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TAFE Directors Australia Convention 20164–6 October, 2016 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Victoria, Australia

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Monday 3 October 2016

12.45–5.00pm Optional leadership roundtable:

3 October 2016 Melbourne, Australia

CHINA+AUSTRALIAAGED CARE ROUNDTABLE

The China-Australia Aged Care Roundtable will be an opportunity for Australian health care providers and TAFE Institutes – frequently being targeted as partners for China aged care investment – to review progress and the challenges. As China looks to Australia as a model for aged care provision, the Roundtable will identify issues such as standards, skills development and systems. Real-life case studies will be reviewed – in China and Australia.

In Australia, the aged care sector is relatively established, however faces challenges in continuing to develop service models and introduce innovative practice in an increasingly consumer driven environment. This Aged Care Roundtable, developed and hosted by TAFE Directors Australia, aims to give interested parties the opportunity to:

Whilst the main focus will be on opportunities to support the development of China’s aged care workforce, the Roundtable will provide a holistic overview of the sector.

OverviewRapid expansion in the China aged care and health sector is continuing. This Roundtable will analyse research and pin-point provinces that are in greatest demand, often boosted by government programs. Austrade data and wider industry trends will be showcased.

Understand the elements of a successful aged care delivery model, and showcase Australian aged care and health capabilities

Provide a frank overview of the opportunities available in China, as well as the challenges to forming a successful partnership

Facilitate bilateral engagement to support potential collaboration and commercial opportunities

Vocational Education and Training providers with specialisations in Aged Care

Aged Care Service Providers

Government representatives

TAFE institutes involved in community and health care sector training.

Who Should Attend?

Victoria University City Convention Centre, 300 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Registration required, $198 for convention delegates or $297 if not attending the TDA Convention.

For further information visit www.agedcareroundtable.info

The China-Australia Aged Care roundtable will be an opportunity for Australian health care providers and TAFE Institutes – frequently being targeted as partners for China aged care investment – to review progress and the challenges. As China looks to Australia as a model for aged care provision, the roundtable will identify issues such as standards, skills development and systems. Real-life case studies will be reviewed – in China and Australia.

In Australia, the aged care sector is relatively established, however faces challenges in continuing to develop service models and introduce innovative practice in an increasingly consumer driven environment.

This Aged Care roundtable, developed and hosted by TAFE Directors Australia, aims to give interested parties the opportunity to:

❱ Understand the elements of a successful aged care delivery model, and showcase Australian aged care and health capabilities

❱ Provide a frank overview of the opportunities available in China, as well as the challenges to forming a successful partnership

❱ Facilitate bilateral engagement to support potential collaboration and commercial opportunities

KEY SPEAKERS

❱ John Paolacci, Partner, Business & Private Client Advisory, Shinewing Australia

❱ Li Haiou, Vice Chairman of the Board, Zhongshan College, China (Translated by Jenny Li)

❱ Dr Chuyang Liu, China Adviser, International Operations, Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade)

Whilst the main focus will be on opportunities to support the development of China’s aged care workforce, the roundtable will provide a holistic overview of the sector.

A light lunch will be available from 12.45pm and the roundtable will commence at 2.00pm.

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Tuesday 4 October 2016

12.30–2.30pm TDA extraordinary general meeting:

Victoria Suites 2, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC

3.00–5.00pm Pre-convention workshops (see next page for details): (name badges available at workshop locations)

Pre-convention workshops: (various locations, name badges available at workshop locations)

Workshop 1: Growing international education – Gippsland Room, The Investment Centre, Level 46, 55 Collins St (adjacent to Sofitel)

Workshop 2: The market challenge for regional TAFE Institutes – Seminar Room 2, Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins St (across from the Sofitel)

Workshop 3: TAFE boards in a complex environment – Victoria Suites, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC

Workshop 4: Data mining for results – Seminar Room 3, Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins St (across from the Sofitel)

3.30–6.30pm Registration open:

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC

5.30–7.30pm Welcome reception (pre-bookings required)

Sir Redmond Barry Room, Investment Centre, Level 46, 55 Collins St (adjacent to Sofitel)

Welcome by:

The Hon Steve Herbert MP Victorian Minister for Training and Skills.

