Previous OctoberVET events
Previous OctoberVET events
OctoberVET is an opportunity for practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders to come together to learn about the latest VET research and bring issues to the attention of researchers.
October Vet 2017
| Theme & Location | Date & Times | For more information contact |
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Victoria Webinar: Celebrating Applied Research and Innovation in TAFE |
17 November |
Arnaldo Barone |
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Victoria Training for Industry Technology Park Central, Fed Uni SMB campus, Lydiard St, Ballarat. |
9 November | Enquiries: vet.research@federation.edu.au |
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South Australia Tracking student destinations and outcomes NCVER, 60 Light Square, Adelaide, Level 5 (Boardroom) |
20 November 9.30am - 12.30pm |
Enquiries and registrations: Ph: 08 8230 8647 |
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New South Wales The Changing Role of Educators Across Sectors Options to attend this event: Online: https://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/tma; Or face to face: |
26 October |
Anne Bowden Ph: 0419 42 5555 Anne.bowden@tafensw.edu.au |
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Western Australia Focusing VET Research - What are the key issues that need illumination to make the system more effective? Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus, Mount Lawley WA 6050 |
3 November |
Llandis Barratt-Pugh
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Queensland What Industry Want: A discussion of future training needs Webb Centre (Building 02) Level 6 Room 6.37, Griffith University, South Bank Campus |
11 October |
Deniese Cox |
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Queensland Integrating Applied Learning with Industry to Provide Real World Learning Experiences TAFE Queensland South Bank Campus, 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101 |
27 October |
Robyn Cooper Ph: 07 3514 3641 |
October Vet 2016
| Theme & Location | Date & Times | For more information contact |
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Victoria Teaching, training and learning – VET’s true business ‘Old Chem Building’, Building C, SMB Campus, Federation University, Lydiard St, Ballarat |
18 October 1.30 pm – 4.30pm (with lunch from 1.00pm) |
Shelagh Krummel Ph: 03 5327 6134 |
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Victoria Celebrating Applied Research in TAFE Holmesglen Conference Centre, Holmesglen Conference Centre, Cnr Warrigal and Batesford Roads, Chadstone |
26 October 10.15 am (registration from 9.45)- 3.00 pm |
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Victoria What is education for work for? Frank Tate Room, Level 9, 100 Leicester St, Melbourne Graduate School of Education |
27 October 4.15 pm-5.30 pm |
Jessica Gerrard |
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Victoria VET, Trades and Apprenticeships – Voices from the Shop Floor La Trobe University, Bundoora Campus |
26 October 10.00am - 4.00 pm |
Karen O’Reilly-Briggs Ph: 0409 965 964 |
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New South Wales Uncovering new ideas in VET and HE teaching and learning TAFE NSW, Sydney TAFE, Ultimo Campus |
28 October 2.00 pm -5.00 pm |
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Western Australia What’s happening in WA VET – Research and the future North Metropolitan TAFE, Level 7 Conference room, 25 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge |
28 October 2.00 pm – 4.00pm |
Llandis Barratt-Pugh |
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Queensland The value of applied research to TAFE TAFE Queensland Brisbane, Southbank Campus, Rooms 3312-3314 |
27 October 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
Vikki Uhlmann
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South Australia Shedding Light on the Square – TAFESA-Griffith University Action Research Initiative TAFESA Adelaide Campus, Light Square, Adelaide Campus Lecture Theatre |
10 November 5.30 pm – 7.30pm |
Dawn Firth
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October Vet 2015
| Theme & Location | Date & Times | For more information contact |
| Queensland
AVETRA Breakfast – Recognising VET Contributions to Business and Industry |
11 November 7.00 am – 9.30 am | Guest speaker: Hugh Guthrie
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| New South Wales
VET and University: Professional Learning and Teaching Exchange Forums |
29 October 9.30 am – 4.00 pm | Registrations required as places are limited
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| Western Australia
Changing Learning and Organisations |
23 October 12 noon – 4.00 pm | Llandis Barratt-Pugh
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| Queensland
A Quest for Research Capability |
