ALA

A new survey has documented the current recognition of prior learning (RPL) systems and electronic tools in use throughout the Australian training system.
 
The results of the Recognition of prior learning tools and systems survey will help inform those considering the use of electronic tools, including software and web-based tools such as e-portfolios, to support RPL [...]

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To read this issue online go to:
 
http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/news/issue_186.html

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The Centre for Public Policy at the University of Melbourne, the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development and the OECD’s Local Economic and Employment Development Programme will be hosting a conference on the topic of Partnerships for Social Inclusion in October, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia. Until July 31, the conference partners warmly invite you [...]

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South Australian regions will receive more than $14 million over the next year under South Australia Works, the State Government’s highly successful program that skills unemployed people in areas of local industry demand. The funding was announced by Paul Caica, Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education.

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The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, today announced his intention to introduce new public funding arrangements that will create additional opportunities for Indigenous Australians pursuing academic research careers.
“The Australian Government is committed to enhancing support for Indigenous researchers and research to ensure that all talented Australian academics are given a [...]

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Australia’s Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is being reviewed and community input is sought on how best to assist migrants and humanitarian entrants learn English to find a job, undertake further training and participate fully in the Australian community. Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services Laurie Ferguson today released a discussion paper outlining [...]

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Chief Minister Paul Henderson said the Government will invest an extra $10 million over the next four years to continue to build the Territory’s skilled workforce. Mr Henderson said the investment will focus on training more apprentices and trainees, getting students ready for the workforce, more skills for Territory workers, and a stronger workforce in [...]

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A $2.1 million Brumby Government investment will give Victorian plumbers world-class skills in green plumbing. Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan said the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre, based in Brunswick would train plumbers in sustainable, energy saving, waste reducing and water saving plumbing techniques. The Brumby Government is taking action to deliver training [...]

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As drought grips the nation, a new Flexible Learning Toolbox (Toolbox) is providing water operators with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure the sustainable management of Australia’s precious water resources.
Developed by the national training system’s e-learning strategy, the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, the Central Water Toolbox uses ‘Central Water’, a virtual water [...]

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THE WAY FORWARD FOR FIRMS IN TRAINING

Higher quality training at lower cost to firms are the major benefits of a cooperative approach
to skilling identified in new research from the National Centre for Vocational Education
Research.

Based on a survey of 600 Australian businesses,

 
Inter-firm cooperation in training
by Richard
Cooney and Michael Long, investigates cooperation among firms in the [...]

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