http://www.skillsone.com.au/videos/all Videos from Skillsone.com.au http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1532/harvest-trail-tv-celebrates-2012-as-the-australian-year-of-the-farmer/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/532/small.jpg?1328129921" /><br /><p class="p1">The Australian Year of the Farmer is a year-long celebration of the vital role farmers play in feeding, clothing, and housing us all.&#160;</p><p class="p1">The Year will raise the profile of farming, demonstrate how Australia’s farmers are leading the world in innovation and technology, and showcase the exciting career opportunities available in agriculture and related industries. &#160;</p><p class="p1">Why not take this opportunity to explore the wealth of possibilities that are available on the Harvest Trail.&#160;</p><p class="p1">Be sure to visit harvesttrailtv.com.au and explore what’s in season across the country. Don’t forget to also check out all the wonderful tourism experiences on offer as you travel from town to town. Have a look through the Harvest Trail TV Video archive for heaps of information about working on the land.&#160;</p><p class="p1">From grape picking in the Hunter Valley to capsicum harvesting in Bowen there may be a new lifestyle for you just around the corner. And what better time than The Australian Year of the Farmer.&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1532/harvest-trail-tv-celebrates-2012-as-the-australian-year-of-the-farmer/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1532/harvest-trail-tv-celebrates-2012-as-the-australian-year-of-the-farmer/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1531/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-two-behind-the-scenes/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/531/small.jpg?1327021416" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; "><p>SkillsOne recently visited one of Australia's most prolific circus's, Circus Oz while they were performing their Steam Punk inspired new show in Darling Harbour.&#160;</p><p>We spoke with several key employees that keep the circus running. In this second of two videos we focus on what it takes to keep everything backstage running smoothly. &#160;</p><p>Be sure to check out Part One: Front of House by <a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1530/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-one-front-of-house/">clicking here</a>.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1531/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-two-behind-the-scenes/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1531/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-two-behind-the-scenes/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1530/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-one-front-of-house/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/530/small.jpg?1327011630" /><br /><p>SkillsOne recently visited one of Australia's most prolific circus's, Circus Oz while they were performing their Steam Punk inspired new show in Darling Harbour.&#160;</p><p>We spoke with several key employees that keep the circus running. In this first of two videos we focus on what it takes to keep the front of house running smoothly. &#160;</p><p>Be sure to check out Part Two: Behind the Scenes by <a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1531/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-two-behind-the-scenes/">clicking here</a>.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1530/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-one-front-of-house/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1530/juggling-careers-in-the-circus-part-one-front-of-house/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1528/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-nsw/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/528/small.jpg?1324259527" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1528/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-nsw/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1528/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-nsw/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1529/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-qld/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/529/small.jpg?1324325960" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1529/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-qld/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1529/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-qld/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1509/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-wa/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/509/small.jpg?1324240768" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1509/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-wa/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1509/harvest-trail-tv-tourism--picking-report-for-wa/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1510/the-australian-training-awards-2011--the-brisbane-convention-centre-/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/510/small.jpg?1324325357" /><br /><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: left; ">The who’s who of the training sector flew into Brisbane on Friday 25&#160;November to celebrate the best of the best in vocational education and training (VET) at the 2011 Australian Training Awards.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: left; ">Held annually to coincide with the meeting of the Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, the Australian Training Awards are the peak, national awards for VET, recognising and rewarding organisations and individuals for their outstanding commitment and contribution to skilling Australia.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; text-align: left; "></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">Excellence in VET was recognised across 17&#160;categories including the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Stella Axarlis AM for her history of distinguished service to VET practice.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">This year’s awards also included the inaugural National Focus categories including five awards acknowledging the exemplary role played by those who strive to develop a more skilled, flexible and socially inclusive workforce.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">The much coveted Australian Apprentice of the Year accolade was awarded to Victoria’s Colin Wilson from the Yarra Valley’s award winning restaurant Chateau Yering.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">Organisations delivering training were recognised over six categories including the highly sought after Employer of the Year Award which was won by Hutchinson Builders from Queensland.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">The winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year Award was TAFE SA Regional, recognised for their outstanding commitment to providing VET to over 24,000 students in regional South Australia.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">Industry was recognised through the presentation of the inaugural Industry Collaboration Award – presented to SPC ARDMONA for their collaboration with the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union and the National Food Institute in delivering an induction to leadership program in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 7px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.3em; ">The depth of talent of the VET sector was on display at the awards with foyer displays from the Creative Industry Programs unit of Brisbane’s Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE; stunning Queensland inspired floral table centrepieces provided students from the Brisbane North Institute of TAFE; and the Australian Dance Performance Institute provided a breathtaking opening dance performance.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1510/the-australian-training-awards-2011--the-brisbane-convention-centre-/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1510/the-australian-training-awards-2011--the-brisbane-convention-centre-/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1511/joshua-toomey-wins-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-student-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/511/small.jpg?1324244361" /><br /><p>After making the decision to take control of his life Joshua Toomey joined Ausgrid in 2006 through their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pre-Apprenticeship Program. With focus and diligence Joshua gained a highly sought after apprenticeship position with Ausgrid and has now completed his Certificate III Electricity Supply Industry - Distribution (Power Line).</span></p><p>With his communication skills, self determination and remarkable ability to motivate and encourage others, Joshua has not only transformed his own life over the last five years but also the lives of many other young Indigenous people who have suffered educational and social disadvantages. With an acute awareness of the barriers that many Indigenous young people face during and after school, Josh has participated in leadership training and taken on a mentoring role, promoting the opportunities and benefits of training. &#160;</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1511/joshua-toomey-wins-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-student-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1511/joshua-toomey-wins-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-student-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1512/western-college-nsw-wins-community-pathways-to-vet-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/512/small.jpg?1324244379" /><br /><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left; ">Located in Dubbo, 500km west of Sydney, Western College assists its community of over 40,000 people to meet the challenges of geographical isolation, periodic droughts and limited employment options.</p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left; "></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left; ">Using flexible training delivery methods, Western College offers nationally accredited programs for nearly thirty different qualifications ranging from Certificate I qualifications through to the Diploma level. More than 1,300 people participate in these vocational education and training programs annually across the fields of business studies, retail, hospitality, agriculture, construction, aged care and community services.<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; " />&#160;<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; " />The College uniquely tailors services for disengaged youths, unemployed adults and people with disabilities and social and economic disadvantages. In particular, the College is addressing the challenge of raising numeracy and literacy levels, particularly among the 2,500 local Indigenous Australians enrolled at the College.&#160;<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; " />&#160;<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; " />A key to the success of the College is its use of the&#160;<em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; ">Skilling Regional Australia</em>&#160;model which pinpoints the four areas in which the college makes a difference – at the regional, community, enterprise and individual levels.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1512/western-college-nsw-wins-community-pathways-to-vet-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1512/western-college-nsw-wins-community-pathways-to-vet-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1513/vanessa-corbell-wins-vocational-student-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/513/small.jpg?1324244385" /><br /><p>In 2008 Vanessa Corbell commenced Certificate II in Floristry and found it quickly became her passion. Despite being diagnosed with severe dyslexia, Vanessa has excelled in her studies having successfully completed Certificate II and III in Floristry.&#160;</p><p>Vanessa’s skills have been recognised and rewarded throughout her studies including being awarded first place in South Australia in the 2010 Oasis Designz Cup Competition and second place in the 2010 South Australian district Interflora Rising Star competition, recipient of the inaugural Interflora student award of distinction and 2011 South Australian district and national winner of the Interflora Florist of the Future competition. She attributes her success to her studies through TAFE SA and her personal determination to succeed.</p><p>Vanessa is now working fulltime as a qualified florist and continuing her studies part-time to ensure her skills are always of the highest standard. She is currently enrolled in Certificate IV in Floristry which she hopes to complete in 2012 and looks forward to continuing to be an ambassador for vocational education and training and the floristry industry.