16 October 10.00am – 4.30pm | Registration free
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| New South Wales
Practitioner Research Under Analysis |
26 October 4.30 – 6.00pm | Online event
Anne Bowden 0419 42 5555 |
| South Australia
Using data to inform policy on education and training |
9 October 9.15am – 12noon |
Josie Misko
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| Western Australia
Striving for Excellence: ESL/LLN Skills Symposium |
9-10 October | |
| Queensland
Making great learning and teaching practice happen through Participatory Action Research |
16 October 1pm – 5pm |
Free |
| Victoria
Unearthing the Digital Landscape: Innovating Pedagogic Practice in VET |
31 October 10.00am |
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October Vet 2014
| Theme & Location | Date & Times | For more information contact |
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Building Capability in a changing VET sector Randwick TAFE ($25) |
15 OctoberFrom 5.30pm |
Linda Simon lindasimon2@bigpond.com
RSVP to http://sydneyoctobervet.eventbrite.com Paypal or Direct deposit to St George Bank Account Name: Annette M Bonnici BSB: 112 879 Account No.: 123 635 647 |
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New developments in research in VET Federation University, Ballarat, SMB Campus |
17 October 1.30pm-5.00pm |
Erica Smith e.smith@federation.edu.au |
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What VET Researchers Learn Central Institute of Technology, 30 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge, Perth, WA. |
17 October 12.30 lunch – 1.30 start to 4.00 |
Sue Thompson or Llandis Barratt-Pugh
Sue.Thompson@central.wa.edu.au
l.barratt-pugh@ecu.edu.au |
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Refocusing program accountability: Lifelong and life-wide perspective on literacy and numeracy development University of Technology, Sydney, 235 Jones St, Ultimo |
23 October 5.00-6.00pm |
Keiko Yasukawa
keiko.yasukawa@uts.edu.au
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Trades, Apprentices & VET La Trobe University Bundoora VIC |
24 October 10.00am-2.00pm |
Karen O’Reilly-Briggs kloreilly@students.latrobe.edu.au |
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Starting the Research Conversation: Central Queensland University, Rockhampton North Campus, Harvard Theatre (Building 32) |
28 OctoberFrom 12.30pm |
Susan Kinnear s.kinnear@cqu.edu.au
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Participatory Action Research:a practice changing practice
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29 October 12:00 noon for a 12:15 start; session concludes at 1.15pm |
Kathryn Rodney
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Bringing Research to Practice: Engaging Adolescents with Literacy and Numeracy TAFE Campbell Street Campus, Level 4, Room A4-5 |
30 October 5.30-8.00pm |
Jill Downing jillian.downing@utas.edu.au
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The state of play 2014: VET, apprenticeships and context Wine and Grape Industry Centre, Charles Sturt Univerersity, Wagga |
31 October 10.00am |
Annette Green angreen@csu.edu.au |
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Better training for a better workforce: Research for VET Innovation Griffith University Graduate Centre, South Bank, Brisbane |
6 November 5.00pm-7.00pm |
Steven Hodge s.hodge@griffith.edu.au |
OctoberVET 2013
| Theme & Location | Date & Times |
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The Variety of VET: Research into policy and practice for schools, training providers and workplaces University of Ballarat, Old Chemistry Building C, SMB Campus, Ballarat |
18 October |
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Research & Evaluation in Vocational Education: The role of evidence/Engaging & Supporting Distance-based Learners in the Workplace National Wine & Grape Industry Training Centre, CSU Wagga Wagga Campus, Wagga Wagga, NSW |
18 October |
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What is happening in WA VET research Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus, Mt Lawley, WA |
25 October
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Engaging adolescents in Education: A gathering of minds and experiences TasTAFE, Campbell St, Hobart |
31 October |
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Building research capacity and culture in VET TAFE NSW Sydney Institute – St George TAFE College, Sydney |
31 October |
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Reflective practice in VET – why bother? How does it enhance business? Southbank Institute of Technology Auditorium |
31 October |
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Exploring the relationships between the ACE and VET sectors WEA of SA, Angus St, Adelaide |
22 November |
OctoberVET 2012
