DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS (DEEWR)
The former Departments of Education, Science and Training and Employment and Workplace Relations have been amalgamated to form a new Department called the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The Deputy Prime Minister, The Hon Julia Gillard MP is the Minister responsible for the entire portfolio.
In this new Department, the Training portfolio has been maintained, even though it does not appear in the Department’s title.
The training and skills sector, also known as vocational education and training or VET, is still a major priority of the new Government. It will still take a lead role in promoting a post-school education and training system that is nationally consistent and coherent; responsive to individual, industry and community needs; and recognised as providing quality outcomes.
Updates regarding the transition to the new Department will be made available on the former DEST website at www.dest.gov.au
If you would like to provide feedback, you can do so through the website.
INDUSTRY SERVICE ALLIANCE IS PLEASED TO BE OFFERING A SERIES OF DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT 2008
Registration is open now and places are limited, so book fast to avoid disappointment.
Workshop 1 - The Inspirational Presenter
Is your training lacking inspiration? If so, then it’s time to attend this high impact trainer techniques workshop. This workshop promises to be a day of laughter as trainers mingle and test out their newly acquired skills. Not to be missed.
Workshop 2 – Understanding and Interpreting Employability Skills
- The purpose of employability skills contained within units of competency.
- A step-by-step approach to understanding and interpreting employability skills.
What does currency mean for VET Trainer’s and Assessor’s.
Workshop 3 - Is LLN really that hard?
What we all should know about Language, Literacy and Numeracy but don’t. Finally, a workshop that allows you to understand exactly ‘what to do’ when we stumble across students with LLN difficulties;
- How to identify students who may require assistance
- How to assess LLN levels
- What to do with students who display LLN difficulties
- Approaching assistance from within (how to go about it)
- Referring externally (your choices for external referrals)
Bonus offer - Attendees that do not already hold the unit TAALLN401A Address Language, Literacy and Numeracy Issues within Learning and Assessment Practice, may obtain this unit for no extra charge.
Workshop 4 - Breaching the Generational Gap
Baby boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (Why) and the Millennium Generation … They each have their own characteristics, values and attitudes but does this impact on training? Absolutely! Understanding these differences can make the difference between adequate outcomes and great outcomes.
For more information or to register please contact Cherie Rudzitis on (07) 32747922 or gm@isalliance.org.au. Cost:(GST Incl.) ISA Members - $253 Non-Members - $275
Workshops are being held in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns.
To ensure maximum benefit to participants, numbers are strictly limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
SERVICE INDUSTRIES SKILLS COUNCIL NATIONAL CONFERENCE UPDATE, MOTIVATE, EDUCATE 2008 28TH - 29TH FEBRUARY 2008, SOFITEL WENTWORTH, SYDNEY
Detailed program of events now online.
The conference will focus on the following areas:
- Employee acquisition – How the service industries can compete and win against other industries for the best candidates;
- Staff retention - Successful strategies employed by Australian businesses to motivate, engage and up-skill their staff;
- How the VET sector contributes to industry skills development over the short, medium and long-term;
- Successful partnerships between industry and training organisations.
In addition to a range of keynote speakers, the conference will also include a range of concurrent workshops to allow for interaction and discussion around specific approaches within each of the industry sectors. A number of informal sessions and events have been created to enable delegates to network & discuss key industry issues.
CONFERENCE GALA DINNER
Don’t miss the conference Gala Dinner! Great for those who want to bring a guest or can’t make the whole event. Enjoy good company and a fantastic line up of evening entertainment, including the fabulous Deni Hines and Jean Kittson. Tickets for the Conference Gala Dinner are included as part of the Full Conference Package or are available to buy individually at a cost of $130 + GST.
TO REGISTER PLEASE VISIT http://www.serviceskills.com.au/conference
Want to submit information for Fast Facts?
Fast Facts will be published next on Friday, 8 February 2008. The deadline for submission of information for inclusion is c.o.b Monday 4 February. Please send information (not exceeding 150 words) to fastfacts@dest.gov.au