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Contact & Links
TTA
Network | Training Authorites | Government Bodies - Training | Industry Bodies / Associations
Research | Resources: Careers, Employment
and New Apprenticeships
TTA
Network
Tourism Training Australia
Ph : 02 9286 3944
Fx : 02 9290 1001
Email : reception@tourismtraining.com.au
Postal Address : GPO Box 2493,
Sydney, NSW 2001
Street Address : Level 5, 49
Market St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Training Authorites
Office of Training and Adult
Education (ACT)
The Training and Adult Education Branch manages the vocational
education and training system in the ACT in response to national
initiatives and local priorities.
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Department of
Training (WA)
The Department of Training is committed to maximising training
and employment opportunities for Western Australians. The
Department of Training is responsible for planning the long-term
development of the vocational education training system to
meet current and future needs of industry, the community and
regional areas. The site provides information on vocational
education and training, news, initiatives and events, employment
programs, and a diverse resource section.
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Department of
Education and Training (NSW)
The NSW Department of Education and Training provides a range
of vocational education and training (VET) policies, strategies,
programs and services for specific industries and individuals.
These include training programs to address skill needs in
industry, particularly those in small businesses. The Department
also administers the NSW apprenticeship and traineeship system
and provides recognition services for people wishing to attain
formal qualifications.
Web: http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/
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Department of Employment, Education
and Training (NT)
A new department, the Department of Employment, Education
and Training has been established, comprising the former:
- NT Department of Education
- NT Employment, Education and Training
- Work Health and Electrical Safety
This new department recognises the links between education
and employment, education and training and training and employment.
Web: www.deet.nt.gov.au
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Department of
Employment and Training (Qld)
The Queensland Department¹s site includes information on apprenticeship/traineeship
issues, user choice, competitive tenders, funding, information
for Registered Training Organisations and a customer shop
front (Centre for Training Materials) for the online purchase
of training products, policies, publications and range of
statistical information.
Web: www.training.qld.gov.au
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Department of Education, Training
and Employment (SA)
The Department of Education, Training and employment has entry
points for:
- Students and the community (studying and working in SA
including jobs, courses, apprenticeships and links to useful
sites)
- Businesses (funds for training, courses, training providers)
- New apprenticeships (including training for apprentices
and trainees, employer subsidies and links around Australia)
- Registered Training Organisations (including the latest
on how to become registered, quality arrangements, training
packages)
Web: www.training.sa.gov.au/ovet_home.asp
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Office of Training
and Tertiary Education (VIC)
The Office of Training and Tertiary Education site has entry
points for students and jobseekers, training providers, employers
and industry and community training. It also lists publications
and contacts, and has news and useful links.
Web: www.otfe.vic.gov.au
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Office of Post- Compulsory
Education and Training (TAS)
The Tasmanian Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training,
Department of Education site includes information about the
office, publications, information for students and industry,
current programs, legislation and links.
Web: www.opcet.tas.gov.au
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Government Bodies
Training
Access to Australian
Commonwealth Government Information
The Commonwealth Government Entry Point, offers comprehensive
and integrated access to Federal Government information. You
will find a concentrated body of Australian Commonwealth Government
information through this site. www.fed.gov.au currently signposts over 500 Federal Government web sites,
indexes more than 1,000,000 pages and uses both metadata and
free text indexing to ensure it is a comprehensive government
portal. It is the Commonwealth's aim to provide equitable
access to information and the variety of access approaches
available on this site will allow you to choose the method
of finding information that best suits you.
Web: www.fed.gov.au
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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) was created on 3 December 2007, bringing together elements of the former Departments of Education, Science and Training, Employment and Workplace Relations and the Youth and Early Childhood functions from the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
Web: http://www.deewr.gov.au
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The National Office
of Overseas Skills Recognition
The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
was established in 1989. NOOSR is the national expert and
coordinating body on overseas skills assessments and recognition.
Our mission is to help the overseas trained to work and study
in Australia by providing information, advice and assistance
in relation to the recognition of overseas qualifications
and skills, and to encourage improved international arrangements
for the recognition of qualifications and skills. The principal
functions include provision of assessment services, information,
advice and promotion of fair, equitable and transparent assessment
of qualifications.
