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ABC of VET - Australian National Training Authority [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET - Australian Quality Training Framework [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: a fair go for everyone: making training equitable [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series discusses equity issues in training.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: National Training Information Service [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces the National Training Information Service (NTIS).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: partners in training [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces the benefits of training partnerships between business and training organisations.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: Skilling Australia [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series discusses Vocational Education and Training (VET) statistics.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: training packages [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces training packages.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: training.com.au [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces training.com.au.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: units of competency [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces units of competency.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: VET - what is it? [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces vocational education and training (VET).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ABC of VET: VET - who's who? [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series discusses who fulfils what roles in the VET system.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
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ABC of VET: vocational education and training in schools [an ANTA publication]
The ABC of VET series provides a simple overview of each important part of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) system. This section of the ABC of VET series introduces vocational education and training (VET) in schools.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander education in the early years: compulsory years of schooling project paper no. 4 [an NBEET publication]
This report focuses on strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander children to maximise health, welfare and psychological development to improve educational outcomes.
Author: Schools Council (SC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 7/1992
Access to postgraduate courses: opportunities and obstacles [an NBEET publication]
This report examines the evidence of the impact of tuition fees on enrolments in postgraduate courses(excluding research degrees).
Author: Don Anderson; Richard Johnson; Bruce Milligan; Australian National University; Andrew Stephanou; University of Melbourne; Higher Education Council (HEC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 12/1998
Achieving equitable outcomes: a supporting paper to Australia’s National Strategy for vocational education and training 1998 – 2003 [an ANTA publication]
The purpose of this paper is to elaborate the basis, in analysis and thought, of the Australian National Training Authority Board’s (ANTA) proposal that Australia work towards making the vocational education and training (VET) system more responsive to the diverse needs of clients and potential clients. This paper is one of five supporting papers to 'A Bridge to the Future: Australia’s National Strategy for VET 1998-2003'.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 6/1/1998
Action plan to develop industry and schools partnerships in science and technology: commissioned report no. 42 [an NBEET publication]
This report seeks to address three major tasks, the outline of existing industry projects in science and technology education for resource guides in schools; to explore the development of partnerships between industry and schools in the promotion of science and technology studies; and to develop strategies to address factors inhibiting students’ participation (particularly among female students) in science and technology studies.
Author: John Currie; Australian Centre for Innovation and International Competitiveness; Schools Council (SC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 1/1996
Adapting to Change: working with shared technology
This guide contains practical learner-centred teaching and learning strategies that can be used both in the classroom and in the workplace
Author: Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE Division), Innovation in Education, John Street, Hawthorn
Publication Date: 7/10/2005
Adult English language and literacy provision by the community based education sector [an NBEET publication]
A report commissioned by the Department of Employment, Education and Training focusing on the current and future roles of 'community providers' in improving proficiency in English language and literacy within adult and community education.
Author: Australian Language and Literacy Council (ALLC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 5/1993
Adult learning in Australia: a consultation paper - You can too
This consultation paper explores some of the issues around adult learning in our society, and asks some questions about how we might draw together the strands of vigorous activity going on at personal, community, State and national levels, and about what issues and problems there may be.
Author: Department of Education, Science and Training
Publication Date: 2003
Advanced English for Migrants Programme (AEMP) - provider's handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to detail administrative arrangements and requirements for the Advanced English for Migrants Programme (AEMP).  The goal of AEMP is to assist migrant job seekers to increase their English language proficiency to overcome individual English language barriers to employment or participation in vocational education and training.
Author: Department of Education, Science and Training
Publication Date: 1/12/1999
Advice on Commonwealth general recurrent funding arrangements: the future of resource agreements [an NBEET publication]
The report sets out the advice of the Schools Council (SC) on the development of agreements relating to funding provided for the period 1989-1992 through the Commonwealth General Recurrent Grants program.