Minister for International Education

After more than 10 years as a teacher, in 1990 Steve Herbert embarked on a political career in senior advisory roles with both state and federal governments. Steve was elected to Parliament in 2002. In 2007 he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Education. Steve was sworn in as the Minister for Training and Skills in 2014 and the Minister for International Education and Minister for Corrections in 2016.

Robert Doyle The Right Hon Lord Mayor

of Melbourne

Robert Doyle is the serving Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Robert is President of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, Chairman of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation. A Member of Victoria’s Parliament for 14 years, Robert was Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Party for four years. He has also been Shadow Minister for Health.


Tuesday 4 October, 3.00–5.00pm

WORKSHOP 1Growing international education

The international vocational education and training sector has very positive elements of growth which could provide great opportunity for TAFE Institutes – both in traditional, as well as niche and emerging markets.

❱ What are the priorities and strategies of key Australian and State government agencies for growing international education?

❱ What are the opportunities for collaboration?

❱ What feedback can TAFE Institutes provide to Governments about their own international education aspirations?

Panel:

❱ Kelly Ralston, General Manager, Government, Ministerial & International Education, Austrade

❱ Amanda Pickrell, Director, International Education, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, VIC

❱ Madelinka Sulic, Associate Director, Business Strategy and Services, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

❱ Dr Lyndal Groom, Branch Manager, International Strategy in the International Group, Australian Government Department of Education and Training

Facilitator: Janelle Chapman, Director, TAFE Queensland International

WORKSHOP 2The market challenge for regional TAFE Institutes

Regional Australia is the major source of Australia’s export earnings accounting for 67% of the value of Australia’s exports and holds the keys to a sustainable future for Australia. “It is where solutions can be found to key national and global challenges such as: food security; biodiversity; climate change; water solutions; preservation of Indigenous cultures and Indigenous economic development; and, social inclusion” (Regional Universities Network 2016)

❱ What are some of the ways in which regional and rural TAFE Institutes are meeting industry needs and equipping their students with global future skills?

Panel:

❱ Joann Pyne, General Manager, TAFE Queensland North

❱ Nicholas Hunt, Chief Executive Officer, William Angliss Institute, VIC

❱ Paul Culpan, Chair Regional Advisory Committee of the TDA Board and Chief Executive Officer, GOTAFE, VIC

Facilitator: Geoff Dea, Chief Executive Officer, Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

WORKSHOP 3TAFE boards in a complex environment

The complexities of a TAFE Board in operating in a State/Territory and Federal policy and funding environment

❱ What approaches do governments use for communicating with Board Chairs and Boards?

❱ How are the State/Territory and Federal funding and policy issues coordinated?

❱ What is likely to change after the National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform expires next year?

❱ What roles do CEOs play on Boards in the different States/Territories and what are the arguments for and against them being members?

❱ What are the arguments for and against – advisory and

decision-making Boards and – paid and voluntary

Board members? ❱ What involvement do staff and

students have and what are the implications?

Panel:

❱ Warren Tapp, Chair, TAFE Queensland Board and Chair, TAFE Chairs Australia

❱ Cathryn Curtin, Associate Director Program Management, WA Department of Training and Workforce Development

❱ Michael Kane, Director, Accelerated Knowledge Technologies

Facilitator: Virginia Simmons AO, Director, Virsis Consulting; Board member TAFE SA and Council member, Victoria University

WORKSHOP 4Data mining for results

By its very nature, big data analytics focuses on uncovering patterns, trends and predictions as yet unknown

❱ Are you using the data available to you to maximum effect?

❱ Are the skill sets needed for data analytics available in your institute?