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Theme/Presenter & Location |
Date & Times |
For more information contact |
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VET: the workforce of the future Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, Maloolooba Campus, C Building |
12 October 8.30am-4.15pm |
Tracey Singh tracey.singh@deta.qld.gov.au |
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Increasing educational participation and outcomes for people who are geographically and/or socially disadvantaged Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus, Red Building 1, Level 3, Room 01-02 |
12 October 2.30-4.30pm |
Alicia Boyle Alicia.boyle@cdu.edu.au |
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New Options for Professional Development & Skill Building Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus, CSU Wine & Grape Industry Training Centre |
12 October 10am-3pm |
Susanne Francisco sfrancisco@csu.edu.au |
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The Value of VET University of Ballarat, SMB Campus, Old Chemistry Lecture Theatre |
19 October 12noon-5.00pm |
Steven Hodge s.hodge@ballarat.edu.au |
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Canberra OctoberVET 2012 Canberra Institute of Technology, Bruce Campus, Lecture Theatre (Room K107) Sustainability Centre – K Block |
23 October 1.30-5.00pm |
Anita Wesney anita.wesney@cit.edu.au |
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Australia’s Productivity Challenge: Why productivity matters, and when it doesn’t. University of Tasmania |
23 October5.30pm-7.30pm |
Jill Downing jillian.downing@utas.edu.au |
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Industry and VET – the Ultimate Partnership Griffith University & Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, MSIT Mt Gravatt Campus, B Block, Level 1PresentationPresentation 2Presentation 3Presentation 4 |
26 October8.45am-3.30pm |
Kathy Piccardi kathy.piccardi@deta.qld.gov.au |
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VET Research in Western Australia Central Institute of Technology |
26 October |
Sue Thompson sue.thompson@central.wa.edu.au |
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Joining the dots: Exploring independent validation of assessment and quality University of South Australia |
26 October 3.00-5.00pm |
Michele Simons michele.simons@unisa.edu.au Sinan Gemici sinan.gemici@ncver.edu.au |
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Remodelling VET: Scholarship and Competition TAFENSW Sydney Institute, Ultimo, Building A, Rooms 107-8 |
1 November 4.30 – 7.00pm |
Linda Simon lindasimon2@bigpond.com |
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Developing Skills for Sustainability through VET La Trobe University ‘Developing skills for sustainability’ Bundoora campus of LaTrobe University in Room HuEd Room 103.Guest speakers Mark callaghan CEO of WorldSkills Australia, Dr fabian Sack who is a consultant from Sydney. |
13 November 10am to 3pm |
Mike Brown m.brown@latrobe.edu.au |
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Quality Teaching and Learning in a New Era RMIT Swanston Academic Building (SAB), RMIT University; 427–433 Swanston Street Melbourne |
14 November 1.00pm to 5.30pm |
Helen Smith helen.smith@rmit.edu.au David McLean david.mclean@rmit.edu.au |
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The Secondary-Tertiary Interface Manaku Institute of Technology. Venue: Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, Wellington |
20 November |
Colleen Young colleen.young@manukau.ac.nz |
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The Secondary-Tertiary Interface Waiariki Institute of Technology, Mokoia Campus (Rotorua Campus), Mokoia Drive, Rotorua |
22 November |
Colleen Young colleen.young@manukau.ac.nz |
OctoberVET 2011
| Theme, location and convenor(s) | Date |
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Views On VET: New Realities, New Perspectives Sunshine Coast TAFEMooloolaba Campus, 34 Lady Musgrave Drive Mountain Creek Convenor: Tracy Singh |
4/10/11 |
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How to use NCVER to inform policy and practice Skills InstituteDrysdale Campus (South), 59 Collins Street Hobart 7000 Convenor: Rod Mason |
18/10/11 |
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Skills for Prosperity: The challenges ahead Charles Sturt UniversityWine & Food Centre, Wagga Wagga Campus Convenor: Wendy De Luca |
19/10/11 |
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Work – A Common Ground Canberra Institute of Technology Sustainability Centre, K Block, Bruce Campus (Hayden Drive Bruce) Convenor: Anita Wesney |
26/10/11 |
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Skills for whose prosperity? Critical agendas for research in workplace learning University of Technology, Sydney Convenor: Keiko Yasukawa |
28/10/11 |
