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Caps should stay: Victorian trainers

January 25th, 2012

From The Australian website:

VICTORIANS don’t want to go back to the old centrally managed VET system. But they’re not sure the new demand-driven system is training people properly, an expert report has revealed.
Quality concerns were the “major reoccurring theme” in consultations about recommended changes to the state’s VET fees and funding arrangements, according to the report by education professor Gerald Burke and former TAFE chief Peter Veenker.
“The general thrust of the Victorian Training Guarantee was not questioned and the return to the former capped model was not advocated,” the expert panel reported.
“[But] there is a widely held sector view that the integrity of the VET system is at risk without more effective quality assurance.”
The report summarises stakeholder views on 43 recommendations from the state’s Essential Services Commission.
In October the state government controversially implemented several of the recommendations before promised consultations had taken place.

VICTORIANS don’t want to go back to the old centrally managed VET system. But they’re not sure the new demand-driven system is training people properly, an expert report has revealed.

Quality concerns were the “major reoccurring theme” in consultations about recommended changes to the state’s VET fees and funding arrangements, according to the report by education professor Gerald Burke and former TAFE chief Peter Veenker.

“The general thrust of the Victorian Training Guarantee was not questioned and the return to the former capped model was not advocated,” the expert panel reported.

“[But] there is a widely held sector view that the integrity of the VET system is at risk without more effective quality assurance.”

The report summarises stakeholder views on 43 recommendations from the state’s Essential Services Commission.

In October the state government controversially implemented several of the recommendations before promised consultations had taken place.

Click here to read the full article on The Australian website.

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SIB10 Beauty Training Package Version 1.2 Update

January 25th, 2012

SSA BeautyFrom the Service Skills Australia website:

In December 2011, Service Skills Australia completed an industry skills council (ISC) upgrade on the SIB10 Beauty Training Package. This ISC upgrade addressed minor editorial changes, including the addition of elective units to qualifications.
The updated Training Package is now available for purchase on the Service Skills Australia online shop. If you have previously purchased version 1.0 or 1.1 through Service Skills Australia please contact our customer service team on 02 8243 1200 to arrange an upgrade.

In December 2011, Service Skills Australia completed an industry skills council (ISC) upgrade on the SIB10 Beauty Training Package. This ISC upgrade addressed minor editorial changes, including the addition of elective units to qualifications.

The updated Training Package is now available for purchase on the Service Skills Australia online shop. If you have previously purchased version 1.0 or 1.1 through Service Skills Australia please contact our customer service team on 02 8243 1200 to arrange an upgrade.

Click here for more information on the Training Package on the Service Skills Australia website.

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SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package Update

January 25th, 2012

SSA TourismFrom the Service Skills Australia website:

Feedback on the Hospitality Review Draft One closed on 16 December 2011. Over 350 stakeholders participated in the consultation. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on Draft One.

The feedback is currently being analysed and incorporated into draft two. This second draft – the Hospitality Review Validation Draft – will be released for comment in February/March 2012.

Feedback on the Hospitality Review Draft One closed on 16 December 2011. Over 350 stakeholders participated in the consultation. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on Draft One.

The feedback is currently being analysed and incorporated into draft two. This second draft – the Hospitality Review Validation Draft – will be released for comment in February/March 2012

Click here for more information on the SIT07 Training Package Review on the Service Skills Australia website.

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SIP12 Community Pharmacy Training Package Update

January 25th, 2012

SSA Community PharmacyFrom the Service Skills Australia website:

The proposed SIP12 Community Pharmacy Training Package has been submitted to the National Skill Standards Council (NSSC) for consideration at the February 2012 meeting.

Click here for more information on the submission and training package on the Service Skills Australia website.

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Service Skills Australia Conference – have you registered yet?

January 25th, 2012

From the Service Skills Australia website:

Service Skills Australia’s 2012 National Conference will take place in Brisbane on the 27-28th February 2012.
The conference theme, Quality in the Making, will focus on setting a new benchmark of quality, by exploring the concept of quality from the perspective of trainers, workforce and industry.

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

The conference theme, Quality in the Making, will focus on setting a new benchmark of quality, by exploring the concept of quality from the perspective of trainers, workforce and industry.

The conference will deliver insightful information about enhancing existing training practices and engaging with the workforce to achieve quality outcomes for both trainers and industry in Australia.

Key Themes:

  • Enhancing the quality of existing training and business practices
  • Engaging with the workplace to deliver quality skilled workers that meet industry needs

When: Monday 27 Feb – Tuesday 28 February 2012

Early Bird registrations close 27th January 2012!

Click here for more information and to register for the conference on the Service Skills Australia website.

Where: Sofitel Hotel Brisbane

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Salon Melbourne 2012

January 25th, 2012

From the Salon Melbourne website:

Salon Melbourne is Victoria’s ultimate event for savvy salon professionals delivering leading brands, the latest products, the hottest line-up of national and local talent and the best in creative industry education.
Come and see Goldwell, Caron Laboratories, Moroccanoil, Clinical Skincare, Caterina DiBiase, Cloud Nine, Bodyography, evo, Sharon Blain, Rae Morris, Joey Scandizzo, OPI, Alterna, Crown Brush, Kylie O’Toole, St. Tropez, Lakme, Emendee, Excellent Edges, Minx, Comfortel and much more.

