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      <title>VET &amp; ACE events</title>
      <description>This edna calendar features meetings, forums, conferences and any other event within the Adult Community and the Vocational Education and Training sectors</description>
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         <title>Education Network Australia</title>
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         <title>Making a Difference 2008: The education revolution - It's happening</title>
         <link>http://www.cshisc.com.au/conference/</link>
         <description>The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) Conference will incorporate presentations covering international, national and local perspectives under the following themes: From policy to practice; Capacity building - people and systems; and Innovation and collaboration- stories from the field.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722540</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) Conference will incorporate presentations covering international, national and local perspectives under the following themes: From policy to practice; Capacity building - people and systems; and Innovation and collaboration- stories from the field.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Making a Difference 2008: The education revolution - It's happening</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-15</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-08-18</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Community services industry,Health and community services industry</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Hilton Adelaide Hotel</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">223 Victoria Square</ev:location>
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         <ev:location refinement="city">Adelaide</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">SA</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC)</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.cshisc.com.au/index.php</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-08-18</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Group Training National Conference 2008: Fast forward into the future</title>
         <link>http://www.grouptraining.com.au/about_gtanational/national_conference/conferences/conf2008_Cairns/conf2008.html</link>
         <description>Group Training Australia (GPT) is the national association for the group training network, Australia?s largest employer of apprentices and trainees. Issues covered include: change management, the VET sector, strategic leadership, operational issues, staff engagement and performance, and identifying priorities for action.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722530</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>Group Training Australia (GPT) is the national association for the group training network, Australia?s largest employer of apprentices and trainees. Issues covered include: change management, the VET sector, strategic leadership, operational issues, staff engagement and performance, and identifying priorities for action.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Group Training National Conference 2008: Fast forward into the future</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-15</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-08-17</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Vocational education,Apprentice,Trainee</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Cairns Convention Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Cnr Wharf and Sheridan Streets</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Cairns</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Group Training Australia</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.grouptraining.com.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-08-17</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Mining industry skills centre annual conference</title>
         <link>http://www.miskillscentreconference.com.au/</link>
         <description>The conference will address workforce challenges currently facing the industry and provide an open forum for debate on current issues. Some workshop topics include: 'The future of RTOs in the resources industry'; 'Designing workforce strategies'; 'Engaging competence'; 'Positioning human resources for the future'; 'The future of TAFE'; and 'The National Training System: Piecing it all together'.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722462</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The conference will address workforce challenges currently facing the industry and provide an open forum for debate on current issues. Some workshop topics include: 'The future of RTOs in the resources industry'; 'Designing workforce strategies'; 'Engaging competence'; 'Positioning human resources for the future'; 'The future of TAFE'; and 'The National Training System: Piecing it all together'.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Mining industry skills centre annual conference</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-09-25</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-08-12</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Mining,Mining industry,Workforce development</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Brisbane</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Mining Industry Skills Centre Inc</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.miskillscentreconference.com.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-08-12</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Connections, capacity and collaboration</title>
         <link>http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=47#174</link>
         <description>VETnetwork Australia is the peak body supporting vocational education in schools. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration. The focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies, and partnerships.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722458</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>VETnetwork Australia is the peak body supporting vocational education in schools. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration. The focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies, and partnerships.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Connections, capacity and collaboration</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-01</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-08-12</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">VET in schools</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Sydney Convention Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Darling Harbour</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Sydney</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">NSW</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>VETnetwork</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-08-12</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Partnerships for social inclusion</title>
         <link>http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/conference08/index.html</link>
         <description>Increasing social inclusion requires an approach that cuts across policy departments. Effective action means that the public sector should review the way it operates, moving from a traditional hierarchical model to one characterised by multi-sectoral partnerships and flexibility in policy delivery. This conference discusses the development and nature of these partnerships, and their implications for public policy.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722452</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>Increasing social inclusion requires an approach that cuts across policy departments. Effective action means that the public sector should review the way it operates, moving from a traditional hierarchical model to one characterised by multi-sectoral partnerships and flexibility in policy delivery. This conference discusses the development and nature of these partnerships, and their implications for public policy.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Partnerships for social inclusion</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-15</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-08-12</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Social mobility,Social participation,Social policy</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">ACE,VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Melbourne Stadiums Limited, Telstra Dome,</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">740 Bourke Street, Docklands</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Melbourne</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">VIC</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Centre for Public Policy</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-08-12</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Sydney 2009 World Masters Games</title>
         <link>http://www.2009worldmasters.com/</link>