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Current VET Research in WA: A Review by VET Researchers West Coast TAFE, Joondalup Convenors: Priscilla Shorne & Llandis Barratt-Pugh |
3/11/11 |
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VET Research Methodologies and International Students and VET Charles Darwin UniversityMain Lecture Theatre, Building Blue, 5.1.01 Convenor: Alicia Boyle |
11/11/11 |
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VET and Social Inclusion University of Ballarat Convenor: Erica Smith |
11/11/11 |
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The VET Profession: Beyond 2011 Deakin University, Geelong AND Deakin at Your Doorstep Learning Centres at Sunraysia TAFE – Swan Hill Campus, GO TAFE- Wangaratta Campus, Chisholm TAFE – Mornington Peninsula and Dandenong campuses, East Gippsland TAFE – Bairnsdale campus and South West TAFE – Portland Campus |
18/11/11 |
OctoberVET 2010
| Location | Date | Topics & Presenters |
| Charles Sturt University Wine and Cheese Conference Room Wagga Wagga Campus NSW |
Friday 8 October | Keynote Speaker: Professor Stephen Crump, supported by researchers of TAFE NSW Riverina Institute of TAFE |
| Hunter TAFE Front Room Gallery Hunter Street Newcastle, NSW |
Thursday 14 October | Topic: “Looking Forward: Broadening our Horizons” |
| West Coast Institute of Training Joondalup Perth, WA |
Wednesday 20 October | |
| Hawthorn Campus (TD121 lecture theatre) Swinburne University Melbourne, VIC |
Monday 20 October | Keynote Speaker: Dr Mike Brown, LaTrobe UniversityTopic: “The role of VET in these changing times” If you would like to present a paper, please contact Joe Pagnoccolo as soon as possible. |
| University of Ballarat SMB Campus Lydiard Street Ballarat, VIC |
Thursday 21 October | Topic: “News from the frontline of VET research: Teaching, engagement and apprenticeships”.Guest Speakers: Associate Professor Leesa Wheelahan, Dr Annette Foley and Professor Erica Smith. |
| Kangan Institute Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) Docklands Batman’s Hill Drive Docklands Melbourne, VIC |
Thursday 21 October | This event is the October meeting of Victorian TAFE International; AVETRA members are invited to attend and meet Managers and Directors of international education in TAFE.Speakers: Daryl Hill, Export strategies and business facilitation. Rebecca Biazos, DEEWR project investigating outbound mobility projects in Australian VET |
| University of Technology Building 10, 235 Jones Street Broadway Sydney, NSW |
Wednesday 27 October | Topic: ‘You wouldn’t expect a plumbing teacher to teach reading!’: exploring learner support practices in VET |
| Canberra Institute of Technology CIT Lecture Theatre, Block A, Room 022, Bruce Campus Hayden Drive Bruce, ACT |
Thursday 28th October | Topic: “Exploring Contemporary VET Issues”Keynote speakers: Sue Webb, Stephen Black and Keiko Yasukawa. |
| Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley Campus Perth, WA |
Friday 5 November | Topic: ‘Researching VET: Dilemmas and Tactics’Presenter: Jane Figgis |
| Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus Blue Building Darwin, NT |
Friday 12th of November | Topic: ‘ICTs and their applications in and for VET, and Indigenous Engagement and VET’ |
OctoberVET 2009
Events
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Location |
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Topics & Presenters |
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Wagga Wagga Wine & Food Industry Training Centre, McKeowen Drive, Charles Sturt University. |
Friday 16 October |
Workplace Learning in VETr |
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Newcastle Hunter TAFE Arts and media Building Gallery Hunter Street Newcastle City. |
Wednesday 28 October |
Making Connections: Young People, VET and Hope |
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Adelaide UniSA, Bradley Forum, City West Campus |
Wednesday 28 October |
Memoirs of a VET sector: Examining the past to move into the future |
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Ballarat Old Chemistry Building C, SMB Campus, Lydiard St, Ballarat |
Friday 30 October |
Research into practice: What’s new in VET and adult and community education |
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Rockhampton CQUniversity, Blg 34, Theatre 1.19 |
Thursday 5 November |
VET Research – Improving Practices through Transition |
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Perth WA ECU Mt Lawley Campus |
Friday 27 Nov |
Challenges of VET Research |
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Canberra Canberra Institute of Technology |
Friday October 30 |
OctoberVET ACT 2009Students of Advanced Diploma of Adult Vocational Education and other ACT VET researchers. |
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SydneyRandwick College, Corner Darley Road & King Street, Randwick 2031 |
