Behavioural Profiling now available on our main site

Studyfinder has teamed up with Onetest Personal Insight Profiles to give you insight into your unique behavioural style. This is a short, easy to understand measure of behaviour, based on one of the most widely accepted and used models of behavioural insight.Test yourself using this short, inexpensive online assessment to help:

• Find or change jobs – add your reports to your resume or share on your LinkedIn profile so prospective employers can get to know you better.
• Understand what makes you an asset to an employer – discover your unique strengths, qualities and motivators.
• Develop yourself – reflect on your strengths and challenges to increase your personal effectiveness.
• Improve relationships – share your reports with friends, family and colleagues to help them understand you better.
• Discover similarities and differences with others – swap reports with friends, family and co-workers to see how you complement each other and where your differences lie.

Check out now on www.studyfinder.com.au on our home page look for the profile section and sign up now to start your profile report. 

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Traxion training gets businesses qualified

Traxion Training is an innovative Registered Training Organisation offering simplified training solutions for busy businesses.

We deliver our training through a variety of delivery options.

Most clients prefer our convenient, easy to use online format which then adds one:one support through our team of professional trainers both in your workplace and from our help desk.

Traxion Training specialises in the development of ‘return on investment’ programs for sales organisations and team leader positions.

Customising standard training packages to incorporate company-specific topics that are highly relevant from your workplace is also an option.

Plus we specialise in facilitating government funding to cover the costs of our training services where possible – so often the employer is not out of pocket at all.

Traxion Training is a partnership that has grown from two long-established, independent consultants who joined forces to bring together individual strengths to develop a range of training products and services.

In fact, between our two directors we have a combined total of over 50 years business experience. Our purpose is to offer to the business community a range of training solutions for effective training of busy teams in a variety of organisations.

Traxion Training is committed to:

• offer only the highest quality training programs, backed by a support system that gives clients direct access to our company directors for support
• comprehensively qualify the end result desired so that all stakeholders are focused on achieving pre-determined outcomes
• plan projects to ensure deadlines are met and all parties responsible for activity are professionally managed
• ensure all deliverables are focused, add value and endure beyond the life of the project

For more information and the list of course options check out: http://studyfinder.com.au/pages/Traxion-Training.html  

Flight Centre creates a travel academy

Flight Centre Limited is Australasia’s best known travel agency group and now boasts more than 2,000 shops and businesses in 11 countries.

Flight Centre Limited’s best known and most successful business is the Flight Centre retail travel brand. Internationally, the company employs about 8,000 consultants and support staff. Now to add to the already decorated business, Flight Centre has created a travel academy to help train the future travel and tourism consultants.

At Flight Centre Travel Academy, they specialise in creating and providing tourism courses for individuals Australia-wide.

All Travel Academy trainers hold years of practical experience in Flight Centre Retail stores, experience training in the Flight Centre Novice Consultant programs, along with holding recognised travel and training qualifications with many Flight Centre best practice qualifications.

FCTA’s training combines training based on real-world experience with the training received by Flight Centre employees.

Students who complete the qualification receive a nationally recognised certificate. with locations operating in Brisbane and Melbourne and soon to open in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth, this is one awesome institute to look int if you want a Career in Tourism!

Check out there courses now: http://studyfinder.com.au/pages/Flight-Centre-Travel-Academy.html

Australian Universities and TAFE Open Days: 2012

University  and TAFE Open Days

2012 Open Days

These dates may change without notice, please review on the Uni /TAFE websites.

