Associations Forum National Conference
2019-07-14 14:30 - 2019-07-16 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
This event is being held in Canberra, from 15-16 July. It brings together member-based associations, including industry, trade and professional bodies. Skills Impact has been invited to be part of a panel to discuss the significance of associations in boosting a skilled workforce. Register here

Australian Timber Trainers Association (ATTA) Workshop
2019-07-29 08:00 - 2019-07-31 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QLD
This event is being held in Gold Coast, from 29-31 July. Skills Impact will present an update on the VET sector and views of industry towards improvements. There will also be an opportunity for participants to pass on their views for improvements needed in the operation of the VET sector.

Velg National VET Conference
2019-09-12 07:00 - 2019-09-13 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Merivale St & Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
The 2019 National VET Conference will be delivered over two days on the 12-13 September at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Our CEO Michael Hartman will be presenting on the over-simplification of the concept of competency and the issues this creates in the system, based on industry feedback. Register here

Skilling: Looking Forward
2019-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Crown Convention Centre, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA, 6100, Australia
A forum for Food, Fibre and Timber Industry stakeholders, trainers and employers.
Hear a panel of leaders discuss the future of the training system.
Contribute your priorities to this discussion through a workshop.
Date: Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Annual General Meeting: 3:30 pm to 4.00 pm
Forum: 4.00 pm – 6.30 pm

Program
Anne Driscoll, Director General, Department of Training and Workforce Development will provide an overview of the WA Government’s current priorities and programs – followed by panel discussion and a workshop.
Panel
Ann Maree O’Callaghan, Director, Strategy Matrix (Panel Facilitator)
Ann Maree is a FFTITC Board Member and provides a range of strategic and business development services for the agriculture industry.
Jim Walker, Chair of the State Training Board
The STB advises the Minister for Education and Training and the Department of Training and Workforce Development on training and workforce issues.
Michael Hartman, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Impact
Skills Impact has a significant role in Australia’s industry focused vocational skills and learning system developing learning and skills standards for industry.
Michelle Hoad, Managing Director, North Metropolitan TAFE
NMTAFE is one of the largest colleges delivering services to FFTITC sector.
Carlo Gosatti, Chair of the Food Fibre and Timber Industry Training Council
As well as being an employer committed to training, Carlo chairs FFTITC, which advises the Government on training and workforce matters on behalf of our industries.

Appita Fibre Value Chain Conference
2019-12-10 - 2019-12-12 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibiton Centre, Level 2, 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf, VIC, 3006, Australia
The 2019 Annual Conference will be held in Melbourne, December 10 – 12 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The theme this year is Creating our BioFuture – Towards a circular bioeconomy.
If you haven’t yet, take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Offer, ending on the 31st October 2019 !
Click here to register!

A great program is lined up with high quality speakers, presenting on a vast range of interesting topics and subjects which will engender enthusiastic conversation at the networking breaks! For the latest program click here.
For updated information and announcements please visit https://appita.com/fibre-value-chain-2019.

VET Policy and Compliance Summit 2023
2023-03-02 09:00 - 2023-03-10 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Rydges World Square, Sydney, 389 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The VET Policy and Compliance Summit 2023 is taking place between 2 and 10 March, with the theme of “Focussing on Continuous Improvement”. This year promises to bring a lot of changes to the Australian VET sector and the summit is a chance to share ideas for a better VET sector.
The full conference day takes place at Rydges World Square, Sydney on 2 March. This can also be attended virtually.
Well-known personalities from key institutions, such as ASQA Deputy Director Christina Bolger and the Department of Education Minister for Skills and Training The Hon Brendan O’Connor, are included in the roster of guest speakers.

Register for summit

Between 3 and 10 March, Post-Summit Workshops are being delivered face-to-face around the country, as well as through two live webinars. Online learning resources will be provided for all participants.

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32nd National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-21 | RMIT University Melbourne City Campus (Storey Hall), Building 16, 342 Swanston Street,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is inviting abstract submissions for the 32nd National VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’.
The conference will be hosted in-person on 19-21 July 2023 at the RMIT University Melbourne City Campus (Storey Hall), with the theme Skilling Australia’s current and future workforce.
Presentations that explore the emerging challenges of the VET sector, and the innovative solutions and best practice strategies being undertaken, are invited.
Submission is open to all parts of the VET sector – including industry, government, practitioners, peak bodies, and researchers.
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