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ITEC19 Major Sponsors

Asia PacificInternational Education Forum

Held in conjunction with ITEC19 is the Asia Pacific International Education Forum, the chance to gain unique insights into the international education sector.

Check out the ITEC19 website for more information on the impressive program.

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Wednesday, 21 August 2019

Marriott Resort Surfers Paradise

Conference DinnerQ1 Observation Skydeck

Find out what’s happening across the

independent tertiary education sector

at the ITEC19 conference dinner. It’s a

great time to relax and enjoy the

picturesque views from the New South

Wales Coast all the way to Stradbroke

Island.

Don’t miss one of this year’s premier

networking opportunities.

Thursday. 22 August 2019 - 7pm

SkyPoint Observation Deck, Q1 Tower

ITEC19Conference Silver Sponsors

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS

n Cloud Assess n Equator IT n Training Resources Solutions n

n WiseNet n Copyright n NT Department of Trade n

n Meshed Group n Didasko n Elicos n ICEF n Study Loans n

n Unique Student Identifier Office n Australian First Aid n

n Instructure n Australian Access Federation nDebit Success

n Total VET Training Resources n ANK Corp n HELI

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Exhibition

ITEC19 Tertiary Education Conference

The need to educate, train and reskill the workforce is changing how government,

students and the business community look at tertiary education and the role of

independent providers.

There’s an increasing understanding that the system needs to act as one, where the

higher education, vocational education and training system stands ready to support

people throughout their working lives. In this environment the higher education, the

vocational education and training system play different but supportive roles. What

does it mean for independent providers across the sector?

The ITEC19 Tertiary Education Conference, organised by the Independent Tertiary

Education Council Australia (ITECA), is your opportunity to understand this change, and

what it means for your organisation. The conference is focused on supporting

Who Should Attend The Conference ·

▪ Senior leadership within independent training providers

▪ Those responsible for student welfare

▪ Regulatory compliance staff

▪ Stakeholders from government and industry with a role in training provision.

The backdrop to the ITEC19 Tertiary Education Conference is the Gold Coast, a perfect

location to kick-back with colleagues across the independent tertiary education sector.

Take the time to enjoy the sun and also explore a region renown for relaxing beaches

and unique cuisine.

The conference wouldn’t be possible without the support of major sponsors, aXcelerate

and VETtrak.

Set the time aside in your diary, book your flights and take advantage of the discounted

accommodation to be part of ITEC19 Tertiary Education Conference, the conference for

quality independent providers.

Alexis Watt Troy Williams

ITECA Chair ITECA Chief Executive

— ITEC19 Contact Information

Independent Tertiary Education Council Australiaa: GPO Box 1939, Melbourne, VIC, 3001

f: 1300 421 071 f: 1300 421 018e: conference@iteca.edu.au

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Welcome To Country

Plenary Sessions

8:45am

Conference WelcomeITEC19 Tertiary Education Conference

9:00am Alexis Watt, ChairIndependent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA)

9:15am Keynote Presentation —Balancing Red Tape & Small Business

Businesses of all sizes face government red-tape and in the education sector. It’s necessary to protect the interests of students; however, it can be a burden on business. Find out what’s being done to cut red-tape.

Kate Carnell AO

Aust. Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman

10:00am Regulatory Agenda —Why Minimum Standards Don’t Equate To Quality

There’s a common misconception that ASQA exists to protect and promote quality in the sector, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Review the types of behaviour by training providers that challenges regulators and why ASQA is looking to the sector to define and self-regulate quality.

Mark Paterson AO, Chief CommissionerAustralian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Morning Tea10:45am

Concurrent Sessions

11:15am Workforce Development Agenda —Understanding Your Business Culture

Here you’ll find out about what it takes to create a workplace where your team is happy, engaged, and want to play an active role in supporting everyone in the business to achieve their goals.

Shelly Baker, PrincipalIndustryus HR

Skills Agenda —Reskilling The Workforce & The Role Of Micro Credentials

The skills required by employers are constantly changing as technology evolves and this requires a commitment to life-long learning by employees and their employers. Does this mean microcredentials are the main game?

Mark McKenzie, ChairCouncil of Small Businesses Organisations of Australia (COSBOA)

Quality Agenda —QILT Surveys, What’s Measured Now And What Matters Later

An overview of the QILT Surveys and how these surveys can be used to in-form and improve practice. This presentation will outline what is included in the suite and how you can utilise the information to build for the future.

