Links
Following are summaries of websites that provide information and resources to teachers and learners. Priority has been given to links that focus on information about vocational education and training (VET) in schools and e-learning for TAFE, Adult and Community and Private Providers.
To enter the site you are interested in, please click on the site name.
If you have any feedback on these sites or know of other sites that may be useful to your colleagues, please send an e-mail to help@psgsecurity.com
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The australia.gov.au website is your connection with government in Australia. It links to information and services on around 800 Australian Government websites as well as selected state and territory resources. Australia.gov.au also searches over three million government web pages. |
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The Australian Government Directory incorporating Business Australia is your first stop for information on Australian Government; Education; Corporate Services; Research & Development; Indigenous Services; Organisations & Associations; Business; Tourism; and IT&T.
You will find PSG Australia listed on the AGD |
| AMES |
Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) is Australia's largest provider of specialist, multicultural language, employment and settlement services. With the assistance of Government contracts, AMES successfully educates and services almost 50,000 people every year. PSG students requiring language assistance are refered to AMES |
| Apprenticeships Victoria |
Apprenticeships Victoria manage the traineeships of PSG Australia employees |
Australian Centre
for Industrial Relations Research and Training (ACIRRT) |
ACIRRT is an independent, multi-disciplinary organisation that monitors and analyses the changing nature of work. It helps others to understand current workplace issues and the evolving labour market in Australia |
| Australian Council for Private Education & Training (ACPET) |
PSG Australia is a member of this organisation. The aim of ACPET is to enhance the diversity of education and training throughout Australia via independent enterprise and so provide a choice of product and outcome for consumers. Private colleges, education institutes, industry training consultants, education agents, and education product developers are among the many members of ACPET. |
Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF) |
AQF is a unified system of 12 national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector. |
| AusLIST |
The Australian list of Institutions and Courses in Other Countries. AusLIST is a directory of Australian transnational education (TNE) and training providers and the courses they deliver offshore which will:
- Provide a clear statement of commitment to quality education delivery by Australian TNE providers
- Enable prospective students, their families, overseas governments and other stakeholders to make informed decisions about the nature and quality of Australian TNE and
- Market your offshore education offerings to attract transnational students.
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Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
(DETYA) |
DETYA is the source for Commonwealth government information on training and post-compulsory education. |
DeLiberations on Teaching
and Learning in Higher Education |
DeLiberations offers general and specific learning and teaching resources, and research. |
| Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR) |
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) was created on 3 December 2007, bringing together elements of the former Departments of Education, Science and Training, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Youth and Early Childhood functions from the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. |
| Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST) |
DEST provides national leadership and works in collaboration with the States and Territories, industry, other agencies and the community in support of the Government’s objectives. We develop and implement policies to ensure the continuing relevance of education, science and training to contemporary needs and the growing requirement for lifelong learning. We also ensure high quality and value for money in delivering Government funded programmes. |
Education Network of Australia (EdNA) |
EdNA has links to thousands of educational resources in Australia and overseas.It is funded by the state/territory and national governments and it aims to foster collaboration and communication amongst the education sectors through communication links and information sharing. EdNA plays an essential role in progressing IT in education and training in Australia. |
European Council of Internation Schools
-technology planning/coordination |
The Council provides links to a variety of plans, planning models and reference material in relation to technology planning. |
| Ezine Articles |
A comprehenisve site with articles on every subject imaginable. The site containes several articles published by PSG Australia |
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
flexiblelearning.net.au |
The 2005 Australian Flexible Learning Framework is a national initiative to support the uptake of e-learning within the vocational education and training system. It is a AUD$15million strategy collaboratively funded by the Australian Government and all States and Territories. |
Learning Circuits |
Learning Circuits is an online magazine examining new technologies and how they are being applied for workplace learning. |
National Centre
for Vocational Education Research |
NCVER is Australia's principal research and evaluation organisation for the vocational and education training sector. |
National Council for
Open Distance Learning |
The National Council provides resources for developing flexible learning packages. |
National VET Portal |
The national VET Portal is a one-stop site for all issues relating to vocational study, apprenticeships, training packages etc. |
National Training Service Information
(NTIS) |
NTIS is a database on vocational education and training in Australia. It contains detailed information on courses, qualifications, training packages, competency standards and training organisations. |
| Naukri |
India's largest online job advertiser. PSG Australia uses Naukri for its situations vacant in India |
| O*Net Online |
The O*NET system serves as the USA's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations. The O*NET database houses this data and O*NET OnLine provides easy access to that information. It provides excellent occupational information that is relevant to Australia |
Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE) |
OTTE links to a significant range of educational resources. It is the source for Victorian Government information on post compulsory education, training and employment. |
Open Learning Agency |
The Open Learning Agency provides resources on the development of instructional materials, and the educational use of technology. |
| Productivity Places Program |
As part of its Skilling Australia for the future initiative, the government recognises the importance of nationally endorsed training in assisting job seekers to acquire skills and gain lasting employment and assisting existing workers to update or upgrade their skills.
