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Newsletter Number 70 - July 2009

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Productivity Places Program

Call for Expressions of Interest

The NT Department of Education and Training is calling for Expressions of Interest from Registered Training Organisations for the Productivity Places Program (PPP).

Now is the time to approach a Registered Training Organisation to discuss upskilling or reskilling your existing workers!

Click here to access an information sheet >>

Further information can also be found here:

Read More>>

 

SevenScope - the new online workforce analysis tool

Give your business or organisation a check-up

Do you want to ensure a skilled and sustainable workforce for the future?

Now you can check the health of your workforce using a simple online tool - SevenScope.

SevenScope is an initiative of the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. It's an innovative online analysis tool that allows you to review seven key areas of your business, including your funding model, employment structures, training requirements, customer/client needs, professional alliances, and employer ownership profiles. This comprehensive analysis tool is based on cutting edge international research and will allow you to check the skills growth progress and sustainability of your organisation.

For further information, click on the following link: Read More>>

 

The Hum @ HSTAC

New Health and Wellbeing Training Resources

Hot off the press!!! HSTAC has developed a language, literacy and communication resource to support the delivery of the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care).

The resource is a set of 7 books attractively packaged for ease of handling and storage, covering the following topics:

  • The Story (providing a context for English and professional language)
  • Tips for Learners
  • Tips for Support People
  • Power Words
  • Managing My Work
  • Writing for Work
  • Reading for Work

The resource kit will be available by the end of July. It is in limited release while we test the market, so make sure you place your order now. Purchase price is $250 plus GST, including postage within Australia.

To order a kit, simply contact us at the following email link: Contact HSTAC or phone us on (08) 8981 2550.

Watch This Space . . . New Report on Employment Opportunities for the Human Services Industry in the Northern Territory is about to be posted online!!!!!!!!

The report is a compilation of data from January to June of this year and data is presented for the following sectors:

  • Community Services
  • Local Government
  • Non Government Health
  • State Health
  • Remote Health
  • Correctional Services
  • Government Department

The report breaks data down into the following regions:

  • Barkly
  • Daly
  • Katherine
  • Central Australia
  • Top End
  • Not Regionally Specific
  • Other than NT

Check this link on Friday of this week (17th July) for the report: Jan-June 2009 Report>>

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Train the Trainer - IBSA

Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) in conjunction with APCOT is offering three new workshop programs nationally. The Darwin round of workshops has been postponed until September and dates have been scheduled for workshops in Alice Springs.

Workshops are being run on the following topics:

  • MORE Ways to Make Training Active - Part 2

Alice Springs: Tuesday 25th August

Darwin: Tuesday 1st September

click here for details>>

  • People Strategies for Trainers - Tips and techniques for dealing with diverse and challenging learners

Alice Springs: Wednesday 26th August

Darwin: Wednesday 2nd September

click here for details>>

  • High Impact Training - Using team based training to enhance Employability Skills in learning

Alice Springs: Thursday 27th August

Darwin: Thursday 3rd September

click here for details>>

To register for any of the above workshops, click here>> for a registration form, or register online at the following link: register online>> Please note that there are discounts available for group bookings and people who register for 3 workshops will receive 50% off the third. If you are eligible for a discount DO NOT register online - download and submit the registration form instead.

For further information, you can contact IBSA at the following email link: contact IBSA>>, or you can phone them on: (03) 9815 7000.

 

Capability Plus Workshops - Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council

Two workshops are being run in Darwin by the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC):

  • Future Proof Your Workforce Darwin: Tuesday 25th August

Is the skills shortage hurting your business?

Book quickly - this workshop will fill up fast!

If you are involved in workforce development in the health and/or community services industries then this workshop is FOR YOU. This workshop is not about strategic workforce planning - it's about hands-on and practical techniques to assist you in navigating the brave new world of workforce development.

  • Best Practice Workplace Assessment Schedule Darwin: Tuesday 1st September

Register today to secure your place!!

Maximising the utilisation of the workplace as a source of assessment evidence is essential for sustainable training practices for the future. This practical and hands-on one day workshop for both RTOs and Enterprises/Employers is designed to provide a practical overview of how you can undertake quality workplace assessment to make the most of your training investment.

For further information about the Future Proof Your Workforce workshop, visit the CSHISC website at the following link: Read More>>. To register online for this workshop, click here: Register Online>> To read more about the Best Practice Workplace Assessment workshop, click here: Read More>> For online registration, click here: Register Online>>

For more information please contact Rachelle Joe at the CSHISC by clicking on the following email link: Further Information. Alternatively, you can phone Rachelle on (02) 9270 6625.