&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1513/vanessa-corbell-wins-vocational-student-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1513/vanessa-corbell-wins-vocational-student-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1514/hutchinson-builders-win-employer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/514/small.jpg?1324245706" /><br /><p>Established in 1912, Hutchinson Builders is Queensland’s largest privately owned construction company, employing more than 1000 people including 160 Australian Apprentices. It is committed to developing skills in-house and spends about $3.7 million annually on education and training.</span></p>&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " /><p>&#160;Hutchinson’s holistic Workforce Development Program encompasses school-based training, apprenticeship development, future leaders and personal development programs and cadetships. In partnership with the Queensland State Government, Hutchinson is deeply involved in the innovative Building and Construction Gateway School on the Gold Coast.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1514/hutchinson-builders-win-employer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1514/hutchinson-builders-win-employer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1515/murray-bridge-veterinary-clinic-wins-small-employer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/515/small.jpg?1324245840" /><br /><p>The Murray Bridge Veterinary Clinic offers high quality animal veterinary services to all creatures great and small in the rural South Australian town of Murray Bridge and its surrounding districts. The Clinic is committed to investing in vocational education and training in order to create a happy, productive working environment for its staff.</span></p>&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " />With accredited training provided by TAFE South Australia, the Clinic’s training is integrated on-the-job, with trainees and veterinary nurse students working hand in hand with the practice manager and doctors. Participating regularly in formal training, staff are provided the opportunity to develop individual training plans through which they identify achievements, career interests and training needs.&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " />&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " /><p>With their focus on the provision of high quality training, the Clinic has enjoyed higher staff retention rates, increased staff morale and quality patient care.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1515/murray-bridge-veterinary-clinic-wins-small-employer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1515/murray-bridge-veterinary-clinic-wins-small-employer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1516/tafe-sa-regional-win-large-training-provider-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/516/small.jpg?1324246262" /><br /><p>TAFE SA Regional delivers 573 nationally accredited qualifications at 43 campuses and learning centres across regional South Australia. In 2010, TAFE SA Regional enrolled more than 24,000 students. Flexible delivery is embedded in program culture, with courses using a range of delivery methods, including classroom, e-learning, work-based, self-paced and through Recognition of Prior Learning.</span></p><p>As a public provider, TAFE SA Regional supports South Australia’s social and economic development through training that enhances career options, fosters regional employment and increases access for the disadvantaged and disengaged. TAFE SA Regional prides itself on its ability to identify opportunities, overcome challenges and work with and for its communities.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1516/tafe-sa-regional-win-large-training-provider-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1516/tafe-sa-regional-win-large-training-provider-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1517/tafe-nsw--western-sydney-institute-win-skills-for-sustainability-–-educational-institution-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/517/small.jpg?1324246331" /><br /><p>For TAFE New South Wales - Western Sydney Institute (WSI), sustainability is more than just a single program or initiative; it is a whole of business philosophy in the delivery of green skills training to 114,000 individual, community and industry learners.</span></p><p>WSI’s world class Green Skills Hub and&#160;</span><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">EcoSkills Centre</em>&#160;ensures their students have exposure to the latest green and renewable technologies as part of their training, providing them opportunities to experience technologies to which they may not yet be exposed.</span></p><p>WSI’s range of programs and facilities ensure they fulfil their commitment to being a major contributor to the social and economic development of the Western Sydney region through the provision of responsive, flexible and accessible vocational education and training – in which green skills training is embedded from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma qualifications.&#160;</span></p><p>Innovative industry-led projects and partnerships along with highly trained staff ensure that WSI continues to be a leader in sustainability practices and vocational education and training.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1517/tafe-nsw--western-sydney-institute-win-skills-for-sustainability-–-educational-institution-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1517/tafe-nsw--western-sydney-institute-win-skills-for-sustainability-–-educational-institution-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1518/john-forrest-secondary-college--mpa-skills-partnership-win-school-pathways-to-vet-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/518/small.jpg?1324246358" /><br /><p>Perth based John Forrest Secondary College (JFSC) caters for approximately 650 students drawn from broad socio economic and ethnic backgrounds. The college’s longstanding</span><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">INSTEP&#160;</em>program provides the framework through which a suite of vocational education and training (VET) pathways are provided for up to 150 students each year.&#160;</span></p><p>Students utilising the&#160;</span><em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">INSTEP&#160;</em>program, are able to complete their secondary schooling whilst also completing nationally recognised VET qualifications.</span></p><p>Since 2007, a unique and evolving partnership between JFSC and&#160;MPA Skills (the principal training arm of the Master Plumbers and Gas Fitters Association of WA and the Master Painters Association of WA) to deliver a range of programs on the college site has developed. Through these programs, students begin the first stage of a mapped and highly supportive lifecycle for employment that begins with the integration of Australian School-based Apprenticeships within the senior school curriculum.&#160;</span></p><p>This pathway continues through to potential employment by MPA Skills as a full-time Australian Apprentice on completion of Year 12 or in lieu of finishing secondary schooling. Trends have shown increased applications each year and it is anticipated that there will be a waiting list for all programs in future years.&#160;</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1518/john-forrest-secondary-college--mpa-skills-partnership-win-school-pathways-to-vet-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1518/john-forrest-secondary-college--mpa-skills-partnership-win-school-pathways-to-vet-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1519/jeanette-allen-wins-leadership-in-quality-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/519/small.jpg?1324247100" /><br /><p>Jeanette Allen’s vocational education and training (VET) journey began as a hairdresser and her commitment to education saw her move from running her own business to be coming a VET teacher/trainer, completing a Diploma of Education, a Bachelor of Education and a Masters of Education.</span></p>&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " />After working as a teacher and curriculum designer, Jeanette progressed to facilitating advice on training and skills needs setting the standard for quality in the development and implementation of service industries training. With a fundamental belief in the power of education and how it can change lives, combined with a commitment to deliver outcomes, Jeanette is proud of the balance and underpinning principles that guide her work in VET.&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " />&#160;</span><br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " /><p>Jeanette is the Chief Executive Officer of Service Skills Australia (SSA), a not-for profit, independent organisation that supports skills development across a range of industry sectors. Under Jeanette’s guidance, SSA is leading the way in VET reform and setting benchmarks on the global stage. Jeanette is also the current Chair of WorldSkills Australia and founding partner of the International Professional Standards Network.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1519/jeanette-allen-wins-leadership-in-quality-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1519/jeanette-allen-wins-leadership-in-quality-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1520/jessica-pendlebury-wins-australian-schoolbased-apprentice-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/520/small.jpg?1324247307" /><br /><p>With the cooperation of at GOTAFE and her employer, Northern Veterinary Group, Jessica Pendlebury became the TAFE’s first student to undertake a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as an Australian School-based Apprentice.&#160;Working hard to both complete her VCE and be a qualified Veterinary Nurse by the end of 2012, Jessica is enjoying the opportunity to work in a nursing environment while completing her studies via flexible delivery.&#160;</p><p>Thanks to the Australian School-based Apprenticeship Program at GOTAFE, Jessica has guaranteed employment with her current employer once she has completed her VCE and is considering her options of either working full-time or working part-time and undertaking further tertiary studies.&#160;</p><p>Jessica has also become a Puppy Pre-school trainer, has mentored and tutored other students in the Certificate II in Animal Studies, and in 2010 was awarded Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year by her school, Assumption College, Kilmore.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1520/jessica-pendlebury-wins-australian-schoolbased-apprentice-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1520/jessica-pendlebury-wins-australian-schoolbased-apprentice-of-the-year--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1521/equalis-pty-ltd-win-small-training-provider-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/521/small.jpg?1324248226" /><br /><p>Operating across metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales, Equalis offers a wide variety of courses in the Community Services sector, including disability, youth, aged care and children’s services. The organisation is dedicated to expanding the education, skills base and professional qualifications of people working within the Community Services industry.</span>&#160;</span></p><p>Equalis work creatively and on a one-on-one basis with students and organisations from metropolitan, rural and remote areas of New South Wales to provide training to meet their specific needs. Equalis uses innovation and flexibility to ensure accessible, quality training regardless of geographical location, ability and financial capacity.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1521/equalis-pty-ltd-win-small-training-provider-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1521/equalis-pty-ltd-win-small-training-provider-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1522/dardanup-butchering-company-win-the-australian-apprenticeships--employer-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/522/small.jpg?1324248328" /><br /><p>Dardanup Butchering Company (DBC) is a family-owned company situated in the South West of Western Australia. Founder Frank Panizza commenced operations in 1948, delivering door-to-door the freshest and best red meat products that money could buy. Today, DBC employs over 200 Western Australians and is the only major integrated multi species abattoir in the state. DBC comprises five retail outlets, three Food Service Divisions and operates a variety of complementary departments, each of which requires highly skilled and specialised staff in order to run profitably and effectively.&#160;</p>&#160;<br style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " /><p>Realising that skilled staff are more productive, efficient and dedicated, DBC offers nationally recognised training to every employee relevant to their role. DBC currently has 35 Australian Apprentices completing Certificates II through to IV and four employees studying at the Diploma level. The company encourages long term employment and staff satisfaction is reflected in the high retention rate of employees.