Weekend Read!

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Sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the week to read all of those lengthy articles, important updates, and interesting reports.

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That is where Safe Work Resources Weekend Reads come in – we compile a list of links to longer pieces, If you haven’t got time now, make a note and come back for a great read:

Environmental Scan 2013 Snapshot
http://goo.gl/kN7Pm

Apprentices and Trainees 2013 – Early Trend Estimates, March Quarter
http://goo.gl/PE812

Student Load and Employment Outcomes Attached to Mid-level Qualifications
http://goo.gl/99wEm

Competency-based Training in Australia: What Happened and Where Might We ‘Capably’ Go?
http://goo.gl/KXx0E

Something New Under the Sun: Innovation in Teaching and Learning in the Queensland Vocational and Education and Training (VET) Sector
http://goo.gl/VZUGT

Food and Beverage Workforce: Issues Paper
http://goo.gl/uIOaa

Using Assessment Results: Promising Practices of Institutions That do it Well
http://goo.gl/JzxDW

Australian Shipping Occurrence Statistics 2005 to 2012
http://goo.gl/aqZUn

Risks Associated with Towing Trailers
http://goo.gl/R08FX

Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools: A Quick Guide
http://goo.gl/zmehs

Digital Literacy and E-Skills: Participation in the Digital Economy
http://goo.gl/3tWfC

Enjoy your weekend reads and see you again next week.
- Safe Work Resources Team

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Welcome to our daily digest – a blog post where we compile all of the resources that we have shared throughout our social networks today in a simple to find & easy to read single post.

SkillsDMC 2013 Annual Conference
http://goo.gl/LKSrO
SkillsDMC are hosting our 9th Annual Industry Conference on Wednesday, 7th August, 2013 at The Westin, Sydney. The Conference brings together influential Industry practitioners and Government stakeholders from across Australia and international markets to share best practice and shape future workforce planning and development initiatives by engaging in panel sessions and industry dialogue. Early Bird Registration Closes
Friday, 31st May 2013

skillsdmcNational Focus Categories
http://goo.gl/KiKv6
The National Focus categories recognise outstanding contributions towards the attainment of Australia’s national vocational education training (VET) system priorities. In particular, the National Focus categories acknowledge contributions of individuals, schools, businesses and organisations which have had a significant impact on the VET sector.

australiangovredSAVE 20% on Crane Training Resources
http://goo.gl/M3rX1
SAVE 20% on Crane Training Resources! Enter the promotional code “CRANESAVE” when purchasing  from the above link. Offer ends 31st May.

CS&HISC is Undertaking a Review of The Health and Community Services Training Packages.
http://goo.gl/vcK36
Draft one of the proposed new units and qualifications is available for review from Monday 20 May to 14 June 2013. The draft documents are available to download as PDF documents. Please ensure you have the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat to download and view the documents.

NWDF in Action
http://goo.gl/GPdjC
It only takes a spark to sustain a flame. In 2012, Medibank Health Solutions received National Workforce Development Fund support to train 180 new staff in Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills. Participants experienced up to six months of employment training, coaching sessions and one-on-one mentoring.

National Focus Categories
http://goo.gl/aK2MK
he National Focus categories recognise outstanding contributions towards the attainment of Australia’s national vocational education training (VET) system priorities. In particular, the National Focus categories acknowledge contributions of individuals, schools, businesses and organisations which have had a significant impact on the VET sector.

Welcome to National Skills Week
http://goo.gl/loYvV
National Skills Week now in its third year will again set out to bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills, the career pathways and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers. The week is dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.

What Individuals And Families Can Do
http://goo.gl/FHNS5
There are many ways you can help to make 31 May 2013 a Fatality Free Friday on Australian roads. As an individual, if you do nothing more than keep road safety in mind during the day, the life you save might just be your own.

