Staying Connected in VET eZine | August 2015 | Volume 5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Using social sharing and personal networks to transform learning

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INSPIRE

EMPOWER

Sampling for Validation of Assessment 6

Mentoring Mondays: Australia’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector 10

MoodleMoot Australia 2015 18

Inspiring excellence in VET 14

National Skills Week 20

Using social sharing and personal networks to transform learning 16

VET PD Events and VET eZine Glossary 22

Supporting future growth in Australia’s International Education sector 7

Tips for streamlining the AVETMISS reporting process 8

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International Education sector

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Mentoring Mondays

myfuture: Helping students define their career path 19

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National Skills Week

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‘Inspire’ cover image © Alec Couros and above feature image: Open Teaching - Thinning the Walls - Revision #2 © Alec Couros.

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Michelle

Weaver

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elcome to the fifth edition of Staying Connected in VET eZine, the online magazine for Australia’s VET sector. We are coming up to our major annual event of the year – next month the Velgy Bunch will bring our National VET Conference to Adelaide for the first time in its’ nine year history.

We will be focusing on ‘Reconnecting VET’ and getting back in touch with the information you need to know to stay current and compliant, all hosted from the Adelaide Convention Centre from 17-18 September 2015.

With Australia currently commemorating the Anzac Centenary, marking 100 years since our nation’s involvement in the First World War, we are also proud to host this year’s Motivational Speaker, Damien Thomlinson. Damien is an Australian veteran of the war in Afghanistan and former Special Forces, as well as an author and aspiring Paralympian. He will be speaking to our delegates on Day 2 of the conference and we cannot wait to share his inspiring presentation with you.

The National VET Conference will feature a jam-packed Policy & Reform stream on Day 1, with representatives from the Commonwealth Government Department of Education and Training filling you in on current VET Reform developments. A brand new VET Shapers stream is being unveiled for Day 2, featuring leading inspirational VET experts that challenge thinking by providing new ways of learning in the VET sector. We are also introducing a new RTO Admin stream tailored to

Administrators, with sessions focusing on helping you understand the VET sector as a whole and the specific areas of compliance impacting your daily tasks. Preview our program online (and on Pages 12-13) for this year’s National VET Conference and book your space before registrations close on Monday 31 August 2015.

Our social media channels are buzzing: we have reached 10,000 Tweets to our 2,000+ followers on Twitter, covering #VETPD and #VETnews for the sector! If you do not currently follow us, look up @velgtraining and keep an eye on our 2015 National VET Conference event hashtag #2015NVC to stay in the loop in the lead up to the main event. We currently have over 1,000+ VET professionals following our office updates on Facebook and our National RTO Network LinkedIn Group is at over 10,000 members in just three short years. If you are on Instagram, we would love to connect with you too!

Since I last wrote to you, Velg Training has hosted our first-ever live streamed QLD Schools Virtual VET Summit to support QLD School RTOs to manage their transition process to the new Standards for RTOs 2015. It was a great success with the online format widely welcomed. We are pleased to say we have already penciled in next year’s event for 21 July 2016! High quality video recordings are now available for QLD Schools to purchase and download for staff PD use. We will release additional details shortly for next year’s face-to-face QLD Schools VET Summit.

Our Membership program has welcomed over 12,000 Corporate and Individual Members to date, offering exclusive access to our weekly eNews

and discounts on Consulting, Products and PD events. Velg Training Members can login through our custom-built online Members Lounge portal to download free online resources and templates which can be customised for their organisation. An online Validation Directory has also been designed as part of the Members Lounge to connect RTOs with similar validation requirements. Weekly Member Alerts highlight industry news, and our suite of free VelgCasts (short and sharp downloadable audio PodCasts) and Members Lunch Box webinars, provide ‘byte-sized’ training at a time that suits your business needs.

We’ve also added a suite of Products which align to the new Standards for RTOs which are available for both Members and Non-Members to purchase. These include: a 2015 Third Party Agreement, 2015 VET Quality Framework Self Assessment Tool, 2015 Privacy Policy and Procedure and an updated 2015 Training and Assessment Strategy.

Read about the successful launch of Australia’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector, Mentoring Mondays, in our ‘Inspire’ section on Page 10.

For more information about our face-to-face and online events, you can contact our office on (07) 3866 0888 or email events@velgtraining.com.

As always, I would like to thank all of our article contributors and eZine advertisers for your continued commitment to Australia’s VET sector and for working with us to create another edition to ‘Educate, Inspire and Empower’ our readers.

Michelle Weaver CEO/Founder of Velg Training

Stay Connected in VET - the team at Velg Training can’t wait to hear from you!

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ur Volume 5 edition features content to Educate our readers about international education opportunities from Assistant Minister for Education and Training Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham. ASQA’s Acting General Manager of Regulatory Operations, David Garner, provides an overview of sampling for validation of assessment, while the NCVER’s National Standards Manager, Alison Anlezark, provides tips for streamlining the AVETMISS reporting process.

We want to Inspire new ways of delivering VET PD and implementing positive changes within your organisation, so we have covered Velg Training’s Mentoring Mondays Program and Dr Alec Couros has written about using social sharing and transparency to transform learning.

You will also find informative tips from industry experts in our regular ‘Inspiring excellence in VET’ section.

Lastly, we hope to Empower our readers with an article from Moodle

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HQ about their recent Australian event showcasing one of the world’s largest open-source learning platforms.

The country’s national career information and exploration service, myfuture, provides an overview of their services and available resources, while National Skills Week has outlined their upcoming activities focusing on addressing industry needs from 24-30 August 2015.

Thank you to all those who participated in our VET eZine’s one-year anniversary social media competition and congratulations to our winner, Lorraine Hann, who said our publication could be summed up as “insightful and accurate VET info.

