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    The document provides information about several vocational education and skills development events that took place in August and September 2011 in Australia. The main events discussed are the Skillex careers expo in Sydney from August 4-6, which promoted vocational training opportunities, a farewell event on August 30 for local WorldSkills competitors, National Skills Week from October 1-8 to promote vocational education, a regional competition presentation on September 22 in Wagga Wagga, and a welding competition on September 14 in Sydney. The document highlights the goals of promoting vocational careers and skills training to students, employers and the public through these various events across New South Wales.

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    The document provides information about several vocational education and skills development events that took place in August and September 2011 in Australia. The main events discussed are the Skillex careers expo in Sydney from August 4-6, which promoted vocational training opportunities, a farewell event on August 30 for local WorldSkills competitors, National Skills Week from October 1-8 to promote vocational education, a regional competition presentation on September 22 in Wagga Wagga, and a welding competition on September 14 in Sydney. The document highlights the goals of promoting vocational careers and skills training to students, employers and the public through these various events across New South Wales.

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    The document provides information about several vocational education and skills development events that took place in August and September 2011 in Australia. The main events discussed are the Skillex careers expo in Sydney from August 4-6, which promoted vocational training opportunities, a farewell event on August 30 for local WorldSkills competitors, National Skills Week from October 1-8 to promote vocational education, a regional competition presentation on September 22 in Wagga Wagga, and a welding competition on September 14 in Sydney. The document highlights the goals of promoting vocational careers and skills training to students, employers and the public through these various events across New South Wales.

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    2011 - spring edition

    Skillex
    Sydney Olympic Park 4 - 6 August
    The Skillex event was aimed at promoting vocational education, training and employment and was held at Sydney Olympic Park - Homebush from 4-6 August. TAFE NSW along with the TAFE NSW WorldSkills unit were key stand holders at the three day event. The visitors at Skillex were exposed to information and resources that assisted them to discover information for future study, up skilling their qualification, retraining for a new job and identify appropriate qualifications to secure a future within an industry. The TAFE NSW stand provided up to date course and career information by representatives from a range of the TAFE NSW Institutes. The TAFE NSW WorldSkills stand encompassed 300sqm of Try a Trade activities and a number of Sydney Wests Regional Competitions over the three days. A wide selection of teaching staff from over 30 trade sections across NSW provided the expertise, knowledge and commitment to make the Try a Trade a success and a crowd favourite for the expo visitors and schools. Joining the teaching staff were past and present Team Australia Skillaroos from NSW. 2005 Helsinki Competition competitor David Robilliard in Plumbing was the Chief Judge for the Sydney West Plumbing Competition. The bronze medalist from the 2009 Calgary Competition in Bricklaying Nigel Croke and current 2011 London members Kate Crocker - Restaurant Service and Andrew Seeley - IT Business Solutions were showcasing their skills at the Try a Trade area. On the Friday and Saturday along with the Try a Trade area, four WorldSkills regional competitions were staged for the Sydney West Region. The categories were Beauty Care, Hairdressing, Floristry and Plumbing. A big thank you to all the TAFE staff that assisted with the Try a Trade, regional competitions, competition convenors, judges and course information representatives.

    in this issue
    - Skillex Careers Expo - Sydney West Region Farewell Function - National Skills Week - Riverina Murray Presentation Evening - Sydney West Welding Competition

    in brief
    1 Week Competition - London
    to go!

    - WorldSkills International

    5 - 8 October 2011

    WorldSkills International Competition 5-8 October 2011

    - TAFE NSW Try a Trade


    Kurri Kurri Campus

    18 November 2011

    - TAFE NSW Doghouse Challenge


    Bunnings Warehouse Hoxton Park store

    26 November 2011

    spring edition - 2011

    Skills Excellence in NSW

    page 1

    Skillex in pictures
    Sydney Olympic Park 4 - 6 August

    Theatrical scars were in demand

    Fake tattoos were a hit

    School students having a go Kate shows her skills

    Nigel watches over another perfect brick

    Autobody Repair

    Hairdressing competitors in action Models under wraps in Beauty Care

    Heating up in the Plumbing comp

    Carpentry was steady over the expo Floristry works are always impressive

    spring edition - 2011

    Skills Excellence in NSW

    page 2

    Sydney West Region Skillaroos Farewell Function


    Mt. Druitt College - 30 August
    The Sydney West WorldSkills Region held a farewell function at the Create training restaurant, Mt. Druitt College on the evening of Tuesday 30 August. The evening was hosted by the Mt. Druitt College Director Sharon Kerr in collaboration with the Sydney West Region and Chairman Greg Fahey. The Create Restaurant is a working training facility that caters for students studying both front and rear of the house careers in the hospitality industry. TAFE NSW Institute Directors Susan Hartigan - Western Sydney Institute and Peter Roberts - South Western Sydney Institute were in attendance to wish the students from their Institutes the best of luck in their next journey. Attending on the night were the family and friends of the local Team Australia Skillaroos along with TAFE staff, trainers, employers, industry representatives and local community leaders. The main attraction were the local Skillaroos from the South Western Sydney Institute and the Western Sydney Institute: * Gustavo Asciutto - Painting & Decorating (South Western Sydney Institute) * Blake Cannell - Web Design (Western Sydney Institute) * Ben Cooper - Cabinetmaking (South Western Sydney Institute) * Andrew Seeley - IT Business Solutions (Western Sydney Institute) * Kye Szeniak - Car Painting (South Western Sydney Institute)

    left - right: Peter Roberts, Blake Cannell, Ben Cooper, Andrew Seeley, Kye, Szeniak, Gus Asciutto and Susan Hartigan