Date	Institute Open Day	Location
25-Jul-12	Southbank Institute of Technology Info Night	South Brisbane, QLD
19-Aug-12	University of Notre Dame	Fremantle, WA
25-Aug-12		Sydney, NSW
29-Jul-12	QUT Open Day	Kelvin Grove, QLD
4-Aug-12	Monash University	Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula, VIC
5-Aug-12		Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville, VIC
5-Aug-12	University of Southern Queensland	Hervey Bay, QLD
19-Aug-12		Toowoomba, QLD
26-Aug-12		Springfield, QLD
15-Jul-12	CQUniversity Open Day 2012	CQUniversity Brisbane
22-Jul-12		CQUniversity Gold Coast
22-Jul-12		CQUniversity Melbourne
29-Jul-12		CQUniversity Sydney
3-Aug-12		CQUniversity Gladstone
5-Aug-12		CQUniversity Noosa
12-Aug-12		CQUniversity Bundaberg
19-Aug-12		CQUniversity Mackay
26-Aug-12		CQUniversity Rockhampton
5-Aug-12	La Trobe University Open Day	Albury-Wodonga
10-Aug-12		Shepparton, VIC
17-Aug-12		Mildura, VIC
19-Aug-12		Bendigo, VIC
26-Aug-12		Melbourne, VIC
29-Jul-12	Edith Cowan University Open Day	Joondalup Campus
12-Aug-12		Mount Lawley Campus
19-Aug-12	Murdoch University	Perth, WA
5-Aug-12	University of Queensland	St Lucia, QLD
8-Aug-12		Ipswich, QLD
19-Aug-12		Gatton, QLD
26-Aug-12	UTAS Open Day	Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast Campuses
12-Aug-12	Griffith University	Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank, QLD
12-Aug-12	RMIT University	Melbourne, VIC
25-Aug-12	Australia National University Open Day	Canberra, ACT
25-Aug-12	Australian Catholic University Open Day & Night	Canberra, ACT
26-Aug-12		Ballarat, VIC
12-Aug-12		Melbourne, VIC
25-Jul-12		Brisbane, QLD
1-Sep-12		North Sydney, NSW
8-Sep-12		Strathfield, NSW
26-Aug-12	Charles Darwin University Open Day	Darwin, NT
5-Aug-12	Curtain University Open Day	Perth, WA
12-Aug-12	Deakin University	Warrnambool, VIC
19-Aug-12		Geelong, VIC
26-Aug-12		Melbourne, VIC
17-18Aug 2012	Flinders University	Adelaide, SA
20-Aug-12	Holmesglen Institute of TAFE	Chadstone, Moorabbin, Waverley, VIC
19-Aug-12	James Cook University Open Day	Cairns, QLD
26-Aug-12		Townsville, QLD
5-Aug-12		Mackay, QLD
8-Sep-12	Macquarie University Open Day	North Ryde, NSW
19-Aug-12	Swinburne University	Melbourne, VIC
25-Aug-12	Sydney Uni Open Day	Sydney, NSW
19-Aug-12	University of Adelaide	Adelaide, SA
26-Aug-12	University of Ballarat	Ballarat, VIC
27-Aug-12	University of Canberra Open Day	Canberra, ACT
19-Aug-12	University of Melbourne	Melbourne, VIC
18-Aug-12	University of Newcastle Open day	Central Coast, NSW
25-Aug-12		Newcastle, NSW
30-Aug-12		Port Macquarie, NSW
19-Aug-12	University of South Australia Open day	Adelaide, SA
12-Aug-12	University of Sunshine Coast Open Day	Sunshine Coast, QLD
12-Aug-12	University of Western Australia	Perth, WA
26-Aug-12	University of Western Sydney Open Day	Parramatta, NSW
1-Sep-12	UNSW Info Day 2012	Kensington Campus, NSW
25-Aug-12	UTS Open day	Sydney, NSW

TAFE Victoria is having some challenges ahead…

Recently in the state of Victoria the Vocational Education and Training sector, specifically the TAFEs are facing new realities with huge budget cuts  handed out left right and centre. How does this affect the local student?

With the funding that TAFEs receive from State and/or Federal government helps towards providing a more affordable training platform for students to gain practical skill sets for gaining employment. Therefore in a nutshell, less funding means programs will go up in fee price or programs get axed, staff loses jobs, unemployment increases! FACT!

Some examples emerging online like this from the University of Ballarat (found on the ABC online website):

“The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) says the University of Ballarat has slashed 40 TAFE courses as a result of Victorian Government funding cuts.