Speakers:

❱ Dr Craig Fowler, Managing Director, The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)

❱ Robyn Harriden, Manager Business Planning and Accountability, TAFE NSW – Western Institute

❱ Sonya O’Brien, Strategic Planning and Reporting Officer, TAFE NSW Western Sydney

❱ Brad Davies, Director, Vector Consulting

Facilitator: Michelle Hoad, Interim Managing Director, North Metropolitan TAFE, WA

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS

❱ TechnologyOne will be giving away a 750ml bottle of Penfolds Grange 2000*

❱ ECHO360 will be giving away a Go Pro4, just leave a business card at their booth to enter*

❱ BUPA have a business card draw for your chance to win an iPad mini 4*

❱ TRIBAL will be giving away a $500 Red Balloon Voucher, you just need to be in the Ballroom at 2.50pm on Thursday 6 October to be eligible to win.

❱ smallPRINT are giving away 2 bottles of Parks Wine – valued at $60*

❱ The VET Development Centre will be giving away a bottle of MOET champagne*

❱ Visit the Debitsuccess team at the Barista booth and use the iPad to enter the draw for a $500 Red Balloon Voucher (This prize will be drawn by Debitsuccess on 12 October)

❱ Visit eCoach and book a demo for your chance to win a year’s free eCoach with up to 10 authors (valued at $1,994)

❱ YourTutor are giving away a bottle of Saltram No.1 Barossa Valley Shiraz, valued at $100*

WIN GREAT PRIZESSponsors and exhibitors will be conducting prize draws. Stop by and say hello to be in the draw!

* Prizes that will be drawn at 2.50pm on Thursday 6 October.

Don’t forget to also collect 8 stamps from exhibitors to enter the Grand Prize Draw (a $4,000 travel agency voucher and a complimentary registration to the next TDA Convention). The Grand Prize will be drawn in the closing session at 3.50pm on Thursday 6 October. Employees of TAFE Directors Australia, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible to win.


Wednesday 5 October 2016

7.30am – 5.30pm Registration open BALLROOM FOYER and exhibition open SOFIS LOUNGE Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC

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Opening session – Grand ballroom

9.00am Official Convention opening

Welcome to national and international delegates to the TDA Convention Stephen Conway, Chair, TAFE Directors Australia; Chief Executive Officer, TasTAFE Tasmania

Welcome to Country

9.20–9.50am Ministerial address Hon Karen Andrews MP Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills

Introduced by: Stephen Conway, Chair, TAFE Directors Australia; Chief Executive Officer, TasTAFE Tasmania

9.50–10.00am Master of ceremonies welcome Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist, sponsored by

10.00–10.30am Bridging the skills gap: An industry view of future skills

Katrina Reynen Industry Lead, Education at Optus/SingTel

The most in-demand jobs of the future only exist in our imaginations and many of them are STEM careers. As ICT becomes ubiquitous in the workforce today, it can be said that IT skills are a basic necessity of all roles. Katrina Reynen will discuss this challenge and how industry and educational institutions can work together to build these skills.

Master of Ceremonies: Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist

10.30–10.40am A word about our valued sponsors

Master of ceremonies: Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist

10.40–11.10am Morning tea and exhibition: SOFIS LOUNGE


Plenary session – Grand ballroom

11.10–11.40am Address from the Leader of the Federal Opposition The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Leader of the Opposition, Federal Member for Maribyrnong and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Introduced by: Stephen Conway, Chair, TAFE Directors Australia; Chief Executive Officer, TasTAFE Tasmania

11.40–11.45am Master of ceremonies

Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist



11.45–12.45pm What does the Australian Federal Government’s innovation nation and ideas boom mean for skills resurgence? Gearing up for changes heading our way – implications for a skills-global context

❱ What policy changes are required?

❱ How can industry assist?

❱ How are the skills challenges facing the Indian Government in a period of accelerating technological change and transnational mobility congruent with Australian challenges?

Speakers:

❱ Megan Lilly, Head of Workforce Development for The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group Training Services (AiGTS)

❱ Catherine Caruana-McManus, Founder and Director, Giant Ideas P/L

❱ Dr Amanda Day, Counsellor (Education), Australian High Commission, New Delhi, India in conversation with Asheesh Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India

Facilitator: Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist sponsored by

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1.00–1.50pm Lunch FITZROY and LATROBE BALLROOMS & exhibition: SOFIS LOUNGE


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1.50–3.20pm Laneways (Presentations and delegate discussions)

Future skills: in a post mining boom Australia and global market place

Future higher education diversity: TAFE’s role

Professional practice: a quality approach

International education: opportunities and challenges

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What can be done to create a resurgence of apprenticeships?

