Feature story
Flying high with aerospace training
TAFE NSW – Riverina Institute has delivered benchmark aerospace engineering training at the RAAF Base in Wagga Wagga for 14 years – and the Australian Defence Force (Defence) has decided to extend the alliance.
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Other news
Glass giant sees clearly now the training’s done
To stay on top in the Asia Pacific region, glass packaging supplier O-I needed a responsive, skilled and flexible partner to deliver training. Naturally, they turned to TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute.
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TAFE NSW lands training contract for the Aboriginal Lands Council
When the NSW Aboriginal Land Council needed consistent training for its employees spread across NSW in diverse and sometimes remote locations, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute responded.
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Nationwide training vital link for hotel group
The company behind Medina Apartment Hotels, Vibe Hotels and Travelodge in Australia has partnered with TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute on 90 National Existing Worker Traineeships, and it’s working out well for everyone.
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What’s new
Airservices technical trainees take on diploma
TAFE NSW – Riverina Institute has welcomed Airservices trainees to a new course designed to give them the skills to maintain Australia’ high-tech air traffic control equipment.
The first intake of 18 trainees will complete the two-year Diploma of Electrical Engineering leading to careers as technical engineers with the nation’s air navigation service provider.
The course was designed by specialist Riverina Institute trainers and is being delivered at the Wagga Wagga Campus. Airservices has provided $2.8m to establish the trade-specific curriculum and training facility.
Airservices CEO, Greg Russell said the funding represented a significant commitment to regional skills development and ensuring the future of Australia’s air navigation system.
‘Over the next five years we are expecting up to one-third of our current technical maintenance staff to retire. This partnership with TAFE NSW, the Regional Development Board and the Wagga Wagga City Council ensures we can meet that challenge and provide regional training opportunities at the same time,’ Mr Russell said.
Events
18th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills'
8–10 July 2009
Caro Convention Centre
University of Ballarat, Mt Helen Campus
Sponsored jointly by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and the University of Ballarat, this year’s National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference aims to bring together staff involved or interested in education and training research from TAFE NSW institutes, universities, private registered training organisations and consultants.
Professor Barbara Pocock, Director of the Centre for Work + Life at the University of South Australia will present on ‘What’s different in this recession? Low-paid workers in times of labour market stress’ and a panel session will focus on the place of VET in the tertiary sector.
World Cuisine Master Class Series – Japanese Cuisine
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Monday, 22 June 2009
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute, Ryde College
Building A, Level 6
250 Blaxland Road, Ryde
The chef for the evening will be Aaron Ching, owner and Chef of Wase Japanese Dining in Balmain. He will be demonstrating sashimi/sushi production, and the session will incorporate a session on soy sauce production and use from world-renowned producer Kikkoman.
Bookings essential. Phone +61 2 9448 6477 to reserve your seat.
Course profile
Develop your knowledge of wine
Sommelier Introductory – TAFE PLUS Statement
Whether you’re looking to further your career in hospitality as a qualified Sommelier, or just want to get more out of buying and drinking wines, this 7-week course is a great place to start.
Ideal for people wanting to gain work in a restaurant or wine retailer, the course introduces participants to different Australian wine styles. Students also gain knowledge of how wines are produced, and learn how to identify a well-made wine.
Employers as well as staff benefit from Sommelier training. The ability of staff to advise customers on wine choice not only improves service, it can significantly boost revenue as well.
The course, originally developed in consultation with the Australian Sommelier’s Association (NSW Branch), includes wine tasting, as well as a night on food and wine matching.
No time to waste
Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management)
With governments and businesses becoming more conscious than ever of the benefits of minimising waste, there has never been a better time to gain further qualifications in this area.
The Certificate IV in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) course is designed for people already employed in the waste management industry who wish to up-skill to become supervisors or managers.
Participants learn about the principles and strategies for the operation of relevant equipment and the supervision of personnel, as well as how to monitor, audit and resolve problems at a waste site. The course includes developing strategies to meet business, environmental and occupational health and safety requirements.
For more information on TAFE NSW courses, visit www.tafensw.edu.au.
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