Author: Schools Council (SC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 11/1988
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Advice on fee-paying postgraduate courses: report of the National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET) and its Higher Education Council (HEC) [an NBEET publication]
This report details the HEC's advice to allow institutions more flexibility to manage their post-graduate enrolments, allowing them to use their resources more effectively. This includes discussion on minimum fees and combining HECS and fee-paying students within the same institutions.
Author: Higher Education Council (HEC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 3/1992
Advice on funds allocated to higher education institutions [an NBEET publication]
This report comments on fund allocation to institutions and the extent to which these allocations conform to agreed funding principles. It briefly discusses the support for summer terms and the development of new campuses. It signifies the Council's intention to raise awareness with  DEET regarding the issues of nurse education and mainstreaming equity funding.
Author: Higher Education Council (HEC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 4/1992
Advice on funds allocated to higher education institutions [an NBEET publication]
The report comments on the funding principles used to allocate funds to higher education institutions for 1996 (the out year of the 1994-96 triennium). In addition, this report comments on a number of other matters foreshadowed in the Ministerial Statement Higher Education Funding for the 1994-96 Triennium.
Author: Higher Education Council (HEC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 5/1994
Advices of the Employment and Skills Formation Council (ESFC), July 1988-June 1990 [an NBEET publication]
This publication brings together advices from the Employment and Skills Formation Council which have been tabled in Parliament by the Minister but not published separately.
Author: Employment and Skills Council (ESC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 9/1990
Advices of the Higher Education Council (HEC) and the Australian Research Council (ARC) July 1988 - December 1989 [an NBEET publication]
This report brings together advices from the ARC and the HEC, ranging from the operation of the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS), higher education planning, career progression of educators, and funding allocation in the 1989-91 triennium.
Author: Higher Education Council (HEC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 3/1990
Advices of the Schools Council July 1988 - December 1989 [an NBEET publication]
This report brings together advices from the Schools Council which have been tabled in Parliament by the Minister since the Board's inception but not published separately.
Author: Schools Council (SC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 3/1990
Agenda papers: issues arising from Australia's teachers: an agenda for the next decade: volume 1 [an NBEET publication]
This publication links the nature of teacher's work with their professional development and appraisal within the context of a life-long career structure. The centrepoint of the analysis is the Charter for Teaching (included in this paper) which arose from the consideration of teachers' work.
Author: Schools Council (SC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 10/1991
Agenda papers: issues arising from Australia's teachers: an agenda for the next decade: volume 2 [an NBEET publication]
This publication discusses the agenda for teachers' work and associated issues. It follows on from Volume 1 in its discussions regarding teacher quality and competency standards.
Author: Schools Council (SC); National Board of Employment, Education and Training (NBEET)
Publication Date: 12/1992
Agrifood Industries – Industry Skills Report
This report outlines the findings of a high level review of the skills and workforce issues facing the agrifood industry.
Author: The Department of Education, Science and Training in conjunction with the Agri-food Industry Skills Council.
Publication Date: 7/2006
Annual National Report Australian VTE System 2005
The report is the national accountability mechanism, reporting to the Australian Parliament on the operation of the vocational and technical education system and reporting against the national strategy and national priorities, including key performance measures.
Author: Department of Education, Science and Training
Publication Date: 29/11/2006
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Annual national report of the Australian vocational education and training system 1999 [an ANTA publication]
This volume contains detailed information on the performance and characteristics of the vocational education and training system. This is publication is volume 3,  containing the second part of the annual report.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 30/10/2000
Annual national report of the Australian vocational education and training system 1999 [an ANTA publication]
This report outlines the major features and achievements of the Australian vocational education and training system nationally and provides some illustrative examples of specific initiatives undertaken by States, Territories and the Commonwealth. These are volumes 1 and 2 (of 3).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 30/10/2000
Annual National Report of the Australian Vocational Education and Training System 2006
The report is the national accountability mechanism, reporting to the Australian Parliament on the operation of the vocational and technical education system and reporting against the national strategy and national priorities, including key performance measures.