It’s ‘Brint’ (brilliant and mint).”

We hope you have enjoyed the editions to date and look forward to sharing this edition with you via our Issuu account and social media channels. If you are a Velg Training Member, you will have seen each edition profiled in our weekly Member

eNews when it is released. If you are a Non-Member, you can still access timely VET news each week by signing up online for our free Subscriber Bulletin. Feedback is always welcome and if you have future requests for articles, please email us at news@velgtraining.com.

The next edition of our VET eZine will be published in October — you can expect a recap of the 2015 National VET Conference, and updates to keep you informed and take you through to 2016.

Happy reading and I hope to see you at #2015NVC in Adelaide!

Amy Lynch Editor, Velg Training

Amy Lynch will be presenting ‘Reconnecting with the Virtual VET Community’ on Day 1 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference.

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Sampling for

Validation of Assessment

Consulting Services

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by David Garner, Acting General Manager,

Regulatory Operations, ASQA

Face-to-face considered to determine whether there has been published on ASQA’s website.

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chosen in such a way that each item robust validation methodologies and has the same chance of being included well-qualification validators will ensure in the sample. There are many ways that your RTO’s assessment practices of selecting a sample randomly, one and resources are of the highest In the context of validation of of which is to produce an alphabetical quality. assessment, a ‘statistically valid Our internal audit service is a great way to ensure your organisation is meeting the requirements of listing of all the learners who were sample’ is one that allows you to the VET standards.

Our consultants will identify any non-compliances or areas for improvement prior assessed and be confident the results of the to your external audit by thechoose, regulatorfor or example, as part of a continuous improvement process. the fifth name and then every third validation activity can be applied to name on the list as the sample to be all assessment judgements for that validated. unit or module.CE!So, if your validation David Garner is the Acting General Manager, I V Regulatory Operations, ASQA, the national If you decide to widen the sample activity confirms that all assessment R SE regulator Australia’s VET sector. ASQA Have one of our experienced consultants conduct a review of your trainingfor and assessment from the original, the same process judgements EW in the sample were valid, regulates courses and training providers to N correspondence.

A desk review is conducted on the Training and Assessment Strategy, to select the original sample you can have confidence that all materials viaused ensure nationally approved quality Standards Staff Profile and supporting evidence as well as assessment toolsare formet. one asqa.gov.au unit of competency. A should be followed, with that sample assessment judgements have been Training Product Review will be provided with rectifications identified and this can then be used to removed. valid. provide input to your annual quality assurance processes.

ASQA has developed a simple, easy In some cases, the result may be to use tool to determine appropriate that enough assessment judgements David Garner will present sessions on Day 1 and Day 2 sample sizes depending on your are found to be not valid that it of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference and will be a member of the Guru Bar panel. identification of risk factors and this warrants a larger sample being

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Supporting future growth in Australia’s International Education sector

by Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham

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hile Indian Skills Minister the Hon Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy’s recent visit to Australia was relatively short, almost 50,000 of his compatriots are here for a longer stay as they complete tertiary education or VET courses.

Minister Rudy was here to gauge what role Australia might play in helping India reach its goal of upskilling 500 million of its people by 2022. In 2013-14, education-related services with India made up $1.5 billion of our services exports and based on India’s upskilling targets, there is tremendous potential for this figure to grow significantly in the years to come.

In 2014, India represented the largest share of total international student VET enrolments at 18.8 per cent, with 28,217 Indians studying VET in Australia.

Across the sector, international education is already Australia’s most successful services export, worth $16.3 billion in 2013-14, and supporting around 130,000 jobs across Australia.

The potential for further growth in the coming years is vast.

Our strong growth confirms the quality of Australia’s tertiary education and VET sectors and shows recent policy changes by the Abbott Government are helping to make Australia an increasingly popular destination for overseas students.

To help ensure we continue to capitalise on the knowledge boom and meet international demand for training and education, the Coalition Government has established the Coordinating Council for International Education to oversee the finalisation of Australia’s first-ever National Strategy for International Education.

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together the education and training sector, businesses, students, the wider community and all levels of government.

The Council will also deliver an implementation plan to support the strategy and help make Australian international education the best in the world. It is the first time there has been one council of ministers and experts bringing together the main elements of Australian international education and training, comprising six Commonwealth ministers and six prominent education and industry experts.

As the Federal Training Minister, I am determined to work with fellow council members to ensure the VET sectors are given every chance of maximising the benefits of surging international demand.

The VET sector accounted for 22.5 per cent of all of Australia’s international student enrolments during the first three months of 2015, confirming that our international VET sector continues to deliver the highest quality education and training.

The benefits of international education extend well beyond immediate economic benefits.

International students contribute to a vibrant and culturally diverse Australia. Educating students from around the world fosters inter-cultural understanding in Australia and creates the people-to-people links that underpin our research, trade, investment and social engagement with the world.

They also help build cultural diversity in our workplaces and communities. Businesses that are culturally diverse are more innovative, have more engaged and satisfied employees, and better understand the needs of their customers, especially in export markets.

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Last year, the Coalition signed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with our largest trading partners — China, Japan and Korea — giving unprecedented access to these markets for a range of Australian businesses, including education services. We are now working hard to finalise an FTA with India by the end of this year, again with a particular focus for service industries.

But to make the most of these agreements, the education sector and government both need a laser-like focus on the needs and interests of students. Wherever they come from, students generally want the same thing — a high-quality education that will help them get a job, and to have the most rewarding career they can.

The Federal Government is working hard in our region and domestically to ensure Australia is a leader and innovator in international skills policy and I am particularly determined to ensure that our VET sector has its voice heard through the national strategy consultations.

