIA
    48TH Annual National Conference
    DATE: 30 October - 1 November 2008
    LOCATION: The Esplanade Hotel
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    REFRAMING THE FUTURE
    Engaging VET Practitioners
    DATE: 17-18 November 2008
    LOCATION: Crown Promenade, Melbourne
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    COMMUNITY SERVICES & HEALTH INDUSTRY COUNCIL
    Supporting the Health Profession - The next wave of workers
    DATE: 26 November 2008
    LOCATION: The Sebel, Albert Park, Melbourne
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHERS (AARE)
    AARE 2008 International Education Conference
    DATE: 30 November - 4 December 2008
    LOCATION: Brisbane
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

    PRINCIPLE MEDIA LTD
    Learning Technologies Conference
    DATE: 28-29 January 2009
    LOCATION: London, UK
    DETAILS: For more information, click here.

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