Author: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Date: 6/6/2008
Annual national report of the Australian vocational education and training system: 2001: volumes 1, 2 & 3 [an ANTA publication]

The annual national report on Australia's vocational education and training system provides a comprehensive picture of the vocational education and training system in Australia, its policies, initiatives and achievements during 2001. It consists of 3 volumes, published in 2 reports. The CD Rom includes copies of all three volumes.

Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 23/10/2002
ANTA Agreement for 1 January 2001 to 30 June 2005 [an ANTA publication]
This amended Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Agreement between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers responsible for vocational education and training applies in respect of 1 January 2001 to 30 June 2005 inclusive. It reinforces the commitment of the States, Territories and the Commonwealth to a strong national industry-led vocational education and training system of high quality to benefit the nation, its industries and its people.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 3/2/2005
ANTA fast facts, no. 128, 12 November 2001 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the web doorway to 'VET in Schools'; the 9th Annual International Conference on Post Compulsory Education and Training; and the NET*Working 2001 conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 12/11/2001
ANTA fast facts, no. 129, 26 November 2001 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: finalists and winners of Australian Training Awards; the new vocational education and training (VET) political leaders; and a winner of the Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Awards (AIMIA) - Cybermall.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 26/11/2001
ANTA fast facts, no. 130, 10 December 2001 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the shining stars of vocational education and training (VET); the changing of the directors at Victoria's Office of Employment, Training and Tertiary Education (ETTE); and using LearnScope.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 10/12/2001
ANTA fast facts, no. 131, 21 January 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: equity in Training Packages; finding your way through the vocational education and training (VET) system; and flexing your learning muscle.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 21/1/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 132, 4 February 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the passing of the Australian Indigenous Training Advisory Council (AITAC); the Auslan project; and closing dates for the 2002 'Reframing the Future' program.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 4/2/2002
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ANTA fast facts, no. 133, 18 February 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the future of group training; providers out of the spotlight; a celebration of skills; and tips for small business & apprentices.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 18/2/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 134, 5 March 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the future of group training; providers out of the spotlight; tips for small business and apprentices; and a celebration of skills.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 5/3/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 135, 18 March 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: flexible delivery; new Training Packages; the upgrading of the National Training Information Service (NTIS); and a request for researchers for the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 18/3/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 136, 2 April 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the establishment of a working group to advise on ways to improve the training system; the NET*Working 2002 online event; and a case study on Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/4/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 137, 14 April 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: innovation in adult literacy and numeracy; a need for a disability coordination officer; the upcoming Equity in Practice Conference; and Flexible Learning Innovations.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 14/4/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 138, 29 April 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the leading learners in the vocational education and training (VET) system; assistance for those with spinal injuries; credit for volunteer youth; and a call for proposals for the Adult Learning Australia's national conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 29/4/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 139, 13 May 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the future needs for vocational education and training (VET); vacancies at the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA); tips for assessment; and the Careers and Training Expo.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 13/5/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 140, 27 May 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: positions within the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA); the benchmarks for trainers and assessors; and the group training conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 27/5/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 141, 10 June 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the 2001 Australian Training Award Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student winners; the NET*Working conference keynote speakers; the new vocational education and training (VET) chief in New South Wales; and the venue for the 2002 Australian Training Awards.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 10/6/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 142, 24 June 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the increased numbers of Australians completing apprenticeships; innovators go to work; the stars of the latest Australian Training magazine; the release of the Worldskills report; and innovations in flexible learning products and services.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 24/6/2002
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ANTA fast facts, no. 143, 8 July 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the legal issues around flexible learning; a winning Training Package; vacancies at the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA); and the Seafood Training Authority searching for applicants for a workshop.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 8/7/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 144, 22 July 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: closing dates for the 2003 Fulbright professional award; the launching of a web-based career information service: myfuture.edu.au; a new Training Package for Conservation and Land Management; and the Adult Learning Australian Conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 22/7/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 145, 5 August 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: learning communities; the upgrading of the Business Services Training Package; the NET*Working 2002 conference; and the Equity for all conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 5/8/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 146, 19 August 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: a support service for non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB) students at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT); the finalists for the Victorian and Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Training Awards; and plans for the development of the Northern Territory Employment and Training Strategy to 2005.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 19/8/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 147, 2 September 2002 [an ANTA publication]

This newsletter provides details on: the next national strategy for vocational education and training (VET); the State finalists for the Training Awards; putting Training Packages to work; and an evaluation report of the first two years of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework.

Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/9/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 148, 16 September 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: research interviews for Shaping our Future; a new co-chair for the peak Indigenous training body; a new Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) general manager; and a new Guideline for Course Developers.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 16/9/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 149, 30 September 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: an update on the vocational education and training (VET) 'National Strategy for 2004 to 2010'; New Apprenticeship communication kits; and training success tips for people with a disability.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 30/9/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 150, 14 October 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the next vocational education and training (VET) national strategy; the latest on the Australian Training Awards; advice on importing competencies and Indigenous training successes.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 14/10/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 151, 28 October 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the interviews provided for the 'Shaping the Future' report; useful methods for training Indigenous learners; NET*Working 2002 is nominated for an Asia Pacific Australian ICT Award; Flexible Learning for taxi drivers; new competencies for the Business Training Package; and the vocational education and training (VET) in Schools conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 28/10/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 152, 11 November 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the TAFE Marketer of the year; the Flexible Learning animation toolbox wins the Excellence in eLearning Award; the United Kingdom's Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) releases a report calling for a closer relationship between higher education and further education; the 2002 Australian Training Awards; and Automotive Training Australia wins the inaugural Innovative Training Award.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 11/11/2002
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ANTA fast facts, no. 153, 25 November 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: changes on the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Board; the Annual National Report of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector; latest results from the Student Outcomes Survey; views of transport employees' on training; and details on a new television series about training.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 25/11/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 154, 9 December 2002 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the regional forums for the next national strategy for vocational education and training (VET); additions to the Resource Generator; new research on the impact of Training Packages; the latest from the Australian Training magazine; and how to become a flexible learning leader.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 9/12/2002
ANTA fast facts, no. 155, 20 January 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: regional forums for the next national strategy for vocational education and training (VET); a proposed youth participation certificate; the next TAFE in Rural and Isolated Communities Conference; VET research funding opportunities; and a competition to win a free seat at the 2003 Australian Training Awards.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 20/1/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 156, 3 February 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the 'Shaping our Future' regional forums; the joint Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)/ABC series 'Eight Days a Week'; the NET*Working 2003 conference; and a reward scheme for Flexible Learning Leaders.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 3/2/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 157, 17 February 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: an update on the 'Shaping our Future' regional forums; an update on the Business Services Training Package; the Australian Training Magazine reader survey; Queensland's Training Awards; and research for equity training to be undertaken by Deborah Wilson Consulting Services.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 17/2/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 158, 3 March 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: key issues revealed at regional forums; hot topics in e-learning; a new Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) funded project targets Indigenous students; the 'Delivering the Goods through Good Delivery' training forums; and a communities of practice expert to speak at an ANTA funded workshop.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 3/3/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 159, 17 March 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on:  feedback received in relation to 'Shaping our Future' discussion paper;  the new Western Australian Assessment and Workplace Training Network web site; the new issue of Flex e-News;  high performing TAFE's;  and the 43rd Adult Learning Australia Conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 17/3/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 160, 31 March 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: assistance for users of vocational education and training (VET) in relation to language, literacy and numeracy; the new communication officers within the VET system; a new employer survey; and a new Indigenous careers web site.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 31/3/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 161, 14 April 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the need for feedback on Resource Generator; the annual conference of the Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges; the Learning for Life professional development event; the Abilympics National Invitation; and the WorldSkills competition.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 14/4/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 162, 28 April 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: a survey for a proposed associate degree; a new Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) research project designed to highlight the challenges practitioners face in relationship to teaching Training Packages; generic skills; an update on the 'Shaping our Future' web site; and changes to the Retail Training Package.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 28/4/2003
