Training Matters

Training Matters is a periodic bulletin featuring information and advice on major training market issues and events. You can access current and previous editions below.

Current edition

Issue #83 - 3 May 2012

• 2012 RTO Internal Review Update
• Reporting"Drop Out" Data for the Productivity Places Program (PPP) and Strategis Skills Program (SSP) - Full Qualifications
• Maximising the Collection of Demographic Data for Training Participants
• Advanced Entry Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• Payment of Training Where Credit Transfers Have Been Reported
• New/Updated APL Contract Fact Sheets and FAQs Published

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Previous editions

Issue #82 - 11 April 2012
2012 RTO Internal Review
Strategic Skills Program (SSP) Full Qualifications – Start date for training
Tips for RTOs when contacting Training Market Customer Support
Making Connections – The Skills Recognition e-Newsletter

Issue #81 - 19 March 2012
2009 - 2010 Desk Audit
2012 RTO Internal Review for all RTOs contracted under the 2011 - 2012 APL Contract
Your APL Page - Temporary Closure

Issue #80 - 12 March 2012
Pending Rejections
Release of TLI10 Vocational Training Orders (VTOs)
New APL Contract Fact Sheets and FAQs Published

Issue #79 - 21 February 2012
2012 Workshop dates: Maintaining 2011-2012 APL Contract compliance
Updating organisation contact details
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and fact sheets to assist RTOs on the APL
Invitation to join RPL validation project group
Advertise your green skills and energy efficiency training online now!
Energy efficiency training resources

Issue #78 - 17 January 2012
Don’t miss out on lodging your 2011 training activity data RTO Survey of Energy Efficiency Skills Demands and Training Provision

Issue #77 - 23 December 2011
Training Market Customer Support During Holiday Period
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Issue #76 - 12 December 2011
Strategic Skills Program – Release of 2012 Funding
Lodgement of commencement data for 2011 SSP
Reporting of Withdrawn vs Competency not achieved/fail UOC Outcome
2012 Workshop Dates: Maintaining 2011-2012 APL Contract Compliance
New APL Contract Fact Sheets Published
Making Connections – The Skills Recognition e-newsletter

Issue #75 - 21 September 2011
New Workshop Date: Maintaining 2011-2012 APL Contract Compliance
Change to the VTO transition period
Course/qualification replacements for the Strategic Skills Program
UOC Outcome Definitions
Removal of APL Tender Confirmation Reports
NTIS ID change on STS website

Issue #74 - 8 August 2011
Assisting Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Invitation to Participate on RPL Project Group
Workshops: Maintaining 2011-2012 APL Contract Compliance
Vocational Training Course Search
Acceptable Format Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Plans
Removal of APL Tender Confirmation Reports
ePayment Reporting
Purchase Order Search
Sustainability Skills Video Competition for Young Creative Minds

Issue #73 - 14 July 2011
Tender for Facilitators, Developers, Reviewers and Auditors is now open
Professional Development for Contractors on the 2011-2012 APL
NCVER Non-Financial Audit of 2010 Training Activity
The transition period for Training Plans has now passed
ePayment time limits – Purchase Order approvals - SSP
Adding delivery sites to the APL
Making Connections – The Skills Recognition e-newsletter
Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package

Issue # 72 - 5 May 2011
Lodging ePayment claims - bulk vs single lodgements
Lodging ePayments claims – Student details
Lodging ePayments claims for ATTP – start dates
Professional Development on changes to industry requirements for Children's Services
Introduction of the National VET Regulator

Issue # 71 - 8 March 2011
Strategic Skills Program 2011-2012
IMPORTANT REMINDER: 2009-2010 Productivity Places Program (PPP)
Reporting Referral Pathways
Introduction of the National VET Regulator
Advertise your Green Skills training online now!

Issue # 70 - 7 February 2011
Strategic Skills Program - Release of 2011 Funding

Issue # 69 - 10 August 2010 
Access to the Online Tender Application
View the Tender Video and Documentation
Tender for Green Skills and Energy Efficiency Training!

Issue # 68 - 27 July 2010 
The 2011-2012 NSW Training Market Tender - Update Your Scope
Launch of the 2011-2012 APL Tender Webpage

Issue # 67 - 6 July 2010 
The 2011-2012 NSW Training Market Tender
Accessing the Tender Application
Tender Selection Criteria - Provision of Information
Pricing under SSP
Information and Assistance
2011-2012 NSW Skills Development Priorities

Issue # 66 - 2 June 2010 
Get your RTO ready for the 2011-2012 APL tender
Green Skills and Energy Efficiency Training Update

Issue # 65 - 23 April 2010
Get involved in shaping an environmentally aware workforce in NSW

Issue # 64 - 26 February 2010 
March Professional Development Workshops

Issue # 63 - 11 February 2010 
Productivity Places Program Review Feedback

Issue # 62 - 3 February 2010 
$1,428,400 funding for e-learning innovation in New South Wales
E-learning example

Issue # 61 - 15 December 2009 
New State Training Services Website – www.training.nsw.gov.au
Sub-Contracting Arrangements under the 2009-2010 APL Contract
Sub-Contracting Arrangements under the Productivity Places Program

Issue # 60 - 7 December 2009
Industry and Indigenous Skills Centre Program - Capital Grants

Issue # 59 - 26 November 2009 
Advertising requirements under the APL Contract
The DET Logo and how to use it

Issue # 58 - 6 November 2009 
NSW Productivity Places Program - RTO Feedback

Issue # 57 - 27 October 2009 
New Industry Partnership Projects to be developed as part of Energy Efficiency Training Program

Issue # 56 - 19 August 2009
Energy Efficiency training and Green Small Business Incentives are now easier to access

Issue # 55 - 4 August 2009 
Green Skills NSW Course Finder - Are you there yet?

Issue # 54 - 17 July 2009 
New Green Skills Training Programs
Promotion Opportunities for your Green Skills Courses

Issue # 53 - 14 July 2009 
Strategic Skills Program - Release of Training Funds

Issue # 52 - 10 July 2009 
Tendering for the NSW Productivity Places Program – Addressing the Selection Criteria
NSW Productivity Places Program - Participant Eligibility and Priority

Issue # 51 - 25 June 2009 
NSW Productivity Places program tender – updated versions of Schedule 7 and Schedule 8 of the tender

Issue # 50 - 10 June 2009
NSW Productivity Places Program Tender - How to access the tender

Issue # 49 - 10 June 2009 
NSW Productivity Places Program Tender

Issue # 48 - 2 June 2009
NSW Productivity Places Program - Briefing Sessions

Issue # 47 - 13 May 2009 
NSW Productivity Places Program

Issue # 46 - 4 May 2009 
NSW Skills Recognition 2009 Conference

Issue # 45 - 3 April 2009 
Strategic Skills Program - current status

Issue # 44 - 12 March 2009 
State Training Services Professional Development Program for RTOs

Issue # 43 - 20 February 2009
2009-2010 Approved Providers List (APL)

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