The university will stop teaching the courses and will streamline the TAFE to address the loss of $20 million in State Government funding.”

or “A Latrobe Valley community action group has been formed to fight against state government cuts to TAFE 

About 200 people attended a community forum on the impact of TAFE funding cuts at Latrobe City Council offices.

The group, made up of current and former TAFE employees, Gippsland Trades and Labour Council, unions and the general public will lobby the state government to reverse funding cuts to TAFE.” 

But the problem is not isolated to Victoria, other states are now facing similar actions from their State Government counterparts, like in NSW, Hunter TAFE is axing up to 30 courses in the wake of TAFE revenue cuts of $16million. In QLD the similar circumstances may not be far from the books too as Premier Campbell Newman is reviewing spending across his govenrment bodies to find savings.

So how does this fit into the federal governments focus on skilling people up for employment and with a growing mining industry how does all this fit into the overall picture? Well we are still piecing it all together.

But for the future until…..it looks like TAFEs are doing it tough, maybe it is time the Federal Government steps up the funding and focus on where they need to evaluate the real needs for training. Today TAFEs and Unis work closer if not are dual sector players focusing on articulations, pathways and recognition of prior learning (RPL) to help assist people gain qualifications and practical work experience in the shortest and reasonable priced time frame making them more employable (this is the key of today)

How do we contribute to a solution? Well basically we dont have all the answers, within Studyfinder we have worked on methodologies to try and establish a way that students can obtain information on courses and compare prices, funding options and also the ability to seek RPL. One thing we are looking at is developing a way to create a pathway guide for all programs on our platform. Hopefully our tool can help students find their future. We are a small step but we aim to be the first most important step in your educational direction.

Anyway enough blogging we have work to do!

Interest in Engineering can be found in one Institute in Brisbane

Southbank Institute of Technology offering (Associate Degree) Engineering course to students wanting to seek employment as an associate professional, as a design drafter using computers in the production of drawings for a broad range of engineering applications

 

Ignite the possible at the University of Sydney’s Graduate Options Expo

Are you looking to further your career or even change it completely? Perhaps you’d like to gain an edge in your profession or are just interested in expanding your mind for the love of it?

Come and find out what’s possible at the University of Sydney’s Graduate Options (GO) Expo on Thursday 22 September.

Your study load at the University of Sydney can be tailored to suit your needs, motivations and commitments – from studying just one subject per semester to taking on a full-time masters degree.

GO is the one-stop postgraduate study event, providing the opportunity to talk one-on-one with faculty representatives and academics and have all your questions answered at information stalls in the Great Hall.

There will be a range of lectures and round table sessions throughout the evening and across faculties, commencing from 4:00pm.

From research scholarships or the Federal Government’s FEE-HELP scheme to information on a specific course, everything potential postgraduate students will need to know will be available at their fingertips at the Graduate Options Expo.

It is a fantastic opportunity to find out details about degrees new for 2012, including the Master of Project Leadership (Engineering), Master of Molecular Imaging (Health Sciences), and Master of HIV/STIs & Sexual Health (Sydney Medical School).

There are also profession-specific talks on topics ranging from becoming a lawyer, nurse, or teacher, to working in international aid or sustainable design.

At GO you can talk, listen, read and take home all the information you’ll need to make your decision about postgraduate study at the University of Sydney.

Details

What: Graduate Options Expo

When: Thursday 22 September, 3pm to 7pm

Where: Great Hall, Camperdown campus

Ignite the possible, go to:

sydney.edu.au/graduate_options

 T: 1300 362 006

 

A college with a difference

College Australia is a college with a difference. Our invested approach to delivering unique and exciting study opportunities with all the support mechanisms of a college located in a capital city. Brisbane is a modern city and a place for people who enjoy choice and welcome a wealth of lifestyle options to complement a serious study program.

College Australia was established in 2004 out of frustration by the founder who spent 20 years in hospitality management, and could not find a training group who provided industry relevant training, catered to the needs of each business. With this mind set of listening, adapting training programs to business requirements and a strong customer service focus College Australia was born. From humble beginnings we are now a multifaceted business incorporating traineeships, international students, nationally recognised short courses, Liquor Licensing QLD courses and have a course scope of hospitality, community services, business and management.