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ANTA fast facts, no. 163, 12 May 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: launch of training.com.au; an award nomination for the series 'Eight Days a Week'; 'Getting started' is launched; and an assessment of Education Network Australia vocational education and training online (EdNA VET online).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 12/5/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 164, 26 May 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: a high-level review of Training Packages; the success of the Partners in disability training; a new Indigenous project; and the generic skills forums.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 26/5/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 165, 10 June 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the impact of vocational education and training (VET) providers on regional development; the launch of the web site for Training Packages @ Work; the availability of learning resources online; workplace emergency response; disability training opportunities; and an update on the Business Services Training Package.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 10/6/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 166, 23 June 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the new chief executive officer for the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA); the June issue of Australian Training magazine; review of the Information Technology Training Package; ways to identify Group Training Organisations (GTOs); rural school-based New Apprenticeships; and registration for the NET*Working 2003 conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 23/6/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 167, 7 July 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the increased numbers of young people undertaking vocational education and training (VET); the annual conference of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET); Adult Learners' Week; the online information service of the Australian Building Codes Board; and the Skilling Australia Forum.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 7/7/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 168, 21 July 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: findings on the evaluation of school-based New Apprenticeships; tender dates for the flexible learning toolboxes; the Fulbright Award; the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) National Conference; Flexible Learning Week 2003; Back 2 Basics information sessions; and success at the International WorldSkills competition.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 21/7/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 169, 4 August 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the upcoming Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) National Conference; industry skills needs; future training system requirements; emerging work trends; the Skilling Australia Forum; and an addition to the ANTA Board.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 4/8/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 170, 18 August 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: final comments for the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Conference 2004; partnerships between industry and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs); Learn @ Work day; increases in apprenticeships and traineeships; adult literacy experts; and statistical reporting for vocational education and training (VET).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 18/8/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 171, 1 September 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: training excellence at the 2003 Australian Training Awards; Adult Learners' Week; feedback required on the Australian Flexible Learning Framework; the International Forum on Education in Corrections Settings Australia; the Public Service Training Package; and the Skilling Australia Forum.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 1/9/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 172, 15 September 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: improvements for workplace learning; the Business Services Training Package; the September Australian Training Magazine; the Australian Human Resources Institute's 10th annual Learning and Technology Conference; and equity practices under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 15/9/2003
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ANTA fast facts, no. 173, 29 September 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: new guidelines for school-based New Apprenticeships; generic skills; technology changes for Australian industry; learning communities on the web; Dr Karl Kruszelnicki to speak at NET*Working 2003; and the Australian Training Awards.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 29/9/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 174, 13 October 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: Australia's changing skills needs; associate degrees becoming a reality; registration for the NET*Working 2003 conference; the advantages for industry of a vocational education and training (VET) trained workforce; and innovative ideas for the 'National Strategy for VET 2004-2010'.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 13/10/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 175, 27 October 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the achievements of the vocational education and training (VET) sector in 2002; electricians and chefs top the Australian Training Awards; new occupational health & safety (OH&S) licensing standards for plant operators; and a new online notification service for Training Packages.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 27/10/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 176, 10 November 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the fine-tuning of Training Packages; AEShareNet database of learning resources is growing; Women in Adult and Vocational Education (WAVE) Writers Awards; research on Indigenous staff; and a consultation program on flexible learning.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 10/11/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 177, 24 November 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: research on New Apprenticeships for disadvantaged clients; the high employment rates of TAFE graduates; maximising group training; and mature-aged workers and training.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 24/11/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 178, 8 December 2003 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the new consultation paper on the review of Training Packages; the new generation flexible learning toolboxes; the action plan for 'Shaping our Future'; and the December issue of Australian Training magazine.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 8/12/2003
