What is QIRTOA?:
What is QIRTOA? It started with seven (7) Indigenous registered
training organisations and DET in QLD ACPA ATSICHET BIMA Kulkathil QATSIWEPAC Yalga-Binbi Institute Wontulp-Bi-Buya
Our Aims …:
Our Aims … Representation at local, state andamp; national levels
Shared funding opportunities
Group Support
Developing career pathways
Achieving common goals
Overcoming the obstacles
Strengthening industry connections
Meeting quality standards
Building eLearning networks
What we do …:
What we do … Quarterly meetings in Brisbane at the ‘Indigenous Roundtable’, featuring….
Guest speakers
Auditors
Funding Providers
Govt Reps
Common issues
AQTF
AVETMISS
Professional Development
eLearning
COPs
the 2006 project aims…:
the 2006 project aims… Identify an efficient and effective communication method
Undertake PD in various aspects of flexible and eLearning
The forums…:
The forums… QIRTOA members establish an e-Network through the Edna Moodle Internet Site…
What we did …:
What we did …
Developed and tested QIRTOA site
Share the knowledge with other QIRTOAs
Conference Townsville, including internet VC
Communicating regularly through edna
Training and support in Moodle
continues until each RTO is self-sufficient in maintenance of some form of on-line learning
Maintained www.989fm.com.au/qirtoa
Some Tips to Take Home …:
Some Tips to Take Home … Be mindful of the technical support required
Especially regarding email servers
Be patient
needs 1-3 years
Needs persistent coordination
Dedicate a leader