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1522/dardanup-butchering-company-win-the-australian-apprenticeships--employer-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1522/dardanup-butchering-company-win-the-australian-apprenticeships--employer-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1523/tafe-floristry-students-decorate-the-2011-australian-training-awards/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/523/small.jpg?1324248527" /><br /><p>The depth of talent of the VET sector was on display at The 2011 Australian Training Awards with stunning Queensland inspired floral table centrepieces provided by floristry students from the Brisbane North Institute of TAFE.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1523/tafe-floristry-students-decorate-the-2011-australian-training-awards/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1523/tafe-floristry-students-decorate-the-2011-australian-training-awards/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1524/colin-wilson-wins-australian-apprentice-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/524/small.jpg?1324251370" /><br /><p>Aspiring chef Colin Wilson has already worked with culinary masters Gordon Ramsay and Neil Perry and, after winning a coveted prize, travelled to France to work with Michelin star chef Thierry Marx. Colin has made a point of competing in as many individual and team competitions as possible to increase his knowledge and experience.</p><p>Currently an apprentice with award-winning Eleanor’s Restaurant and Sweetwater Café at the Yarra Valley’s Chateau Yering, Colin has won a number of awards for his work including the 2010 AUSTAFE Culinary Challenge (Best Second-Year Apprentice, Best Overall Apprentice in Australia). He also took out Holmesglen TAFE’s Iron Chef title while completing his Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.&#160;</p><p>Colin says he wakes up every day excited to go to work and cook beautiful food and learn something new and challenging. His future goal is to own and run his own restaurant.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1524/colin-wilson-wins-australian-apprentice-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1524/colin-wilson-wins-australian-apprentice-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1525/spc-ardmona-in-collaboration-with-amwu-and-the-national-food-institute-victoria-win-industry-collaboration-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/525/small.jpg?1324251856" /><br /><p>Traditionally on opposing sides of the bargaining table, SPC Ardmona and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union have collaborated to develop an induction-to-leadership training program for more than 2000 workers in the Goulburn Valley. All employees have had the opportunity to undertake Certificate I through to Certificate III courses, which have lead to nationally recognised qualifications in the areas of food processing and transport competencies.</span></p><p>Access to training has given all employees, both permanent and seasonal, the opportunity to develop workplace skills and transportable knowledge linked to national competencies from Certificate I through Certificate III. The two parties have collaborated very successfully, implementing training plans in conjunction with their registered training organisation, the National Food Institute, and with the financial support of government.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1525/spc-ardmona-in-collaboration-with-amwu-and-the-national-food-institute-victoria-win-industry-collaboration-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1525/spc-ardmona-in-collaboration-with-amwu-and-the-national-food-institute-victoria-win-industry-collaboration-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1526/amanda-smith-wins-vet-teachertrainer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/526/small.jpg?1324251922" /><br /><p>Amanda Smith is passionate about food and wine. For more than 30 years she has worked in the hospitality industry in both Australia and the United Kingdom as a chef, manager and trainer. Since 2005 she has been providing off-the-job training in Commercial Cookery to apprentice chefs from the Margaret River region.&#160;</p><p>Through her training, Amanda aims to give students an appreciation and understanding of the South West’s local produce. In her highly practical ‘Paddock to Plate’ class, students meet with farmers, foragers, olive oil experts, truffle growers and vignerons. Students also have the opportunity to press grapes and hunt for truffles and native bush foods indigenous to the area. At the conclusion of this unit, students prepare a long table lunch for local producers and chefs using their new found skills.&#160;&#160;</p><p>To continue her professional development, Amanda recently visited China as a guest chef and also spent a week in Singapore where she had the opportunity to visit the At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1526/amanda-smith-wins-vet-teachertrainer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1526/amanda-smith-wins-vet-teachertrainer-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1527/abbey-lee-sergeant-wins-australian-apprentice-trainee-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/527/small.jpg?1324252120" /><br /><p>Abbey Sergeant, a trainee Youth Development Officer in the multicultural Shire of Katanning, thrives on organising and delivering programs for young people in her community. In this role, she applies for and administers program grants, produces a monthly newsletter and speaks to local high school students about upcoming events. She strongly believes in programs designed to support the shire’s youth, particularly the ‘Finding my Place’ program, which helps disengaged students to continue learning and find a suitable career path.</span></p><p>Abbey is currently completing her Certificate IV in Community Services Work and believes that working alongside experienced colleagues has been one of the key benefits of her Australian Apprenticeship. In addition to working and studying, Abbey participates in the local netball and football clubs and assists the Katanning Rotary Club. Her wide-ranging community involvement means nineteen-year-old Abbey is a very well known and respected member of her community.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1527/abbey-lee-sergeant-wins-australian-apprentice-trainee-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1527/abbey-lee-sergeant-wins-australian-apprentice-trainee-of-the-year-award--the-australian-training-awards-2011/ Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1508/little-creek-cheese/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/508/small.jpg?1323727914" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1508/little-creek-cheese/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1508/little-creek-cheese/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1505/st-fiacre-gin-distillery-central-coast-nsw/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/505/small.jpg?1323812286" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1505/st-fiacre-gin-distillery-central-coast-nsw/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1505/st-fiacre-gin-distillery-central-coast-nsw/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1506/merry-christmas-from-skillsone/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/506/small.jpg?1323660286" /><br /><p>Merry Christmas from the team at SkillsOne! &#160;We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors, partners, supporters and of course you, our viewers, for your continued support in raising the profile and awareness of Vocational Education and Training, skills and trades. &#160;We wish everyone a wonderful festive season and a safe, merry and prosperous new year.</p><p>In addition, SkillsOne will be donating 20 cents for every view of this video to the Australian Children's Music Foundation (www.acmf.com.au)... so make sure you spread the Christmas cheer by sharing this with all of your friends and colleagues!</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1506/merry-christmas-from-skillsone/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1506/merry-christmas-from-skillsone/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1507/harvest-trail-tv-visit-the-beautiful-central-coast-nsw/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/507/small.jpg?1323646455" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1507/harvest-trail-tv-visit-the-beautiful-central-coast-nsw/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1507/harvest-trail-tv-visit-the-beautiful-central-coast-nsw/ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1501/making-furry-friends-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/501/small.jpg?1323394614" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1501/making-furry-friends-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1501/making-furry-friends-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1502/milking-spider-venom-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw-/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/502/small.jpg?1323395571" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1502/milking-spider-venom-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw-/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1502/milking-spider-venom-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw-/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1503/snake-venom-milking-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/503/small.jpg?1323399291" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1503/snake-venom-milking-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1503/snake-venom-milking-at-the-australian-reptile-park-central-coast-nsw/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1498/gosford-regional-art-gallery/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/498/small.jpg?1323319028" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1498/gosford-regional-art-gallery/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1498/gosford-regional-art-gallery/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1499/the-entrance-pelican-feeding-/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/499/small.jpg?1323375335" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1499/the-entrance-pelican-feeding-/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1499/the-entrance-pelican-feeding-/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1500/touring-norah-head-lighthouse-on-the-central-coast/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/500/small.jpg?1323385553" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1500/touring-norah-head-lighthouse-on-the-central-coast/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1500/touring-norah-head-lighthouse-on-the-central-coast/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1504/accommodation-at-toowoon-bay-caravan-park-on-the-central-coast/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/504/small.jpg?1323600016" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1504/accommodation-at-toowoon-bay-caravan-park-on-the-central-coast/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1504/accommodation-at-toowoon-bay-caravan-park-on-the-central-coast/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1497/margan-estate-wines-hunter-valley/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/497/small.jpg?1323225475" /><br /><p>Margan Estate, in the Hunter Valley NSW, has a strong focus on the 'estate made, estate grown' ethos. &#160;As well as the cellar door, Margan Estate also has an award winning restaurant which specialises in fresh, organic and seasonal produce. &#160;In this video we visit the estate and speak to owner Lisa Margan about what makes Margan Estate so unique.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1497/margan-estate-wines-hunter-valley/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1497/margan-estate-wines-hunter-valley/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1496/australian-turf-club--mounted-security-division/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/496/small.jpg?1323209323" /><br /><p>The Australian Turf Club, introduced an Equine Mounted Security Division used to patrol race days and major events at Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park and Warwick Farm Racecourses. The ATC Mounted Division offer a number of training programs specialising in Mounted Security operations, whilst also hiring out their services externally.</p><p>The Mounted Security Division Patrol course offers those who are qualified in security, or wish to gain their qualifications, a unique opportunity to extend their training into the mounted division. &#160;It is the only course of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, with the initial training being introduced by the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville.</p><p>All horses in the Mounted Security Division are ex-thoroughbreds which have been rehabilitated and re-homed at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, through the <a href="http://www.nswtrt.org.au/">NSW Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Trust</a>.</p><p>For more information on the course, head to the Royal <a href="http://www.ajc.org.au/convention-and-events/page.aspx?p=157">Randwick Racecourse Website</a>, or check out&#160;<a href="http://www.atcmounteddivision.com.au/" style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); ">www.atcmounteddivision.com.au</a>.