The VET sector has a very strong platform to build on, but requires ambitious, innovative approaches to create work opportunities so that our world-class international education sector continues to produce quality, employable graduates.

Simon Birmingham has served as a Liberal Party Senator for South Australia since May 2007 and in December 2014, he was appointed to serve as the Assistant Minister for Education and Training in the Abbott Ministry, with specific responsibility for vocational education, apprenticeships, training and skills. ministers.education.gov.au

See Senator Birmingham’s Keynote on Day 1 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference.

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or the first time, all RTOs reported AVETMISS data this year either to their STA or to the NCVER. Previously, only RTOs in receipt of public funding reported this information. For some RTOs with experienced compliance officers it was a relatively straightforward process, but for others, especially those new to reporting data, learning new processes was at times, challenging.

In simple terms, data from student enrolments needs to be extracted from a student management system, validated against the VET data standard (AVETMISS), and be submitted to the national VET collection, either via an STA or directly to NCVER. So how can you streamline the process of reporting AVETMISS data, also known as total VET activity data?

Input information regularly capture all the information needed for reporting from enrolment forms and enter into the student management system at enrolment. An example enrolment form is available from NCVER’s Portal.

Start early NCVER’s AVETMISS validation software can be used to validate your data at any time throughout the year. This means that you can ensure your data files are error free and ready for submission well before the collection window opens.

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Train more than one person in the submission process A number of RTOs told NCVER they were caught short when compliance staff left or were unavailable when the collection window opened in January.

on the AVETMISS support section of its Portal including fact sheets, FAQs, online tutorials and videos. There is also an AVETMISS compliant software register: a list of self-accredited student management systems.

Ask for help early NCVER has a small, professional team dedicated to helping RTOs with data reporting, but as the final date for submission looms, the volume of calls increase and the time they can spend helping you decreases. By starting early, you’ll have time to fix errors if they occur, some of which may involve going back to students or checking outcomes or funding sources.

Keep up to date Subscribe to NCVER’s Data Support Bulletin for regular updates on AVETMISS classification changes and general tips on AVETMISS data reporting including submission deadlines.

Check with your STA Some STAs want RTOs to submit data directly to them, others want RTOs to submit data to NCVER. If you provide government-funded and fee-for-service training, you may have to split your data into multiple submissions based on funding source.

Be ready to submit by the end of December If you do this, you will not have to extract and change student outcomes back to what they were at the end of December when you return from holiday.

Access support material NCVER has a range of support materials

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Alison Anlezark is the National Standards Manager, at the NCVER. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring NCVER’s products and services keep pace with the changing needs of the VET sector, having oversight of the statistical standards, NCVER’s data quality program and NCVER’s client support team. She has a strong academic background in research, and has a Masters in Public Administration (Policy) from Flinders University (SA). ncver.edu.au

NCVER’s Alison Anlezark will present ‘Connecting with Total VET Activity’ on Day 2 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference and the NCVER’s staff will be available to answer RTO questions at their booth in the exhibition hall.

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Upcoming Half Day Workshop VET Q&A Roadshow

Two of Velg Training’s most knowledgeable and respected VET compliance consultants, John Price and Carol Hunter, will visit a range of major cities to conduct unique sessions, ready to answer your specific compliance questions related to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 and the Australian Quality Training Framework. These will be conducted as a panel style session.

Have your questions answered relating to a wide range of topics, such as: • “Volume of Learning” and the “Amount of Training” • Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) development • Trainer and assessor competence and currency • Assessment requirements (including RPL) • Delivery and transition requirements • Systematic validation • Statistically valid sample size • Third party arrangements • Advertising and marketing John and Carol will incorporate discussions on best practice models, example of compliance and common misinterpretations and non-compliances.

Registration Information VENUES Brisbane

12 October 2015

Sydney

13 October 2015

Canberra

14 October 2015

Melbourne

15 October 2015

Darwin

27 October 2015

Perth

28 October 2015

Adelaide

29 October 2015

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Member

$179.50 (incl. GST)

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$195.00 (incl. GST)

TIME Workshop runs from 9.00am until 12.00pm

To book your place register online at:

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The Interactive Compliance Suite 1 Hour Sessions

The essence of this Suite is a Quality Management System (QMS) that reinforces its relationship to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. A total of 12 focused interviews between two experienced VET professionals are combined into a suite of sessions that explore the relationship between the RTO’s business system and maintaining compliance against the Standards.

All sessions in the Interactive VET Compliance Suite will begin with a short case study interview followed by an interactive online session streamed live, via our custom-built virtual platform. Visually as the attendee, you will be able to view not only the interview and content as it is being delivered, but also be able to interact in a real-time discussion forum with the presenter via the online chat room.

Purchase individually or purchase them all!

Sessions 1. Industry Engagement Dates, times, and 2. Developing Training and Assessment Strategies prices can be found 3. Managing Third Party Arrangements on our website.

4. Advertising and Marketing 5. Enrolling Students and Identifying their Needs 6. Trainer and Assessor Qualifications and Currency 7. Delivery and Transition 8. Assessment 9. Recording and Awarding Credentials and Managing Records 10. Internal Audit and the Keys to the ‘Treasure Chest’ 11. Continuous Improvement 12. Good Governance & Handling Complaints and Appeals

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elg Training has been hosting the country’s largest Mentoring Program for the VET sector since early 2015, using a new formula to deliver flexible online PD to over 360 VET professionals across Australia.

The successful Mentoring Mondays Program features customised pre-recorded webinar content followed by live Q&A sessions for RTO Managers, RTO Administrators, Trainers and Assessors, QLD Schools VET Coordinators and QLD Schools VET Teachers. Attendance for the new PD model has been growing each quarter, with ‘Beginner’ and ‘Intermediate’ sessions delivered over four to six different dates, depending on the stream.