Our modern facilities located on the Central Business Districts fringe, in the picturesque South Bank area include well equipped lecture and training rooms all with LCD screens, a dedicated student study centre with internet access, commercial printers, photocopiers, educational reference resources and lounge area. We also own a fully operational restaurant named with the French work Bleu, this is located in the nearby Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo. Students can train and receive valuable experience from training and working in a live work place, in an Australian restaurant.

All College Australia courses are accredited and have quality assurance through the support of the Department of Education, Training and the Arts from the Start of Queensland, the Department of Education, Sciences and Training from the Commonwealth of Australia and the Australian Council of Private Education and Training.

Find out what courses are on offer or for more information visit Studyfinder and click on the College Australia logo.

 

Get the skills to get a foot into the Aviation Industry

 

Get skilled in the Aviation industry, how do i do that?

With world airline traffic continuing to grow, your future as an aircraft maintenance engineer or cabin crew offers you amazing opportunities for travel, lifestyle and adventure.

With courses like a Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics, Mechanical and Structures) these courses will jet set your career into the Aviation Industry.

To get skilled in this industry try one of the top Aviation Colleges in Australia: Aviation Australia is the leading aviation training organisation in the Asia Pacific region.

Accredited with world class training facility established to support the development and growth of the aviation and aerospace industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific, with a particular focus on aircraft maintenance engineering, cabin crew, management and operations.

Graduates of the diploma and certificate courses are recognised and valued internationally. A broad range of consultancy services, providing expert advice and assistance for companies in the aviation industry is also available.

At Aviation Australia, they have strong relationships with many of the world’s leading airlines and aerospace companies and their employment services department will provide all possible assistance to help you prepare for and seek employment opportunities.

For a profile on Aviation Australia, click here. To see a list of the courses they offer, click here.

Check out our Career Open Nights, details are:

Aircraft Engineers Open Night

Date: Wed 16^th March 2011

Time: From 6.30pm

Where: 25 Boronia Rd, Brisbane Airport

Flight Attendant Open Night

Date: Tues 8^th March 2011

Time: From 6.30pm

Where: Aviation Australia, 15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane Airport

Dental Industry training using Online Technology

I read an article today and it was an interesting one utilising today’s technology  – The INTERNET. Read on….

Keeping with the times an Education Provider: Power2B has created a new training program aimed at improving the accessibility for people trained in the Dental profession to gain and learn from the new online format off training. It follow’s Power2B’s progressive philosophy plus the demand from an increasing number of dentists from around the world wanting access to the latest, state-of-the-art dental training from the comfort of their own homes or offices due to the time restraints, campus locations and ability to get to resources. Using what technology has to offer the company will make available on-demand dental education video presentations (via the Internet) and online versions of its popular dental material to assist with up-skilling and/or re-skilling dental professional which will lead to improved practices, increase potential earning and increasing the benchmark on dental technology and techniques.

Upcoming courses from this Education Provider within Australia will feature experts within the Dental field such as Dr. Raymond Bertolotti, well-known dental innovator, Dr. Gordon Christensen, practicing prosthodontist and respected dental researcher and award-winning educator/consultant Linda Miles, who has worked with highly successful dentistry professionals on implementing improved dental practices and managerial methods.

Power2B will provide the training through online webinars and dnetal seminars outlining the latest knowledge and techniques looking at improving dentistry as a profession but also improving indidivual practices making then more efficinet and effective to not only the practices profit margin but also to patient satisfaction.

This looks to be a real win for the provider and also to the industry and everyone involved as demand and trends are utilising the online space.

Watch out for more developments like this emerge in this and other industries as providers adopt and develop more training and programs online to cater for not the local community but the global community. To check out more on this Education Provider check them out on: www.power2b.com.au. If you want to find out what other courses are available check out: http://www.studyfinder.com.au