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1496/australian-turf-club--mounted-security-division/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1496/australian-turf-club--mounted-security-division/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1493/htn-apprentice-chef-laura-wilson-margan-estate-wines/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/493/small.jpg?1323046088" /><br /><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 16px; ">From a young age I have always enjoyed not only eating food, but helping cook it as well. &#160;I was excited at the idea that you could create so many different meals from one ingredient, expressing your feelings on a plate. &#160;After doing work experience through school, I gained a job as an apprentice chef at Peppers Anchorage Resort in Port Stephens. It was there that my dream of becoming a chef was made reality. I trained under some great chefs who encouraged me to follow my passion. &#160;</p><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 16px; ">After a year and a half of hard work I then moved on to the Hunter Valley – a food and wine region where I began working at Margan Estate. &#160;Margan has opened my eyes to a whole new way of cooking, working with the company’s philosophy of ‘Estate grown – Estate made’. There is no better feeling than walking to the garden and picking fresh fruit and vegetables, having to hand wash the dirt off them yourself, &#160;and collecting eggs that are so fresh, you can still feel the warmth of them just being laid. &#160;</p><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 16px; ">Working alongside incredible chefs in a small kitchen of 4 has given me the opportunity to refine my skills, learning new things every day. &#160; Throughout my whole apprenticeship I have had a flair and love for pastry. &#160;I love seeing the happiness on peoples faces when they eat my desserts, especially my cakes. &#160;I have only recently begun making specialty cakes for friends birthdays, which take an immeasurable amount of time and effort – however the final result is definitely worth it. I plan to start a pastry qualification as soon as possible and hope to do extra chocolate, sugar work and cake decorating courses. &#160;</p><p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 16px; ">Once I finish my apprenticeship with HTN I hope to travel the world, work with great chefs and gain as much experience as I can. &#160;I would encourage everyone who has a passion for food to start an apprenticeship. &#160;It brings on so many opportunities and will follow you anywhere in the world you want to go – as people will always need to eat.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1493/htn-apprentice-chef-laura-wilson-margan-estate-wines/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1493/htn-apprentice-chef-laura-wilson-margan-estate-wines/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1494/women-in-the-forest-wood-paper-and-timber-industries/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/494/small.jpg?1323124040" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; "><p>The Women In Industry Conference is&#160;a conference on skills and training development of women in construction,&#160;forestry, mining and energy related industries. &#160;This Conference is of major importance to Australian industry. It is supported&#160;by CFMEU, Skills DMC, CPSISC and ForestWorks ISC. Co-sponsors include&#160;ME Bank, Maritime Mining Power Credit Union, PPISDU, FirstSuper and&#160;AUSCOAL Superannuation.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1494/women-in-the-forest-wood-paper-and-timber-industries/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1494/women-in-the-forest-wood-paper-and-timber-industries/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1492/rectec--recruitment-technology-evaluation-convention-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/492/small.jpg?1322795720" /><br /><p>The Recruitment Technology Evaluation Convention was held on the 22nd November this year at the University of Technology, Sydney, and was the first of its kind in Australia. &#160;Focusing exclusively on recruitment technology and innovation, speakers included technology path-breakers, consultants, vendors, innovation experts, software&#160;entrepreneurs, technologists, industry analysts and more.&#160;</p><p>Topics covered within the conference addressed the issue of technology and its application to recruitment and talent acquisition, including cloud technology, mobile apps, website analytics and so on. &#160;During breaks there were also a selection of stalls set up where companies could promote their work and inform conference members about their business and technological developments.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1492/rectec--recruitment-technology-evaluation-convention-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1492/rectec--recruitment-technology-evaluation-convention-2011/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1489/htn-apprentice-chef-culinary-competition-/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/489/small.jpg?1321407664" /><br /><p>The HTN Apprentice Chef Culinary Cook Off Competition is the largest apprentice chef competition in Australia. &#160;The grand final of the 2011 competition was held during National Skills Week in October at TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute, Ryde Campus.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1489/htn-apprentice-chef-culinary-competition-/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1489/htn-apprentice-chef-culinary-competition-/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1490/appetite-for-success-2011-nsw-graduation/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/490/small.jpg?1321419893" /><br /><p>This week, 24 talented young chefs graduated from the&#160;<a href="http://skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/article/783/appetite-for-success-participants-graduate-with-%E2%80%98first-class%E2%80%99-honours-/" style="color: rgb(157, 202, 33); text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; ">Appetite for Success</a>&#160;program, which was launched in NSW 18 months ago. The ceremony was held at Zest, in Point Piper Sydney and celebrated the achievements of participants, their mentors and some special awards from&#160;<a href="https://www.tafensw.edu.au/" style="color: rgb(157, 202, 33); text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; ">TAFE NSW</a>, Rockpool and New Zealand King Salmon.</p><p>For a full list of graduates and award winners, as well as photos from the night, <a href="http://skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/article/787/appetite-for-success-2011-graduates-and-award-winners/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1490/appetite-for-success-2011-nsw-graduation/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1490/appetite-for-success-2011-nsw-graduation/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1491/women-in-industry/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/491/small.jpg?1321506102" /><br /><p>The Women In Industry Conference is&#160;a conference on skills and training development of women in construction,&#160;forestry, mining and energy related industries. &#160;This Conference is of major importance to Australian industry. It is supported&#160;by CFMEU, Skills DMC, CPSISC and ForestWorks ISC. Co-sponsors include&#160;ME Bank, Maritime Mining Power Credit Union, PPISDU, FirstSuper and&#160;AUSCOAL Superannuation.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1491/women-in-industry/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1491/women-in-industry/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1486/heaps-handy-advice-from-james/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/486/small.jpg?1321215575" /><br /><p style="margin: 7.5pt; background-color: white;">James Nelson is a fourth year Apprentice Chef at I’m Angus restaurant.&#160; James discusses the costs involved in undertaking his apprenticeship, and the do’s and don’ts of managing money and budgeting. </p><p style="margin: 7.5pt; background-color: white;">For more great financial advice to make the most of your training in the best way, visit&#160;<a href="http://www.commbank.com.au/personal/youth-students/young-workers/heaps-handy-career-advice.aspx"><strong>commbank.com.au/heapshandy</strong></a></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1486/heaps-handy-advice-from-james/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1486/heaps-handy-advice-from-james/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1487/heaps-handy-advice-from-jarrad/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/487/small.jpg?1321156736" /><br /><p>Jarrad Langdon is a web designer, and runs his own business Jala Design. &#160;Jarrad talks about the reasons he decided to start his own business, his financial goals, and advice for others looking to start up their own businesses.&#160; </p><p>For more great financial advice if you're finishing your training, visit&#160;<a href="http://www.commbank.com.au/personal/youth-students/young-workers/heaps-handy-career-advice.aspx"><strong>commbank.com.au/heapshandy</strong></a></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1487/heaps-handy-advice-from-jarrad/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1487/heaps-handy-advice-from-jarrad/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1488/heaps-handy-advice-from-heather/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/488/small.jpg?1321155924" /><br /><p>Heather Morrison is undertaking a Business Administration Traineeship with the WPC Group.&#160; Heather talks about the advantage of setting goals for your savings and sticking to them, especially whilst on a traineeship.</p><p>For more great financial advice to start your training in the best way, visit <a href="http://www.commbank.com.au/personal/youth-students/young-workers/heaps-handy-career-advice.aspx"><strong>commbank.com.au/heapshandy</strong></a></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1488/heaps-handy-advice-from-heather/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1488/heaps-handy-advice-from-heather/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1485/peter-hall-speaks-group-training/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/485/small.jpg?1321569495" /><br /><p>Peter Hall, the Minister of Higher Education and Skills, Speaks on the&#160;benefits&#160;of Group Training, WorldSkills and National Skills Week.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1485/peter-hall-speaks-group-training/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1485/peter-hall-speaks-group-training/ Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1484/brian-wexham-on-the-perret-report/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/484/small.jpg?1320273687" /><br /><p class="p1">SkillsOne CEO Brian Wexham &#160;talks with Janine Perrett on&#160;The Perrett Report about the outcomes of&#160;National Skills Week and the results of the&#160;41st International Worldskills Competition.&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1484/brian-wexham-on-the-perret-report/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1484/brian-wexham-on-the-perret-report/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1481/melbourne-cup-week-2011-fashions-on-the-field/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/481/small.jpg?1320101231" /><br /><p>The connection between the racing and fashion industries is one that dates back over 150 years. &#160;Did you know that 52,000 hats and fascinators were sold for the Melbourne Cup in 2009? &#160;Events such as Ladies’ Day and Fashions on the Field &#160;remind us of this undeniable bond, as well as the careers that go in to making events such as these a success. &#160;Consider the role of the milliner, designers and pattern makers, fashion writers, photographers, retailers and more.</p><p>In this episode SkillsOne takes a look at the connection between the fashion and racing industries, and the careers that are available.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1481/melbourne-cup-week-2011-fashions-on-the-field/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1481/melbourne-cup-week-2011-fashions-on-the-field/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1482/melbourne-cup-week-2011-training-and-career-pathways/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/482/small.jpg?1320101716" /><br /><p>In this video, SkillsOne takes a look at the career paths and training opportunities available to those interested in entering the equine and racing industries. &#160;As one of Australia’s top 10 employers, employing over 250,000 people, there are certainly plenty of career opportunities out there.