Friday 6 November 2009 |
VET Research– Building capacity and showcasing recent research with a focus on the changing nature of workplaces and workforce requirements.Program Information |
OctoberVET 2008
| Location | Date | Details |
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Canberra Canberra Institute of Technology |
ALARA Australian Conference 2008,11-12 September(2 day event) | The Whole Person: Sustainable futures in living, learning and working |
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Sydney ‘The Muse’, Sydney Inst. of TAFECnr Mary Ann & Harris Streets, Ultimo |
Tuesday 30 September |
Young adults and VET Research: Connections, Capacity & Collaborations
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| Melbourne |
Friday 10 October | Research in action: Building VET research capacity |
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Wagga Wagga Riverina Institute of TAFE Primary Industries Centre |
Friday 24 October |
What is happening in VET & impact on research Guest speaker: Francesca Beddie, with local users of VET research. |
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Darwin Casuarina Campus, CDU & via videoconference to other sites. |
Monday 20 October | Effective learning partnerships through VET |
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Brisbane TAFE Open Learning |
Thursday 30 October | Workshop – Managing Consultants Effectively (maximum of 20 participants)OctoberVET Afternoon Presentations |
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Mackay CQ University Mackay |
Thursday 30 October | Negotiating a research agenda for learning & earning |
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Ballarat *School of Mines, |
Thursday 20 October |
Refocusing on learning & teaching *Keynote speakers: Terri |
| Melbourne (Event 2)*Victoria University:Conference Centre, EJ Whitten Building, Sunshine. |
Friday 21 November |
Refocusing on learning & teaching *Keynote speakers: |
| Perth | To be confirmed | Building research capacity |
* The Ballarat and Melbourne (Event 2) events were identical – they were repeated on successive days to
maximise access for potential participants
OctoberVET 2007
| Location | Date | Details |
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Wagga Wagga |
26th October |
Researching Good Practice in Workplace Delivery of Qualifications |
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Sydney |
2nd November |
Details soon |
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Perth |
2nd November | VET Research in WA: what’s happening? |
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Melbourne |
Details soon | |
| Darwin | Details soon |
OctoberVET 2006
| Location | Date | Details |
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Cairns Tropics Restaurant Cairns Campus, Tropical North Institute of TAFE |
10th October |
VET research: Snapshots from local researchers. Topics include: School students choosing a trade, exploring cancellations amongst Indigenous and first year apprenticeships, TAFE/University relationships and a history of the Education and Training Reforms for the future. Confirmed speakers include: Nola Alloway (JCU), Barry McKnight, Bobby Harreveld ( CQU), Warren Pears (DET) Leanne Dalley-trim and Angela Hill (JCU ) . All enquires to angela.hill@jcu.edu.au |
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Darwin Casuarina Campus, Charles Darwin University |
16th October |
Social Partnerships in Learning Topics include: Industry and community partnerships, E learning with indigenous business, The future for VET in meeting NT challenges. Confirmed speakers All enquires to Ruth Wallace ruth.wallace@cdu.edu.au |
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Sydney Powerhouse Museum- 500 Harris Street Ultimo |
20th October | VET Research – Who’s driving; where are we going; who’s paying; who’s got the map; when will we get there; are we there yet?. Topics include European OECD perspectives on VET and review of Tertiary Education; National view of TAFE Futures and Markets; Vet organizations and capacity building; Aboriginal Education and Employment Issues.
Confirmed speakers include Richard Sweet, Peter Kell, Jane Figgis, Lynette Riley Mundine, Damon Anderson, Clive Chappell. All enquires to Kevin Heys Kevin.Heys@tafensw.edu.au |
OctoberVET 2005
The 2005 OctoberVET seminars took place in 7 locations. They were universally well received.
Townsville: 21 October
Sydney: 25 October
Programme
Berwyn Clayton: ‘What Do They See? Early Insights from Supporting VET Providers in Building Capability for the Future’
OctoberVET 2004
A number of OctoberVET seminars were held in 2004.
Sydney: 22 October, UTS
Programme
Research Project 1 — Clive Chappell & Geoff Hawke: ‘OVAL Research’
Research Project 2 — Erica Smith: New Workplace Savvy School Students — Part-time Work, Apprenticeships, Word Experiences & Placements