The 2012 Skills Tasmania Conference will be held at Wrest Point Conference Centre on 21 and 22 May 2012.
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Hear from state and national speakers on the fundamental importance of skills development in industry and within enterprises.
Many case studies will be presented alongside small-group presentations, workshops and short and sharp “café conversations” on a range of VET topics.

The National VET E-Learning Strategy’s NBN E-Learning projects will be demonstrating the outcomes of their NBN projects throughout the day.
A feature will be an e-learning showcase demonstrating training and assessment opportunities under the National Broadband Network.
The conference will be informative, entertaining, inspiring and instructive, under the skilful direction of MC Tony Jewson.
There will be presentations and/or workshops from:
- Australian Skills Quality Authority
- Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Australian Council for Private Education and Training
- Alan Bonsall - Branding & Corporate Strategy Specialist
- Martin Powell – National VET Equity Advisory Council
- Michael Gwyther - Yum Productions
- Lalla Hinds – National Broadband Network
- Kate Blizzard – Hazell Bros
- School-based Apprenticeships: Transport Industry Case Study
- Training Award Winners
- National Centre for Vocational Education Research
and many more!
Registration details
To register please complete and return the Registration Form [Word 45KB]
You may also register online
Registration fees:
| Day One only |
150.00 |
| Day Two only |
220.00 |
| Both Days |
350.00 |
| Day One Dinner |
85.00 |
| ACPET Bus Tour |
109.00 |
There is a special 20% discount available to Tasmanian Flexible Learning Network (TFLN) members (please note there is no discount for the dinner or the bus tour). A code word will be emailed to TFLN members.
Wrest Point Hotel has advised special rates for delegates
For further information about the Conference please contact Jacqui Maclaine on (03) 6233 3194 or email jacqui.maclaine@skills.tas.gov.au.
Important note
The following bus tour has been cancelled:
Facilitated by the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
Showcasing Best Practice in Industry Engagement – ACPET Bus Tour: 23 May 2012
Join us in visiting some of Hobart’s key businesses that are prospering from partnerships with education and training providers. You will see a broad range of local initiatives covering school-based apprenticeships and workplace-based training in action. Come and join the ACPET team as well as Tasmanian Government officials in a relaxing and informative day.
Price: $109 plus GST, including lunch and refreshments.