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updated: Friday March 19, 2010

 

RPL is on the menu, now what are the main ingredients?

Convenor: Voc Ed Learning Group

03-Feb-10 to 28-Mar-10

Australia-wide


ph 07 3866 0888
fax 07 3866 0899
email events@velg.com.au
http://www.velg.com.au

Over two days, participants will look at demystifying the RPL process and professional judgement in RPL and developing effective tools.


VALA 2010 Annual Conference - Learning on the edge

Convenor: Victorian Applied Learning Association

19-Mar-10

Rydges, Bell Street, Preston


email info@vala.asn.au
http://www.vala.asn.au/

'Learning on the EDGE' is looking for new ways of learning with and for young people who are on the edge between school and work, youth and adulthood, formal and lifelong learning.


Professional Development Workshop: Which practitioner skills need to be improved and how?

Convenor: DFEEST

25-Mar-10

Grand Chifley, Adelaide


http://www.training.sa.gov.au/ProfessionalDevelopment/ProfessionalDevelopmentEvents.aspx

These workshops aim to provide participants with a clear understanding of which assessment skills practitioners need to improve most; how these skills can be improved;  and what resources exist to help them develop their skills.


ACEC 2010: Digital Diversity Conference

Convenor: Australian Council for Computers in Education

06-Apr-10 to 09-Apr-10

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne


ph 03 9349 3733
fax 03 9349 5356
email contact@acec2010.info
http://www.acec2010.info/

The theme digital diversity addresses the interactive and creative approaches to ICT in education, and offers learners the pathways to adaptability by addressing the diversity of styles of learning and thinking.


National Career Conference

Convenor: Career Development Association of Australia

07-Apr-10 to 09-Apr-10

Adelaide


email cdaa@onqconferences.com.au
http://www.onqconferences.com.au/pages/CDAA2010.php

The 19th annual conference for the Career Development Association of Australia focuses on how career practitioners could be making a difference to the world they live in as well as the world future generations will experience.


13th Annual Conference - VET Research: Leading and Responding in Turbulent Times

Convenor: AVETRA

08-Apr-10 to 09-Apr-10

Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise, QLD


email avetra@conferenceaction.com.au

This conference will demonstrate the capacities and leadership of VET practitioners and researchers through exercising their expertise on existing and emerging issues, reshaping those issues and using scholarly, practice and practical inquiry to make helpful contributions to policy and practice.


Skill2Work Group Training National Conference

Convenor: Group Training Australia

14-Apr-10 to 16-Apr-10

Hilton, Adelaide


ph 02 4984 2554
email gt@pco.com.au
http://www.grouptraining.com.au

Join group training organisations and VET stakeholders to discuss, debate and disseminate ideas and practice that makes "Skill2Work" a reality.


VELG 2010 QLD VET Symposium

Convenor: Voc ED Learning Group

15-Apr-10 to 16-Apr-10

Hilton, Brisbane


ph 07 3866 0888
fax 07 3866 0899
email vetsymposium@velg.com.au
http://www.velg.com.au

This symposium will explore the key issues and challenges that VET practitioners face when running a registered training organisation.


2010 AITD National Conference

Convenor: Australian Institute Of Training & Development

21-Apr-10 to 22-Apr-10

Australian Technology Park, Sydney

Contact Kay Vine
ph 02 9211 5072
email kay.vine@aitd.com.au
http://www.aitd.com.au/conference

By integrating a huge selection of keynote and concurrent workshops, AITD's conference enables you to choose the sessions that will most benefit you and your organisation.


Let's Talk VET Professional Development Forum

Convenor: ACT Department of Education and Training

21-Apr-10 to 22-Apr-10

Centre for Teaching and Learning, Fremantle Drive, Stirling, ACT

The forum provides an opportunity for vocational education and training (VET) stakeholders in the ACT to be involved in professional development activities and networking. The theme for this year's forum is 'A National Perspective', focusing on issues that affect ACT industry and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).


10th Annual Training Forum 2010

Convenor: Department of Educaiton & Training

10-May-10 to 11-May-10

Burswood Entertainment Complex, Burswood

Contact Robert Couzens
ph 08 9264 8197
email robert.cousens@det.wa.edu.au

The focus of the 10th annual Training Forum is to showcase good practice in training that addresses the major goals of Training WA: Planning for the future 2009-2018.