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1482/melbourne-cup-week-2011-training-and-career-pathways/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1482/melbourne-cup-week-2011-training-and-career-pathways/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1483/melbourne-cup-week-2011-careers-within-the-equine-industries/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/483/small.jpg?1320189240" /><br /><p>The Melbourne Cup has become a permanent fixture on the Australian sporting, social and cultural calendar. &#160;As one of the most watched sporting events each year in Australia, the Melbourne Cup reminds us of the importance of the equine industries to the economy, and the great range of jobs available within these industries.</p><p>Career opportunities within the racing industry are extremely diverse. &#160; As an industry, horseracing employs over 250,000 Australians each year, ranging from jockeys and trainers to catering, entertainment and grounds staff, first aid, media, security and more.</p><p>In this video, SkillsOne looks at the broad range of career opportunities available within the equine industries, and what they involve.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1483/melbourne-cup-week-2011-careers-within-the-equine-industries/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1483/melbourne-cup-week-2011-careers-within-the-equine-industries/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/205/home-page/video/1480/what-is-group-training-skillsone-found-out-at-the-group-training-australia-national-conference-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/480/small.jpg?1320016315" /><br /><p>SkillsOne attended The Group Training Australia National Conference this year held in Melbourne, and asked the question to delegates: What is Group Training?</p><p>For more information, visit the Group Training Australia website <a href="http://www.grouptraining.com.au/">www.grouptraining.com.au</a> </p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/205/home-page/video/1480/what-is-group-training-skillsone-found-out-at-the-group-training-australia-national-conference-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/205/home-page/video/1480/what-is-group-training-skillsone-found-out-at-the-group-training-australia-national-conference-2011/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1479/tafe-nsw-sydney-institute-multimedia-competition/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/479/small.jpg?1318799111" /><br /><p>TAFE NSW Sydney Institute ran a Multimedia Competition as part of their 120 Year Anniversary celebrations. &#160;The theme was 'More than you imagine'. &#160;Here you can view a selection of the works that were produced for the competition, which were on display at The Muse in Ultimo throughout October.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1479/tafe-nsw-sydney-institute-multimedia-competition/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1479/tafe-nsw-sydney-institute-multimedia-competition/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1478/neil-perry/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/478/small.jpg?1318200178" /><br /><p>Neil Perry, owner of the acclaimed Rockpool Group, is one of the most well known chefs in Australia, and has become a household name in many countries around the world. &#160;Neil is also currently the face of QANTAS cuisine.</p><p>In this video, Neil talks about the broad diversity of career opportunities available within the hospitality industry beyond those of chefs and wait staff. &#160;He also discusses the importance of hospitality to the Australian Tourism Industry, as well as the importance of mentoring and quality training opportunities.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1478/neil-perry/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1478/neil-perry/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1477/day-one-of-competition-at-worldskills-london-2011-with-mark-callaghan-/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/477/small.jpg?1317883039" /><br /><p>The 41st International WorldSkills Competition has begun in London. SkillsOne is there documenting the journey of all 28 Skillaroos across France, England and specifically all four days of competition. WorldSkills Australia CEO Mark Callaghan talks about the journey thus far and how Team Australia are prepared to make the final push towards the summit of skills excellence here in London as well as the strong impact National Skills Week is having across the world at WorldSkills London 2011.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1477/day-one-of-competition-at-worldskills-london-2011-with-mark-callaghan-/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1477/day-one-of-competition-at-worldskills-london-2011-with-mark-callaghan-/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1475/htn-visits-the-pacific-pearl/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/475/small.jpg?1317358989" /><br /><p>On Thursday 29th September, 2011 a group of young school-aged students with an interest in hospitality were offered the very special opportunity to take a tour aboard the cruise ship Pacific Pearl, thanks to HTN and Macarthur Workplace Learning. &#160;The opportunity was &#160;created to encourage the students to consider the many options available within the hospitality industry, as well as serving as a reward for their hard work and dedication.</p><p>The students were not only taken on a tour of the ship -including the galley- but they were also treated to lunch at the ship's main restaurant. &#160;Two students were also awarded major awards which included their own chef's jackets, as well as a placement with Aqua Dining- one of Sydney's premier restaurant providers.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1475/htn-visits-the-pacific-pearl/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1475/htn-visits-the-pacific-pearl/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1473/agrifood-skills-australia-ambassadors/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/473/small.jpg?1317297247" /><br /><p>AgriFood Skills Australia has appointed eight exceptional industry representatives as Ambassadors for the agrifood industry:</p><p><strong>Kerry Johnson</strong></p><p>Kerry is the HR Manager at Cargill Beef Australia in Tamworth. She is an excellent communicator who shows enthusiasm for her career and her industry. She has gained higher qualifications with a view to furthering her career in organisational development. She has a strong regional focus with an understanding of employer of choice issues.</p><p><strong>Jane Lovell</strong></p><p>Jane is a recent graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program where she realised her desire to promote discussion and debate regarding the future of agriculture and global food security while addressing the disconnect between urban and rural communities. She won the 2009 Tasmanian RIRDC Rural Woman’s Award and is experienced working with primary producers through the food supply chain.</p><p><strong>Lynne Strong</strong></p><p>Lynne is the co-owner of Clover Hill Dairies near Kiama, and the Chairperson of Dairy Youth Australia Inc. She has a strong interest in environmentally sustainable agricultural production and her foremost concern is addressing immediate challenges for farmers such as climate change, competition for land and water resources, consumer expectations and labour shortages.</p><p><strong>Joanna Wren</strong></p><p>Joanna is the co-owner of Sunshine Produce in Margaret River which grows tomatoes and cauliflowers for the domestic Perth market. She has a strong interest in expanding local markets for production horticulture. Joanna was the 2008 WA Trainee of the Year and was a finalist in the National Training Awards that year.</p><p><strong>Hollie Baillieu</strong></p><p>Hollie is currently in her final year of Agricultural Science at Charles Sturt University and has a rural background with a practical understanding of the agrifood sector. She has strong communications skills and has organised and coordinated events and campaigns. Hollie is the Chairperson of the Young Farmers Council of the NSW Farmers Association.</p><p><strong>David Gale</strong></p><p>David is a Graduate Officer with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and is a member of the NSW Farmers Association Young Farmers Council. He has an Honours degree in Agricultural Science (Agronomy), through which he has developed his media skills working with radio, television and newspapers.</p><p><strong>Aaron Bain</strong></p><p>Aaron completed a school based traineeship in Business Administration (Racing) with Harness Racing SA. He currently works with a design and construction company with the aim of gaining a management position. He is the Media Officer for Harness Racing SA and has media experience through presenting a weekly Harness Racing Preview on local radio and co-hosting Harness Racing Mobile Rolling TV Show on Australia Live TV.</p><p><strong>Joe Coco</strong></p><p>Joe is a VET teacher in Aquaculture and is currently a seafood industry consultant. He is a graduate of the FRDC National Seafood Industry Leadership Program and has since been appointed as a mentor for subsequent programs. Joe is committed to a sustainable future for the seafood industry and has extensive experience working in rural and remote communities, including the Indigenous sector.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1473/agrifood-skills-australia-ambassadors/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1473/agrifood-skills-australia-ambassadors/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1468/worldskills-australias-skillaroos-train-at-the-global-skills-challenge-2011/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/468/small.jpg?1317089239" /><br /><p class="p1">Competitors from eight countries around the globe completed a challenging four-day stint at the WorldSkills Australia Global Skills Challenge 2011in Wollongong.</p><p class="p1">The event, hosted at TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute and officially opened by Pam Christie, current Director General of Education and Communities and Managing Director of TAFE NSW, replicated the conditions competitors will experience in October at the 41st WorldSkills International Competition, London.</p><p class="p1">The <em>Team Australia Skillaroos</em> comprises 29 of Australia’s elite skilled champions including 16 TAFE NSW students, who honed their skills against 80 competitors from countries such as Jamaica, Korea and the United Kingdom.</p><p class="p1">Dianne Murray, TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute’s Director, congratulated the students on their exceptional workmanship throughout the challenge and praised employers for the support they continue to provide to the apprentices and trainees in<em>Team Australia Skillaroos</em>.</p><p class="p1">“WorldSkills is a great vehicle to see the very best in vocational education and training. It challenges our competitors to be the best that they can,” said Ms Murray.</p><p class="p1">Mark Callaghan, Chief Executive Officer, WorldSkills Australia said Team Australia excelled in their skill categories across all areas.</p><p class="p1">The 41st WorldSkills International Competition in October will showcase the global skills standards of competitors from over 50 countries representing 45 skill areas.</p><p class="p1">The <em>Team Australia Skillaroos</em> will face the pressure of excelling in their individual skill categories and also defending Australia’s current 5th place ranking worldwide. The Global Skills Challenge competition demonstrates they are well on the way to achieving great results at elite level.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1468/worldskills-australias-skillaroos-train-at-the-global-skills-challenge-2011/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1468/worldskills-australias-skillaroos-train-at-the-global-skills-challenge-2011/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1469/skillaroos-alexis-scott--guy-brooks-at-the-global-skills-challenge/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/469/small.jpg?1317159054" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><p class="p1">Competitors from eight countries around the globe completed a challenging four-day stint at the WorldSkills Australia Global Skills Challenge 2011in Wollongong.</p><p class="p1">The event, hosted at TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute and officially opened by Pam Christie, current Director General of Education and Communities and Managing Director of TAFE NSW, replicated the conditions competitors will experience in October at the 41st WorldSkills International Competition, London.</p><p class="p1">The&#160;<em>Team Australia Skillaroos</em>&#160;comprises 29 of Australia’s elite skilled champions including 16 TAFE NSW students, who honed their skills against 80 competitors from countries such as Jamaica, Korea and the United Kingdom.</p><p class="p1">Skillaroo Alexis Scott and Guy Brooks, who are competing in Ladies/Mens Hairdressing and Welding&#160;respectively&#160;talk through the experience and benefits of taking part in the Global Skills&#160;Challenge.