The pre-recorded content enables new and existing VET practitioners to register and get up to speed in advance of the latest Q&A session, with transcripts and post-event resources

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provided at each stage. The live Q&A sessions are broken down by the key points covered in each pre-recorded session, enabling attendees to follow along easily, keep their questions grouped together and content structured.

Most organisations will register one or two staff members for the Mentoring Program, using it as an opportunity to cross-train others within their company after each session. Even if staff time or budgets are limited, this flexible PD delivery mode only requires a computer setup with a microphoneenabled headset to participate in the live Q&A sessions.

For organisations with limited room for travel expenses or those wanting to offer staff equal opportunities for PD training, the Mentoring Program provides an adaptable solution for workplaces across the country.

Presenters have included Kerri Buttery,

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The Velgy Bunch are working onsite to facilitate the live Q&A sessions with our Mentoring Mondays presenters, ensuring all attendees get the most out of this unique PD opportunity.

The Mentoring Program will relaunch with new content in 2016 – keep an eye out for registration release dates in November 2015!

For more information about Velg Training’s future Mentoring Mondays program, contact our Events Team on (07) 3866 0888 or email events@velgtraining.com.

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Upcoming Workshops Half Day Workshops

Full Day Workshops

Achieving Goals: How to Focus on What Matters and Build Value

Extending Assessment Practice: Moving beyond the tick and flick approach

Nathan Brooks

Jason Ash

Brisbane

10 November 2015

This workshop will help you set targets to measure success and achievement. Understanding your own values or the values of a business can have an influential impact on both your choices and actions.

Why Leadership Will Always Matter: How to Lead with Purpose Nathan Brooks

Brisbane

10 November 2015

Leadership is a vital attribute for any individual and/or business. For an individual, leadership and the ability to take ownership and strive for excellence can be the difference between success and mediocrity.

Brisbane Sydney Melbourne

30 October 2015 3 November 2015 5 November 2015

This workshop focuses on providing relevant and meaningful feedback to candidates on their performance, rather than issuing the generic tick and flick form. Attendees will be presented with methodologies and tools to extend their assessment practice and thus provide a more enriching assessment journey for their own candidates. Content of the workshop is based on meeting the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015, specifically clause 1.8(a).

Presentation Skills for the 21st Century Trainer Marc Ratcliffe

Brisbane Sydney Melbourne

29 January 2016 9 February 2016 16 February 2016

This workshop aims to provide a continuing professional development opportunity for existing trainers to hone their skills in an ever-changing teaching and learning landscape.

C O N S U L T I N G

Dedicated to assisting client needs Velg Training’s specialist consulting services are now more diverse than ever, with a range of specialist consulting services delivered by Vocational Educational and Training (VET) industry experts who work with a range of organisations across Australia including RTO’s, higher education providers and schools.

Velg Training is Australia’s leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development and consulting services.

Based on client feedback and demand the following specialist services have been developed to meet the needs of our clients:

Having served the VET community for over 12 years, Velg Training’s national client base represents Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Australia, including VET practitioners, teachers, trainers, assessors, TAFE teaching professionals, enterprise trainers and assessors, industry experts and other VET professionals.

• RTO Setup & Compliance • Internal Audit • Training Product Review • Queensland Schools • Professional Development • VET FEE-HELP • CRICOS Setup & Compliance • Accredited Courses • Government Funding • Other Services

For more information contact consulting@velgtraining.com or view our services online at velgtraining.com/consulting

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NATIONAL VET CONFERENCE ADELAIDE

DAY ONE Thursday, 17 September 2015

7:30am 8:45am

8:45am 10:30am Keynote

Registration, Tea & Coffee 8:45am - 8:55am

8:55am - 9:10am

9:10am - 9:40am

9:40am - 10:20am

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The Hon Gail Gago MLC SA Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills

Kerri Buttery Director of VET Content Development Velg Training

Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Assistant Minister for Education and Training

Chris Robinson Chief Commissioner Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Dimity Redcliffe Marketing, Conference & Events Manager Velg Training

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Morning Tea & Networking Policy & Reform

11:10am 11:55am Elective Session 1

12:05pm 12:50pm Elective Session 2

12:50pm 1:35pm

Elective Session 4

Riverbank Room 6

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Hall N

Hall K

Hall J

Is it or isn’t it: What constitutes a third party arrangement?

Reconnecting with the Virtual VET Community

So You Think Your Assessment if Compliant - Common Mistakes RTOs Make

It’s not Rocket Science: The sequel

The VET Landscape: The big picture

John Pollaers Australian Industry and Skills Committee

Mark Hodgson

Carol Hunter

Amy Lynch

Wendy Cato

Geoff Oliver

Angela McGregor

Training Packages and Accredited Courses

RPL is Mandatory Again, You Need a User-Friendly RPL Kit!