Issues:

Apprentice and trainee numbers continue to decline 295 300 people at the end of 2015, a decrease of 13.7% How significant are apprenticeships to TAFE?

“The alarming decline in apprentices and trainees across the nation continues to highlight the dire state of the apprenticeship system,” “The trade skills required for a productive economy are not being sufficiently developed and the prospect of skill shortages looms large. (Megan Lilly, Head of Workforce Development, the Australian Industry Group).

Panel:

❱ Nicholas Wyman, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation, Winner of 2016 Fulbright Scholarship

❱ Tracey Murphy, Director, Apprenticeships Pathways Section, Workforce and Apprenticeships Policy, Australian Government Department of Education and Training

❱ David Windridge, Chief Executive Officer, MEGT (Australia) Ltd

Facilitator: Mary Campbell, Member of the TDA Board and General Manager, SkillsTech, TAFE Queensland

Benchmarking higher education in vocational/community colleges

Issues:

❱ What patterns can be identified across countries where TAFE Institutes/further education colleges/polytechnics are offering higher education?

❱ What are the higher education outcomes, innovations and challenges?

Panel:

❱ Dr Anne Jones, Emeritus Professor, Victoria University

❱ Kay Giles, Chief Executive, Ara Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand

❱ Anthony McClaran, Chief Executive Officer, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

❱ Ili Pelletier, General Manager, TAFE NSW Higher Education

❱ Prof Dai Qinghua, Chancellor, Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce, Wuxi, China

Facilitator: Dr Ruth Schubert, Associate Professor and Associate Director, LH Martin Institute, University of Melbourne

21st century workforce

Issues:

What kind of TAFE workforce will be needed to produce graduates with skills needed for jobs of the 21st century?

Panel:

❱ Jodi Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer, TAFE Queensland

❱ Loris Strappazzon, Executive Director, Tertiary Education Policy and Strategy, Victorian Department of Education

❱ Sara Caplan, CEO, PwC’s Skills for Australia


Market update: Partnerships in south-east Asia, India and Argentina

Issues:

Asia: Building and operating networks and partnerships.

India: Different models of partnership and delivery in India.

Argentina: Industry engagement: establishment of a vocational college, responding to industry needs.

Panel:

❱ Prof. Dr. Thomas Schröder, Professorship for Vocational Education, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany

❱ Prashil Singh, Manager, Partnership and Stakeholder Relations, VETASSESS

❱ Carol Elliot, Education Consultant, Director, CarrickVale Consulting

Facilitator: Rob Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Polytechnic



3.20–3.50pm Afternoon tea and exhibition: SOFIS LOUNGE



Future skills: what skills will graduates need in a post mining boom Australia and global market place?

Future higher education diversity: TAFE’s role

Digital horizons: As technology infiltrates every corner of the market place how ready are we in vocational education?



VET adapting to the new landscape

Issues:

71% of VET students are currently studying or training for occupations for which two thirds of jobs will be automated over the coming decades.

How is TAFE responding?

Speaker:

❱ Dr Damian Oliver, Centre for Management and Organisation, University of Technology Sydney, NSW

TAFE respondent:

❱ Mark Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Wodonga Institute of TAFE, VIC

Facilitator: Peter Vaughan, Chair, TAFE SA Board

HE in TAFE Institutes: is this a growth industry in Australia and/or offshore?

Issues:

Higher Education in Australian TAFE Institutes has grown rapidly over recent years as students seek a combination of vocational education and a stepping stone into degree-level studies, however there is now some evidence that the growth in Australia has plateaued.

Panel:

❱ Jennifer Oliver, Executive Director Academic Affairs (VET and Higher Education), Box Hill Institute Group, Melbourne, VIC and Board member, Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)

❱ Sue Maslen, General Manager, CIT Student and Academic Services, Canberra Institute of Technology, ACT

Facilitator: Mary Faraone, Member of the TDA Board and Chief Executive, Holmesglen Institute, VIC

Tools of engagement

Issues:

This session will cover a range of emerging and available tools, which bring excitement to any learning environment, change teaching and learning for the better, and capture the interest of students.