Web: www.dest.gov.au/noosr/default.htm
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National Training
Information Service (NTIS)
The National Training Information Service site contains a
full listing of, and details about, registered training organisations,
nationally recognised courses and qualifications, training
packages (competency standards, nationally recognised qualifications
and assessment guidelines), other competency standards and
training package projects under development.
Web: www.ntis.gov.au
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Resource Generator
The Resource Generator is an online library of resources for
trainers and assessors to implement Training Packages. Tourism
Training Australia¹s qualifications and units in Hospitality,
Tourism and Caravans have already been loaded with a selection
of resources.
Web: www.resourcegenerator.gov.au
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Industry Bodies
/ Associations
Australian Amusement
Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA)
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association
Inc ("AALARA") is the peak national body representing the
amusement, leisure and recreation industry of Australia. AALARA
has particular responsibilities in the areas of safety, operations
and management within these industries. AALARA represents
professionals, businesses and operators in the following amusement,
leisure and recreation industry sectors
Web: www.aalara.com.au/aalara.htm
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Australian Culinary Federation
The Australian Culinary Federation is the national organisation
representing professional Chefs, Cooks and Apprentices.
Web: www.austculinary.com.au
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Australian Hotels
Association
Established in its initial form in 1839, the AHA is an organisation
of employers registered under the Workplace Relations Act
1996. The National Office is located at 24 Brisbane Avenue,
Barton, Canberra, ACT. The National Board of the AHA, the
governing council, is formed by delegates from each of the
Branches, the number of delegates being determined by the
number of hotels in each state and territory. The Board meets
once a year. The web page menu includes sections on public
affairs, industrial relations, accommodation and tourism,
services directory, events and awards.
Web: www.aha.org.au
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Australian Federation
of Travel Agents
AFTA is the representative body for Australia's Travel Agents.
Your AFTA Travel Agent is committed to provide you with Value,
Integrity & Protection through a Code of Ethics and you know
that you are dealing with somebody who is fully licensed to
ensure your financial position.
Web: www.afta.com.au/www/index.cfm?pageid=1
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Australian Tourist
Commission
This site provides travel information for Australia and the
Pacific/Asian region with information in the countries art
and culture, cities, interactive images and much moreŠ
Web: www.australia.com/home_NZ.aust?L=en&C=AU
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Australian Tourist
Export Council
ATEC is the peak industry body that represents the interests
of over 1000 tourism export companies throughout Australia.
It has a proven history of building better business opportunities
for Australia¹s tourism industry. Formed in 1972 as the Australian
Incoming Tour Operators Association, it later became the Inbound
Tour Operators Association and carried the name ITOA until
2000. ATEC also represents the best in Australia tourism product
suppliers including accommodation providers, tour companies,
attractions, airlines, cruise lines, transport, food and beverage
outlets and tourism services. The Council¹s primary role is
to optimise the business success of members so that the resulting
economic and social impact of tourism exports for Australians
is maximized.
Web: www.atec.net.au/about.htm
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Clubs Queensland
Clubs
Queensland is the industry association and union of employers
for all registered and licensed Clubs in Queensland and acts
as the representative body with government, statutory and
regulatory authorities on all matters affecting Clubs.
Web: www.clubsqld.com.au
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Clubs NSW
Clubs NSW represents 98 percent of the registered clubs in
NSW (1513 clubs) providing a long list of invaluable services
to its members. It is the Registered Union of Employers in
this State for the club industry, holding Audit Certificate
No. 100, registered in 1926 with the Industrial Arbitration
Commission of NSW.