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1469/skillaroos-alexis-scott--guy-brooks-at-the-global-skills-challenge/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1469/skillaroos-alexis-scott--guy-brooks-at-the-global-skills-challenge/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1471/an-inside-look-at-central-institute-of-technology/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/471/small.jpg?1317171280" /><br /><p>The Central Institute of Technology with its six campuses is conveniently located in the hub of the Perth business and cultural precincts.&#160;</p><p>Central offers &#160;a variety of courses designed to respond to the need for an adaptable and highly skilled workforce.</p><p>From its early beginnings in 1900, Central has grown to include six campuses and is now regarded as one the largest Vocational Education and Training (VET) colleges in Australia.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1471/an-inside-look-at-central-institute-of-technology/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1471/an-inside-look-at-central-institute-of-technology/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1460/painter--decorator-fiona-shewring-advocates-women-in-trades/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/460/small.jpg?1316737673" /><br /><p>Fiona Shewring is a painter and decorator who strongly advocates for women within the trades industries. &#160;In this video, Fiona discusses how she got into painting and decorating, what her work involves and why she likes working in a trade. &#160;She also discusses the role of women in the industry, and what could be done to attract more women to take up a career in trades.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1460/painter--decorator-fiona-shewring-advocates-women-in-trades/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1460/painter--decorator-fiona-shewring-advocates-women-in-trades/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1461/sam-sheppard--naomi-cassimatis-advocate-the-women-in-building-project/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/461/small.jpg?1316743407" /><br /><p>Sam Sheppard and Naomi Cassimatis are both women working within the building and construction industry- Sam as a builder and Naomi as a carpenter. &#160;In this video they discuss their passion for the industry, the challenges faced by women working in trades, as well as the need to dismantle&#160;preconceived&#160;notions that women can't work within trades.</p><p>In 2009, Sam developed the initiative Buildmore Women into Building which aims to&#160;create job opportunities and support and encourage women in the building and construction industry. The objective of the initiative is to elevate awareness and acceptance of women who choose to develop a career in the building and construction industries</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1461/sam-sheppard--naomi-cassimatis-advocate-the-women-in-building-project/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1461/sam-sheppard--naomi-cassimatis-advocate-the-women-in-building-project/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/181/community-services--healthcare/video/1462/government-skills-australia-ceo-karen-taylor-discusses-opportunities-in-the-public-sector/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/462/small.jpg?1316744373" /><br /><p>Government Skills Australia (GSA) is a national Industry Skills Council (ISC) for the government and community safety sectors representing the Vocational Education and Training (VET) and workforce interests of Correctional Services, Local Government, Public Safety, Public Sector and Water.</p><p>Karen Taylor started her career in Human Services where she provided support and counselling for a range of people, including those with disabilities and in need of accommodation assistance. She then moved to roles within education and training.</p><p>Initially appointed as the State Training Manager for Mission Australia, an organisation that provides a range of training programmes, including accredited training as an RTO. She progressed to a national role prior to being appointed as the Deputy CEO of the Australian Institute of Management in South Australia where she managed the organisation’s policies, procedures, and matters to ensure adherence to National standards and the maintenance of RTO and Higher Education accreditation. She has also undertaken work as a consultant.</p><p>Karen Taylor has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Politics and postgraduate qualifications in counselling and therapy. She holds the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.</p><p>To find out more, head to <a href="http://www.governmentskills.com.au">www.governmentskills.com.au</a>&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/181/community-services--healthcare/video/1462/government-skills-australia-ceo-karen-taylor-discusses-opportunities-in-the-public-sector/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/181/community-services--healthcare/video/1462/government-skills-australia-ceo-karen-taylor-discusses-opportunities-in-the-public-sector/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1463/arthur-blewitt/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/463/small.jpg?1316744641" /><br /><p>Arthur Blewitt is the CEO of Agri-Food Skills Australia, which provides independent advice to the agricultural industry on workforce development. &#160;In this video he discusses technological advancements within the agriculture industry, and the need for skills development and skilled workers to meet those advancements.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1463/arthur-blewitt/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1463/arthur-blewitt/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1464/sophia-wilkins--a-career-in-retail/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/464/small.jpg?1316745745" /><br /><p>Sophia Wilkins dreamed of making a career in Retail ever since she was a little girl. &#160;Currently she has worked in the retail sector for 8 years, gaining various qualifications along the way which have helped her develop her skills and knowledge within retail, administration and management.</p><p>In this video Sophia discusses the qualifications she has gained which have contributed to her success in the retail industry, as well as outlining the qualities she believes are most important for people wanting to develop a career in retail.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1464/sophia-wilkins--a-career-in-retail/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1464/sophia-wilkins--a-career-in-retail/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1465/the-technology-of-fighting-fires-with-maree-wilson/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/465/small.jpg?1316748864" /><br /><p>Maree Wilson works as a Senior Consultant - Technology Services (Defence). &#160;Maree and her company played a large part in assisting the police and&#160;rescue&#160;services with the search and recovery effort after the Black Saturday fires in Victoria.</p><p>In this video Maree discusses what her job involves, how she got into the industry and why she loves what she is doing.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1465/the-technology-of-fighting-fires-with-maree-wilson/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1465/the-technology-of-fighting-fires-with-maree-wilson/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1466/veronika-frank-spatial-scientist/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/466/small.jpg?1316753570" /><br /><p>Kareena Ballard -&#160;2010 Scholarship Winner for Women in Spatial (WIS)</p><p>Veronika Frank has a degree in Applied Science majoring in Geomatic and relational database management from RMIT university, Melbourne Australia. She has worked in the GIS and Spatial field in Australia, the UK and New Zealand focusing on data management. Her current role is with the Christchurch City Council in New Zealand. In recent months Veronika’s Primary focus has been the coordination of the GIS response to the Christchurch earthquakes.</p><p>Veronika is an active member of the Surveying and Spatial Science Insitute and as 2010 Women In Spatial Scholarship recipient is involved in promoting and supporting women in the industry.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1466/veronika-frank-spatial-scientist/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1466/veronika-frank-spatial-scientist/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1467/kareena-ballard-careers-in-the-property-industry/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/467/small.jpg?1316754204" /><br /><p>Kareena Ballard is the Director of CPSISC and the Jones Ballard Property Group. &#160;In this video Kareena discusses the pathways for people wanting to get into the property industry, including training opportunities. &#160;She also discusses what's involved in the various roles, as well as what qualities are important for someone wanting to make a career in the industry.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1467/kareena-ballard-careers-in-the-property-industry/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1467/kareena-ballard-careers-in-the-property-industry/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/5/manufacturing/video/1426/national-skills-week-scarf--tie-design-competition-winner/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/426/small.jpg?1315813811" /><br /><p>Briana's participation in many theatrical out-of-school activities led her to pursue a career in theatre costume design and pattern making. </p><p>Briana jumped at the opportunity to enter the National Skills Week Competition. "My designs are inspired by Australian nature."</p><p>"I wanted my designs to have a modern appeal- something that could be worn in the future and in any environment. I am so glad I was given this wonderful opportunity."</p><p>Winning the competition has also given Briana the confidence to now look at pattern design as a possible future career path. </p><p>"The great thing about studying at TAFE, you are exposed to so many different opportunities and it can lead you to a career option that you never thought possible."</p><p>Briana finishes her Diploma of Applied Fashion in 2011 and is hoping to enrol in the Diploma of Costume for Performance at Ultimo College in 2012. </p><p>Senator the Hon. Chris Evans was personally presented with his tie at the National Skills Week Launch, National Press Club Canberra on September 21st, 2011.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/5/manufacturing/video/1426/national-skills-week-scarf--tie-design-competition-winner/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/5/manufacturing/video/1426/national-skills-week-scarf--tie-design-competition-winner/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1458/peter-garrett-on-national-skills-week/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/458/small.jpg?1316737224" /><br /><p>The Hon. Peter Garrett MP is the minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth. &#160;In this video he discusses the important role of National Skills Week in highlighting the diversity of education and training options available, as well as outlining the government's investment in skills.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1458/peter-garrett-on-national-skills-week/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1458/peter-garrett-on-national-skills-week/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1459/australian-training-award-winners-jason-bryan--russell-freeburn/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/459/small.jpg?1316737584" /><br /><p>Jason Bryan and Russell Freeburn were both winners of Australian Training Awards in 2010. &#160;Russell won Australian Apprentice of the Year and Russell Freeburn was the runner-up Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Apprentice of the Year.</p><p>In this video they talk about their passion for the work they do, why they think Vocational Education and Training is so important, and what paths led them to where they are today.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1459/australian-training-award-winners-jason-bryan--russell-freeburn/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1459/australian-training-award-winners-jason-bryan--russell-freeburn/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1372/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-thomas-ramsey/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/372/small.jpg?1315198584" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><p>In October this year, 29 of Australia’s best young skill champions will board a flight bound for London and their biggest career challenge to date. The 2011 Team Australia Skillaroos will demonstrate unequalled dedication and passion in their quest for gold for Australia and attempt to improve on our current ranking of 5th in the world. Team Australia will not only be competing for gold, but will also demonstrate to the rest of the world the high level of vocational education and training currently available within Australia.