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 ASA Learning Hub

11 September 2012

The ASA Learning Hub has been designed to provide dedicated e-learning and assessment model resource for units of competency from the Australian automotive training package.

These online resources provide the learner with tools to develop their required knowledge along with formative assessments. Example model assessment tools have been provided to assist automotive assessors with the development of their own assessment tools.

The primary principles used in the design of these resources bring together a broad range of instructional and interactive rich media to ensure that the programs engage learners and provide high quality learning outcomes that are prescribed within a dedicated unit of competency.

Read more: Auto Skills Australia Learning Hub

Torqueing Bikes in August 

17 August 2012

More than forty people were in the audience last Wednesday evening to see and hear Darren Baum talk about building handbuilt bicycles, and particularly how he does it.

The whole process was explained, with the accent on the customer and what he wants, and how it fits with Darren's philosphy and building methods.

There were a wide vaiety of good questions afterwards, curtailed ony by the eed to vacate the building at the agreed time! The conversations continued in the car park despite the windy and showery evening.

The next (and last for this year) seminar will be on September 12th at the same venue; the subject will be setting up MTB suspension and the speaker will be Paul Bryant, aka Astroboyracer.

Book online or turn up on the day!

National Skills Week

27 August 2012

An initiative of SkillsOne, National Skills Week is now in its second year and is a collaborative approach dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning, enabling all Australians to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities, their potential and how they contribute to a successful, modern economy. Learning by doing is as important as academic learning – there are many paths to success.

Importantly National Skills Week will provide a focus on Vocational Education and Training (VET), its achievements, contribution, the career pathways, opportunities and success stories.
National Skills Week will bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, skills and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers.

Comment required for AUR12 update

23 July 2012

AUR12 qualifications, skill sets and units of competency are now available on the ASA website for feedback and validation.
Feedback for these qualifications, skill sets and units of competency close on the 3rd of August 2012.
Go to the Auto Skills Australia pages to download the relevant documents for review.