Newsletter Number 56 - May 2008

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LEADING PRACTICE IN RECOGNITION ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP

The Industry Skills Council (ISC) will run a 2-day workshop on delivering quality recognition assessment in Perth on the 24th & 25th of June.

The workshop is being held due to overwhelming demand following the first workshop which was run in April. It is specifically designed for Registered Training Organisations (RTO's) delivering training in the Community Services and Health industries, as well as other industries in the VET sector.

Sessions will be specifically tailored to match participant's skills and knowledge. To register online, click here: register online>>

To download a registration form, click here: download form>>

For further information regarding this workshop, email: info@cshta.com.au

St John's Ambulance have released the proposed changes to their accredited First Aid training. The changes are part of the transition by St John's to the new HLT07 First Aid units of competence, which will take place on 30th June this year. The current courses run by St John's will continue to be available until December in order to minimise confusion. From the 30th of June, 'Senior First Aid' will be called 'Apply First Aid'. Click on the following link to see the changes in detail: Read More>>

WORKFORCE PLANNING SEMINAR SERIES

Workforce Planning Breakfast Seminars sponsored by the Department of Education, Employment & Training will be run by the NT Chamber of Commerce and Industry from the 23rd of May through to October this year.

The seminars are designed to help with the planning and maintenance of future workforce requirements in the current employment climate and will cover issues such as skill shortages, recruitment, training and workforce retention. They will be of benefit to both public and private sector employers.

The seminar series includes six breakfast sessions at the Holiday Inn Esplanade with a different topic featured at each seminar and will involve various presenters. The final session, coinciding with October Business Month, will provide participants with the opportunity to provide information for Year 10, 11 & 12 students and will be held at the new Darwin Convention Centre.

To see more detail about the series, along with a program of events, click on the following link to download a PDF: Seminar Program>>

For an invitation flyer / registration form (PDF file), click here: Registration>>

THE HUM @ HSTAC

FROM RACHAEL SAYWELL, HSTAC'S OFFICE TRAINEE

Well, it's been a while since I've had any input into the Humbytes newsletter. I've been keeping really busy, both on the work and the home front. I'm continuing to work my way through my Certificate III in Business, which now doesn't seem such a daunting task as the end is finally in sight.

I can also now proudly say that I have been working with Human Services Training Advisory Council officially for one year now, as of the 16th of April 2008 and will be continuing to do so with the extension of my contract until early next year.

I have learnt many things in the year I have been here at HSTAC as well as being able to accomplish things I never thought I would be able to. Over the past year I have also had the chance to meet many people whilst working at HSTAC and it still amazes me to this day how Barbara knows so many people!!

Well, until next time, or as things happen and progress, I will let you all know.

REFRAMING THE FUTURE

HSTAC has been successful in obtaining funding through Reframing the Future to realise a sustainable model for Enrolled Nurse training in the Northern Territory. The goal of the project is to be innovative in responding to the needs of students, and the emerging skill needs and workforce development requirements of industry and communities. The priority area for the project is to innovatively and flexibly implement a new, recently revised or rationalised Training Package.

HSTAC's Operations Manager, Marilyn Harris, attended a Start-up Workshop in Melbourne on Friday 9th May, where all successful applicants were introduced to the framework and the methodology.

The program and list of possible participants for the project, as well as an inspiring Guest Speaker, will be developed shortly. If you have a keen interest in participating in the project, please contact Marilyn on (08) 8981 2550, or email projects@hstac.com.au

AUSTRALIAN FLEXIBLE LEARNING FRAMEWORK

The Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services (CAAPS), partnering with HSTAC, has been successful in obtaining funding for E-learning Innovation projects in the NT.

They will work together to develop an E-learning resource focusing on two units from the Community Services Training Package which will cover initial safety induction for night patrol workers using storytelling, videos, photos and drawings.

Contact Marilyn on (08) 8981 2550 or email projects@hstac.com.au if you would like to know more, or are interested in having input into the project.

Further information on the seven successful NT projects can be found at the following link: Read More>>