Conducting Validation

Embed Standard 1 Compliance Evidence in your Learning Management System

10 Sure-Fire Ways to Send your Class to Sleep (and How to Avoid them)

Significant Items from the ‘Standards for RTOs 2015’ for Administrators

Kathryn Shugg Department of Education and Training

John Price

Daivd Garner

Allison Miller

Jonathon Peck

Angela McGregor

Unique Student Identifier (USI) Jason Coutts

Linda White Department of Education and Training

Networking Lunch The Thick Grey Line of Compliance

Practical Transition Planning for Training Products

20+ Ways to Boost Student Completion Rates

Conducting Assessment at Certificate IV and Diploma Levels

Joe Newbery

Therese Hickey

Denise Meyerson

Tony Feagan

Advanced Facilitation Workshop

Marc Ratcliffe & Jason Ash

Navigating through TGA and ASQAnet

Lauren Hollows

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

How to Achieve Painless AVETMISS Data Uploads

Linda White Department of Education and Training

Gabrielle Deschamps

Afternoon Tea & Networking VET FEE-HELP

Compliance Q&A

Ensuring Best Practices under the Fair Work Act

Creating Quality Online Training Resources

HR Requirements and the Colloquial Length of String

The Power of Fun, Interactive Scenarios in E-learning

Maryann Quagliata Department of Education and Training

Guru Panel

Stephen Roebuck

Allison Miller

Kerri Buttery

Byron Tik & Michelle Kenny

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5:00pm 9:00pm

Admin Stream

Thought Leadership Advantage: How to elevate the thinking of your key people to drive performance

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Master Class Riverbank Room 3&4

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Industry Skills Fund

2:40pm 3:25pm

Training & Assessing

Navigating the New Vocational Education and Training Committee Roles

1:45pm 2:30pm Elective Session 3

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Welcome Function - Networking & Fun!

How to Successfully Ride the Wave of Change in Admin-land

Nick McEwan-Hall

DAY TWO Friday, 18 September 2015 8:15am 8:45am

Catch up over coffee

8:45am 9:00am

Kerri Buttery & Dimity Redcliffe, Velg Training

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Motivational Speaker! - Damien Thomlinson

9:45am 10:15am

Morning Tea & Networking VET Shapers Hall L

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11:20am 12:05pm

RTO Management & Compliance Hall M

Training & Assessing

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Hall K

Conducting Validation (repeat session)

The Art of Introduction

Hall J

“So you’re Planning an Internal Review of a Qualification on your Scope of Registration - Systems within Systems!”

Compliance is not a Dirty Word

John Dwyer

Geoff Oliver

David Garner

Reconnecting with the Power to Learn

Navigating the perils of third party services under the new Standards

Implementing Quality Assurance Strategies

Compliance Q&A

Laurie Kelly

Lauren Hollows

Tony Feagan

Guru Panel

Jason Ash

Exploring the Amount of Training within the Volume of Learning

Angela McGregor

Master Class Riverbank Room 3 & 4 Non-Linear Learning

George Nelson

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Innovation & Business Skills Australia

AgriFood Skills Australia

Rosalie Staggard, General Manager Industry Projects Service Skills Australia Joy Harris, Head of National Industry Skills Development, Policy and Assurance

Elective Session 7

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Training Package Stream

Transport & Logistics Industry Skills Council

Robert Adams, CEO

Networking Lunch Baker’s Dozen: How your procedures fit into your RTO’s operations

Intersecting VET and Learning & Development

VET FEE-HELP vs Payment Plans: And the winner is...

John Price

Paul Rasmussen

Davin Miller

Industry Engagement: Beyond the ‘tick and flick’

Developing the Skills of VET Practitioners: A real story

Connecting with ‘Total VET Activity’

Carol Hunter

Kerri-Anne Sommerfeld & Claire Rasmussen

Creating Experiential Learning that Works Better than you’d Expect

Making the Connection: Supporting and addressing LLN in VET assessments

Save Money, Save Time: Cluster it!

Gene Howell

Dave Tout

Wendy Cato

Manufacturing Skills Australia

Government Skills Australia

Cameron Baker, Deputy CEO

Alun Gallie, Manager Training Package Development and Implementation

Elective Session 8

1:55pm 2:40pm

Jeannie Cotterell, General Manager

Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council

Auto Skills Australia

Elective Session 9

Dorothy Rao, Training Packages Manager

Alison Anlezark

2:40pm 3:10pm

Afternoon Tea & Networking The Funology of Engagement

Enough Finger Pointing: Let’s choose the culture we want for VET in Australia

Innovation in Learning: Engaging with technology for successful pedagogic practice

Training and Assessment Strategy Development

Top Tips for Developing Compliant Assessment Tools

Developing Compliant Marketing Material

Marc Ratcliffe

Nick McEwan-Hall

Leo Gregorc

Therese Hickey

Joe Newbery

Kerri Buttery

3:20pm 3:55pm Elective Session 10

4:05pm 4:25pm

Australian Training Awards Session

4:25pm 4:30pm

Prize Draw & Close

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Inspiring excellence in VET Tips for effective mentoring Although mentoring is considered an effective way of building personal skills and experience, it also delivers benefits beyond the individual. Mentoring plays a huge role in organisational improvement including workforce capability and the quality of teaching and learning. Recently people have been challenging ‘traditional’ one-to-one mentoring in favour of collaborative approaches. No matter how you describe or apply mentoring, there are three critical success factors.

Glenn Searle has been in the education and training industry for over 25 years in teaching and educational leadership roles. He is currently Director of InspHIGHER and works with RTOs and educators to build capability in leadership, innovation and blended learning. insphigher.com.au

Success Factor 1: Agreement An agreement between mentor(s) and mentee(s) is vital. Why so important?

A mentoring agreement clarifies roles and responsibilities and engenders personal commitment to the process.

Mentoring is a two-way street and the willingness and desire of people to be involved must be articulated and recorded.

Success Factor 2: Diagnosis Diagnosis is the foundation on which successful mentoring is built.

Diagnosing learning and experiential opportunities that support growth and development during the mentoring process is essential. Tapping into people’s strengths is a vital aspect of diagnosis. Initially, providing challenging opportunities based on strengths will be far more successful than focussing on weaknesses.

Tips for reconnecting in VET You can spend a good chunk of your week reading through industry alerts and trying to keep up with the VET news cycle. Between PD and work responsibilities, news and networking are items that often get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. Here are some simple tips to keep you on top of the latest updates and help you reconnect with the sector as it changes.

