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Queensland fire occupational licensing mandatory from 1 January

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News From 1 January 2011 it will be compulsory for all practitioners undertaking or supervising fire protection work in Queensland to hold the appropriate licence...read more

CASA releases revised Visual Flight Rules Guide for pilots

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Resources, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News CASA has released a revised Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) that reflects the 3 June 2010 airspace changes, and changes to procedures at non-towered aerodromes...read more

National construction code to be implemented

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Resources, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News The new National Construction Code covering building, plumbing, gas, electrical and telecommunications technical standards in all states and territories will be released in 2011...read more

New benchmarks for AQTF trainer and assessor competencies

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News Following the May 2010 endorsement of the TAE10 Training and Education Training Package the NQC has reviewed and updated its policy on the competencies to be held by trainers and assessors under the AQTF...read more

Expert panel to advise on apprenticeship reforms

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News An Expert Panel has been appointed, led by Mr Jim McDowell, to advise on the steps needed to sustain and grow a stronger Australian Apprenticeships system...read more

Language, literacy and numeracy qualifications and users guide released

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Resources, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News IBSA has included two new Vocational Graduate qualifications in Language, Literacy and Numeracy in the Training and Education Training Package (TAE10), along with a User Guide to support delivery...read more

Safework Australia report on exposure to dust, gases, vapours, smoke and fumes

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News Safe Work Australia has released two reports from the National Hazard Exposure Worker Surveillance survey, which is used to determine the current nature and extent of Australian workers' exposure to identified occupational disease causing hazards...read more

New VELG workshop: AQTF – Plan, Do, Check & Act

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Resources, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News Voc Ed Learning Group (VELG) will hold workshops around the country to unpack the latest AQTF Conditions & Standards for Continuing Registration commencing in mid-August...read more

TAFE Directors Australia national conference – Melbourne

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Skills, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News The TAFE Directors Australia national conference, TAFE in the Year of the Tiger, will be held 13-14 September in Melbourne...read more

ePortfolios Australia Conference – Melbourne

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Posted in Article, Skills, Training | No Comments »

Source: Licensing Line News The Australian Flexible Learning Framework ePortfolios Australia Conference will be held 3-4 November 2010 in Melbourne...read more