❱ Andrew Douch Independent education technology consultant

Facilitator: Martin Powell, Chief Executive Officer, VET Development Centre, VIC

Embracing borderless learning 24/7

Issues:

Singapore and South Korea are two countries that are investing heavily in `smart’ digital services at the institution and city level. Such digital services allow education institutions to deliver learning and education without being physically proximate to the student, Because of this the “2025 student” view of their experience will be a relatively borderless one. The success of the Australian sector to embrace the opportunity presented by these technological developments will be a genuine game-changer that will position us well to support our local students and engage the 100 million “2025” students.

Speakers:

❱ Brad Davies, Director, Vector Consulting

❱ Sarah Stanton-French, International Education Adviser, Austrade

Facilitator: Grant Dreher, Vice President Victoria Polytechnic (TAFE Division, Victoria University)



4.35–5.20pm Laneways (Presentations and delegate discussions) continued


VET adapting to the new landscape

Issues:

❱ Jobs of the future are likely to be more flexible, agile, networked and connected

❱ These are the characteristics of the enterprising mindset

How is TAFE responding?

Speaker:

❱ Dr Marcus Powe, Entrepreneur in Residence, RMIT University, VIC

TAFE respondent:

❱ Mary Faraone, Member of the TDA Board and Chief Executive, Holmesglen Institute, VIC

Facilitator: Andrew Williamson, Executive Director, Victorian TAFE Association

Applied degree models of HE in TAFE

Issues:

❱ What do successful work integrated models of higher education look like?

❱ Case studies of ‘applied degree’ models

❱ Higher apprenticeships into higher education. Why is this well supported by the English Government ?

Speakers:

❱ Dr Christina Hong, Chief Academic Officer (CAO), TAFE Queensland

❱ Philip Le Feuvre, Head of Engagement, PwC’s Skills for Australia

Facilitator: Leanne Cover, Member of the TDA Board and Chief Executive, Canberra Institute of Technology, ACT

The impact of technology on workplaces

Issues:

“Robots will be performing almost half of manufacturing tasks in a decade” (Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015).

Who wins?

What does it mean for skills?

Speaker:

Lyn Goodear, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Human Resource Institute

Facilitator: Jenny Dodd, General Manager Gold Coast, TAFE Queensland

Quality training in aged care – an imperative for all countries in the region

Issues:

China’s population is ageing. By 2050 more than a quarter of the population will be over 65 years old and younger generations face an unprecedented burden of care.

China has a vision for an aged care workforce comprising 13 million by 2020. The sector currently employs 1 million people, with only 40,000 holding qualifications. This means China will need to employ and upskill workers rapidly over the next five years.

❱ Are there successful models of aged care collaboration with China?

❱ What are the key issues impacting on accessing opportunities in aged care in China?

❱ Outcomes of the Aged Care Leadership Roundtable

Speakers:

❱ Li Haiou, Vice Chairman of the Board, Zhongshan College, China (Translated by Jenny Li)

❱ Paul Montgomery, Board Chairman, Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), VIC

Facilitator: Jen Bahen, Director, International Education, TAFE Directors Australia

7.00–11.00pm Tasting Diversity 2016 Convention Dinner (tickets required)

BALLROOM, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Dress Code: Lounge Suit/Cocktail Attire

Tasting Diversity 2016 Convention Dinner7.00–11.00pm, Wednesday 5 OctoberGrand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne on CollinsDress: Lounge/business suit or cocktail attireTickets required.

A key contributor to Victoria’s food and wine strength is the rich multicultural community, offering diverse culinary experiences from all corners of the globe. Influences from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa have all been stirred into the city’s cooking pot, resulting in a unique blend of components and flavours. This year’s Convention Dinner will highlight why diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

Apprentice chefs will also take centre stage during the evening preparing and serving special dishes created just for the dinner. During the standing entrée, apprentice chef Fiona will be preparing citrus cured ocean trout with avocado, ocean greens, puffed rice and horseradish cream and apprentice chef Maria will host a food station serving Korean style beef, pear and ginger rice paper wraps with sesame soy dip. Other entrée items will showcase the European and Asian influences on Melbourne.

