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TAFELINK Issue No. 7 | April 2008 |
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Feature storyA boost for community services Staff from the Department of Community Services (DoCS) are set to benefit from a range of programs which provide recognition for existing skills and delivers innovative, tailored learning solutions to meet their training needs. Other newsDriving auto industry growth
In a boost for the Australian automotive industry, TAFE NSW Institutes are providing employers with skilled workers, and offering career pathways for prospective automotive apprentices.
Interpreting course boosts global business
The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) has worked with TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney, Sydney and South Western Sydney Institutes to ensure there is a pool of well-trained and highly-qualified interpreters to meet demand.
TAFE NSW helps IKEA build skills
Expansion plans at major retailer IKEA highlighted a need for upskilled maintenance workers and company-wide standards. IKEA approached TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute to develop and deliver a program to meet these needs.
What's newTAFE NSW and The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) join forces in industry firstThe fitness industry in Australia will benefit from a unique agreement signed between TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute and the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE). The Agreement incorporates, for the first time, the delivery of Vocational Education & Training (VET) qualifications in fitness into a new degree, the Bachelor of Applied Fitness. Previously, students who studied with ACPE or another higher education provider had to go to a training organisation such as TAFE NSW to gain further qualifications, in order to work in the industry as a personal trainer, fitness instructor or in a gym. Now, the Diploma in Fitness will be delivered as part of the degree, enabling students to concurrently undertake their degree and TAFE NSW studies. This will allow students to effectively integrate their TAFE NSW and university studies and enter the industry sooner.
EventsCommunity Services and Health Industry Skills Council – 2008 Health Package Workshops February – June 2008 Following the success of the Health Training Package HLT07 – Guide to Implementation Workshops held in 2007, the Industry Skills Council has announced the launch of new workshops in 2008. The workshops will be relevant to Registered Training Organisations and will include: direct care, first aid, support and business services and customised workshops. For more information or to register, please visit the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council website. Innovation and Business Skills Australia – Business Services Training Package Professional Development Program March – August 2008 Following the endorsement of the Business Services Training Package BSB07, Innovation and Business Skills Australia has scheduled a number of workshops including an overview of BSB07. In addition specialist workshops which will focus on small business, business administration, recordkeeping, management and human resource management have also been scheduled. The BSB07 overview is an interactive workshop which covers key changes to the structure of the package, including the units and qualifications. It also provides an overview of new products and features in the Training Package, such as Skill Sets and Employability Skills. This workshop applies to all people who work with BSB. The specialist workshops have been designed for practitioners who will be working with the new units and qualifications. For more information or to register, please visit the Innovation and Business Skills Australia website. Australian Regional Economies Conference (AREC) 2008 11–13 May 2008 AREC 2008 will build upon outcomes of previous conferences and again focus on the concept of "economic gardening, fostering growth through innovation". This is a key challenge to regions around Australia, seeking to provide local employment opportunities and to stem the flow of talent to the cities and overseas. The conference will feature inspirational speakers and economic development experts as well as workshops and practical examples of business, industry and community development. It will provide the latest in theory as well as practical solutions for practitioners. Course profileConnect with a sustainable careerGrid Connect Photovoltaic Systems – TAFE PLUS StatementWith ‘sustainability’ the buzzword on everybody’s lips, selling energy back to power companies is set to become big business. Licensed electricians can get in on the ground floor with this course, which will give you the knowledge and skills to work in this growing area as a designer and/or installer of grid-connect renewable energy systems. The course is divided into two parts:
Planning for B&B business successBed & Breakfast Tourism – Business Planning – TAFE PLUS StatementIf you’re looking to turn a holiday home into a sound investment, you can’t go past this course which has been developed with the help of Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Association NSW. You’ll prepare a business plan for your B&B/Farmstay business, including basic financial planning, giving you the best chance for business success. The course comprises a two-day induction workshop plus flexible delivery to suit your busy lifestyle. Animal welfare boostMicrochipping – TAFE PLUS StatementLack of identification is the number one reason for animals remaining unclaimed if they become lost. Because of this, more and more councils are requiring compulsory microchipping of pets. Anyone working in the area who is not a qualified veterinarian, needs to have an implanter’s number which can be gained by undertaking a formal qualification in Microchipping. This course is ideal for anyone who works with animals, including groomers, pet shop workers, dog walkers, council employees and veterinary nurses, or anyone wanting to expand their services to the pet industry. The course covers:
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