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Edition 507, 20 May 2013

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Building on our strengths Edition 507, 20 May

Longstanding members will have seen a range of changes at ACPET since I took on the role of CEO, as the Board and I have worked to reposition ACPET from a dominant focus on providing tuition assurance cover to CRICOS and non-CRICOS members, to becoming a respected voice for private tertiary provider... Read more

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Social media tools for training: Twitter Edition 507, 20 May

Twitter allows you to post short updates limited to 140 characters or less. Twitter is a great way to expand your network. Twitter is a useful communication tool that allows you to interact with individuals and groups of people either privately or publically based on shared interests. Incorporate y... Read more

Back by popular demand: Using Moodle to manage your blended learning Edition 507, 20 May

Through this webinar, you will understand how to set up and use Moodle, one of the more popular Learner Management Systems available today. The presenter will share his expertise in how to manage aspects of content, assessment and communication for blended training delivery through Moodle. Michael w... Read more

Skills for sustainability - lead the way while making savings Edition 507, 20 May

There are significant opportunities for providers that engage with sustainability or ‘Green Skills’ and prepare to respond to the demand from industry for up-skilling existing workers and training job seekers for implementing sustainable practices in the workplace. This webinar will out... Read more

ACWA professional body for community workers Edition 507, 20 May

The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) is a professional body representing the interests of more than 500,000 community workers across Australia. ACWA has a holistic approach to promoting the profession of community work and believes that exemplary community work practice is based on qu... Read more

ACPET National Office supports the Indigenous Literacy Foundation Edition 507, 20 May

Throughout 2013, staff at ACPET's national offices in Melbourne raised funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (LLF), which aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous children who live in remote and isolated regions. The ILF distributes resources to... Read more

ACPET National Conference - Make the most of early bird registrations, Adelaide, 29-30 August Edition 507, 20 May

The ACPET National Conference is being held in Adelaide this year on 29-30 August at the Adelaide Convention Centre. ACPET's national conference is the largest gathering of private and not-for-profit educators and trainers in Australia and provides a fantastic opportunity for networking and pro... Read more

How have flexibility rules in Training Packages affected your VET offerings? Private provider perspectives sought Edition 507, 20 May

The National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) is evaluating whether the Training Package flexibility policy, which sets out the minimum of required electives in qualification packaging rules and the sources from which electives can be chosen, is meeting its intended purpose. The policy is intended t... Read more

ACPET Board member and leading VET educator Jenny Field turns spotlight on private provider success at LLN conference Edition 507, 20 May

The thirst for practical, innovative ways to address students' LLN needs and upskill the VET workforce in LLN was evident in the strong presence of ACPET members and other private RTOs at last Friday’s ACER LLN Assessment Conference at Ultimo TAFE in Sydney. A standout among the high prof... Read more

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