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Entries from November 2007

2007 Australian Training Awards Winners

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments

Congratulations to the winners and runners up from the 2007 Australian Training Awards held in Hobart on Thursday 8 November.
Australian Apprentice of the Year
Thomas Spottswood (QLD)
Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year
Evan Brett (TAS)
Vocational Student of the Year
Selena Smith (QLD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Shilo Barker (NSW)
Stella Axarlis Australian School-based Apprentice [...]

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE INVITED FOR ADVISORS FOR THE

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

The Australian Government established the Research Quality Framework (RQF) to ensure that public money is invested in research of the highest quality and delivers real benefits to the higher education and research sectors, and the wider community. It provides the basis for redistributing a significant proportion of the government’s block funding on the basis [...]

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‘Access to Learning for Development’

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

The Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning invites your contributions
Taking place in London from 13 to 17 July 2008, the Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5) explores how open and distance learning can help achieve international development goals, access to learning, and education for all. The Forum will be an interdisciplinary event, bringing together researchers, [...]

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E-learning RTO breaking down the barriers in education

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

E-learning company B Online Learning today announced they have established themselves as a Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally accredited training programs to the business, education and government sectors. B Online has placed themselves as a leader in e-learning in the VET community offering a unique 100% e-learning highly collaborative delivery strategy.
Initially we are specialising [...]

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Automotive apprentices get new age Toolbox

November 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Automotive apprentices are using an interactive, multimedia and online resource to develop skills, build confidence and gain qualifications.
The Automotive Flexible Learning Toolbox (Toolbox) complements education and training undertaken by apprentices studying for the Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or the Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body.
Developed by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, [...]

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Conversation Cafe

November 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Wednesday 21 November
10:30am -12 noon
Pooraka Farm Community Centre
126 Henderserson Ave Pooraka
Ring 8262 5544 to book
Facilitator - Jenny McCormack
A free event funded by anti-poverty week.

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eLearning Project Manager, core projects (One position)

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

USyd eLearning, located in the Office of the Deputy Provost (Learning and Teaching) supports the implementation of the University of Sydney’s approach to quality assurance for eLearning through managing strategic projects. Applications are invited from a suitably qualified person to fill the position of eLearning Project Manager (strategic projects). The appointee will manage all aspects [...]

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Come and see e-learning examples

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Practical examples and demonstrations of e-learning will be provided at Come and See What I am Doing, the November E-learning Networks Community Forum.
The online forum will bring vocational education and training professionals together to explore the latest developments in e-learning tools and hear examples and advice on how e-learning is being utilised.
Synchronous sessions include:
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Community organisation wins national award

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

The not-for-profit, community-owned Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre was presented with the prestigious Innovative Business Award at the Australian Government’s 2007 Australian Training Awards, held last night in Hobart.
The Innovative Business Award, sponsored by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, recognises an organisation which has successfully demonstrated excellence in [...]

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NCVER new publications

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Go to www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/news/issue_169.htm
to view the latest papers.

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