Lisa Bolton, QILT Research & Strategy DirectorANU Social Research Centre

Thursday, 22 August 2019

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1

Lunch12:45pm

12noon Workforce Development Agenda —Coaching as a business and personal development tool

It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day work of running a business and lose track of what’s important to you professionally and personally. Find out how to have the passion that will allow you to succeed.

Michael Yacoub, Chief ExecutiveAdvantex360

Skills Agenda —Strategies to raise the status of VET in Australia

Be excited about the new strategy to build awareness of VET so that students, career advisors and parents positively view the outcomes for students. It’s pioneering work that uses a network of VET alumni.

Wendy Walker, VET Stakeholder DirectorNational Careers Institute

Quality Agenda —Advancing Educational Leadership In The Business Of Higher Education

This presentation will outline how educational leadership as transformational leadership can create a climate in which organisations engage in continuous learning and in which they routinely share their learning with others.

Athena Vongalis-Macrow, Dean Lyons College

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1:30pm Workforce Development Agenda —The Keys To Cultural Change & Making It Stick

Change cannot be dictated and if it is, it may look like it has worked for a while, but it will not stick. This informative presentation will use a case study that shows the key to achieving cultural change is in working with your team to foster a sense of purpose in the change, and what can be achieved together.

Serryn O’Regan, Executive Manager & General CounselEvolve College

Quality Agenda —Bigger Is Not Better, Better Is Better

Since 2015, Fortress Learning has more than halved its number of students and quadrupled its profitability. This presentation will share with participants the strategy that was executed, and showcase how an emphasis on quality enabled Fortress Learning to position itself to thrive amid the recent regulatory upheaval.

Bryan West, Managing DirectorFortress Learning

Thursday, 22 August 2019

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Concurrent Sessions

2:15pm Workforce Development Agenda —Inspiring Cultural Change

This presentation will use inspiring and thought-provoking domestic and international case study examples to share how “futuristic thinking that is outside of the current box” can influence and lead to provider led change, something important when you’re focused on business survival and regulatory compliance and attracting government funding.

Ian Whitehouse, Chief Executive DirectorDigital Coaching and Consultancy

Skills Agenda—Connecting VET & Regional Economic Development In Sydney

Learn how the provision of VET in Western Sydney has supported a stronger and more connected region through the education and training undertaken by 13 not-for-profit (NFP) adult and community education VET providers, including mapping economic development activities of regional providers.

Don Perlgut, Chief Executive OfficerCommunity Colleges Australia

Afernoon Tea3:00pm

Plenary Sessions

3:30pm

4:15pm

Setting The Agenda —Political & Public Perceptions Of Independent Education

The last five years have seen the independent tertiary education system subject to intense scrutiny by government, students and the media. This is a unique opportunity to learn what the impacts of this have been from somebody that’s studied and written about the issues that have driven the debate.

Tim Dodd, Higher Education EditorThe Australian

Regulatory Agenda —The Higher Education Standards & Small Independent Providers

It’s been suggested that the compliance framework for the higher education system is more suited to large public universities rather than boutique quality providers in the independent tertiary education sector, is this the case? Find out from TEQSA their experience in regulating different sized providers.

Nick Saunders AO, Chief CommissionerTertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency

5:00pm Day One Close —What We’ve Learned About The Future Of Tertiary Education

Troy Williams, Chief ExecutiveIndependent Tertiary Education Council Australia

Conference Dinner — Q1 Skydeck7:00pm

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Registrations Open7:30am

Plenary Session

9:00amReform Agenda —A Single Integrated Tertiary Education System

To support a growing economy, Australia needs to invest in the education, training and reskilling of the workforce. See how the latest data suggests it’s an integrated tertiary education system that will deliver this outcome

Troy Williams – Chief ExecutiveIndependent Tertiary Education Council Australia

9:45amRegulatory Agenda —The Challenge In Regulating Dual Sector Providers

Two systems, two sets of regulatory standards, two regulators – that’s what faces independent providers operating in the higher education and vocational training system. Could one regulator have oversight of the two systems? Find out whether such a reform is possible.

Greg Simmons – Director of Policy & AnalysisTertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Morning Tea10:30am

Concurrent Sessions

11:00am Innovation Agenda —Why Do Students Love This Online Learning Environment

This presentation will share some of the more exciting developments in technology. However it will also contain a reality check. Reliance on technology to ‘do it all for you’ is a great mistake in education, for education should never be a means of churning out an easy product, to generate profits.

