O Week Activities

The TAFE Student Association is hosting a number of free events to welcome students to UB.

Click on the link below to view the events schedule for all TAFE campuses.

Contact:
Tim Baker
Student Services Officer
TAFE Student Association Inc.
Ph: (03) 5327 8106

Event Dates

MSA - Innovation Program Study Award

The program is offering a Study Award to the nominal value of $10,000. Applications are invited from vocational education and training (VET) students, VET teachers and trainers, assessors, enterprise employees and owners. There are no limitations on age or background.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant would spend three to four weeks involved in a study program and/or visits to industry and/or educational/training institutions outside of Australia. The recipient of the Study Award must complete their travel by December 2010.

Further Information

UB Administration Staff can covert their skills and experience into a qualification

A specific program offering the Certificate IV in Business - (Traineeship) is being offered here at UB. (UB staff only).
This will be flexibly delivered with full skills recognition offered. Govt. funding is available to fully fund the training.

Contact:
Marilyn Furness on Ext 8258 for more details

UB launches Reconciliation Action Plan - September 2009

The University of Ballarat Australia acknowledges the Wotjobaluk, Wergaia, Jupagalk, Jadawadjali, Jaadwa, Wathaurong, Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples as the traditional owners of the land where its campuses and centres are located.

Follow the link below to find out further information and to download the Reconciliation Action Plan and  Statement of Reconciliation.

Further Information

Industry Experts as Teachers Graduate

One the 29th October 2009, the first group of ten participants from the University of Ballarat’s TAFE Industry Experts as Teachers Program were presented with the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment by Mr Geoff Howard MP, on the SMB campus.

The Industry Experts as Teachers Program is an initiative of the State Government to encourage people with current industry skills to teach in TAFE. The program has provided scholarships to people currently working in industry to complete training, the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA), undertake sessional teaching and participate in a 12 month mentoring program.

Further Information

Those Moments

The Small Press team would like to invite you to the 2009 Those Moments’ Anthology Launch

Wednesday 11 November
7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Brewery Lecture Theatre
University of Ballarat, SMB campus Lydiard St South, Ballarat
Refreshments provided

The Anthology will be available for purchase on the night for $15. (Cash only).

'Change is in the Air' - UB TAFE Showcase Event

The focus of the showcase will be the changes made by teachers in 2009 and showcasing their achievements. There will be more than 20 UB TAFE teachers discussing and showing their changes to teaching practices, tools and activities. They will also be reflecting on professional development activities, working with industry and regional engagement. If you are interested in learning more about these changes from your peers.

30/11/2009
10 am to 3 pm
Brewery lecture theatre and other venues

Click on the link to view more information
Change is in the Air

TAFE Student Association - Free Supper

The TAFE Student Association's next supper is on Monday 16th of November - 7:30PM in the SMB Campus Cafeteria.
Free Tea & Coffee and light snacks provided.

Teachers please contact the SA Staff if you are bringing your whole class so we can cater for them.

Tim Baker
Student Services Officer
TAFE Student Association Inc.
Ph: (03) 5327 8106

Animal Lounge 2009

Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events and Diploma of Arts (Theatre Arts) present... ANIMAL LOUNGE 2009
The Courthouse Theatre, SMB, Ballarat, Victoria , Australia.
Theatre and Music - September 10th, 11th, 12th 2009
Further Info

Café Gold Coffee Shop

Café Gold Coffee shop is a Small and relaxing place to sit down and have a freshly made cup of Coffee or Hot Chocolate with your friends or colleagues. Café Gold Coffee Shop is run by Hospitality Students.

Café Gold is open Monday to Friday
9am to 11am for 2 weeks
7th to the 18th of September 2009

Café Gold will be located at the Prospects Restaurant at SMB just look for the Gold flags and the sound of peaceful African and Classical music. The Coffee that we use is made only using only Fair Trade Coffee.

Prospects Restaurant

TAFE Staff Briefing

SMB Campus - TAFE Staff Information Session - 27 August 2009
An overview of how VET FEE-HELP works (from a student perspective).
Thursday 27th August 2009, 12.30pm - 1.00pm, Brewery Lecture Theatre, SMB

Flexi-Fest 2009 - Mock Travel Bog - VOTE NOW

How good are our UB staff and student??? If you thought the tap dancing was good check out the travel blogs. Visit the Mock Travel Blog voting site and vote for your favourite Mock Travel Blog (or team) Now!!
Voting now closed

UBTec Taking Enrolments Now!

UBTec applications for the new school year are now being taken. Visit our website at the link below for more information or visit us on campus at Open Day 30th of August 2009...And put your hand up for hands on learning!
Further Information Telephone: 1800 811 711
UBTec Website

WorldSkills TV

Our students are on their way to Canada to compete in International WorldSkills Competition in Calgary Canada.
You can visit the Ballarat/Wimmera WorldSkills web site for selected video postings as they arrive.
Internationals 2009

ANZAC spirit thrives in our Automotive Department

For the last week and in the next two weeks leading up to the next International Worldskills competition, to be held in Calgary, Canada, Australian and New Zealand Worldskills National champions will be training side by side in the University of Ballarat's Automotive training facility.
Under the leadership of Grant Petch competing students will gain the knowledge and skills required to compete at an international level. Whilst non-competing UB TAFE students have the unique opportunity to watch and learn from these champions in action.
Department of Engineering & Automotive
Ballarat/Wimmera WorldSkills

'Prospects' Best Training Restaurant in the State of Victoria

It's official, we are the best! On Monday the 3rd of August 2009, at a gala event to celebrate the state wide achievements within the Hospitality Industry,  the Restaurant and Catering Association of Victoria awarded Prospects Restaurant with an Award of Excellence in the ‘Best Training Restaurant’ category.
Come and enjoy a award winning experience with us at Prospects. We are open for lunch every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and dinners every Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
For bookings please ring Rebecca on 5327 8186
Department of Hospitality & Tourism

Flexi-Fest 2009

The TAFE Development Unit is hosting this year's Flexible Learning Challenge during the month of August.
Open to all staff of UB, teams compete in the ultimate technology challenge. Register now!
Now Closed

Quad Bikes & Utilities and Tractor Safety Training

The University of Ballarat is now offering courses in Quad Bikes & Utilities training and Tractor Safety training. Please visit the Victorian Farm Safety Centre website for more information on these courses and how we can customise training for your organisation
Victorian Farm Safety Centre

Skills Reform Information

ubskills.com.au is a new web site that provides information for individuals, employers and industry. Keep up-to-date with new government initiatives by visiting our site now.
www.ubskills.com.au

UBTec 'Getting a Job' Booklet

This booklet aims to provide a step-by-step guide to all aspects of finding sustainable employment. It includes details about developing a career portfolio & pathways plan, writing resumes, networking, cold calling, application letters, interviews, employability skills and useful website addresses that will help with job searching.
Available for download now!
Further Information

Apprentice Try-a-Trade/Select a Skill

Wednesday 13th May 2009
Contact your Careers Teacher to express your interest.
Parent Information Session for Apprentice Pathways opportunities.
Thursday 14th May 2009
6pm, Brewery Lecture Theatre, SMB Campus, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat. All Welcome.
Further Information

Childcare Tuition Fee Free Programs

Children's Service Programs are tuition fee free at UB TAFE.
Further Information