</p><p>For more information check out www.worldskills.org.au</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1372/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-thomas-ramsey/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1372/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-thomas-ramsey/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1457/brian-wexham-and-kate-crocker-on-the-perrett-report/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/457/small.jpg?1316659206" /><br /><p>SkillsOne CEO, Brian Wexham, and 2011 Skillaroo Kate Crocker appeared on The Perrett Report to speak about the 41st International WorldSkills Competition in London.&#160; Kate Crocker will be competing in the Restaurant Service category at the WorldSkills Competition in London, and is currently employed at one of Sydney’s top, 3 hat restaurants – Quay. &#160;Kate studies at TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute.&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1457/brian-wexham-and-kate-crocker-on-the-perrett-report/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1457/brian-wexham-and-kate-crocker-on-the-perrett-report/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1456/2008-apprentice-of-the-year-winner-rachel-keiley-talks-plumbing/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/456/small.jpg?1316498141" /><br /><p class="p1">"After completing Year 12 I really wanted to gain a trade that would provide me with skills for life. I was after a trade that would be continuously challenging and would really expand my knowledge base. While a Certificate III Apprenticeship in Plumbing is not the first thing that comes to mind for most 17 year old girls, I felt this trade would not only deliver a challenging environment but would also contribute to developing workforce skills such as organisational management, customer service, and teamwork.</p><p class="p1">CIT has designated areas designed specifically for training plumbers in real work environments meaning the training in the “classroom” could be transferred directly to the field which was great. The methods of delivery were flexible as were the teachers. I am now in the process of completing my Certificate IV in Plumbing." Rachel Keiley</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1456/2008-apprentice-of-the-year-winner-rachel-keiley-talks-plumbing/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/208/women-in-trades/video/1456/2008-apprentice-of-the-year-winner-rachel-keiley-talks-plumbing/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1371/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-natalee-hibbins/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/371/small.jpg?1315198458" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><p>In October this year, 29 of Australia’s best young skill champions will board a flight bound for London and their biggest career challenge to date. The 2011 Team Australia Skillaroos will demonstrate unequalled dedication and passion in their quest for gold for Australia and attempt to improve on our current ranking of 5th in the world. Team Australia will not only be competing for gold, but will also demonstrate to the rest of the world the high level of vocational education and training currently available within Australia.</p><p>For more information check out www.worldskills.org.au</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1371/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-natalee-hibbins/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1371/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-natalee-hibbins/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1452/philip-bullock--alan-ross-discuss-national-skills-week/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/452/small.jpg?1316131595" /><br /><p>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. Learning by doing is as important as academic learning- there are many paths to success.</p><p>CEo of CPSISC Alan Ross and Skills Australia Chair Philip Bullock discuss the benefits of National Skills Week.&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1452/philip-bullock--alan-ross-discuss-national-skills-week/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1452/philip-bullock--alan-ross-discuss-national-skills-week/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1451/backtrack/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/451/small.jpg?1316036070" /><br /><p>Back Track is a not-for-profit organisation made up of four integrated programs; PawsUP, AgLads, Iron Man Welders and the newly developed BackTrack Girls Program. &#160;The aim of the programs is to offer support to disengaged youth and to reconnect them with training and education. &#160;</p><p>To read a full blog on the program, <a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/article/752/guest-blog-rachel-small-writes-about-backtrack/">CLICK HERE</a></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1451/backtrack/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1451/backtrack/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1450/cpsisc-ceo-alan-ross-talks-careers-in-the-property-services-and-construction-industries/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/450/small.jpg?1315980908" /><br /><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.6em; color: rgb(96, 96, 96); ">CPSISC represents the workforce training and skills development needs of the construction and property services industries.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.6em; color: rgb(96, 96, 96); ">More than 1.8 million Australians work in approximately 500,000 enterprises within the sector. Together these workers and companies contribute greatly to Australia's infrastructure by underpinning the nation’s economic and social fabric. CPSISC is committed to encouraging recruitment to meet current skill shortages and the future demand for a skilled workforce.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 1.6em; color: rgb(96, 96, 96); ">They are the official skills development voice of the construction and property services industries in Australia. They develop, manage and distribute nationally recognised Training Packages and associated training and assessment materials.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1450/cpsisc-ceo-alan-ross-talks-careers-in-the-property-services-and-construction-industries/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1450/cpsisc-ceo-alan-ross-talks-careers-in-the-property-services-and-construction-industries/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1370/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-jake-hall/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/370/small.jpg?1315198318" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><div style="background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); "><p>In October this year, 29 of Australia’s best young skill champions will board a flight bound for London and their biggest career challenge to date. The 2011 Team Australia Skillaroos will demonstrate unequalled dedication and passion in their quest for gold for Australia and attempt to improve on our current ranking of 5th in the world. Team Australia will not only be competing for gold, but will also demonstrate to the rest of the world the high level of vocational education and training currently available within Australia.</p><p>For more information check out www.worldskills.org.au</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1370/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-jake-hall/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/206/worldskills/video/1370/worldskills-australia-the-countdown-to-london-begins-ft-jake-hall/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1440/michael-nixon--river-lodge/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/440/small.jpg?1315878522" /><br /><p>Michael works as a grower at River Lodge in Carnarvon, Western Australia. River Lodge grows bananas and herbs, focusing on basil. According the Michael, the growing season starts around March, with harvesting beginning April/May. Michael discusses the jobs that are available and what’s involved in each job, as well as the training that is offered for pickers.</span></p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1440/michael-nixon--river-lodge/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1440/michael-nixon--river-lodge/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1443/mark-percival--tafe-nsw-north-coast-institute--teacher/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/443/small.jpg?1315882989" /><br /><p>In this video Mark takes us around the Coffs Harbour Education Campus – Primary Industries, where people can study animal sciences and horticulture. Mark discusses the courses that are available and what they involve, as well as outlining the sustainability initiatives that are being implemented by the campus. According to Mark, the blueberry industry is expanding rapidly in the local area, as well as the trend of farmers switching to organics – an industry shift which he says the courses are tailored to. The school is in constant contact with the industry to make sure that all teaching methods and learning outcomes are up-to-date and meeting industry needs.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1443/mark-percival--tafe-nsw-north-coast-institute--teacher/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1443/mark-percival--tafe-nsw-north-coast-institute--teacher/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/5/manufacturing/video/1447/national-skills-week-jewellery-competition-winner--caroline-alexander/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/447/small.jpg?1315886657" /><br /><p>Caroline studies Jewellery and Object Design at the Design Centre, Enmore. &#160;Coming from a background in engineering, Caroline decided that she needed a career change and, having done a&#160;Saturday&#160;class in jewellery design at the Design Centre, decided that was what she wanted to do.</p><p>Caroline won a competition as a part of National Skills Week to design a piece of jewellery using the National Skills Week logo, which would be worn by the Prime Minister in Parliament. &#160;In this video she talks about her design process, her influences and how she got into jewellery design.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/5/manufacturing/video/1447/national-skills-week-jewellery-competition-winner--caroline-alexander/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/5/manufacturing/video/1447/national-skills-week-jewellery-competition-winner--caroline-alexander/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1448/bob-puffett-advocates-hands--minds-in-national-skills-week/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/448/small.jpg?1315898617" /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1448/bob-puffett-advocates-hands--minds-in-national-skills-week/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1448/bob-puffett-advocates-hands--minds-in-national-skills-week/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1436/acmf-youth-ambassador-michaela-baranov-advocates-following-your-passion/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/436/small.jpg?1316154644" /><br /><p class="p1">At only 20 years old, recording artist, singer, guitarist &amp; songwriter Michaela Baranov is quickly emerging as one of Sydney's most recognisable up and coming recording artists.</p><p class="p1">Not easily stereotyped, Michaela's musical stylings are reminiscent of recent Katy Perry mixed with young Natalie Imbruglia. Her songs offer guitar driven anthems, commercial hooks and poetic lyrical content.</p><p class="p1">Her debut single, 'Hurricane' is to be released nationally on October 17. There are high expectations for the single, recently winning Second place for in the world-wide John Lennon Songwriting Competition – Pop Music Category.</p><p class="p1">Despite chronic ear problems and trouble hearing, Michaela was born with a determination to succeed in the music industry. She has received acknowledgement for her talent from a young age - not just from her family and friends, but high profile industry professionals. In 2007 she was a winner in the ACMF National Songwriting Competition which gave her the opportunity and the impetus to really push forward.</p><p class="p1">Michaela is passionate about the impact music can have on people, especially kids and has filled the role of Youth Ambassador for the Australian Children's Music Foundation since 2008.&#160;</p><p class="p1">The release of her debut single will coincide with being a judge for the 2011 ACMF National Songwriting Competition alongside Ian 'Dicko' Dickson and Peter Garrett MP.</p><p class="p1"></p><p class="p1"><strong>To hear the sample mix of her EP, please visit:&#160;</strong></p><p class="p1">soundcloud.com/makb/michaela-baranov-showreel</p><p class="p1"><strong>Communicate with Michaela:</strong></p><p class="p1">http://twitter.com/#!