CONCURRENT SESSION INFORMATION

Concurrent session 1 will be taking place on Tuesday 23 August from 8:00am - 12:30pm
Concurrent session 2 will be taking place on Wednesday 24 August from 8:00am - 12:30pm
Concurrent session 3 will be taking place on Wednesday 24 August from 1:00pm - 5:30pm

You will be required to select ONE session to attend from each of the concurrent sessions listed below. For those participating in the Study Tours bus arrangements will be provided departing from the Pullman Melbourne on the Park.

Regional Study Tour Warrnambool will be taking place on Wednesday 24 August from 8:00am - Thursday 25 August 8:00pm. (Please note this is an optional addition to attend as part of the Melbourne conference program and will incur an additional charge of $440.00pp)



CONCURRENT SESSION 1 | TUESDAY 23 AUGUST 2022

Study Tour | Holmesglen – Building & Construction incl. Tunnelling Centre of Excellence 
  Tuesday 23 August
  8:00am - 12:30pm

Further details to be announced.


Study Tour | Kangan Automotive Centre of Excellence 
  Tuesday 23 August
  8:00am - 12:30pm

Further details to be announced.


Government Workshop | VET Research
  Tuesday 23 August
  9:00am - 12:00pm

Further details to be announced.



CONCURRENT SESSION 2 | WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2022

Study Tour | RMIT Advanced Manufacturing & Digital Skills Microsoft
Wednesday 24 August  
8:00am - 12:30pm

CoVE is looking to run an Industry 4.0 guided tour in the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct.

Housing some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies available, the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct brings design and engineering together, from digital design to digital manufacturing.

The tour will be for the attendees from the upcoming joint conference with the Global Apprenticeship Network Australia. This tour will focus on the following elements:

  • Presentation on Industry 4.0 – what it is, why it is important and our associated qualifications.
  • A tour of the AMP building in its entirety.
  • A demo and explanation of our plastic and metal 3D printers.
  • A demo of our Festo mini factories and Robotino.


Government Workshop | Industry Accreditation V Formal Qualifications
  Wednesday 24 August
  9:00am - 12:00pm

Further details to be announced.



CONCURRENT SESSION 3 | WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2022

Government Workshop | VET Policies to increase Apprenticeships 
  Wednesday 24 August
  1:00pm - 5:00pm

Further details to be announced.


Study Tour | NECA – Electrical / Renewable Energy 
Wednesday 24 August  
 1:00pm - 5:00pm

NECA Education & Careers provides training to the Electrical industry as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in our purpose built facilities in Carlton North. We are an industry lead organisation and our team ensures every student has access to a quality education delivered by qualified teachers with extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing knowledge and skills.

The education and training we provide is predominantly to electrical apprentices, but also includes pre-apprenticeship training, solar energy training, industry short courses and project management qualifications.  We are also a ‘bring your own device’ (byod) facility. 

Classrooms are designed to be dual purpose for the delivery of theory and practical training.  Some classrooms are dedicated to specific areas of electrical, while other rooms can be used as multipurpose. Our apprenticeship training now includes the use of virtual reality (VR) to improve the quality of apprenticeship outcomes.  The use of VR and other training innovations will be available to be displayed on the day of the visit.



REGIONAL STUDY TOUR WARRNAMBOOL | WEDNESDAY 24 - THURSDAY 25 AUGUST 2022

Regional Study Tour Warrnambool
Wednesday 24 - Thursday 25 August 
8:00am - 8:00pm (overnight stay)
Cost $440.00pp

The Regional Study Tour is an optional addition to attend as part of the Melbourne conference program. The tour will visit the Windfarm Centre of Excellence Ballarat at the Federation University, the Civic Reception located at Warrnambool City Council. Delegates will visit the famous twelve apostles and enjoy a hosted dinner showcasing regional produce. 

The price includes 1 of night accommodation in Warrnambool and meals between Wednesday 24 – Thursday 25 August.