Subscribe and simplify There are plenty of publications you can subscribe to, social media channels to follow and LinkedIn connections to add when it comes to the VET sector.

If you’re a Velg Training Member, the weekly Member eNews is the best place to start – if you’re not, then sign up to our free weekly Subscriber Bulletin.

We summarise each week’s news items so you don’t have to search for them.

When adding new followers on Twitter, separate them into ‘Lists’ to simplify your news feed. Research potential LinkedIn connections and groups in

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advance to determine what types of discussions you want to be notified about.

Network in VET Velg Training has a history of hosting the largest annual gathering of VET professionals in Australia. If you can only go to one PD event this year, the upcoming 2015 National VET Conference will feature opportunities to connect with others at over 50 sessions and via our exclusive App, where you can opt in to chat with other delegates. Add to this our popular Welcome Function, Guru Bar and Social Media Hub – it’s an opportunity not to be missed! If you can’t make it to this year’s event, follow our social media updates using the #2015NVC event hashtag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Success Factor 3: Alignment Successful mentoring experiences are nurtured in environments with a connected sense of purpose. When people are aligned to a common goal or direction, they are more likely to put in the effort required to ensure successful outcomes. Whether mentoring is individual or collective, it needs to contribute to professional and organisational performance and align to the strategic direction or shared vision.

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the opportunity to gain regular PD experience via our eNews, webinars, customised resources, VelgCasts and new networking lunch series. We also host an exclusive online Validation Directory where organisations can connect with other Members to assist with validation activities. No matter which type of PD you invest in for yourself or your staff, ensure it offers opportunities to connect in VET, while remaining flexible, consistent and current.

Amy Lynch is the current Editor of Velg Training’s weekly Member eNews, Subscriber Bulletin and quarterly VET eZine.

She was previously Editor of Training Packages @ Work and Flex e-News. velgtraining.com

Amy Lynch will present ‘Reconnecting with the Virtual VET Community’ on Day 1 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference and will be on hand to help you in the Social Media Hub.

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Tips for reviewing your training products Training products are materials associated with any “AQF qualification, skill set, unit of competency, accredited short course, and module”.

- Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs 2015, Appendix 1 Glossary As an RTO you have a responsibility to implement “a plan for ongoing, systematic validation of assessment practices and judgements” (Clause 1.9) for each training product on your scope of registration.

What does this plan (review schedule) involve?

This schedule needs to define when assessment reviews will occur; which training products will be focused on; who will lead and participate in the review; and how the outcomes of these activities will be documented and acted upon. Each training product must be reviewed at least once every five years, with at least 50 per cent of products being reviewed within the first three years of each five-year cycle.

[These requirements might change in the light of the new seven-year registration period.] Prioritising reviews should be risk-driven in terms of e.g. the numbers of learners involved; or the need for specialised trainers and assessors; or the need for access to highly specialised equipment; or risks identified by the regulator such as marketing. Sampling must be systematic and defensible.

Who can be involved in these reviews?

Ideally, to avoid potential conflicts of interest, reviews of assessment practices and judgements should be undertaken by people not directly involved in the particular instance of the delivery and assessment of the training product. Reviewers need appropriate training and assessment qualifications; relevant vocational competencies; current industry skills; and current VET knowledge and skills.

Industry experts may also be involved to ensure that materials are addressing current industry needs. An important adjunct to systematic review processes is the maintenance of current RTO staff profiles to be used in selecting review panel members and also as a focus of the review process itself; e.g. does the RTO have access to adequate personnel to deliver and assess the training product involved?

What frameworks are training products reviewed against?

Training products are reviewed against the principles of assessment.

To what extent are materials (a) valid (“mapped” against unit requirements; satisfy industry requirements; pitched at the correct AQF level); (b) reliable (contain clear instructions for learners and assessors; include marking guides that define “satisfactory” responses; and are version controlled); (c) flexible (allow for reasonable adjustment);

and (d) are fair (not biased against or disadvantageous to the learner.)

Judgements made must satisfy the rules of evidence. Did the assessment process provide evidence which is (a) valid (evidence of what it actually claims to be evidence of); (b) authentic; and (c) current (reflective of current industry experience); and (d) was there sufficient evidence to address all unit requirements?

What follow up is needed?

The RTO needs to demonstrate that it has addressed identified weaknesses or non-compliance. Details of changes need to be documented (e.g. recorded in some form of continuous improvement register).

John Dwyer is currently a Trainer/Consultant with Velg Training and has national AQTF/VET Quality Framework knowledge in education spanning more than 50 years. He brings RTO experience, having a comprehensive history in developing and delivering a range of workshops on assessment tools, RPL, moderation and validation processes relating to RTO

John Dwyer will present ‘So you’re Planning an Internal Review of a Qualification on your Scope of Registration – Systems within Systems!’ on Day 2 of Velg Training’s 2015 National VET Conference.

Training Room Hire - Brisbane Velg Training has two meeting rooms at its Brisbane head office, which are ideal for seminars, training sessions or meetings for up to 50 guests. Both rooms feature audio-visual and technical equipment for your convenience.

The facilities feature an airy reception foyer for registration and catering, an undercover outdoor breakout area and ample free off-street parking.

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n the past few decades, technology has transformed our work, our play, and even our relationships, but it has also had a tremendous effect on the way we learn. The incredible possibilities offered by the Internet mean that it is now possible for us to

However, what we get from our networks depends largely upon what we contribute to them, and it’s difficult to contribute without a digital presence. So an important piece of taking up the new opportunities of our digital world involves building our own digital identities and helping our students to do the same. This might mean creating a blog or developing an eportfolio to showcase skills, building a Twitter presence, or engaging on other social networking sites. Supporting the development of students’ digital identities through relevant course assignments and through the modeling of a professional digital presence will serve students well as they enter into their future careers.