         <description>The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be held from 10-18 October 2009 and will see competitors from more than 100 countries take part in 28 sports at more than 70 venues throughout New South Wales.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722044</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be held from 10-18 October 2009 and will see competitors from more than 100 countries take part in 28 sports at more than 70 venues throughout New South Wales.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Sydney 2009 World Masters Games</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-10-10</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-07-23</dc:date>
         <dc:subject>sport, masters games, competition</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">ACE</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Sydney</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">NSW</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Sydney 2009 World Masters Games</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.2009worldmasters.com/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-07-23</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>eFest 2008: Connected Learning</title>
         <link>http://www.efest.org.nz/</link>
         <description>e-Fest 2008 is an Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) event. The themes are: Connected Learners; Connected Educators; Connected Organisations; and Connected Content.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/722027</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>e-Fest 2008 is an Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ) event. The themes are: Connected Learners; Connected Educators; Connected Organisations; and Connected Content.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>eFest 2008: Connected Learning</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-09-08</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-07-22</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="ated">Information and communications technology,World wide web,Online learning</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer,administrator</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,higher education</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Skycity Auckland Convention Centre. 88 Federal Street</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Auckland</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">Outside Australia</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ)</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">New Zealand</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-07-22</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>2008 ACPET National Conference</title>
         <link>http://www.acpet.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=1232&amp;Itemid=1</link>
         <description>The Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET)is presenting the 2008 ACPET National Conference on the theme of "Challenges for today, strategies for tomorrow". Some issues that will be covered are: new research, private education in future years, new business models, Generation Y's expectations about education and training, sustainability and best practice in private education delivery, perspectives on business and industry challenges, and strategies for increasing global reach.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/721374</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET)is presenting the 2008 ACPET National Conference on the theme of "Challenges for today, strategies for tomorrow". Some issues that will be covered are: new research, private education in future years, new business models, Generation Y's expectations about education and training, sustainability and best practice in private education delivery, perspectives on business and industry challenges, and strategies for increasing global reach.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>2008 ACPET National Conference</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-08-28</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-06-18</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Private education,Conference</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Hotel Grand Chancellor</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Hobart</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">TAS</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET)</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.acpet.edu.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&amp;Itemid=1</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-06-18</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Learning Technologies Conference</title>
         <link>http://learningtechnologies.co.uk/conference/conference.cfm</link>
         <description>This conference is aimed at learning and development professionals involved with any aspect of organisational learning and performance improvement; from learning strategy, development and management through to learning delivery and implementation of learning systems.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/721318</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This conference is aimed at learning and development professionals involved with any aspect of organisational learning and performance improvement; from learning strategy, development and management through to learning delivery and implementation of learning systems.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Learning Technologies Conference</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-01-28</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-06-17</dc:date>
         <dc:subject>web 2.0</dc:subject>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Workforce development,Technological change</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Olympia 2</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">London</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">Outside Australia</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Learning Technologies</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://learningtechnologies.co.uk</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">United Kingdom</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-06-17</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Mind over matter: How technology matters</title>
         <link>http://www.educationau.edu.au/jahia/Jahia/pid/646</link>
         <description>The seminar offers a unique opportunity to explore how technology is impacting on attention, motivation, multitasking, learning and work with Professor Martin Westwell. Each session will explore recent research and how to capitalise on the opportunities offered by technology whilst minimising the risks for education and work environments.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/721228</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The seminar offers a unique opportunity to explore how technology is impacting on attention, motivation, multitasking, learning and work with Professor Martin Westwell. Each session will explore recent research and how to capitalise on the opportunities offered by technology whilst minimising the risks for education and work environments.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Mind over matter: How technology matters</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-08-26</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-06-12</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="ated">ICT in education,Information and communications technology,Technology,Educational technology</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer,administrator</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">school, higher education, VET, ACE</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Leighton Hall, University of New South Wales</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Randwick Campus</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Sydney</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">NSW</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>education.au</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.educationau.edu.au/jahia/jsp/index.jsp</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-06-12</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Agri-Food National Conference: 'It's all about skills'</title>
         <link>http://www.agrifoodskills.net.au/display_announce.php?id=1</link>
         <description>The theme of the conference this year is 'It's all about skills' reflecting the council's strong focus on working with and advising enterprises on skills, workforce solutions and skills and training needs.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/720238</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The theme of the conference this year is 'It's all about skills' reflecting the council's strong focus on working with and advising enterprises on skills, workforce solutions and skills and training needs.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Agri-Food National Conference: 'It's all about skills'</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-09-25</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-05-06</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Agriculture horticulture forestry and seafood industries,Agriculture,Agriculture industry,Industry training council</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Rydges</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">186 Exhibition Street</ev:location>