Web: www.clubsnsw.com.au/
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Club Managers
Association
The Association represents professional managers of clubs,
some 2,500 of whom manage approximately two thirds of NSW
licensed clubs. In this capacity, they are required to be
competent in a diverse range of administrative and managerial
capacities including the provision of advice to directors
and implementation of all aspects of the Registered Clubs
Act, Corporations Laws and other relevant legislation. The
necessary expertise is gained through the activities of the
educational arm of the Association, Club Management Development
Australia. They offer the following services:
- Industrial Advice and Professional Legal Coverage
- Assistance in the Preparation of Employment Contracts
- Career Guidance
- Accredited Management Training & Assessment
- Educational Conferences, Trade Shows & Seminars
- Representation on Government and Industry Committees
- CCM/ACCM Industry Recognition Awards
- National Network of Club Managers & Zone Meetings
- Monthly Club Management in Australia Magazine
Web: www.cmaa.asn.au
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Caravan Industry
Australia
Caravan Industry Australia Ltd (CIA) is the peak body for
the caravanning and camping industry in Australia. It represents
manufacturers and dealers of recreational vehicles, suppliers
and service providers and nearly 3000 caravan parks around
Australia. CIA is comprised of a national office and state
associations.
Web: www.caravanaustralia.com.au/
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Ecotourism Association
of Australia (EAA)
The Ecotourism Association of Australia (EAA) was formed in
1991 as an incorporated non-profit organisation, and is the
peak national body for the ecotourism industry. The Association
has a diverse membership that includes key industry sectors
and including ecotourism accommodation, tour and attraction
operators; tourism planners; protected area managers; academics
and students; tourism, environmental, interpretation and training
consultants; local and regional tourism associations and travellers.
Web: www.ecotourism.org.au
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Hotel, Motel and
Accommodation Association
HMAA is recognised as the leading authority in the Accommodation
sector within Australia. HMAA represents accommodation establishments
from 5 star hotels and motels to bed and breakfasts in metropolitan
and regional Australia adding up to a member base of over
2000 properties. HMAA offers a range of services and opportunities
which will assist accommodation properties and corporate businesses
in their day-to-day activities.
Web: www.hmaa.com.au/HMAAinfo/index.asp
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Institute of Australian
Tour Guides (IATG)
This website serves as a point-of-contact and informational
tool for IATG members and aspiring members. Here you will
find information and promotional material relating to IATG
branches, membership, the hospitality industry and tour operators.
All guides listed on this website are members of the Institute
of Australian Tourist Guides - specialists who are dedicated
to providing high standards of tourism service throughout
Australia.
Web: http://www.australiantouristguides.com
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Meetings Industry
Association of Australia
The Meetings Industry Association of Australia is a national,
independent not for profit body dedicated to fostering professionalism
and excellence in all aspects of meetings management. In addition
to promoting the value and effectiveness of meetings as a
communications medium, MIAA also promotes meetings as a important
high-yield sector of business travel and tourism. MIAA offers
education programs, disseminates information, provides a forum
for its members, and represents the industry to government
and the wider business community. MIAA is an industry association
which provides a networking base for its members, giving opportunities
to further gain business; discuss issues pertaining to the
market; learn new ideas through educational seminars and the
annual conference; and lobby the government on issues affecting
the meetings industry in Australia. It offers an opportunity
for all members to speak with a common voice.
Web: www.miaanet.com.au/index.html
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Restaurant and
Catering Australia
Restaurant and Catering Australia (R&CA) is the trading name
of the Restaurant & Catering Industry Association of Australia.
The R&CA was formally incorporated in November 1995 as the
association representing the national interests of restaurants
and caterers. Members of R&CA nationally are the State Associations
which represent restaurateurs and caterers. See the State
Associations Section of this site for more details.
Web: http://www.restaurantcater.asn.au
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Tourist Attractions
Association (TAA)
The Tourist Attractions Association Incorporated (TAA) is
the peak industry body for tourist attractions and associated
services in New South Wales. The TAA is a non-profit organisation,
whose fundamental role is to advance the character, status
and interests of member tourist attractions and associated
operators.
Web: www.taa.asn.au
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TTF Australia
(Tourism & Transport Forum)
TTF is a national, member-funded CEO forum, advocating the
public policy interests of the 200 most prestigious corporations
and institutions in the Australian transport, property, tourism
& infrastructure sectors.
Web: http://www.ttf.org.au
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Research
Bureau of Tourism
Research (BTR)
The Bureau of Tourism Research (BTR) is a joint state and
federal government agency which collects, analyses and disseminates
information about the Australian tourism industry to the general
public, government and industry.
