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VISTA October 2009 Newsletter - 21st Apr 2010
Welcome to the October 2009 newsletter Welcome to the October edition of the VISTA newsletter. This month saw the annual AGM and welcomed back many of the current Executive Committee members for another term. The returning committee members include: Rosalie Staggard, Anna Henderson, Paul Stalio, Colleen Morris, Andrew Williamson, Larry Foster, Clint Smith, Jeanette Swain, Shirley Good and Linda Smart. The AGM also welcomed new Executive Committee member, Anne Stasiak who was nominated on the night. Copies of the President’s report and the Treasurer’s report are available via the read more link. Of particular interest was that VISTA's financial position has been strong enough to ensure that member fees for 2009 - 2010 are maintained at the current level. Apart from the AGM, October events include a unique workshop on developing your own facilitation skills, a very valuable asset for any VET professional. This workshop was so popular that all places were taken up within three hours of releasing the registration. VISTA is planning a second workshop with registrations being available immediately after the 27th October event. Also in October is the Fireside Chat with Alan Ross, CEO of Construction and Property Services ISC (28th October). Places are still available for this event and it is highly recommended for those working within building and construction (including plumbing), property services (security, waste management, spatial management, property development and management, carpet and fire equipment management). Also of interest will be the range of national Go Green initiatives implemented via the ISC. Keep your eyes open for November events which include a follow up facilitation skills program, coaching skills for managers, a fireside chat with Forestworks (tbc), and a breakfast workshop on preparing yourself for career advancement. Enjoy the articles and links to information which Dan McGuire has collated. Read More...
Changing workforce a bigger problem than recession
Australia’s ageing workforce poses a far greater challenge than the current economic downturn, argues an Adelaide academic
What does an integrated tertiary sector really mean for VET institutions, students and staff? Will VET be overwhelmed and its teachers seen only as a cheap source of labour? For the views of the "No Frills" panel, Read More...
Training the trainers: Is it working? Teachers, trainers and RTOs will be surveyed for a Victoria University study into the effectiveness of the “Cert 4” in Training and Assessment.
Teenage unemployment is soaring in the wake of the economic downturn, with many experts blaming a lack of Government investment in education (Farah Tomazin, The Age, 9 October 2009).
Sneak a peek at Series 12 Toolboxes A new range of Flexible Learning Toolboxes to support the delivery of nationally endorsed training packages will be available early next year. Debbie Soccio, e works, invites you to take a sneak peek. Read More...
The E-learning Crystal Ball
Digital games, social networking tools and virtual worlds may soon be part of VET providers’ regular stock in trade for training.
Why are secondary school students so positive about VET?
Students keen to be connected to the “real world” are developing a new respect for TAFE programs as a result of their experiences with VET in schools. John Mitchell talks with John Hyam about the benefits of VET in schools programs. Read More...
Tracking our success: How TAFE institutes evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency
Josie Misko and Sian Halliday - Wynes (NCVER) investigated how technical and further education (TAFE) institutes evaluated their effectiveness and efficiency. This issue is pertinent because TAFE institutes are increasingly expected to operate in an environment of high public accountability, greater fiscal restraint and expanded competition for government funding. Read More...
The Workplace Coach on Perception
Tania, a regular contributor to the VISTA newsletter, provides interesting insights as her role as coach to VET practitioners. This month Tania relates more insights from a great book about NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) called “The NLP Workbook” by Joseph O’Connor. As a certified NLP Practitioner, Tania uses the tools and techniques of NLP to create powerful transformations in her clients’ personal and professional lives.Read More...
Check out some online LORN
VET practitioners and providers now have a one-stop shop for online training resources that meet national accreditation guidelines with the official launch of LORN.
A decision by the National Senior Officials Committee (NSOC) represents a significant step forward for the embedding of e-learning in VET delivery. Read More...
Upcoming e-learning events The latest developments in e-learning will be showcased at several upcoming events in Melbourne.
VET E-portfolio Showcase
e-nterprises, e-merge, e-xhibit, e-mbed
conVerge 09 -“Create, Stimulate, Integrate"
E-learning Innovations projects profiles
[For more details click here]
2008 VET financial data available Operating revenues for Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector increased significantly in 2008 to more than $6.1 billion.
The figure was contained in data recently released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Read More...
Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership
On September 28 the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) outlined the purpose, roles, activities, governance arrangements and budget for a new national education body whose activities will be framed around standards and professional learning – the Australian institute of Teaching and School Leadership. Read More... and see also media release from Julia Gillard (below)
Jobs available
Position Vacant - North East Victoria MANAGER – LEARNING AND TRAINING SERVICES The Centre, your Community College based in Wangaratta and Benalla is seeking applications from highly motivated, innovative people with the appropriate skills, qualifications and experience for the position of managing the Learning Programs Department. Skills training and development is widely regarded as one of the key drivers of a future successful Australian economy, giving the successful applicant for this position an exciting opportunity to build their career as part of a progressive management team in an award winning learning organisation. Applicants must address the key selection criteria outlined in the job specification, a copy of which is available from The Centre website at www.thecentre.vic.edu.au/careers or by contacting The Centre on (03) 5721 0200. Written applications must be received by 5.00pm on Friday 30 October 2009. Contact Danny O’Donoghue, CEO on (03) 5721 0210 for enquiries.
Media Releases Minister for Education, Federal Government
VISTA is the peak association for professionals working in the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
VISTA is committed to raising the status of the VET profession within the community; promoting a deeper understanding of applied learning pedagogy within VET; and supporting the professional skill and career directions of VET practitioners.
The VISTA Office is located at Suite 203, 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051 and can be contacted on ph (03) 9328 8349, fax (03) 93298999 or admin@vista.org.au