As you take your seats, the Rhythm of Life African Drumming group will share their passion of traditional African drumming and dance to educate, inspire and develop cultural awareness. Directed by Guinean master drummer Mohamed Camara, the Rhythm of Life performance will feature the traditional djembe and dun dun drums, singing and dance. You will find your feet and heart moved by the rhythms and songs of West Africa!

The main course will have a French and Mediterranean influence and will be served grazing style with platters served to the centre of each table.

Following main course, in true Indian style you will be entertained with colour and vivacity by a Bollywood dance show.

In addition to a sweet treat and delicious dessert buffet, apprentice chefs Liam and Kim will host cooking stations serving salted caramel profiteroles and churros and warm Valrhona chocolate sauce.

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Visit our i-loungeNew this year, the i-lounge will be open on Thursday 6 October ONLY from 7.30am – 8.30am and during morning tea and lunch in the Victoria Suites.

The Innovation Lounge (i-lounge ) will showcase companies and organisations on the cutting-edge of innovative and disruptive technologies that help promote and inspire innovation, collaboration, and transformation and defend against disruption within education. The i-lounge will provide an opportunity for you to chat one-on-one with innovation experts and to witness first-hand how each innovation or piece of technology works

❱ Phoria will be showcasing VR headsets and AR tablets that will allow delegates to explore virtual worlds

❱ Box Hill Institute will be providing displays on Virtual Reality, Robotics and 3D Printing

❱ Join CISCO and OPTUS to see the latest collaboration technologies that are helping institutes not only drive efficiency and productivity but improves employee satisfaction

❱ Deakin University will show pathways from TAFE to Deakin Engineering

❱ GLS will be displaying EduSuite, a uniquely modular set of products and services that provide insight, personalisation and authentic connectedness in the learner experience. The EduSuite range combines real-time data, critical success metrics and social dimensions to truly understand and mentor and motivate the student

❱ TRIBAL will show you how to Review, Streamline and Automate your quality improvement process with the Quality Circle

❱ BuildingPoint Australia – will be showcasing Tekla Structures, a 3D modelling solution as well as the revolutionary technology such as laser scanners and robotic total stations that takes the model to and from the field.


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Tuesday 18 October (Pre-conference workshop)

• A marriage that works: VET pathways into higher education

Keith Cowlishaw, RMIT University; Michael Milgate, Le Cordon Bleu Australia; Ly Tran, Deakin University; Timothy Gilbert, Melbourne Polytechnic

Wednesday 19 October (Conference sessions)

• Reporting student experience in the VET sector – the national profile

Kevin Brett, i-graduate; Janelle Chapman, TAFE Queensland; Helen Zimmerman, Navitas Ltd

• Opportunities in the aged care sector in China

Jen Bahen, TAFE Directors Australia; Chuyang Liu, Austrade; John Paolacci, ShineWing Australia

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Why attend? AIEC is the premier forum in Australia to connect people, ideas and research in international education. Join 1200 delegates in Melbourne to celebrate the 30th anniversary of AIEC and explore the theme of ‘connectivity – at the heart of international education’.

Some of the sessions this year have been designed specifically to meet the needs of people working in the VET sector.

If you work in international education, and have responsibility for recruiting, caring for or educating international students, this is one conference you cannot afford to miss!

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9 in 10delegates were satisfied with the conference experience and would recommend it to a friend or colleague!

1 in 3of all attendees are involved with the VET sector

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Thursday 6 October 2016

7.30am Exhibition: SOFIS LOUNGE and i-lounge open: VICTORIA SUITES


Plenary session – Grand ballroom

8.30–8.45am Welcome day two: Virginia Trioli, Walkley award winning journalist sponsored by

8.45–8.55am Best TAFE promotional and marketing initiative

Craig McCallum, Director, Strategic Marketing & Communications, TAFE NSW – Western Sydney will accept the award for ‘Best TAFE Promotional and Marketing Initiative’ and will answer questions from Virginia Trioli.

