News item – ABC news. Updated October 25, 2011 09:50:00 The National Centre for Vocational Education Research says funding models for education providers should be reviewed in light of a survey which highlighted a huge gap between the percentage of students intending to finish their course, and those managing to do so. The centre says […]
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Event: Employability skills framework—Invitation to attend public consultations I am letting you know about this just in case you can still get in (the cut off date was 1st Aug) Ithaca Group has been contracted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) to develop a framework that will build upon existing frameworks
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Applications to Become an RTO is becoming easier with new online services now available on the ASQA website. Online applications are now available via ASQAnet. RTOs can log in to ASQAnet to create and submit applications online for gaining and maintaining registration as an NVR RTO. http://www.asqa.gov.au/asqanet.html Loaded for your ease are video tutorials and
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Australia has one of the world’s best vocational education and training (VET) systems. For someone new to the sector, there is a lot of information to absorb to operate effectively. Training Packages @ Work: Back 2 Basics is an easy-to-read guide that simplifies the system. It provides a starting point to help VET practitioners navigate
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Whilst searching through the wealth of information that comes across my desk on the VET sector I found these quizzes that have been developed for Schools, students, jobseekers and Australian Apprenticeships support services. They are an excellent source for literacy and numeracy in RTOs. The resources are being developed across approximately 20 industries providing industry
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TLISC – 2011 Environmental Scan The 2011 Environmental Scan is now available for download on the TLISC website. The E‑scan provides contemporary and projected advice on the transport and logistics sectors, their workforce planning and development needs. Information has been gathered through research with relevant authorities and media and engagement with industry, regulators and other
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The National VET Regulator (NVR) is currently determining the fees and charges for the registration of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that will be enforced once the legislation for the new body is passed. As there is widespread variation in fees between states and territories, it is likely that fees will change for almost all RTOs.
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To extend the work already done in workforce development, Skills Australia has developed Industry Snapshots to provide additional information and analysis on each industry. This information can assist stakeholders in planning for the future of their industry or sector. The Industry Snapshots draw heavily on the future scenarios outlined in the Australian Workforce Futures: A
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Three new trials have been awarded a total of $45,000 to explore key emerging technologies for vocational education and training (VET).
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March 2011 Transport and Logistics Focus The Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council is once again holding one-day Professional Development Forums for CEOs and/or Training Managers of RTOs across the country. These FREE Forums have always been extremely popular and, as availability is limited, bookings fill very quickly. The aim of these Forums is to
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