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Webinar Wednesdays
http://goo.gl/iZikv
Velg Training is expanding our calendar of events with ‘Webinar Wednesdays’, weekly online training sessions to encourage regular professional development for Vocational Education and Training (VET) professionals.

velgThird Runway for Melbourne
http://goo.gl/3pQv5
A third runway for Melbourne airport will give it the highest capacity in the country and boost the Victorian economy. Australia Pacific Airports Corp chief executive Chris Woodruff said the expansion of the airport marked an important growth period.

Keep Calm and Back Yourself
http://ow.ly/i/2a4bu
Audits are a chance for you to explain how you meet the requirements of the NVRs in your own way. Explain your processes clearly. Take the time to explain why you believe your approach is correct and avoid confusion during an audit.

581911_200458053411766_992051829_nStakeholder Survey
http://goo.gl/9VTBc
The Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) is calling for participants in the Stakeholder Feedback Survey.

TLISCWorkCover NSW Launches Safety Action Plan
http://goo.gl/OIY0C
NSW Freight Advisory Council Chairman Ron Finemore and the General Manager of WorkCover NSW’s Work Health and Safety Division, John Watson, are due to help launch WorkCover’s Industry Action Plan for trucking, in Orange today.

Cranes – Special Offer!
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SAVE 20% off ALL Crane Training Resources! Enter the code “CRANESAVE” when purchasing. For more information follow the link above!

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Submission of Quality Indicator Data in 2013
http://goo.gl/PMUce
ASQA has recently updated information on this site relating to the provision of quality indicator data. Data Provision Requirement 7 of the Data Provision Requirements 2011 specifies that ASQA-registered training organisations (RTOs) provide an annual summary report against the quality indicators to ASQA.

asqaNCVER 2013 Webinar Series
http://goo.gl/TQP7n
If we are to improve educational pathways and careers within occupations we need to understand the way in which education and work are related, and this differs by industry. The relationship between education and jobs is very weak, except in regulated occupations where entry is controlled by occupational and professional bodies and where it takes a long time to train practitioners (such as the skilled trades and some professions like the health professions).

NCVERTraining Providers Forum 2013
http://goo.gl/AXVLJ
Training Providers Forum is Western Australia’s leading Forum on Training and Workforce Development. This two day conference and exhibition with provide the latest updates on training and workforce development and showcase examples of innovation and good practice. This is a great professional development and networking opportunity for all training professionals.

trainingprovidersMine Safety Warning Gets Backing From Industry, Govt
http://goo.gl/ECvgv
A GRIM warning from a mine safety expert – that complacency was creeping through the resources industry – has won backing from both industry and government. Mine Safety Institute of Australia director Mark Parcell told APN he was concerned there could be an impending disaster on a Queensland mine site as less experienced workers shrugged off important safety measures.

Australia Teaches Lessons on Development From Mining
http://goo.gl/vpjVq
Australia is sharing some of its historical lessons about mining’s impact on development at an international conference in Sydney. The conference has been organised by the International Mining for Development Centre, an academic centre based at both the University of Queensland and the University of Western Australia.

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Google I/O 2013
http://goo.gl/misup
Keep up to date with what may be on the technological horizon by looking through the Google I/O 2013 roundup featuring articles such as: Google Translate, Google Cuts Network Usage, Google’s Top Product, Google Glass and many more!

Quality indicators for RTOs
http://goo.gl/Qm433
Quality indicator results for the previous calendar year are due to registering bodies on 30 June of the following year. For example, RTOs would collect and analyse their 2012 calendar year data for reporting to registering bodies by 30 June 2013. RTOs should contact their registering body to confirm the format and method for submitting their data.

nsscKeep Calm and Build Smarter
http://ow.ly/i/2a48n
Consider the number of units that are common between qualifications. Be smart when adding units to scope – pick ones that are transferable into other qualifications that you already or plan to deliver in the future.

644205_200457630078475_875127719_nriimpo305b-box-imageRIIMPO305B Update!
http://goo.gl/mPlU4
Our RIIMPO305B Product has been updated! Our UpdateLog outlines what has been changed in the free update.

 

riimpo320b-box-imageRIIMPO320B Update!
http://goo.gl/EWh56
Our RIIMPO320B Product has also been updated! All current customers should check out the UpdateLog by following the link above.