8.55–9.55am What role must employers and government play in ensuring VET students graduate with the skills needed to compete in Australian global labour markets?

Panel:

❱ Neil Coulson, Victoria’s Skills Commissioner

❱ Yasmin King, Chief Executive Officer, SkillsIQ Ltd

❱ Jon Black, Managing Director, TAFE NSW

Facilitator: Virginia Trioli, Walkley award winning journalist

9.55–10.25am How is India managing its need for skills? Skills development in India for the global market place

Dr Divya Nambiar, Senior Consultant, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India

Facilitator: Megan Lilly, Head of Workforce Development for The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group Training Services (AiGTS)

10.25–10.40am Technology Trends in TAFE

Improving institutional efficiency, reducing complexity and optimising resources using the Cloud and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Russell Francis, Industry Manager – Vocational and Schools Education, TechnologyOne

Master of Ceremonies: Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist

10.40–11.20am Morning tea and exhibition: SOFIS LOUNGE and i-lounge open: VICTORIA SUITES




11.20am – 12.05pm Laneways (Presentations and delegate discussions)


Digital horizons: as technology infiltrates every corner of the market place how ready are we in vocational education?



PERTH ROOM SYDNEY ROOM BRISBANE ROOM AUDITORIUM

Transitioning skills from a manufacturing base to a service industries and infrastructure future

Issues:

❱ Perspectives on Skills:

– The Greater Western Sydney Barometer

– Skills needs in cyber security

– Sustainable practice in building

Speakers:

❱ Craig McCallum, Director, Strategic Marketing & Communications, TAFE NSW Western Sydney

❱ Thomas Sonderegger, Partner, PwC

❱ Robert McGauran, Adjunct Professor of Architecture Practice, MONASH, VIC

Facilitator: Norman Gray AM, Chief Executive Officer, Box Hill Institute Group, VIC

The digital disruption of cities and institutions (double session)

Issues:

❱ The concept of a smart city

❱ The concept of a knowledge city

❱ The need for an institutional digital strategy

Speakers:

❱ Dr Jackie Watts, Councillor, Chair Knowledge City Portfolio, Melbourne City Council

❱ Samantha Hurley, Co-Founder, Marketing Entourage

❱ Trent Clews-de Castella, Co-founder & CEO, Phoria

❱ Brad Beach, Manager – Professional Educator College, Chisholm Institute, VIC

Snapshot: TAFE SA’s digital learning program

❱ Chris McCann, Director Community Services, Health & Lifestyle, TAFE SA


Embedding international education across the institution

Issues:

❱ The importance of having a whole of institution approach to international education

❱ How does an institution develop such a holistic approach?

Speakers:

❱ Phil Honeywood, National Executive Director, International Education Association of Australia (IEAA)

❱ Nicholas Hunt, Chief Executive Officer, William Angliss Institute, VIC

Facilitator: Jennifer Oliver, Executive Director Academic Affairs (VET and Higher Education), Box Hill Institute Group, Melbourne, VIC and Board member, Community Colleges for International Development (CCID)

Quality assessment and validation

Issues:

For a VET system to operate effectively, assessments and validations of assessments must be of high quality. This session will focus on developing capacity in TAFE to achieve these outcomes. Three case studies of innovative approaches to the new VET Standards for RTOs covering assessment will be presented – two at an institute level and one at a national level.

Speakers:

❱ Denise Madden, Head of Department, CIT People Development, Canberra Institute of Technology, ACT

❱ Dr Sandra Walls, Dean, Teaching and Learning College, Box Hill Institute Group, VIC

❱ André C. Diez de Aux, Director, Quality Services, TAFE Directors Australia

Facilitator: Dr Melinda Waters, Director, Technical and Tertiary Education, TAFE Directors Australia





Digital horizons: as technology infiltrates every corner of the market place how ready are we in vocational education?



PERTH ROOM SYDNEY ROOM BRISBANE ROOM AUDITORIUM

Bringing out the entrepreneur in young TAFE students

Issues:

Are entrepreneurs born or can these skills be taught?