The government has allocated 450,000 training places over four years to ensure that Australians develop the skills that industry needs. The training places will be delivered in an industry-driven system, ensuring that training is more responsive to the needs of enterprises and individuals. The training places will be available from 1 April 2008.
Of the total training places, 175,000 will be allocated to job seekers. More information will be provided on the arrangements for Productivity Places for existing workers and apprentices in the near future.
The training starts in April, with 20,000 training places being allocated for job seekers. Training for job seekers during this stage will be at the Certificate II and III levels. |
| Study In Australia |
Studying in Australia promotes an educational experience like no other – one that fosters innovative, creative and independent thinking. This site is the starting point for information about what Australia has to offer. |
Study Abroad
http://www.gseabroad.com |
GSE offers study abroad programs for students to popular destinations around the world. |
Toolbox Central |
Toolbox Central is a resource centre that provides tools for the development, implementation and evaluation of online training. |
University for Industry
(Learndirect) |
The University for Industry is a UK initiative to provide flexible learning to those who normally may not have the time or opportunity to take up training /development opportunities. |
Victorian Adult, Community
and Further Education Board (ACFEB) |
ACFEB is responsible for the Adult and Community Education (ACE) sector in Victoria and includes a network of over 460 learning centres and neighbourhood houses run by locally elected committees of management. |
Vocational Education in Schools |
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Web-based Training Information Centre
(WBTIC) |
WBTIC is a resource for those developing and delivering web-based training, online learning, or distance education. Features include WBT primer, surveys, discussion forums, and resource links. |
WISE Employment |
W.I.S.E. provides transitional, vocational and employment services to people who are disadvantaged, and quality employment solutions to business. |
| Work Skills Vocuher Program |
Learn more about the work skills voucher program that PSG Australia is contracted by the Department of Education, Science and Training to deliver |
World Association for Online Education |
WAOE evaluates online education through the "Online Course and Resource Evaluation Workgroup". |
TAFE Virtual Campus
State Security Licensing
Licensing requirements for the private security industry varies from state to state. Contact details are listed below:
Careers Advice
Get all the information you need to help you start a new career.
Careers online
Developed by Careers Counsellors, this site provides good information on careers including an online career show . Follow the link to "Connect to career info".
Centrelink
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are 'one-stop-shops' that provide a comprehensive free service to help you make informed decisions about your education, training and employment options and pathways.
DETYA careers
This is a federal government site that provides links with brief descriptions on international organisations, job search sites, professional bodies relating to particular occupations and employment programs.
Employment.com.au
Developed specifically for the Australian market, this job search site has a section called the "Career Forum" which includes tools, links and articles to assist with chosing a new or different career.
mycareer.com.au
This part of mycareer.com.au is dedicated to people looking to change their careers and provides information in a step by step manner including tips on giving notice and negotiating good terms in your new job.
seek.com.au
A well developed component of the "Seek" website, this careers section privides information on job search strategies, choosing and changing careers, career development and a range of other resources.
