Western Student Connections Services, Workshops and Training Opportunities

Workshop 1

WORK READINESS: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING
Term 3 2010 Course Dates
Term 4 2010 Course Dates
Course Information
Course Enrolment form
Target Group: VET and TVET teachers, VET and TVET Coordinators, Careers Advisers, Work Placement Coordinators, Job Coaches
Workplace Learning Policy, Board of Studies, NSW DET and LCP requirements, Employability Skills, Work Readiness, Employer expectations, Pre- and post-placement activities
One-day workshop 8:45am - 3:45pm
$165.00 incl. GST
Enquiries: Western Student Connections Ph:02 6885 6144

Workshop 2

ENHANCING APPLICATIONS FOR MERIT SELECTION IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Course Information
Course Enrolment form
Target Group: Teachers, Non-School Based Teaching Staff and SAS Staff seeking promotion within the education system
Application writing and interview technique workshops with a focus on addressing criteria. Small group mock interviews with immediate feedback.
Four workshops
$165.00 incl. GST
Enquiries: Western Student Connections Ph:02 6885 6144

Other Services

Trade Training Centre, Expression of Interest and Application
Western Student Connections can assist your school with both the Expression of Interest and Application processes for Trade Training Centre funding. Enquiries: Western Student Connections Ph:02 6885 6144

Western Student Connections Trainers / Presenters

Garry Brown Garry has 38 years of experience working with the NSW Department of Education & Training, as a Careers Adviser, Vocational Education Consultant and Chief Education Officer. He was the Manager of Consultants (non-school based SEO1 and SEO2) for DET Western Region for five years, with responsibility for recruitment. Garry has experience in the organisation and facilitation of professional development workshops and conferences for teachers and consultants. Qualifications: B.A., Dip. Ed., Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training (equivalent to TAA40104).

Ana Pateman Ana has 33 years of experience working with the NSW Department of Education & Training, as a Teacher, Head Teacher and Vocational Education Consultant. She has held relieving positions as Deputy Principal and Principal. She has experience in adult learning, having worked as a tutor at TAFE and University. Ana has experience in the organisation and facilitation of professional development workshops and training programs for teachers. Qualifications: B.A., Dip. Ed., BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training (equivalent to TAA40104).

Kim Sunderland Kim has 5 years experience as a Work Placement Coordinator, organising Structured Workplace Learning placements for VET students in Western NSW. She has experience in liaising with school and employers and an extensive understanding of the Workplace Learning Policy and its standards and procedures. Kim also delivers Work Readiness workshops to students in Western Region schools. Qualifications: TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.