Case Study: A new model at TAFE Brisbane’s digital production company, Studio Kaboom, whereby students work for Industry on real projects and are recompensed upon graduation with scholarships gleaned from an Industry Scholarship Trust. These scholarships are used directly to alleviate student debt.

Speakers:

❱ Jan Owen A0, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Young Australians

❱ Dr Ross McLennan, Senior Lecturer, Music, TAFE Brisbane, winner of the TDA/AVETRA Innovation Scholarship for 2016, QLD – By Skype

Facilitator: Alison Wood, Institute Director, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

The digital disruption of cities and institutions

Double session continued

Understanding the new student visa framework

Issues:

❱ The Australian Government introduced a simplified Student Visa Framework on 1 July 2016.

❱ What are the key features of this Framework?

❱ What does it mean for TAFE Institutes?

Speaker:

Fiona Perry, Acting Director, International Education Policy at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Respondent: Brenda Cleaver, Institute Director, TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute

Facilitator: Helen Kronberger, Director, Victorian TAFE International, Victorian TAFE Association

Workplace integrated learning

Issues:

Ensuring students are appropriately assessed and supported, have suitable LLN skills, and have valuable learning experiences during Workplace Integrated Learning.

Speakers:

❱ Judie Kay, Assistant Director, Careers and Employability, RMIT University, VIC

❱ Philippa McLean, Director, Escalier McLean

Facilitator: Michelle Hoad, Managing Director, North Metropolitan TAFE, WA

12.50–1.40pm Lunch: FITZROY and LATROBE BALLROOMS i-lounge Open: VICTORIA SUITES and

Exhibition: SOFIS LOUNGE




BALLROOM

1.40–2.10pm Address from the Shadow Minister for TAFE and Vocational Education

Hon Kate Ellis MP Shadow Minister for TAFE and Vocational Education Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development

Introduced by: Christine Robertson, Pro Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education and Training, Charles Darwin University, NT

2.10–2.40pm Is it working?

This session will outline whether it is time for an alternative policy framework for the training system. It will examine workforce trends, some international approaches and challenge whether the market and student entitlement policy have been a success.

Aaron Devine, General Manager, TAFE Queensland Brisbane

Master of ceremonies: Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist

2.40–2.50pm Exhibitor prize presentations

Martin Riordan, Chief Executive Officer, TAFE Directors Australia

2.50–3.50pm Judging world class vocational education performance

Issues:

❱ What qualities do these WorldSkills Australia judges look for in judging the candidates?

❱ How do they benchmark their judgments against international standards?

❱ How do they ensure the integrity of the judging process?

Video presentation:

Jenny Shackleton, Assessment Advisor, WorldSkills International and WorldSkills Europe

Introduction of Brett Judd, Chief Executive Officer, WorldSkills Australia

Panel:

❱ Troy Everett, International Bricklaying Chief Expert – 2015 NSW Training Awards VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year (Illawarra Region NSW)

❱ Donna Kirby-Drain, Previous National medallist & International Chief Expert – Fashion Technology (Industry – NSW)

❱ Sarah Jones, WorldSkills International Skill Manager — Graphic Design Technology and Course Coordinator (Design, Arts & Communications — Foundations & Pathways), Swinburne University

Facilitator: Sharon Robertson, Executive Director, VETASSESS

3.50–4.00pm Convention close and final prize draw

Virginia Trioli, Walkley Award winning journalist sponsored by

4.00–4.30pm Closing networking drinks: SOFIS LOUNGE



Friday 7 October 2016

8.15am Optional Field Trip to the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Melbourne Showgrounds

A “behind the scenes” field trip of the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition to provide insight into the organisation and operation of this national, large-scale event.

Bus transfers depart Sofitel at 8.15am

For those going on to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport afterwards, your luggage will be stored on the coach for you.

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11.45am Bus transfer from Melbourne Showgrounds to Tullamarine airport ONLY (arrive at airport at 12.30pm)

1.00pm Bus transfer from Melbourne Showgrounds to Sofitel Hotel (arrive at hotel at 1.30pm)

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