    Sydney West Region

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    Skills Excellence in NSW

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    National Skills Week to raise the status of Vocational Education and Training from 1-8 October
    Sen Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skill s, Jobs and Workplace Relations, officially launched National Skills Week at the National Press Club in Canberra on 21 September 2011. National Skills Week is a new initiative; a collaborative approach dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning, enabling all Australians to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities, their potential and how they contribute to a successful, modern economy. Australian Apprenticeships, especially traditional trades , are an undervalued career choice and are often described in negative terms, something that Chief Executive of SkillsOne, Brian Wexham, believes needs to be addressed. National Skills Week will bring to life the positive messages associated with learning a trade, highlighting the talents, the skills and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers, Mr Wexham said. Learning by doing is as important as academic learning- there are many paths to success. Some of the activities currently being planned to celebrate National Skills Week include Group Training Organis ations hosting information sessions to highlight the wide array of choices in Vocational Education, through to competitions showcasing the diversity of skills taught by Registered Training Organisations. One very creative idea by TAFE involves students doing a complete makeover of a family from hairdressing, beauty and fashion, through to landscaping their home as a way of demonstrating the breadth of courses available through TAFE. The week also coincides with the International WorldSkills Competition be ing held in London. Australia has a team of 29 elite skilled champions who will represent Australia against 54 other nations. SkillsOne Television has developed comprehensive programming schedule to showcase the variety and opportunities available through vocational education. To see how you can get involved or find out more, please visit www.nationalskillsweek.com.au Media enquiries: Kerrie Gale, SkillsOne T: 0402 037 252 kerrie.gale@skillsone.com.au

    About National Skills Week The concept of National Skills Week will provide focus to Vocational Education & Training (VET), its achievements, the contribution, the career pathways, the opportunities and the success stories. One of the significant features of recent government policy recommendations related to the Skills Agenda has been Shared Responsibility as Government alone cannot solve the skills shortage. It requires an undertaking from Industry, Government (State & Federal), the community, education and training providers, enterprises, job seekers, workers, parents, students and career counsellors to be engaged and play a role in meeting workforce development needs. National Skills Week aims to highlight that a partnership with these stakeholders will assist Australia in meeting the unique challenges that address the skill and labour demands of our industries and provide the opportunity for Australians to benefit from a growth economy. National Skills Week will bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers. The week will be dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.

    This project is funded by The Australian Government.

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    Skills Excellence in NSW

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    Riverina Murray Regional Presentation Function


    Wagga Wagga - 22 September

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    The night was a celebration on the conclusion on the running of Riverina Murrays regional competitions in both the VETiS and Open Categories. In total there were 15 open categories and 10 VETiS categories with their medalists being announced on the night. Congratulations to all of the Riverina Murray Regional Committee members for a great night that showcased the strength of the regions commitment to the WorldSkills movement and the local talented students. Standing room only in the end for the family, friends and regional supporters as it was a full house to witness the presentation. The Regional VETiS Competition winners
    Riverina Murray Region

    On the evening of Thursday 22 September the WorldSkills Riverina Murray Region held their Regional Competition Presentation Evening. The ceremony was held at the Kooringal High School Performing Arts Venue - Wagga Wagga.

    The Open Regional Competition winners

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    Skills Excellence in NSW

    page 5

    Sydney West Region - Welding Competition


    Miller College - 14 September
    On Tuesday 14 September the Sydney West Regional Competition for Welding was held at Miller College. There was a mix of competitors from both the South Western Sydney Institute and Western Sydney Institutes that took part. Local Miller College teacher and convenor Bed Hudson and Chief Judge Brett Downie organised a great showcase of the welding regional talent and also included key industry representatives, sponsors and suppliers. There were added incentives for the competitors in the form of prizes, kindly donated from supporting local suppliers and sponsors. The results of the competition were: Gold - Dale Wheeler Silver - Kody Wheeler Bronze - Shaun Derewlany

    left - right: Brett Downie, Shaun Derewlany, Dale Wheeler, Kody Wheeler and Ben Hudson

    This result not only had two brothers come first and second but all three top places all work at the same employer Exclusive Trailers. What a perfect opportunity for all the boys to ask for that pay rise!

    is coming.....
    Date: Saturday 26 November Venue: Bunnings Warehouse Cnr. Hoxton Park Rd & Lyn Pde, HOXTON PARK Time: 11am - 2pm

    tafensw.edu.au worldskills.org.au e: adam.lucas@det.nsw.edu.au

    contact details: Adam Lucas Manager TAFE NSW WorldSkills P.O. Box 142 Regents Park 2143 NSW m: 0412 266 892 p: 02 9643 4617

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    Skills Excellence in NSW

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