ANTA fast facts, no. 179, 19 January 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: Service Industries Skills Australia (SISA); a drive to have consistent training legislation across Australia; flexible learning funding; comparisons between the outsourcing of training or training in-house; retirements on the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Board; and submissions are called for action papers: 'Diversity management' and 'Strengthening communities and regions'.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 19/1/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 180, 2 February 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the new transport and logistics industry skills council; the staff development program: 'Reframing the Future'; research funding available for adult literacy; Training Package forums; and the globalisation of vocational education and training (VET).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/2/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 181, 17 February 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the latest apprenticeship trends; a new national complaints code to strengthen the quality of Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system; the WorldSkills 2004 National Competition; practical new Training Package guides for teachers and trainers; and the VET sector's contribution to organisational performance.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 17/2/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 182, 1 March 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: insurance advice on Registered Training Organisations (RTO's); forums on the report: 'A licence to skill'; challenges for flexible learning users; and nominations open for the state and territory Australian Training Awards.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 1/3/2004
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ANTA fast facts, no. 183, 4 March 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter is a special edition. It contains a survey on users' views on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 4/3/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 184, 15 March 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: a new training plan for women in the vocational education and training sector (VET); the redevelopment of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) web site; information for training for people with a disability; request for feedback on the two sets of standards in the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF); and funding from the 'Reframing the Future' program.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 15/3/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 185, 29 March 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: a new training advocate for the health sector; the Australian Training Products web site is revamped; the Training Forum 2004; a research conference; and final comments on the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 29/3/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 186, 13 April 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: Training Package trends; on-line numeracy product; new Queensland web site for vocational education and training (VET); Back 2 Basics on-line; and the 2004 VETnetwork Australia 4th National Biennial Conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 13/4/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 187, 27 April 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the closing dates for the Australian Training Awards; a new literacy database for teachers and trainers; the review on Training Packages; an industry skills update; and vocational education and training (VET) and international education.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 27/4/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 188, 10 May 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the new Training Package Handbook; the Australian College of Educators Prize; 'Licence to skill' regional forums; 'Making diversity work for your organisation'; and the WorldSkills Australia national competition.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 10/5/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 189, 25 May 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the latest edition of the 'Knowledge tree'; an update on the 'Reframing the Future' report; a new CD from the Australian Flexible Learning Framework; a Queensland TAFE conference; and the new copyright mark 'Free for education'.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 25/5/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 190, 7 June 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: the WorldSkills Australia competition; Registered Training Organisations (RTOs); learners required for vocational education and training (VET) research; Australian Training Products (ATP) launch a series of information sessions; updating your assessment knowledge; and innovative leadership in practice.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 7/6/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 191, 21 June 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: skills shortages in apprentices and trainees; the Fulbright Professional Award; the June Australian Training magazine; the latest trends in teaching and learning using information and communication technologies (ICT); and the 3rd Australian Learning Communities Conference.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 21/6/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 192, 5 July 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: a new voice for the training needs of agribusiness; vocational education and training (VET) in schools practitioners in Tasmania; the high level review of Training Packages; flexible learning numbers increasing; research on VET clients; and Queensland University of Technology's (QUT) conference on the transition to university.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 5/7/2004
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ANTA fast facts, no. 193, 19 July 2004 [an ANTA publication]

This newsletter provides details on: the future focus for the Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council; the literacy barometer; the Pathways to Training Packages; the vocational education and training (VET) disabilities conference; the 'Mangaging by design' seminars; and e-learning solutions.

Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 19/7/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 194, 2 August 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter contains details on: new appointments for the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Board; the new vocational education and training (VET) fact sheets 'ABC of VET'; the 'Pathways to employment project'; up-skilling for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs); and the continuation of Certificate IV.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 2/8/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 195, 16 August 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: an evaluation of the 'Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000'; an adult literacy forum; the WorldSkills International competition; and a leadership program for training apprentices and trainees.
Author: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)
Publication Date: 16/8/2004
ANTA fast facts, no. 196, 30 August 2004 [an ANTA publication]
This newsletter provides details on: skills planning and the industry skills councils; Adult Learners' Week