Newsletter: 13 August 2007

• NOMINATIONS ALERT – TAFE Alumni Showcase at 2007 TDA Convention
• 1st 100 GRATIS OFFER – REGISTRATIONS FOR PROVIDER EXCELLENCE SCHEME
• YOUTH ENGAGEMENT POLICY PAPER RELEASED
• ESOS FRAMEWORK - AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
• DIARY DATES

NOMINATIONS ALERT – TAFE Alumni Showcase at 2007 TDA Convention

Invitations are invited to contribute to a new TAFE Australia Alumni, to be unveiled at the TDA 2007 National Convention in Melbourne, as a major launch promotion through Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th September.

TDA is seeking nominations from TAFE Institutes around Australia for stand-out former TAFE students who may qualify for this exhibition. Nominees need to have built on their TAFE training and experience to succeed in their field of endeavour.

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1^st 100 GRATIS OFFER – REGISTRATIONS FOR PROVIDER EXCELLENCE SCHEME

A ‘first 100’ offer is being provided to RTOs to register in the Institute of Trades Skills Excellence Provider Excellence Scheme.

The program recognises excellence in trade skills training amongst RTOs by granting a one-star, two-star or three-star rating. Some TAFE Institutes have already been involved in pilots associated with the program.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT POLICY PAPER RELEASED

The Dusseldorp Skills Forum and the Australian Industry Group have released a policy discussion paper on youth engagement titled: ‘It’s Crunch Time: Raising Youth Engagement and Attainment’.

TAFE Directors Australia has welcomed the report, which establishes targets for students to progress toward post-secondary education.

The report praised Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Victoria, for its establishment of a Scandinavian-style vocational college – an issue to be featured at the 2007 TDA National Convention (Melbourne, 24-25 Sept 2007).  

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ESOS FRAMEWORK - AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

The new ESOS Framework, designed to govern the responsibility of education institutions towards overseas students, is now available in languages other than English.

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DIARY DATES

2007 TAFE IN RURAL AND ISOLATED COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
"Regional based enterprise learning and long distance relationships"

DATES: 22-24 August 2007
LOCATION: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston Tasmania
DETAILS: Full program and registration details are available at: www.leishman-associates.com.au/tastric07/

The theme of the national 2007 conference is "regional based enterprise learning and long distance relationships". Reflecting and reinforcing this theme, presentations will be framed around:

• Innovative delivery and assessment practices
• Collaborative alliances and links
• Developing career pathways for learners
• Engaging industry and local enterprises in rural and remote areas.

TDA CONVENTION 2007
‘Reframe – Refresh – Fresh Start’

DATES: 24-25 September 2007
LOCATION: Melbourne Exhibition Centre
DETAILS: Go to www.tafeconvention.com.au for more information or to register for this event.

The TDA Convention 2007 will provide a forum for a number of high profile business, industry and government speakers to explore the new directions and the growing and changing role of TAFE.

REFRAMING THE FUTURE
‘New Ways of Working in VET – Forum 4’

DATES: 19-20 November 2007
LOCATION: Sofitel Brisbane – 249 Turbot St, Brisbane QLD
DETAILS: Early bird registration: 9 October 2007 - $400 (inc. GST)
Enquiries: email: Rennie Marshall or ph: 08 8207 9655. www.reframingthefuture.net

This lively and interactive national forum showcases how VET organisations are implementing the national training system in 2007 and enhancing our human capital. The forum provides an opportunity to network with VET practitioners from around Australia and encourages fresh thinking about innovation, flexibility and responsiveness in the VET system.

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