| Wednesday 15 October 2008 | Cairns Convention Centre |
| 1.00-6.00pm |
Registration
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Ballroom Foyer |
| 3.00-5.00pm |
GTA In-House Meeting for national association members “What If? Future Scenarios in the VET Sector” |
Ballroom |
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GTA members are invited to join their colleagues on Wed 15th October, 3pm – 5pm at the Hilton Hotel, Cairns, to explore the issues impacting Group Training now and into the future.
In this interactive session you will be able to examine the key issues for group training and identify opportunities for GTOs. You will be able to develop a compelling picture of what you want to create for your group training organization with respect to
Clients & Services
Business & Financial Models
Government & Policy
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| 6.00-8.00pm |
Welcome Reception |
Breezes Terrace, Hilton Cairns |
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| Thursday 16 October 2008 | Cairns Convention Centre |
| 8:00am |
Registration opens |
Foyer, CCC |
| 8:30am |
Welcome |
Halls C/D |
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Bruce Haddon
Conference Introduction
Iain McDougall, GTA Chairman
Opening Address
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Halls C/D |
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Phillip Bullock, Chair, Skills Australia |
Halls C/D |
| 9.20am |
Shift Happens
Prof Jim Bright, Partner, Bright & Associates Consultants |
Halls C/D |
| 10.20am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
Foyer |
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| 10.50am |
The role of the market in the training revolution?
Interactive Panel
Geof Hawke, Senior Research Fellow, The Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training (RCVET), The University of Technology Sydney
Sally Sinclair, CEO, National Employment Services Association (NESA)
John Ross, Journalist, Campus Review |
Halls C/D |
| 12.20pm |
Lunch |
Outdoor Plaza |
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| 1.20pm |
Special Interest Groups |
Meeting Room 2 and Halls C/D |
| 3.00pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
Foyer |
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| 3.30pm |
Conference Workshops
1 (Double Session)
What keeps you awake at night? A masterclass for directors of not-for-profit enterprises
Julie Garland McLellan, one of Australia’s leading governance consultants
Chaired by Bruce Haddon
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Meeting Room 2, CCC |
| 3.30pm |
2a (repeated on Friday)
National Standards for GTOs – Are they working for you?
Facilitator – Garry Thomas, ACUTO Consulting
State Training Authorities – Geoff Foster, Victorian Skills Commission
DEEWR – Jack Giddings, Director, Apprenticeship Pathways
Auditors – Steve Trice, Canington International Training (CiT)
Chaired by James Barron, CEO, GTA
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 4.30pm |
2b (repeated on Friday)
Award Modernisation: Employing 21st century apprentices under 19th century employment conditions – why?
Sian Owen and Ray-Anne Medforth, WorkSight
Chaired by Ben Bardon, GTA National Board Member
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 5:30pm |
Sessions finish for the day |
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| Optional Networking Events |
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| 6.00-10.45pm |
Hartley’s Creek Crocodile Farm Tour & Buffet Dinner
On arrival, you will be supplied with a torch and escorted along the boardwalks spotlighting nocturnal animals and crocodiles. You will see a huge estuarine (saltwater) crocodile hand fed in a presentation which also features Australia’s indigenous freshwater crocodile. You will then have the opportunity to have a photo taken of you holding a LIVE baby crocodile while enjoying a welcoming drink and canapés.
Before dinner you will cruise the still waters of Hartley’s Lagoon and experience the domain of the Saltwater Crocodile in its natural habitat. You will then move to Lilies Restaurant for a BBQ Dinner including beer, wine and soft drinks before heading back to Cairns.
Bus transfers depart from the Hilton cairns at 6.00pm and from Mantra Trilogy at 6.10pm. Delegates staying at all other hotels should walk to either of the above pick up locations.
The return bus departs Hartley’s at 10.00pm and returns to Cairns at 10:40pm. |
| 6.40-9.30pm |
Cairns Inlet Dinner Cruise – Vessel: Ocean Cruise
Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran, Ocean Cruise, while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night. Enjoy a sumptuous 4 course hot & cold buffet featuring some of the region’s best produce – mouth watering prawns, oysters, reef fish & exotic platters of fruit – all freshly prepared on board. As the moon rises, the gentle strumming of the guitar commences. Price includes a glass of champagne on arrival, all other drinks cash on the night.
Cruise departs at 7:00pm (boarding from 6:40pm) from Marlin Jetty and returns at 9:30pm. |
| 7.00-10.30pm |
BBQ Dinner Poolside at Cairns International Hotel
Walk to Cairns International and head towards the pool deck for a casual BBQ Dinner with colleagues. Price includes a welcome drink and a BBQ Dinner. A cash bar will be available on the night. |
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| Friday 17 October 2008 | Cairns Convention Centre |
| 8.00am |
Registration Opens |
Foyer, CCC
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| 8.30am |
Video Address
The Hon Julia Gillard MP
Minister’s address pre-recorded exclusively for the 2008 Group Training National Conference participants
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 8.45am |
Day 2 Intro
Bruce Haddon
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 8.55am |
Today’s Skills, Tomorrows Leaders
Gary Clementson, TSTL participant
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 9.15am |
Leadership: The key to retaining and engaging your people in a challenging employee-driven market
Ian Hutchinson, Chief Engagement Officer, LifebyDesign.com.au
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Halls C/D, CCC |
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| 10.15am |
Morning Tea and Exhibition |
Foyer, CCC |
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| 10.45am |
Conference Workshops
3 (Double Session)
Engagement Tools & Retention Rules: The 7 drivers of highly engaged organisations to maximise performance, productivity & profit
Ian Hutchinson, Chief Engagement Officer, LifebyDesign.com.au
Chaired by Bruce Haddon
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 10.45am |
4a (repeat of 2a)
National Standards for GTOs – Are they working for you?
Facilitator – Garry Thomas, ACUTO Consulting
State Training Authorities – Geoff Foster, Victorian Skills Commission
DEEWR – Jack Giddings, Director, Apprenticeship Pathways
Auditors – Steve Trice, Canington International Training (CiT)
Chaired by Mike Boyce, GTA National Board Member |
Meeting Room 2, CCC |
| 11.45am |
4b (repeat of 2b)
Award Modernisation: Employing 21st century apprentices under 19th century employment conditions – why?
Sian Owen and Ray-Anne Medforth, WorkSight
Chaired by David Brown, GTA National Board Member |
Meeting Room 2, CCC |
| 12.45pm |
Lunch |
Outdoor Plaza, CCC |
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| 1.45pm |
Opposition Address
Dr Andrew Southcott, Shadow Minister for Employment
Participation, Training and Sport |
Halls C/D, CCC |
| 2.25pm |
Life Member Presentations Halls |
C/D, CCC |
| 2.45pm |
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition |
Foyer, CCC |
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| 3.05pm |
Preparing for Action
Identify key insights gained and priorities for action.
Facilitated by Bruce Haddon
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 3.50pm |
Last Man Standing
Steven Bradbury
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 4.50pm |
Closing Remarks
Jim Barron, CEO, GTA
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Halls C/D, CCC |
| 7.00pm |
Group Training National Awards Presentation Dinner |
Great Hall, CCC |
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