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         <ev:location refinement="city">Melbourne</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">VIC</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Agri-Food Industry Skills Council</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.agrifoodskills.net.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-05-06</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>ACAL Conference 2008</title>
         <link>http://www.astmanagement.com.au/qcal8/</link>
         <description>The title of this conference Surfing outside the flags: Catching waves, avoiding rips has been chosen to reflect the venue for the conference and also as a metaphor to raise issues and provoke debate. Conference themes include: Indigenous literacy &amp; numeracy, vocational &amp; workplace literacy &amp; numeracy, meeting the literacy &amp; numeracy needs of African refugees, numeracy, and community literacy.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/719531</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The title of this conference Surfing outside the flags: Catching waves, avoiding rips has been chosen to reflect the venue for the conference and also as a metaphor to raise issues and provoke debate. Conference themes include: Indigenous literacy &amp; numeracy, vocational &amp; workplace literacy &amp; numeracy, meeting the literacy &amp; numeracy needs of African refugees, numeracy, and community literacy.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>ACAL Conference 2008</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-02</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-04-08</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Adult literacy,Adult learning,Reading,Writing,Literacy</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer,administrator</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">ACE</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Crowne Plaza</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="town">Surfers Paradise</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>AST Management</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.astmanagement.com.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-04-08</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National Conference of Volunteering</title>
         <link>http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/html/s02_article/default.asp?nav_cat_id=210&amp;nav_top_id=55</link>
         <description>The theme of the 12th National Conference on Volunteering is 'Catch the New Waves'. This conference will explore the current and emerging trends in volunteering such as the shift in the way people are volunteering; flexibility in management; and the changing demographics of volunteering. The emerging trends in volunteering include, but are not limited to:episodic volunteering, volunteer tourism, informal volunteer models, and corporate volunteering.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718548</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The theme of the 12th National Conference on Volunteering is 'Catch the New Waves'. This conference will explore the current and emerging trends in volunteering such as the shift in the way people are volunteering; flexibility in management; and the changing demographics of volunteering. The emerging trends in volunteering include, but are not limited to:episodic volunteering, volunteer tourism, informal volunteer models, and corporate volunteering.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National Conference of Volunteering</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-09-03</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-02-20</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Volunteer,Voluntary organisation,Trend</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">administrator</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Radisson Resort Gold Coast</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Palm Meadows Drive</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="town">Gold Coast</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="postcode"/>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Palm Meadows,</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Volunteering Australia</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/html/s01_home/home.asp</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-02-20</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>The next big thing in Europe: recognition of prior learning</title>
         <link>http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Events/Event_Detail?id=116468#postformtitle</link>
         <description>Strongly contrasting mechanisms for facilitating recognition in learning exist across Europe. While the European Qualifications Framework, the Bologna and Lisbon agreements are top-down system-level approaches to supporting movement of workers and cross-country recognition of learning, other 'bottom-up' approaches are being encouraged. One of these - or rather a 'family' of approaches - is recognition of prior learning. Having a long pedigree, these approaches have slowly gained purchase, but remain somewhat 'below the radar'. The presentation will explore the potential of these approaches and whether they pose an alternative to 'traditional' forms of certification.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718256</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>Strongly contrasting mechanisms for facilitating recognition in learning exist across Europe. While the European Qualifications Framework, the Bologna and Lisbon agreements are top-down system-level approaches to supporting movement of workers and cross-country recognition of learning, other 'bottom-up' approaches are being encouraged. One of these - or rather a 'family' of approaches - is recognition of prior learning. Having a long pedigree, these approaches have slowly gained purchase, but remain somewhat 'below the radar'. The presentation will explore the potential of these approaches and whether they pose an alternative to 'traditional' forms of certification.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>The next big thing in Europe: recognition of prior learning</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-09-15</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-02-12</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Recognition of prior learning,Europe</dc:subject>
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         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Cambridge Assessment</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">1 Hills Road, Cambridge</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Cambridge</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">Outside Australia</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Cambridge Assessment</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">United Kingdom</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-02-12</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>VETnetwork 2008: Connections, Capacity and Collaboration</title>
         <link>http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=47</link>
         <description>VETnetwork Australia (Vocational Education and Training Network Australia) is a national network of teachers, trainers, career advisors, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational learning and youth transition. This year a conference will be held in Sydney over three days. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration, and focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies and partnerships.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718241</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>VETnetwork Australia (Vocational Education and Training Network Australia) is a national network of teachers, trainers, career advisors, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational learning and youth transition. This year a conference will be held in Sydney over three days. The theme for the 2008 conference is Connections, Capacity and Collaboration, and focus will be on pedagogy, strategies for real life learning, case studies and partnerships.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>VETnetwork 2008: Connections, Capacity and Collaboration</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-01</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-02-11</dc:date>
         <dc:subject>Connections, Capacity, Collaboration, VET conference,</dc:subject>
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         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Darling Harbour</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Sydney</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">NSW</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>VETnetwork</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-02-11</ad:datedisplay>
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      <item rdf:about="http://api.edna.edu.au/service/noticeboard/2405/718075" xmlns:rdf="rdf">
         <title>Making a difference 2008</title>
         <link>http://www.cshisc.com.au/docs/upload/BusinessDevelopment/MakingaDiff2008-CallforPapers(Dec07).pdf</link>