/mbaranov</p><p class="p1">http://www.facebook.com/people/Michaela-A-K-Baranov/1147560576</p><p class="p1">http://www.myspace.com/michaelabaranov</p><p class="p1">michaelabaranov.com</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1436/acmf-youth-ambassador-michaela-baranov-advocates-following-your-passion/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/180/it-film-and-business/video/1436/acmf-youth-ambassador-michaela-baranov-advocates-following-your-passion/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1404/ian-waldron--harvest-trail-picker/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/404/small.jpg?1315790308" /><br /><p>Ian is from New Zealand and has been working the Australian Harvest Trail for 3 years. Ian and his wife have traveled Queensland, Darwin and Western Australia working various harvests as well as working in the packing sheds. Ian and his wife see themselves as outdoor people who enjoy the lifestyle- working 6 months of the year and traveling the remainder of the year.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1404/ian-waldron--harvest-trail-picker/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1404/ian-waldron--harvest-trail-picker/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1405/james-jarrett--tyrrells-wines-employee/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/405/small.jpg?1315790348" /><br /><p>James started out as a wardrobe maker. Deciding that he’d had enough of working in factories, James headed off with his friends to try picking. He now works at Tyrrell’s Wines, picking, pruning, fertilising and generally working all aspects of the vineyard. James takes us through the process of pruning the vines, and the importance of the process in preventing disease to the plants. James enjoys his work, and the opportunity it gives him to spend time with his family.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1405/james-jarrett--tyrrells-wines-employee/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/207/agriculture/video/1405/james-jarrett--tyrrells-wines-employee/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1406/hunter-valley-tourism-with-sheridan-ferrier-2/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/406/small.jpg?1315790851" /><br /><p>Sheridan discusses the areas surrounding the Hunter Valley and their main attractions, such as the Maitland Gaol, Morpeth Antique Stores, the Singleton Harvest Festival and the various national parks, bushwalks and the stunning Lake Macquarie region.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1406/hunter-valley-tourism-with-sheridan-ferrier-2/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/6/hospitality-tourism--services/video/1406/hunter-valley-tourism-with-sheridan-ferrier-2/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1407/laurie-stanford--executive-director-wine-grape-growers-australia-1/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/407/small.jpg?1315790909" /><br /><p>The Wine Grape Growers Australia represents the largest fruit growing industry in Australia, spanning some 8000 grape growing establishments nationally. Laurie discusses the problems faced by the industry, and the work that WGGA to assist in industry and workforce development. He also talks to us about Australians’ love of wine as a lifestyle product with endless variety.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1407/laurie-stanford--executive-director-wine-grape-growers-australia-1/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1407/laurie-stanford--executive-director-wine-grape-growers-australia-1/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1408/senator-the-hon-chris-evans-at-the-2011-cpsisc-national-conference-/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/408/small.jpg?1315791649" /><br /><div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(225, 232, 241); background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><p>The Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council, Australia held their National Conference in Melbourne August 29 &amp; 30, 2011. The theme this year was "The Future Workforce", and featured a variety of speakers from industry, a series of panel discussions and an inspiring opening speech by Senator the Hon. Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1408/senator-the-hon-chris-evans-at-the-2011-cpsisc-national-conference-/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/2/building-construction--property-services/video/1408/senator-the-hon-chris-evans-at-the-2011-cpsisc-national-conference-/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/7/mineral-resources/video/1409/skillsdmc-ceo-steve-mcdonald-discusses-the-2011-skillsdmc-national-conference/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/409/small.jpg?1315793029" /><br /><strong>2011 SkillsDMC National Conference addressed Industry productivity through Workforce Planning&#160;</strong><br />Increasing enterprise productivity in the resources and infrastructure industry was the focus of this year’s annual SkillsDMC National Conference; a meeting of minds aimed to encourage leadership in workforce planning and skills development.&#160;<br /><br />SkillsDMC is the National Industry Skills Council for skills and workforce development needs for the mining (coal and metalliferous), drilling, quarrying and civil construction sectors.&#160;<br /><br />Steve McDonald, SkillsDMC CEO, says a ready, skilled workforce underpins productivity and allows enterprises to be ready to meet the predicted growth in commodities and resources.&#160;<br /><br />“It takes time to see the results of workplace development initiatives, and the industry needs to combat the looming skills vacuum that will be left by a retiring workforce, in three to four years time.&#160;<br /><p>“The conference provided an opportunity to bring together industry leaders to discuss major strategic initiatives for workforce planning and development, and plan for the future,” says McDonald.&#160;</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/7/mineral-resources/video/1409/skillsdmc-ceo-steve-mcdonald-discusses-the-2011-skillsdmc-national-conference/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/7/mineral-resources/video/1409/skillsdmc-ceo-steve-mcdonald-discusses-the-2011-skillsdmc-national-conference/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1410/ht-marcia-body/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/410/small.jpg?1315794590" /><br /><p>Marcia Body is traveling around Australia with her husband, daughter and granddaughter working on the harvest trail. She says that working on the Harvest Trail with her family allows them to spend quality time together and see the great outdoors. </p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1410/ht-marcia-body/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1410/ht-marcia-body/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1411/laurie-stanford--executive-director-wine-grape-growers-australia-2/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/411/small.jpg?1315794611" /><br /><p>In this segment Laurie discusses which seasons produce which wines, as well as outlining Australia’s prominent position in the International wine market.</p><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1411/laurie-stanford--executive-director-wine-grape-growers-australia-2/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/8/rural--farming/video/1411/laurie-stanford--executive-director-wine-grape-growers-australia-2/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1412/ian-darbyshire--ceo-south-australia-tourism-commission/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/412/small.jpg?1315796169" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Ian takes us through all that South Australia has to offer- from cruising the Murray River on a houseboat, to tasting your way through the extensive cellar doors, exploring the Flinders Rangers or parking your campervan right on the coast for a spectacular ocean view.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1412/ian-darbyshire--ceo-south-australia-tourism-commission/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1412/ian-darbyshire--ceo-south-australia-tourism-commission/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1413/andrew-pengilly--tyrrells-winery-vineyard-manager/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/413/small.jpg?1315797542" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Andrew takes us to some of the oldest vineyards in the Hunter Valley, originally planted back in 1879, and cloned from vines originally brought over from France. Andrew discusses what to look for in harvesting grapes to get the best possible tasting wine- including looking at PH and acidity levels, and the length of time needed for the vines to properly mature. Andrew also talks about his background, training, and how he came to his current position with Tyrrell’s.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1413/andrew-pengilly--tyrrells-winery-vineyard-manager/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1413/andrew-pengilly--tyrrells-winery-vineyard-manager/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1414/ian-darbyshire--ceo-south-australia-tourism-commission-2/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/414/small.jpg?1315798361" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Ian discusses the long-term tourism strategy created for Australia to address the skills shortage as well as business and workforce development in the tourism and services area. Ian also talks about the kinds of exciting job opportunities available for those in the industry such as running 4WD tours, working on an outback station or in resorts in return for accommodation, or becoming a tour guide in one of the national parks.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1414/ian-darbyshire--ceo-south-australia-tourism-commission-2/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1414/ian-darbyshire--ceo-south-australia-tourism-commission-2/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1415/trish-awdren--harvest-trail-picker/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/415/small.jpg?1315798868" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Trish is from Cowra, and has been travelling and working the Harvest Trail with her husband for 3 years. She was able to gather information about the Harvest Trail both from job agencies as well as friends. Trish discusses the way that the Harvest Trail exposes you to new places, as you’re able to follow the work and discover new destinations and attractions as you go.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1415/trish-awdren--harvest-trail-picker/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1415/trish-awdren--harvest-trail-picker/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1416/stephen-sykes--director-of-enterprise-services-orange-city-council/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/416/small.jpg?1315799146" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Stephen discusses Orange’s pre-eminence as an area for quality produce and wines. Despite this, there is a definite skills shortage in the area for labour workers and pickers. The area produces lots of stone fruit, including cherries, as well as apples and wine grapes, which harvest around October. For more information about the region, visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1416/stephen-sykes--director-of-enterprise-services-orange-city-council/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1416/stephen-sykes--director-of-enterprise-services-orange-city-council/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1417/andrew-pengilly-talks-grapes/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/417/small.jpg?1315800426" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Andrew discusses his day to day duties as vineyard manager, as well as taking us through the work undertaken by seasonal pickers, and the opportunities available for workers, on and off season. Andrew believes that Tyrrell’s is a unique place to work because of its family environment, and the training that’s provided on the job.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1417/andrew-pengilly-talks-grapes/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1417/andrew-pengilly-talks-grapes/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1418/ht-andrew-meurant/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/418/small.jpg?1315803020" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>Andrew discusses Elders role as a national distribution organisation that sells both inputs and outputs in the Australian agricultural markets.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1418/ht-andrew-meurant/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1418/ht-andrew-meurant/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1419/david-richards--dupoint-market-development-manager/ <img src="http://www.skillsone.com.au//shared/videos/000/001/419/small.jpg?1315804970" /><br /><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><p>From the 2011 AusVeg convention, David chats to us about the work that DuPoint do, and the types of products they sell. As a leading scientific developer in the horticulture industry, DuPoint are working to develop pesticides and insecticides which have lower toxicity and better qualities of sustainability.</p></div><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1419/david-richards--dupoint-market-development-manager/" ><strong>View Video</strong></a> http://www.skillsone.com.au/industry/179/advice/video/1419/david-richards--dupoint-market-development-manager/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000