 

SA Training Awards
http://goo.gl/bQUqx
Do you know someone in SA who should be recognised for their work? Nominations are now open for the 2013 South Australian Training Awards and the search is on for the State’s top training achievers. The peak annual awards, hosted by the Training and Skills Commission, celebrate outstanding quality in Vocational Education and Training (VET) in South Australia. Nominations for SA Training Awards close Friday.

SAtrainingawardsDr Adam Discovered the Third Space After Two Specific Events
http://goo.gl/91o3Y
Firstly, he noticed that some of the soldiers he had worked with really struggled to transition home from Iraq. They outlined how they found it difficult to reconnect with family and friends. They brought the stress and mindset of being a soldier into the home environment.

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New Trades Pathways Pilot Responds to Industry Needs
http://goo.gl/NRx5M
The Gillard Government is investing more than $68 million in an industry-led pilot program to trial new training pathways into high-demand trade and technical occupations as part of this year’s Budget. Over four years from 2013-14, the Alternative Pathways pilot will target priority skills areas through new training models that are led by industry.

australiangovTasmanian Training Awards
http://goo.gl/4fyq0
The Tasmanian Training Awards are conducted annually by Skills Tasmania. Skills Tasmania has a firm commitment to the development of a high quality, efficient and effective system of vocational education and training, a commitment that represents a major contribution to the development of competitive advantage for Tasmanian industry. The Training Awards are held to raise the profile of vocational education and training in Tasmania.

tasmaniantrainingawardsHow the Voice-Controlled Future Will Change Education Forever
http://goo.gl/myJnt
If Google achieves what it’s setting out to with Hotwording and voice activation in Google Now, the company paves the way for kids to focus on the experiment, not on the process. Google also sets the stage for academic success based on critical thinking and conceptual achievement, not on writing and arithmetic.

181 Google Tricks That Will Save You Time
http://goo.gl/jjxKU
In nearly three years, Google has developed new products, discontinued a few, and offered new features, and more people have found great ways to save time with Google. So we’ve gone and found even more great tips for saving time with Google, and this time around, the list has made it all the way to 181 different tricks. Explore our collection of tricks to find new, faster ways to search, read email, manage your time, and more.

Environmental Scan 2013 Snapshot
http://goo.gl/9KRCc
The purpose of the Government Skills Australia (GSA) 2013 Environmental Scan is to provide readers with a clear strategic understanding of existing and emerging skills shortages and the context for the continuous improvement of GSA’s training packages for the coming year. The GSA 2013 Environmental Scan draws on industry intelligence collected via literature reviews, anecdotal feedback, workshops and a series of surveys.

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New fact sheets: accredited courses
http://goo.gl/EPP29
ASQA has published new fact sheets featuring information related to accredited courses. The Fact Sheet – Getting a course accredited provides a summary of the essentials for developing an accredited course.

asqaUnpacking Training Packages
http://goo.gl/10vIj
Training Packages are developed by specific industries in response to their particular training needs. These packages contain the nationally endorsed units of competency, required by that industry to ensure that a person is able to perform their particular job.

insourcesAustralian Training Awards
http://goo.gl/D7nEq
The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for the vocational education and training (VET) sector, recognising organisations, training providers and individuals for their contribution to skilling Australia.

australiantraining52 Gmail Shortcuts You Should Know About
http://goo.gl/b5EW0
Google’s popular (and free!) e-mail service Gmail has quite a few shortcuts that you should check out. From selecting all the mail in your inbox to instantly returning back to your main Gmail Priority Inbox, there’s a keyboard shortcut for just about everything.

School – Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
http://goo.gl/choZj
The User Choice Program provides public funding for the delivery of accredited, entry level training to apprentices and trainees, including school based apprentices and trainees. The Queensland User Choice Program enables apprentices, trainees and their employers to select a preferred Registered Training Organisation (RTO) from a list of Prequalified Suppliers for the delivery of accredited training to meet their specific needs.

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