Licensing Line News
Australia's leading online resource for occupational licensing and
regulation information. Includes licensing and vocational education and
training contacts and terms. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter for
updates.
http://www.licensinglinenews.com
AEShareNet
AEShareNet connects people who are looking for learning materials with
those who own them. There are now two options available: Instant
Licences, which are freely available, when you attach a relevant Mark;
and Mediated licences, which are transacted online through the
AEShareNet Service.
Further information on licences contact: Nancy Lange, Team Leader, SMB
Library
http://www.aesharenet.com.au/
Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA)
ACSA works to support educators so that all students have access to a
meaningful, relevant and engaging curriculum. ACSA provides national
advocacy and leadership in curriculum. It is committed to curriculum
reform informed by the principles of social justice and equity and
respect for the democratic rights of all.
http://www.acsa.edu.au
Australian Training Products
This site provides a catalogue of products relating to Training
Packages, endorsed and non-endorsed, curriculum and resources published
by Australian Training Products (formerly ACTRAC Products). The
catalogue is organised into industry / ITAB categories for convenience
http://www.atpl.net.au
Curriculum Corporation
In the fast-moving world of education, Curriculum Corporation remains a leader
with innovative and tailored solutions for all learning needs. Australia's key
school curriculum organisation. The major provider of curriculum materials and
services in Australia and specialise in educational project management at
national and international levels.
http://www.curriculum.edu.au
National Training Information Services (NTIS)
The National Training Information Service (NTIS) is a database on
vocational education and training in Australia. It contains detailed
information on courses, qualifications, training packages, competency
standards and training organisations.
http://www.ntis.gov.au
Training Support Network (An OTTE Initiative)
The Training Support website is an OTTE (Office of Training and Tertiary
Education) initiative assisting teachers, trainers and assessors to
access up to date information about Training Packages, Curriculum,
Resources, Teacher networks, etc. You will need to register on the site.
Then notifications about relevant changes (in the areas for which you
nominate an interest) will be situated on your notification page within
the website. This is an excellent way to keep in touch with your
Training Package and Teacher Support Networks.
http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.gov.au/p_links.cfm
Victorian Qualifications Authority (VQA)
The VQA is the statutory body in Victoria responsible for developing and
monitoring standards for education and training after Year 10 (not,
however, higher education). The VQA accredits new qualifications, and
they are responsible for approving the education and training providers
who offer them. This authority keeps a state register of qualifications
and providers.
http://www.vqa.vic.gov.au/vqa/
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) are responsible
for the provision of high quality curriculum and assessment programs for
all students in Victoria.
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
Resource Generator
Free resources for teachers
http://www.resourcegenerator.gov.au/login.asp
Training.com
VET information, products and services
http://training.com.au
Training support network (TSN)
Access to curriculum maintenance managers, purchasing guides; resources
and teacher networks
http://trainingsupport.otte.vic.au/default.cfm
Victorian Skills Commission (VCS)
The VSC:
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has a broad advisory role to Government on post compulsory
education and training
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is the State training agency and executes responsibility for the
State training system within the context of its broader role
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provides funding for training and further education
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regulates the apprenticeship and traineeship system
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monitors the outcomes of post compulsory education and training
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supports the Local Learning and Employment Networks
http://www.vsc.vic.gov.au/
