ACPET National Monday Update | #561 | 7 July 2014

We are sad to see Claire go

As some of you may have heard the ACPET Board have accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer, Ms Claire Field.

Ms Field has made a significant contribution to the private education and training sector during her four years as CEO of ACPET. As you would all be aware Ms Field has been a strong advocate for ACPET members during a period of substantial change in both the higher education and vocational education and training sectors. She has also been instrumental in strengthening ACPET’s focus on quality and lifting membership standards… Read more

ACPET’s bulk buy PD offer now available for only $800

Exclusive for ACPET members and for a one-off price of $800 (exc GST), members and your staff may access all ACPET webinars as well as request recordings of those you have missed as part of your 2014/15 membership renewal. Please contact Leah Griffith for further details. If you are not a member and… Read more

ACPET’s LLN Capable project – working towards our VET sector show case: Skilled Up

On 14 – 15 August, participants of ACPET’s current RTO LLN Capable project will be showcasing their LLN products developed as part of this project. One of the participants is Skilled Up based in Sandringham, Victoria, who have developed a range of LLN support material including a Core Skills for… Read more

ACPET’s LLN Capable project – working towards our VET sector show case: Equals International

On 14 – 15 August, participants of ACPET’s current RTO LLN Capable project will be showcasing their LLN products developed as part of this project. One of the participants is Equals International who is based in Adelaide. Equals International have incorporated the use of Google docs to record an… Read more

ANZ Seeds of Renewal Grants Program available for rural not for profit institutions

Seeds of Renewal is a grants program, supported by ANZ, which aims to contribute to building thriving communities in regional Australia. In 2013, the program provided $250,000 for grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations for projects focused on creating education and employment opportuniti… Read more

What does your website say about you?

Just about every company or training provider has a website, but do we really use them effectively? They are very much part of the marketing mix and are often the first impression for a potential student or client. Where do they fit into the overall marketing, and how do we generate interest and en… Read more

Digital Marketing Makeover for RTOs – using digital marketing for better business

Today’s students are a digital generation. However, many RTOs are only partially prepared, or struggling to effectively use digital channels in their marketing and business development. Digital marketing is a very cost effective, measurable strategy to attract, retain and grow student number… Read more

Managing compliance with the ESOS and TPS framework: taking the worry ou

Have you checked the ASQA website recently? If you haven’t then you may not be aware that in the last 12 months more than 100 providers have had their registration cancelled or suspended or haven’t had their registration renewed. Many of these were CRICOS providers. Don’t make the… Read more

Understanding the VET Quality Framework for Administration Staff

Do your administration staff understand the SNR standards? Do they understand how their work impacts on a RTO’s compliance? The National VET Quality Framework is the basis for registered training organisation’s (RTOs) registration to deliver accredited VET training. Administration… Read more