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TAFELINK Issue No. 10 | October 2008 |
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Feature storyEnvironmentally sustainable solution for remote communities An ongoing training program, run by TAFE NSW – North Coast Institute in partnership with a number of other organisations, is addressing environmental concerns and providing educational and employment opportunities for members of the Malabugilmah Indigenous community in Northern NSW. Other newsWoolworths’ trainees a cut above the rest
A fast-tracked apprenticeship model is helping Woolworths train specialty butchers for their stores through an ongoing partnership with TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute.
Practical program reduces risky business
A risk management training program developed by TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute and Prudentia forms the basis of an award-winning learning program for the NSW Department of Commerce.
Hospitality training sets sail
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are taking naval staff and their new restaurant and catering skills from ship to shore in an exciting new training initiative.
Securing your workforce
TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute is helping many of Australia’s largest security companies meet new legislative requirements which require all current licence holders to retrain.
What's newTAFE NSW trade teacher wins major awardFiona Shewring has been honoured by the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) for her work to promote and advance women tradies. She received a golden hammer and a Crystal Vision Award. ‘The Crystal Vision award was for the work I have done to help change the current situation where only 1.25% of construction trades people are women,’ Ms Shewring said. ‘Many women who do go into a trade have strong male role models in their families, usually a father or brother, who have encouraged them to take up a trade as well. They don’t think they can’t do it.’ Ms Shewring’s book ‘Supporting Women in Non-Traditional Trades’ profiles 16 women in 10 trade areas. She interviewed each of the women and recorded their stories to demonstrate to both employers and women the diverse cross-section of women who take up a trade. She also won The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence Trade Teacher of the Year in 2007. Ms Shewring said having a supportive employer with strong EEO (equal employment opportunity) policies was also key to the success of women in trades. For an online version of the booklet, visit the website. Industry partnership opens doors for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) studentsA pilot program has been launched by TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute and Nexia Court & Co. Chartered Accountants to provide a work experience opportunity for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Accounting students. Paid vacation work for up to three months will be offered to successful students who complete an application and interview process. During their work placement, students will experience what it is like to work in a variety of roles within a large accounting firm. Students will also have an opportunity to meet industry leaders and representatives to gain a better understanding of how the industry works.
TAFE NSW wins Department of Defence tenderTAFE NSW has been successful in its bid to win a Department of Defence Business Skilling standing tender. This will involve TAFE NSW identifying and evaluating Defence training needs; then designing, developing, delivering and evaluating the training across a range of areas. Three key requirements of the tender which led to TAFE NSW being chosen as a preferred training provider were: proven experience in delivery of training across Australia; highly skilled trainers able to meet the specialised training requirements of the Department of Defence; and proven expertise in a range of delivery options including eLearning, blended learning and face-to-face training delivery on Defence sites. Winning this place on the standing offer panel will provide TAFE NSW and teaching sections with the opportunity to provide training across Australia for a range of Defence requirements. This successful tender outcome also provides TAFE NSW with a strong platform to build on its capability in providing training for other large organisations requiring national delivery.
EventsCommunity Services and Health Industry Council National Conference Making a Difference... The Education Revolution – It’s Happening! 9.00am – 5.00pm Investment in skills creation is argued as being central to the next wave of economic reform. The Federal government’s Skilling Australia for the Future policy promotes reforms that aim to lift participation, improve productivity growth and enhance labour market flexibility. Making a Difference... The Education Revolution – It’s Happening! is the only conference that brings together both the community services and health industry sectors within an innovative and collaborative environment. The conference is built around the following themes: From Policy to Practice, Capacity Building – People & Systems and Innovation & Collaboration – Stories From the Field. Over 50 speakers have been confirmed, covering a wide range of topics at national, state and regional levels. The dynamic program will provide an interesting and stimulating conference for all those involved in the Community Services and Health industries. A highlight will be the opportunity to network and share ideas. 9th World Congress of Metropolis
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