Serryn O’Regan – Executive Manager & General CounselEvolve College

Skills Agenda —Choosing Between Higher Education & Vocational Education

Hear about the Grattan Institute’s research on the choice betweenhigher education and upper-level vocational education. In some cases, vocational education could be a better career option.

Andrew Norton – Higher Education Program DirectorGrattan Institute

Business Development Agenda —Filling The Gaps In The Tourism Training Workforce

Australia’s tourism and hospitality and training faces a shortfall of around 150,000 skilled workers over the next decade. This provides opportunities for independent providers to refocus their business to provide the next generation of skilled workers.

John Hart – ChairTourism Training Australia

Friday, 23 August 2019

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11:45am Innovation Agenda —Embracing Technology To Develop Innovative Approaches To Learning

This presentation sets out the educational purpose and design of a ‘new kind of innovative institution’ that embraces technological innovation to equip its staff and graduates with the requisite knowledge and capabilities for effectiveness in higher education learning and teaching.

Peter Ryan – Chief Executive OfficerHigher Education Leadership Institute

Business Sustainability Agenda —Toward TEQSA Data-driven Insight, Employment, Employability & Beyond

Learn about the developments of a leading ed-tech company that has built a model to support providers meet TEQSA requirements, build scalability, and assist in targeting resources most efficiently.

Jack Goodman – Founder and ChairStudiosity

Business Sustainability Agenda —Group Training and Private Provider Opportunities

Group Training Organisations (GTOs) support many apprentices and trainees nationwide. There are opportunities for independent vocational education providers to partner with GTOs and this informative presentation provides advice as to what the options are and the steps to take.

Dianne Dayhew, National Executive OfficerNational Apprentice Employment Network

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Friday, 23 August 2019

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Concurrent Sessions

1:30pm Business Sustainability Agenda —Keys To Success In Entering The International Education Market

Growing an RTO from a domestic focus to include international students and transnational delivery takes strategic planning, risk management, an ability to work in partnership and an enhanced focus on the wellbeing of students. This case-study will review the pathway to success.

Rachael Shanahan – DirectorStudy NT

Alana Anderson – Chief Executive OfficerAlana Kaye College

Quality Agenda —I Hate Compliance

There is a way of managing compliance that is not about tick-boxes. This presentation will share how true innovation can be achieved in compliance, using examples of leaders in education provision to prove it. Be prepared to let go of out-dated notions of compliance and the role of regulation.

Serryn O’Regan – Executive Manager & General CounselEvolve College

Business Development Agenda —NCVER Data As A Planning Tool

As you set about planning for business growth, be sure to access and interpret the data that will allow you to make informed decisions. Here you’ll find out about key NCVER data and its value to your business as a planning tool.

Toni Cavallaro – National Collections ManagerNational Centre for Vocational Education & Research

Plenary Session

2:15pm Quality Agenda —Bespoke Programs to Tackle Student Mental Health

Learn about the Australian College of Applied Psychology’s pilot program for La Trobe and Griffith Colleges that aim to help its lecturers and support staff understand their role as an ‘accidental counsellor’ and to respond appropriately with ‘mental health first aid.

Jane Daisley-SnowAustralian College of Applied Psychology

Sarah Forman – SAE Creative Media Institute Australia

Skills Agenda —Navigating The Maze Of Innovation & Quality In Higher Education

This paper explores how systemic and systematic approaches can simultaneously enhance academic quality, improve student experience and assure compliance. The presentation is supported by case studies in several disciplines across AQF levels five to nine.

Raffaele Marcellino – Provost Careers & Industry DivisionNavitas Limited

Louise Wilson – Director of Quality, Careers & IndustryNavitas Limited

Business Development Agenda —VET and the Return on Investment

Business, government and individuals make a considerable investment in vocational education and training, the challenge is to identify whether this is worthwhile. Find out about the data that clearly demonstrates exactly what the return on investment is.

Genevieve Knight – National Research ManagerNational Centre for Vocational Education & Research

3:00pmQuality Agenda —Cyber Threats To Student Data Security

Recent events have shown cyber hackers want student data. In this thought-provoking presentation learn about how student databases and other sources such as email may be subject to theft and what your business can do to protect itself, and your students.

Damien Manuel – ChairAustralian Information Security Association

3:45pm Closing Remarks —The Year Ahead For Independent Tertiary Education

Alexis Watt – ChairIndependent Tertiary Education Council Australia

Conference Close4:00pm

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