         <description>The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) presents the 4th annual conference on the theme of the Education Revolution for the community services and health industries. Topics include: 'From policy to practice', Capacity building - people and systems', and Innovation and collaboration - stories from the field'.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/718075</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC) presents the 4th annual conference on the theme of the Education Revolution for the community services and health industries. Topics include: 'From policy to practice', Capacity building - people and systems', and Innovation and collaboration - stories from the field'.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Making a difference 2008</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-10-15</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-02-07</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Community services industry,Health and community services industry,Conference</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Hilton Hotel</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">King William Street</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="town">Adelaide</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">SA</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CSHISC)</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.cshisc.com.au/load_page.asp</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-02-07</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>Open Access and Research Conference 2008</title>
         <link>http://www.oar2008.qut.edu.au/</link>
         <description>This conference includes a range of topics such as evolving publishing models, repository management, e-Research, policy development, and legal and technical issues.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/717444</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This conference includes a range of topics such as evolving publishing models, repository management, e-Research, policy development, and legal and technical issues.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>Open Access and Research Conference 2008</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-09-24</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2008-01-15</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Research,Conference</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">teacher/lecturer</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET</edna:audience>
         <ev:location>Stamford Plaza</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="address">cnr Edward and Margaret Streets</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="town">Brisbane</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>Queensland University of Technology</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>http://www.oar2008.qut.edu.au/</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2008-01-15</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Sydney</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15states08/15statebystate05.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711411</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Sydney</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-05-29</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-28</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE,higher education,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Sydney</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">NSW</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-28</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Brisbane</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate03.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711410</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Brisbane</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-05-08</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-28</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,school,ACE,higher education</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Brisbane</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-28</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Perth</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate09.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711409</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Perth</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-03-27</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-28</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE,higher education,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Perth Convention Exhibition Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Perth</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">WA</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-28</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Darwin</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15states08/15statebystate11.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711408</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Darwin</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2008-08-29</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-28</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE,higher education,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Darwin Convention Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Darwin</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">NT</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-28</ad:datedisplay>
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      <item rdf:about="http://api.edna.edu.au/service/noticeboard/2405/711405" xmlns:rdf="rdf">
         <title>National careers and employment expo: Gold Coast</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate06.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711405</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Gold Coast</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-05-22</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-27</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE,higher education,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="town">Broadbeach</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">QLD</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-27</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Hobart</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate07.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711404</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Hobart</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-04-03</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-27</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE,higher education,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Derwent Entertainment Centre</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Hobart</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">TAS</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-27</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Canberra</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15statebystate04.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711403</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Canberra</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-06-13</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-27</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,higher education,ACE,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Exhibition Park in Canberra</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Canberra</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">ACT</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-27</ad:datedisplay>
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         <title>National careers and employment expo: Adelaide</title>
         <link>http://www.eocexpo.com.au/15states08/15statebystate04.html</link>
         <description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</description>
         <dc:identifier scheme="URI">http://www.edna.edu.au/noticeboards/2405/711401</dc:identifier>
         <dc:description>This expo showcases careers, employment and education and training options for the general public. It provides an opportunity for school leavers, graduates, Generation Y, and skilled and mature age workers to meet with employers, government bodies and education and training providers. Admission to the expo is free.</dc:description>
         <dc:title>National careers and employment expo: Adelaide</dc:title>
         <dc:date>2009-05-01</dc:date>
         <dc:date refinement="created">2007-02-27</dc:date>
         <dc:subject scheme="voced">Career education,Career awareness,Career exploration,Career information,Employment</dc:subject>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">student</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-audience">community member</edna:audience>
         <edna:audience scheme="edna-sector">VET,ACE,higher education,school</edna:audience>
         <ev:location refinement="address">Adelaide Showground</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="city">Adelaide</ev:location>
         <ev:location refinement="region">SA</ev:location>
         <dc:publisher>EOC Group</dc:publisher>
         <dc:publisher>info@eoc.com.au</dc:publisher>
         <ev:location refinement="country">Australia</ev:location>
         <ad:datedisplay>2007-02-27</ad:datedisplay>
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