TAFETalks: New World – New Approaches – Lessons from Canada
TDA warmly invites you to the next instalment of TAFETalks which will take place at 10:00am AEST on 12 August.
RACV Solar and Holmesglen Institute partner to deliver renewable energy training
RACV Solar has partnered with Holmesglen Institute to deliver one of the country’s most advanced renewable energy training facilities.
Submission in response to Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030
TDA’s submission on the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030.
WFCP Awards of Excellence open for nominations
The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) has opened nominations for its annual Awards of Excellence.
Mining partnership wins industry accolade – TAFE Queensland
An innovative training project delivered by the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, TAFE Queensland and Central Queensland University (CQUniversity), has been recognised as the Outstanding Training Initiative of the Year as part of the Resources Training Council’s 2021 Innovative Skilling Awards.
Study Indigenous Languages at TAFE NSW
Language is an essential part of life, culture and identity and with 90% of Aboriginal languages considered endangered, the time to protect languages is now.
In 2017, the NSW Government created the first legislation in Australia to acknowledge the importance of revitalising First Languages. TAFE NSW offers courses in Aboriginal language and culture.
Uluru Statement from the Heart
“We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart”.
From Broadcast to Me-Cast, Lessons for Micro-Credentials from TDA CEO Craig Robertson
Micro-credentials appear to be the new black in learning, here in Australia and around the world. Colleges and Institutes Canada has released a national framework for micro-credentials. Here in Australia, the former minister for education, Dan Tehan announced the micro-credentials marketplace and the review of the Australia Qualifications Framework also made recommendations about micro-credentials. The review of senior secondary pathways also recommended they be considered in senior schooling. There’s been little policy action since. What do we mean by micro-credentials? Craig Robertson explores this question for the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA).
TAFE NSW joins universities to train for science and tech jobs
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis Multiversity – a collaboration between four universities and TAFE NSW – has announced its first courses and scholarships for students in the areas of science and technology.
Inspiring new career in aged care – Holmesglen Institute
The support of family and friends led Veronica Foster to an aged care course at Holmesglen and an exciting new career.