Once students have developed a digital presence, they can now tap into the many benefits of having a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

It’s important for workers

to be self-directed learners learn anytime, anywhere, and from anyone. For the VET community, this huge shift in culture can be transformative to our work, if we know how to take advantage of these new opportunities.

Perhaps one of the most important affordances of the Internet is that it allows us to connect with networks of people from around the globe.

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A PLN is a large network of professionals in a particular field; however, thanks to the Internet, this network is not limited to a particular geographical location but can instead be made up of people around the globe. Students can tap into a PLN in order to connect with others to solve problems or to collaborate on projects, or simply to share and access resources related to their field.

This might mean creating or joining a Facebook group based in a particular vocation, following YouTube channels with relevant trade-related videos, or connecting to others in the field using a particular hashtag on Twitter in order to share resources or seek others’ expertise.

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personal learning networks to transform learning

Image: Open Teaching - Thinning the Walls - Revision #2 Š Alec Couros

networks to connect our students to others in the field.

This diagram gives a sense of the many different people and resources that students (and VET educators) can connect to in order to truly tap into the incredible possibilities of a PLN. While we were once restricted to those people in close geographical proximity and to available textbooks, we can now draw on a much great variety of sources for learning.

As well, in a world that is changing rapidly, workplaces are often unable to provide the constant training and professional development necessary to ensure that employees are aware of the most current practices in their trade or vocation. This means that it’s important for workers to be self-directed learners who can keep themselves up to date on changes in their field, and online networks are a great place to learn about recent developments. Online Australia’s quarterly VET eZine

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networks can also be useful in seeking out free or inexpensive online training programs to stay ahead of the curve.

Generally, tapping into social sharing and online networks means thinning the walls of the traditional classroom in order to take advantage of the people and resources outside. The above diagram illustrates what it might look like to move to a more open model of education.

By allowing (and helping) students to collaborate with those outside of the traditional educational environment, we can facilitate increased learning and sharing for both the students and those with whom they connect.

The incredible wealth of knowledge available online, as well as the opportunities for connection made possible by the Internet, can be a tremendous asset to those in the VET community if leveraged appropriately.

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Both VET educators and students can benefit greatly from developing a personal learning network in order to surround themselves with opportunities to grow and learn from others in the field.

To learn more about personal learning networks and the power of social sharing, connect with us on Twitter @courosa and @kbhildebrandt.

Alec Couros is professor of educational technology and media at the University of Regina, where he helps teachers develop the skills needed to become innovative, connected educators. couros.ca Katia Hildebrandt is a PhD candidate and instructor at the University of Regina, where she teaches courses in pedagogy, curriculum and educational technology. katiahildebrandt.com

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he annual MoodleMoot Australia conference took place at Monash University in Melbourne from 6-8 July 2015, with over 500 delegates from a range of roles across the education sectors in attendance. This year’s conference was managed by Moodle HQ and saw a renewed focus on the broader sector use of Moodle and the user community’s input into the direction of the world’s most popular LMS. 1+1=3 There was input from many Moodle users, including inspiration from RTOs using the LMS to transform the quality and delivery of training.

Speakers included Professor at Sapporo Gakuin University, Don Hinkleman; author and comedian, Adam Spencer; and Manager, Content Services at eWorks, Joanne Norbury.

Don Hinkleman had a great take on blended learning. He stated that the combined power of face-to-face and online instruction is more than the individual parts, using the example of 1+1=3. Adam Spencer delivered a very entertaining presentation that brought home the importance of integrating the STEM movement in schools.

Meanwhile, Joanne Norbury covered gathering proof of engagement for audit with Moodle, including engagement metrics and tracking techniques. There is discussion in educational technology circles about

the power of big data analytics, which is currently transforming finance and marketing activities. Gathering this data helps with both compliance and growth strategies.

VET sector representation RTOs had a strong representation at this year’s MoodleMoot event, with 21 per cent of those in attendance working directly with an RTO. However, many university and school sectors are also currently using Moodle to deliver VET courses. Moodle are in the final stages of designing a new “Framework for Competency Based Education in Moodle”, which may be seen in new RTO friendly features in Moodle 3.0,

they hold a unique site name and active mobile phone.

The Moodle Cloud includes free hosting up to 50 users, the latest release versions of Moodle LMS, an unlimited database size and free use of webinar tool BigBlueButton.

If you missed any of the sessions, you can watch 32 video recordings produced by Cognition E-learning via the Moodle HQ YouTube channel, which will be released over the next 12 months. View the full event recap via Twitter @moodlemootau or by searching for the event hashtag #mootau15.

Moodle are in the final stages of designing a new “Framework

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for Competency Based Education in Moodle”, which may be seen in new RTO friendly features in Moodle 3.0 an exciting development for the VET sector. Compared to previous years, there was a renewed focus on vocational training and workplace learning going forward.

Introducing Moodle Cloud The biggest highlight this year was the moment when Moodle’s founder and CEO Martin Dougiamas took the opportunity to launch a new service called Moodle Cloud. Anyone across the globe can start a hosting site, as long as

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Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalised learning environments. The Moodle project is run by Moodle HQ from Perth, Australia, but would not be what it is today without its community of more than 65 million users worldwide. moodle.com

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ignificant changes have occurred in the labour market during the last two decades, which have challenged conventional models of life, learning and work. Young people entering the labour market today expect to work in multiple occupations over their lifetime, as their occupational preferences evolve and workplace changes bring new opportunities. In this new era, the workforce requires resilience and a continual focus on career development to manage their career path and mobility between occupations.