Web: www.btr.gov.au
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CRC Sustainable Tourism
This site provides links to people, research, a bookshop and
administration of the Cooperatitive Research Centres. The
Cooperative Research Centres, generally known as CRCs, bring
together researchers from universities, CSIRO and other government
laboratories, and private industry or public sector agencies,
in long-term collaborative arrangements which support research
and development and education activities that achieve real
outcomes of national economic and social significance.
Web: www.crctourism.com.au
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The National Office
for the Information Economy
The purpose of this web site is to help NOIE fulfil its role
as Australia's lead Commonwealth agency for information economy
issues, by:
- projecting into the community information about the activities
of NOIE;
- distributing NOIE publications, media releases and other
information;
- serving as a platform for future NOIE online service delivery
initiatives and online resources;
- facilitating the exchange and distribution of information
between key NOIE stakeholder groups; and
- facilitating community and stakeholder feedback on NOIE
activities.
Web: http://www.agimo.gov.au/
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National Centre for Vocational
Education Research (NCVER)
Australia's national vocational education and training research
and development centre. NCVER is responsible for the collection
of national vocational education and training statistics and
for managing employer, student and graduate surveys relating
to vocational education and training outcomes and performance.
Web: http://www.ncver.edu.au
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Resources: Careers,
Employment and New Apprenticeships
Australian Careers
This site offers you help choosing a career with useful occupational
information and a careers quiz, provides information on new
apprenticeships and has a comprehensive database of occupational
attributes and job characteristics, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, interests, work activities and tasks.
Web: www.jobsearch.gov.au
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EdNa
EdNA Online is a service that aims to support and promote
the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training
in Australia. It is organised around Australian curriculum,
its tools are free to Australian educators, and it is funded
by the bodies responsible for education provision in Australia
- all Australian governments. As an information service, EdNA
Online provides two key functions:
- A directory about education and training in Australia;
- A database of web-based resources useful for teaching
and learning.
Web: www.edna.edu.au
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Group Training
Australia Group
Training Australia is a national association of over 120 Group
Training Companies across Australia who collectively employ
more than 40,000 apprentices and trainees and place them with
other businesses. More than 35,000 businesses are supported
by field staff who manage and monitor the training of the
apprentices and trainees. The Group Training Australia website
provides extensive information and includes an easy-to-use
directory with full contact details for member companies around
Australia.
Web: www.gtaltd.com.au
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Job Guide
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations,
and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful
information about how to work out what occupations suit you
best, based on your interests and abilities.
Web: jobguide.detya.gov.au
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My Future
Australia¹s career information service, available free on
the Internet, my future is designed for all Australians wishing
to explore their skills and interests, identify possible career
paths, develop their career plan and research options for
further study and training.
Web: http://www.myfuture.edu.au
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New Apprenticeships
This site provides current information on vocational education
and training on new apprenticeships for employers and students
and job seekers, locations of new apprenticeship centers (NAC¹s)
and also has section for careers advisors.
Web: www.newapprenticeships.gov.au
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New Apprenticeships
Centres Information Service
This site provides current information on vocational education
and training, training packages and links to federal, state
and territory training authorities.
Web: www.nacinfo.com.au
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Seek
Seek makes job seeking and career advancement easy with a
full range of useful, free services. This includes: thousands
of jobs listed on SEEK by recruiters and companies around
Australia and New Zealand, in all different industries and
levels ‹ from accounts clerks to engineers, graduates to CEOs.
There are more than 215 occupations to choose from. There
is a virtual career guide, job mails and you are also able
to create your own resume using the resume building tool,
plus careers resources and much much more
Web: www.seek.com.au
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World Skills Australia
WorldSkills Australia is an organisation that conducts skill
competitions in over 50 trade and skill areas. Competitions
are held in areas including bricklaying, garment production,
commercial cookery, heavy vehicle mechanics, electrical installation
and IT support.
Web: http://www.worldskills.com.au
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Training Package Resources
for VET in Schools
This site provides resources to assist in the implementation
of Training Packages for VET in Schools programs. It includes
general information, professional development, assessment
materials, implementation guidelines and links to a range
of resources. Each industry area site provides specialist
details on implementation, assessment, support materials and
resources.
Web: online.curriculum.edu.au/the_cms/tools/new-display.asp?seq=-9&industry=Vetis
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