Positive Schools 2010 Conference & A day with Jane Elliott

Convenor: Wise Solutions, The University of Western Australia & Constable Care

20-May-10 to 21-May-10


ph 08 9388 8843
fax 08 9388 8848
email info@positiveschools.com.au


VET Teaching Conference 2010

Convenor: Department of Education and Training

20-May-10 to 21-May-10

Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane


ph 07 3394 2310
fax 07 3112 3900
email vet2010@absoluteevents.com.au
http://vetteaching.com.au/site/

The conference will stimulate new thinking about teaching and learning in VET, celebrate innovation and good practice, and explore what it means to be a VET professional now and into the future.


2010 VALBEC Conference - I learn...you learn...we learn

Convenor: VALBEC

03-Jun-10 to 04-Jun-10

William Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne


ph 03 9546 6892
email conf@valbec.org.au
http://www.valbec.org.au/

The conference will focuson "real learning" and the ways in which we, as practitioners make learning possible in diverse and challenging contexts.


Financial Review Higher Education Conference 2010

Convenor: The Australian Financial Reivew

08-Jun-10 to 09-Jun-10

Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney


http://www.afr.com/events

At this conference eminent higher education leaders will outline their aspirations and strategies for influencing new policy, funding and structural directions.


2010 Skills Tasmania Conference

Convenor: Skills Tasmania

21-Jun-10 to 22-Jun-10

Wrest Point Conference Centre, Hobart


ph 03 6233 3194
email jacqui.maclaine@skills.tas.gov.au

The theme for the conference is showcasing workforce development and planning.


19th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills'

Convenor: NCVER, Polytechnic West and Central Institute of Technology

07-Jul-10 to 09-Jul-10

Central Institute of Technology, e-Central Campus, 140 Royal Street, East Perth, Western Australia

Contact June Ingham
ph 08 8230 8491
email june.ingham@ncver.edu.au
http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/events.html

Sponsored jointly by NCVER, Polytechnic West and Central Institute of Technology, this annual conference is considered one of the best value events on the research calendar. It provides an excellent forum for those in vocational education and training research to network, present and discuss papers on current or recently completed work.


2010 VELG National Conference - 'Investing in VET = Succeeding in VET'

Convenor: Voc Ed Learning Group

05-Aug-10 to 06-Aug-10

Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney


ph 07 3866 0888 or 0406 040 305
fax 07 3866 0899
email natconference@velg.com.au
http://www.velg.com.au

This conference will focus on some major developments in VET for 2010.


Skills DMC National Conference 2010

Convenor: Skills DMC

25-Aug-10

Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney


ph 02 9299 3014
fax 02 9299 3015
http://www.skillsdmc.com.au/en/News%20and%20Events/National%20Conference.aspx

The 2010 National Conference focuses on sustainability - its impact on your workforce planning and development.


ACPET 2010 National Conference

Convenor: Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)

25-Aug-10 to 27-Aug-10

Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne


ph 02 4984 2554
fax 02 4984 2755
email acpet@pco.com.au
http://www.acpetconference.info/

The conference is designed to facilitate extensive networking and provide examples of leading practice and will feature the highest quality content from leading business experts.


2010 VETnetwork Biennial National Conference - Creative Futures: the changing landscape

Convenor: VETnetwork

15-Sep-10 to 17-Sep-10

Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide


ph 08 8372 6944
email vetnetwork@vetnetwork.org.au
http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/02_cal/details.asp?ID=29

The theme for the conference is "Creative Futures: the changing landscape"


ACEN 2010 National Conference

Convenor: Australian Collaborative Education Network

29-Sep-10 to 01-Oct-10

Curtin University of Technology, Perth


http://www.acen.edu.au

The theme of the 2010 ACEN Conference is work integrated learning (WIL): responding to challenges. The theme reflects the national agenda for inclusion of workplace experiences in tertiary programs and the recognition of the value of all forms of work integrated learning.


e-Portfolios Australia Conference 2010

Convenor: Australian Flexible Learning Framework

03-Nov-10 to 04-Nov-10

Melbourne, Victoria

Contact Allison Miller
ph 08 8348 4075
email allison.miller@flexiblelearning.net.au
http://flexenews.flexiblelearning.net.au/pub/pubType/EL/pubID/78748174b7b318c1c4ce/nc/39903694b7b357f2d4f0/interface.html

One of the first cross sectoral e-portfolio events in Australia, bringing together delegates from vocational education and training (VET), higher education (HE) and adult and community education (ACE).



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