|
|
|
AEN Newsletter - 24th May 2024
|
Dealing with Challenging behaviours
|
Microsoft PowerBi - Beginner Intro
|
|
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course (Accredited)
|
|
IR Introduction Network Meeting
|
|
Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
National Reconciliation Week (NRW), held from May 27th to June 3rd, is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. It’s an opportunity to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia
|
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2024, "Now More Than Ever #NRW2024," reminds us the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue, no matter what.
|
There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away.
|
|
But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.
|
Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation.
|
We know that the 6.2 million Australians who voted 'YES' are committed to better outcomes for First Nations people.
|
Reconciliation supporters must stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples, call out racism wherever we encounter it and to actively reinforce the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this continent.
|
|
|
|
|
|
What's tall, orange, furry and back to spread the word on safety for young workers? ...... UMM!
|
UMM inspires young people to stay safe at work.
|
|
Named for the expression that comes to mind when we're unsure of what to say or do, the quirky character features in a new series of WorkSafe videos, social media, regional press and digital communications.
|
|
|
|
|
The videos include UMM responding to a range of common unsafe scenarios young workers may face in retail, manufacturing, fast food, hospitality, health care and construction.
|
Since the start of last year, 3,501 workers under the age of 25 have been seriously injured at work in Victoria.
|
WorkSafe Executive Director Health and Safety Narelle Beer said the UMM character was created by young people, for young people, and speaks to those who might have recently started their first part-time or full-time jobs.
|
Of the young workers injured since January 2023, about a quarter were working in in the construction industry, and one in 10 were from each of the manufacturing, health care and social assistance, and accommodation and food services industries.
|
The most common causes of injuries among young workers were being struck by moving objects (31%), experiencing body stress (26%), and falls, slips and trips (23%). About 7% of claims were for mental injury.
|
UMM's return builds on the success of the first campaign, launched in 2022, and will last until mid-June.
|
The campaign will be supported by WorkSafe visits to TAFEs across regional and metropolitan Victoria to help get the message to young trade apprentices and pre-apprenticeship students.
For more information visit WorkSafe Victoria.
|
|
|
|
|
NEW GUIDANCE TARGETING FORKLIFT SAFETY
|
WorkSafe Victoria has released new guidance and launched a state-wide inspection program to help drive down the toll of forklift-related deaths and injuries.
|
|
The guidance provides practical advice to employers on the safe use and maintenance of forklifts and highlights the need to separate forklifts from people on the ground.
|
WorkSafe data shows on average more than one worker every week in Victoria is seriously injured after being struck by forklifts or falling forklift loads.
|
The guidance outlines ways to reduce the risk by ensuring traffic management systems, such as physical barriers, exclusion zones and signage are in place.
|
The guidance also encourages employers to consider retrofitting relatively low-cost safety technology such as sequential seatbelt interlocks, which prevents the forklift being started without a seatbelt in place, and proximity devices that detect pedestrians and automatically power mobile plant down to low speed.
|
From this week, WorkSafe inspectors will target forklift safety in a state-wide inspection program, with a particular focus on the manufacturing, postal and warehousing sectors, where the majority of forklift-related deaths and injuries occur.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Between May 22nd and May 26th, competitors from 19 countries have come to Melbourne to sharpen their skills ahead of the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon this September.
|
|
The Global Skills Challenge, includes the United States of America, Chinese Taipei, the United Kingdom, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Japan, and France among those attending.
|
|
|
|
The 33 members of Team Australia will hope to perform strongly in front of their home crowd before they depart to take on the world’s best in their chosen skill in Lyon.
|
|
Every participating competitor is accompanied by their Expert (Skill Practitioner) who oversees their training and is a highly regarded and qualified member of the country they are representing’s skills sector.
|
Selection in Team Australia is the culmination of a two-year journey, beginning with a regional competition in 2022 that involved more than 3,000 competitors across Australia, with eligible representatives from each State and Territory going on to compete at the 2023 National Championships before being selected in Team Australia.
|
Global Skills competitions will be spread across seven Vocational Educational Training locations, with 30 skills represented, including plumbing, carpentry, cooking, cyber security, graphic design technology, mechatronics, car painting and healthcare.
|
|
The Global Skills Challenge and International Competition aim to benchmark young Australians against their global peers to understand the level of Skills Excellence produced in Australia and demonstrate the excellence that can be achieved when choosing a skill-based career.