In VET, students are also reassessing their occupational preferences. While students often undertake training as part of a self-determined pathway that incorporates an intended occupation, many students report finding employment outside of the occupation which is directly relevant to their training. The NCVER’s recent report on Student outcomes 2014 includes statistics showing 47.6 per cent of graduates were not employed in the same occupation as their training course.

In 2015 and beyond, students are facing the challenges of an increasingly complex labour market. They need a high-quality, accessible career platform that helps them make informed choices about their career path, their interests and their aptitudes. Moreover, it needs

to foster students’ self-confidence to transition from training to employment successfully. myfuture is a national collaborative career information and exploration platform that supports career and workforce outcomes by supporting

plan. Users can consider their skills, knowledge, education and interests, as well as set goals for their career path. myfuture’s plan for the future includes working with industry and business partners to improve the collection and dissemination

The workforce requires resilience and a continual focus on career development to manage their career path and mobility between occupations career pathway planning. The platform can assist vocational education teachers and career practitioners to reduce the complexity of the labour market for students and allow them to manage their career path throughout their VET studies.

The myfuture resources support vocational education users to make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage transitions. It does this by enabling them to identify and refine career preferences, research appropriate education or training courses, and explore regional labour market information. myfuture’s career exploration tool also offers users the ability to create a career profile, explore career preferences and create a career

Stay connected in the VET Sector without leaving your desk!

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of occupation and labour market information. It will enable individuals to take ownership of their career development by providing tools to add personalised career pathway information in a safe, online environment, underpinned by the principle that a career is more than just a job.

myfuture is Australia’s national career information and exploration service. The service is managed by Education Services Australia, a ministerial company, as a joint initiative of state and territory governments. myfuture.edu.au

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National Skills Week: 24-30 August 2015

Photos by National Skills Week: Fashion show put on by Sydney TAFE, Ultimo and ‘Women in Trades’ featuring Rebecca Mair and Rosa Hollow.

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his years theme, ‘DISCOVER your incredible journey to a career’, will embrace and bring into focus the skills that link to the job requirements of industry, highlighting future industry trends.

The theming will mirror the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda: An action plan for a stronger Australia, which has been set out by the Australian Government. The focus will be to foster innovation and student engagement, along with creating a strong focus on skills needs associated with Australia’s emerging areas of opportunity. Industries of focus will cover a broad cross-section of VET career opportunities and include Tourism and Hospitality; Digital/IT/ STEM; Agribusiness; Construction and Building Services; and Healthcare.

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The national launch for stakeholders and industry will be held on the evening of Monday 24 August at Parliament House in Sydney.

Additionally, SkillsOne will be hosting a daytime Theatre Showcase for student representatives from Years 9, 10 and 11 from government, Catholic, and Independent schools. The showcase will highlight VET career pathways and opportunities featuring guest ambassadors, film and music.

VET has a key role to play and through extensive engagement with stakeholders, National Skills Week seeks to mobilise, inform and inspire

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Australians of all ages to explore the skills that industry needs to advance Australia’s competitiveness and global opportunity. VET has a key role to play.

For further information, please contact Kirstin Casey on (02) 8080 0111, email kirstin.casey@skillsone.com.au or visit the National Skills Week website.

National Skills Week recognises, celebrates and informs students and the wider public on the diversity and benefits of undertaking VET. This year’s theme, ‘DISCOVER your incredible journey to a career’, will bring into focus the skills needs of industry associated with Australia’s emerging areas of opportunity. nationalskillsweek.com.au

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Plan your Professional Development this spring!

We have rounded up the major VET events taking place across Australia until November 2015.

Research Conference 2015 Australian Council for Educational Research 16-18 August 2015 at the Crown, Southbank, Melbourne

Renée Leitch BA, Dip Mgmt., Dip.VET, Dip.Q.A. Vocational Education and Training Consultant

ACODE Learning Technologies Leadership Institute 17-20 August 2015 at Mantra at Mooloolaba, Queensland Resources Industry Skills Association Inc (RISA) 19-20 August 2015 at Rydges Southbank Townsville National Skills Week 24-30 August 2015 across Australia

We have developed a series of interactive Workshops to support:

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ACPET 2015 National Conference 26-28 August 2015 at the Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne

• TAE50111 – Dip. of Vocational Education & Training • TAE50112 – Dip Training Design and Development

VET Development Centre Teaching and Learning Conference 3-4 September 2015 at the RACV Torquay Resort, Victoria

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TDA Annual Conference 9-11 September 2015 in Hobart (venue TBC)

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2015 National VET Conference Velg Training 17-18 September 2015 at the Adelaide Convention Centre OctoberVET 2015 1-31 October 2015 across Australia Australian International Education Conference 2015 6-9 October 2015 at the Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre 2015 AUSTAFE National Conference 28-30 October 2015 in Canberra For current events and updated information, visit the Velg Training ‘VET Industry Events’ listing online. To submit your VET events leading up to our next edition in August 2015, email us at news@velgtraining.com.

VET eZINE GLOSSARY We use acronyms throughout this publication and on our website.

Please see our VET eZine glossary below and access your complimentary copy of our extensive VET glossary online.

- Australasian Council on Open, Distance and E-learning (ACODE) - Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) - Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) - Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) - Free Trade Agreements (FTA) - Information Technology (IT) - Learning Management System (LMS) - National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) - Personal Learning Network (PLN) - Professional Development (PD) - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Explore Velg Training Membership!

- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - State Training Authority (STA) - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) - Vocational Education and Training (VET) Velg Training Members have access to complimentary online resources via our Members Lounge Portal.

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