Employment Programs
Information on government programs is designed to assist jobseekers to find work.
Employment Division
Office of Employment, Training and Tertiary Education.
The Employment Division provides specialist employment programs and services. Whether you are an employee, employer, industry, community organisation or any Victorian seeking employment, the Employment Division is available to support you. They also provide advice to businesses starting up or relocating to Victoria.
Community Business Employment (CBE) program
Working with community and private organisations across Victoria, the Community Business Employment (CBE) program delivers employment assistance measures for disadvantaged unemployed people.
Skilled Migration
The Skilled Migration service links new migrants to businesses in Victoria.
Overseas Qualifications Assessment
If you have recently arrived in Victoria, the Overseas Qualifications Unit can assess your professional qualifications, free of charge.
Employment Opportunities
Employment Division provides services for unemployed Victorians through its Community Business Employment program and other initiatives.
Go for IT!
Go for IT! is a pilot program aimed at assisting young people to gain employment through IT, communications or multimedia traineeships.
Tourism Student Business Initiative
Your Guide to completing the Tourism Student Business Initiative (and to winning an overseas Study Tour!)
Greencorps
Green Corps - Young Australians for the Environment - is an environment initiative of the Commonwealth Government. The Green Corps program is managed by the Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers (ATCV) on behalf of the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs and Environment Australia.
Job pathways program
The Jobs Pathway Programme (JPP) assists young people in making the transition from school to work.
Job placement employment and training
The Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET) programme is aimed at assisting students and unemployed young people aged 15-21 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Jobsearch - Government
The Job Network is a national network of private, community and government organisations dedicated to finding jobs for unemployed people. This page details the different types of services provided by these organisations.
National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition
This organisation helps people trained overseas to work and study in Australia by providing information, advice and assistance in relation to the recognition of overseas qualifications and skills.
New apprenticeships
Information for employers, job seekers, careers advisors and students on the federal government's New Apprenticeships Scheme.
Occupations
The links provided on this page will provide you with information on occupation types, labour market projections and employer and industry information.
Australian Labour Market Statistics
Part of the Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business Departmetns' site, this page provides articles on Australian Labour Market and associated statistics.
Jobnet
JOBSTATS is a free web site dedicated to tracking employment trends within the IT industry. JOBSTATS uses data from JOBNET an IT Employment Web Site in Australia. (once at the site you will need to hit"JOBSTATS" ) The links provided on here will provide you with information on jobs you may like to do and what sorts of qualifications are required for those positions.
ANTA -Takeoff
Provides statistics and anecdotal information focussing on the Vocation Education and training (VET) sector in Australia.
Careers Online
Developed by Careers Counsellors, this site provides good information on careers, job searching and types of occupations available (once at the site, hit "connect to career info", then hit "1000 job descriptions").
OZJAC
OZJAC is a computer program that brings together information on all accredited courses in Australia, links courses to jobs and jobs to industry. This site provides a demonstration of what OZJAC can offer Information about an industry or employer that you are interested in working for can be extremely valuable when making decisions about the sorts of areas or companies you may like to work for, or even to make sure you have some background knowledge when attending an interview. sites provide information on particular industries and employers.
Byron Employment Australia
Byron Employment Australia's directory of Recruitment Agencies throughout Australia.
DETYA - Careers
Follow the link to "information about jobs" off the front page of this site to find a number of industry specific organisations (eg The Institue of Engineers, The Australian Computer Society etc).
Gradlink
This site specifically aims to link students and graduates to potential employers via advertising job vacancies, graduate destination statistics, information on employers, job search skills and graduate schemes. (go to "industry career profiles" off the student menu).
seek.com.au
Follow the link to "resources" on Seek's Career Resources Page to find a listing of professional associations. Skills for the Future
Australian Skills Vouchers is an Australian Government Initiative"
ferret.com.au
acir.com.au
ACIR is a register of accredited courses offered by Australian Universities, TAFE institutes and Registered Training Organisations managed by Hobsons Guides.
Education Network Australia
Australia's gateway for resources and services for education and training
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