Salon Melbourne is Victoria’s ultimate event for savvy salon professionals delivering leading brands, the latest products, the hottest line-up of national and local talent and the best in creative industry education.

Come and see Goldwell, Caron Laboratories, Moroccanoil, Clinical Skincare, Caterina DiBiase, Cloud Nine, Bodyography, evo, Sharon Blain, Rae Morris, Joey Scandizzo, OPI, Alterna, Crown Brush, Kylie O’Toole, St. Tropez, Lakme, Emendee, Excellent Edges, Minx, Comfortel and much more.

The event will be held from Saturday 31st March to Sunday 1st April at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. Salon Melbourne is a trade only event will free entry for industry stakeholders.

Click here for more information on the event on the Salon Melbourne website.

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More students heading into health, education, and engineering

January 17th, 2012

From the Victorian Government website:

Courses including education, health and engineering have seen the greatest growth in offers for tertiary education student places in 2012, Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall announced today.
The number of students receiving offers through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for health courses has jumped by 15 per cent, education 7 per cent and engineering by 14 per cent.
Mr Hall said around 56,000 Victorians would today receive VTAC online offers for a range of courses. While the majority – 44,000 – will be for university programs, a further 10,000 will receive an offer to study at TAFE and almost 2,000 will receive an offer to study at an independent tertiary institution.
Increases in first preference applications were experienced by a number of universities including The University of Melbourne (21 per cent), Australian Catholic University (14 per cent), La Trobe University (5 per cent) and RMIT University (6 per cent).
In response, universities have made almost 3,000 more offers this year than they did for study in 2011. RMIT University has lead the charge by making 1,343 more offers than the same time last year.

Courses including education, health and engineering have seen the greatest growth in offers for tertiary education student places in 2012, Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall announced today.

The number of students receiving offers through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for health courses has jumped by 15 per cent, education 7 per cent and engineering by 14 per cent.

Mr Hall said around 56,000 Victorians would today receive VTAC online offers for a range of courses. While the majority – 44,000 – will be for university programs, a further 10,000 will receive an offer to study at TAFE and almost 2,000 will receive an offer to study at an independent tertiary institution.

Increases in first preference applications were experienced by a number of universities including The University of Melbourne (21 per cent), Australian Catholic University (14 per cent), La Trobe University (5 per cent) and RMIT University (6 per cent).

In response, universities have made almost 3,000 more offers this year than they did for study in 2011. RMIT University has lead the charge by making 1,343 more offers than the same time last year.

Click here to read the full article on the Victorian Government website.

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Australian Culinary Federation Judges Workshop

January 17th, 2012

The Australian Culinary Federation will be hosting a Judges Workshop at The Gordon in Geelong.

DATE: Thursday 2nd February 2012

TIME: Registration from 1.30pm, with a 2pm start. The workshop is scheduled to finish at 5pm.

COST: $30 per person, to be paid on the day

Bookings are essential.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Wayne Chrimes on (03) 5225 0658 or email wchrimes@gordontafe.edu.au

Click here to for more information on the workshop on the Australian Culinary Federation website.

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Mobility Study

January 17th, 2012

From an email from Travellers Aid:

The City of Melbourne is undertaking a study to identify what residents and visitors need, and what types of assistance are required to ensure ease of access  around the city. The approach to this study has involved significant consultation with service providers, peak bodies, government agencies and people with mobility restrictions.
To ensure we have input from  as many community members as possible, the  City of Melbourne has developed a survey that has been designed  to ensure all interested community members can participate in the study.
The study asks how easy or difficult it is to  travel around the city,  and seeks ideas about what would make this movement through the city easier.
We would appreciate your assistance  in promoting this survey either by emailing the link to people who may be interested in completing the survey or by adding a link on your website.   The survey will remain open until 20th January 2012.
The link to the survey is:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Melbourne-Mobility-Study
If you would like any further information on this study please  Vicki Davidson on 9696 5303  or vicki@quest-consulting.com.au  or Peter Whelan (after 10 January) on 9658 8679 or peter.whelan@melbourne.vic.gov.au

The City of Melbourne is undertaking a study to identify what residents and visitors need, and what types of assistance are required to ensure ease of access  around the city. The approach to this study has involved significant consultation with service providers, peak bodies, government agencies and people with mobility restrictions.

To ensure we have input from  as many community members as possible, the  City of Melbourne has developed a survey that has been designed  to ensure all interested community members can participate in the study.

The study asks how easy or difficult it is to  travel around the city,  and seeks ideas about what would make this movement through the city easier.

We would appreciate your assistance  in promoting this survey either by emailing the link to people who may be interested in completing the survey or by adding a link on your website.   The survey will remain open until 20th January 2012.

The link to the survey is:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Melbourne-Mobility-Study

If you would like any further information on this study please  Vicki Davidson on 9696 5303  or vicki@quest-consulting.com.au or Peter Whelan (after 10 January) on 9658 8679 or peter.whelan@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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Technical Difficulties at SSV

January 12th, 2012

Today Service Skills Victoria experienced technical difficulties with their online capabilities (including email).

We believe the system is back up and running. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will endeavour to reply to your email as soon as possible.

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