Monthly Archives: February 2014
EYEQ2013 presentations
EYEQ2013, held on 24-25 October 2013 in Brisbane, provided a unique opportunity for a wide range of Queensland and interstate VET educators, managers and support staff to participate in a cost effective, intensive professional learning program that addressed key strategic …
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New Foundation Skills workshop for VET Practitioners
IBSA is partnering with Velg Training, to present national professional development workshops specifically designed for LLN specialists and VET Trainers/Assessors conducting Competency-based Assessment (CBA). This interactive workshop is limited to two attendees per organisation, per location and has …
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2013 National VET Conference presentation
ASQA Chief Commissioner Chris Robinson provided an update on ASQA activity to the 2013 National VET Conference (hosted by VELG Training).
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What Works for LLN
Free online library of language, literacy and numeracy training and professional development videos Ideas That Work has just released another 9 new LLN videos for the What Works for LLN training and professional development video library. These new videos contain practical LLN tips …
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Maths Everywhere
Maths Everywhere has been developed in the UK as part of the Maths4Us initiative. It is an interactive application targeting adults and focusing on building real life numeracy skills. It includes instructional videos, practise sessions and challenges.
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Australian Core Skills Framework Workshops
ACSF co developer, Philippa McLean, will deliver two different all day ACSF workshops organised by the VET Development Centre in Melbourne. The workshop, Applying the Australian Core Skills Framework, is designed to help build and develop knowledge of the ACSF …
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Model for integrated foundation skills support in training
Service Skills Australia has built a model to help vocational trainers integrate foundation skill support into their planning and delivery. The Model for Integrated Foundation Skill Support – MIFSS – includes advice on how trainers can identify and address foundation skill …
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National Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Conference
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) will hold its third National Adult LLN Assessment Conference in Melbourne on the 1–2 May 2014. The theme is ‘Foundation skills and lifelong learning – what does the evidence from international assessments tell …
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Approval of new WELL contracts update
The festive season may be over but for those organisations with WELL applications submitted and waiting for approval it has been a long time between drinks. No WELL applications have been approved since the 5th August 2013 due to a …