|
WorldSkills Australia thanks the Victorian Government for its support of the Global Skills Challenge and the Federal and State and Territory Governments, along with its corporate partners, for supporting the broader program, which has helped over 100,000 people compete in national and international skill competitions
|
|
For additional information about the 2024 Team Australia and the Skillaroos, including competitor profiles visit World Skills Australia.
|
|
|
|
Greening Apprenticeships
|
|
|
A new Report by CEDEFOP was released titled “Greening Apprenticeships”.
|
|
From grassroot initiatives to comprehensive approaches, structured collaboration helps unlock the potential of apprenticeships for the green transition.
|
Apprenticeships are particularly well placed to develop the skills for the green transition, as they are at the intersection of the education system and the labour market.
|
Building on evidence from Cedefop’s Community of apprenticeship experts, this policy brief looks at the different approaches that European countries follow to adapt apprenticeship provision to needs arising from the green transition.
|
|
High-quality skills intelligence, multi-stakeholder governance structures and collaboration at all levels can help apprenticeships maximise their impact in meeting the skill needs of the green transition.
|
|
|
|
|
For further information and to access the report visit CEDEFOP.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Held across the country from 7-14 July 2024, NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
|
This year’s theme chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee is Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud.
|
|
The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
|
First Nations communities, registered businesses, schools and local governments are all encouraged to apply for funding to run an activity or event that directly relates to the 2024 NAIDOC theme including:
|
- arts based activities, including painting, dancing, crafts and storytelling;
- family fun days and community activities;
- cultural and Elders activities;
- NAIDOC themed sporting activities or competitions, or activities that actively promote Reconciliation.
|
NAIDOC Week, which first began in 1975, provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions.
|
This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in ‘The student journey in VET: the many faces of completion and non-completion’.
|
|
|
|
Women's Leadership Scholarships
|
Partial scholarships for women are available now in the Education, Training and Development Sector ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per person, for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs.
These scholarships are aimed at encouraging more women to increase their impact at work, progress their career, and step into leadership roles.
Registrations of interest close on Friday 14 June 2024.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nominations to the 2024 direct entry categories for the Australian Training Awards are now open and will close on Friday 31 May 2024.
|
The awards recognise and celebrate excellence and are an important mechanism for promoting the benefits of VET.
|
The following categories are open for nomination:
|
Finalists from these categories will join State and Territory Training Award winners in competing for a national award title at the Australian Training Awards gala event later this year.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dealing With Challenging Behaviours
Difficult behaviours can have an enormous negative impact on organisations and day-to-day operations, destroy long-term business relationships, as well severely affect individuals on a physical, mental and emotional level.
|
Date: Tuesday 18th June 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
|
Microsoft PowerBi - Beginner Intro
Join our beginner-friendly workshop focusing on Microsoft Power BI essentials. Dive into key concepts like data importation, transformation, and visualisation. Learn data modelling secrets and craft insightful reports for better decision-making. Enhance your analytical skills and revolutionise your approach to data interpretation and utilisation in your organisation.
|
Date: Thursday 20th June 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
|
Youth Mental Health First Aid Course (Accredited Course)
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to someone who is developing a mental health problem, has a worsening of an existing mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis.
|
The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training programs authorised by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and conducted by MHFA instructors across Australia.
|
Date: Thursday 4th July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Delivery: In Person & E-Learning
|
Guiding the Path Beyond Formal Education
There is a profound truth behind our tendency to hold onto old problems instead of accepting and embracing new solutions.
|
However, breaking free from this pattern is the key to unlocking progress in both our personal and professional life.
|
This session is designed to explore how you can assist others to step outside their comfort zone sustainably to tap into their true potential and unlock new horizons. Take a deep dive into strategies that lead to empowering actions, so you can mentor and guide others to new heights that extend beyond formal education.
|
Date: Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Delivery: In Person ONLY
|
|
Please login to the members area prior to purchasing tickets to access the members rate or to RSVP for a free event.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Since the program commenced in May 2020, a total of 1,230 participants have been supported to date.
|
|
|
|
|
Apprentices and trainees who have lost their employment are encouraged to register.
|
|
For assistance by one of our program officers until placed with a host employer through a Group Training Organisation (GTO), or directly with an employer.
|
|
If you have an apprenticeship position you would like to fill, please contact the AEN Office so we can forward potential candidates that meet your criteria.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Head on over to GAN Australia and subscribe to the newsletter to be kept up to date with everything that’s happening with GAN Australia and the wider VET sector?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thanks to our Industry Partners
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
