TAFE
 

speakers include
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Bruce Mackenzie
Chief Executive Officer
Holmsglen Institute		 Dr John Mitchell
Specialist in VET Workforce Development
J Mitchell & Associates		 Professor
John C. Wood
Executive General Manager, University Programs
Navitas		 Pam Christie
Deputy
Director-General,
TAFE and Community Education, TAFE NSW
Peter Daly
Educational Manager Engineering
Panorama TAFE South Australia		 Leesa Wheelahan
Associate Professor, LH Martin Institute for Higher Education Leadership
& Management
University of Melbourne		 Adrian Marron
Executive Director
Canberra Institute of Technology

Dr Colleen Morris
Head of Department
- Creative Arts
Higher Education,
North Melbourne
Institute of Tafe ( NMIT)

 
About

The Federal Government's drive towards a 'whole tertiary sector' has given new prominence to multi-sector institutions and polytechnics. What does this mean for tertiary education? What kinds of institutional models and policy are needed? What are the governance, regulatory, quality assurance, funding and policy challenges?

On 1 July 2011 legislation was passed to establish the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to regulate TAFE & private education providers through a ministerial committee of commonwealth and state.

The new National Workforce Development Fund will forge partnerships between governments, employers and RTOs that is far more likely to result in effective training to meet the changing skill needs for the Australian economy.

With more students enrolling in the Vocational Education & Training (VET) system, TAFE network & private education colleges over the past 2 years there is a strong need to ensure quality in delivery of all programmes.

This one day TAFE Congress will cover strategic areas such as:

  • Government's policy towards TAFE Institutes
  • Merging of TAFE institutions with Universities
  • Underpinning the new arrangements of ASQA
  • Issues associated with TEQSA and ASQA
  • Meeting the rigours of a competitive training market
  • Eligibility criteria for private educators
  • Developing career pathways

And bring together delegates from the Government, State, TAFE Institutes, private education field and those involved tertiary education services.

 
Who should attend

Entire VET sector, including:

 Job Titles
  • TAFE Institutes
  • Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
  • Adult & Community Education Providers
  • Agricultural Colleges
  • Private Education Providers
  • Industry Skills Centres
  • Commercial & Enterprise/Business Training Providers
  • CEOs & Presidents
  • Executives
  • Directors & General Managers
  • Associate Directors
  • Deans
  • Department Heads
  • Senior level Administrators
     
Schools that work with the VET sector
  • Principals
  • Deputy Principals
     
Dual sector universities
  • Vice Chancellors
  • Deputy Vice Chancellors
  • Pro Vice Chancellors
  • Deans
  • Heads of Faculties
 
State government & federal regulators
  • Directors General
  • Directors
  • General Managers
  • Programme Managers
  • Policy Officers
     

Education solution providers (ICT)

Consultancy/management services
  • Consultants
  • Business Development Managers
  • Account Managers
   
Why you should attend?
  • Hear from key TAFE & private education providers on how the new ASQA regulations will revolutionise the tertiary sector
  • See strategy-led presentations from Government and key bodies involved in the implementation of ASQA
  • Explore the why's and how's on the new funding for TAFE Institutes and private educator providers
  • Learn how TAFE Institutes & private education providers will need to meet the rigors of competitive training
  • Develop an understanding of the eligibility criteria that will be part of this new legislation

 
Venue & Accommodation

Venue: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Address: Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61 2 9282 5000
Website: www.scec.com.au

Accommocation

We are pleased to offer our delegates DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATION.
Please click here to choose from a range of quality hotels conveniently located near the conference venue.

 
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