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Don't be left in the dark - learn about energy efficiency with NSI

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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During July and August NSI will be offering those who would like to know more about energy efficiency the chance to undertake a free 10 hour Energy Efficiency Lifestyle Program.
 
Not only will the program give you an opportunity to participate in the NSW Green Skills Strategy, it will provide you an accredited unit of competency in Investigate Sustainable Household Energy Use that is part of the Certificate I in Access to Work and Training.
 
The program will teach you how minimise electricity costs, protect and improve the environment and help you achieve the same level of comfort within your home with less energy input. 
 
During the program, you will learn how to identify energy types and sources, how to implement practical strategies for reducing energy use in the home and create an action plan to make household energy use more sustainable.
 
The course will be offered as either a two day short course or a 2.5 hour class over five weeks at NSI North Sydney College, Hornsby College and community centres in Sydney throughout July and August.
 
For more information on the program, contact 131 674.
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Finding a solution is easier than ever

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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A former IT telecommunications employee, Mark Benson decided to take his passion for the environment one step further and enrolled in the Certificate IV in Business Sustainability Assessment pilot program at NSI’s Hornsby College.

Since completing the course earlier this year, Mark has begun working as the Commercial Sales Manager at Green Solar Solutions.

Confident he can make a difference and educate others on how to apply sustainable solutions, Mark says completing the course paved the way forward for him.

“I made a conscious decision to complete the course and move into the green industry because I wanted to work for a company that was part of the solution, not the problem,” he said.

“The course has given me a framework in which to work and a language I can use when dealing with customers. When dealing with customers, it helps if you can speak the language of sustainability.”

Mark said the course was a great option for anyone interested in working in the business sustainability sector.

“There was a great camaraderie with everyone involved, and everyone was very committed. I also increased my own professional networks as a result of completing the course, which was great.”

The Certificate IV in Business Sustainability Assessment is currently being offered at NSI’s Hornsby College.
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NSI continues to provide training for the Royal Australian Navy

August 9, 2011, 12:00 am
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NSI in joint partnership with Scientific Management Associates (SMA) has been successful to win its third tender to train Royal Australian Navy (RAN) personnel for the next five to seven years in a variety of skilled areas essential to their jobs.
 
“NSI training offers our navy personnel opportunities to enhance personal career skills and gain civilian accreditations,” said Rick Cummings, Site Training Manager, Technical Training Support Services (East), Scientific Management Associates (Operations) Pty. Ltd.
 
“After completing these courses, sailors consolidate the skills and knowledge to the RAN work environment to meet the National Defence commitment to keep our RAN ships at sea,” he said.
 
“TAFE NSW and SMA have been a long time provider of such training which in turn reflects the professional abilities and commitment of our RAN personnel,” he added.
 
Audette Benson, Associate Director, Engineering Transport and Construction and Hornsby College Director, is proud of the continuing relationship.
 
“NSI has been providing customised training to the Australian Royal Navy for more than 14 years and will continue to deliver the high standard of nationally recognised training courses,” she said.
 
“Soon after the successful tender bid, NSI was appointed as training and assessment provider to deliver the welding Australian Standard (AS) 1554 to the RAN. Not previously delivered to RAN personnel, now those who complete the course will receive a qualification that is not only nationally recognised, but also meets Australian standards,” she added.
 
SMA has the contract and organises the delivery of specialist training to RAN with registered training organisations in different ports across Australia.
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NSI provides customised training to Sydney Ferries

August 9, 2011, 12:00 am
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A training agreement between TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) and Sydney Ferries has seen the completion of sixteen groups of Sydney Ferries masters and staff in the Statement of Attainment in Maritime Operations (Masters Safety Refresher course).
 
“NSI has created a customised course for our team that provides essential training within appropriate facilities,” said Fiona Love, Director, Training and Development - Sydney Ferries Corporation.
 
“Sydney Ferries’ Corporation has a reputation for excellence in adult learning and, in conjunction with NSI, we have developed training in emergency response procedures for all ferry staff."
 
The Masters Course, held at NSI’s Northern Beaches College, is a refresher course tailored specifically for Sydney Ferries by NSI and ensures ferry masters are provided with the most up-to-date skills and practical training every two years. 
 
The life-sized marine simulator at Northern Beaches College provides students with hands on experience in navigation, steering, mooring, radar operations, charting and controlling vessels in poor weather conditions, rescuing a person overboard and braving an eight-metre swell.
 
For more information on maritime courses at NSI click here.

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NSI teachers awarded premier scholarships

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) teachers Kate Low and David Bartolo were recently awarded a NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholarship 2011 at Government House. 
 
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell presented Kate Low, Head Teacher of Natural Resource Management at Ryde College with the Premier’s TAFE Scholarship and David Bartolo, teacher of Digital Media at North Sydney College the Premier’s Logitech New and Emerging Technologies Scholarship at the official presentation.
 
The NSW Premier’s Scholarships are awarded to exceptional TAFE Teachers to study and examine best practice in partnerships between Vocational Educational Providers and Business.
 
Kate has received a $10,000 scholarship to spend five weeks investigating and researching the environmental education to improve sustainability practices. Her research will include organisations in Australia and overseas and will be a powerful change agent in supporting businesses and the broader community in making the shift to more sustainable practices.
 
The Premier’s Logitech New and Emerging Technologies Scholarship, awarded David $10,000 to study new and emerging technologies and how they can be applied as innovative techniques within the curriculum.

Kevin Harris NSI Institute Director said, ‘This is a great achievement for both Kate and David to be awarded the NSW Premier’s Scholarships.’
 
“The Institute, students and organisations nationally and internationally will benefit from the results and recommendations of the research conducted by Kate and David.“
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Skillaroos prepare for competition of a lifetime!

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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NSI students Kate Crocker (Restaurant Service) and Richard May (Landscape and Design) are amongst 30 Australian Skillaroos who will compete at the 41st WorldSkills International Competition in London 5-8 October. 
 
The WorldSkills International Competition showcases the highest skills standards from around the globe with competitors from over 50 countries representing 45 skill areas.
 
Kate and Richard have spent the last nine months practicing their skills in preparation to compete against other competitors from around the world.
 
A special farewell cocktail party was held for Kate and Richard during September at NSI’s Ryde College Ambassador Restaurant.
 
Both competitors had a final opportunity to meet with trainers, friends and family before the competition.
 
NSI wish both students the best of luck in their quest for gold!
 
Click here to send your message of support for Kate or Richard on facebook.
 
Visit the WorldSkills Australia website to keep up-to-date with the latest news about the Australian Skillaroos.
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NSI Institute director receives ‘legendary’ status

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) Director Kevin Harris has received a Tourism Training Australia National Industry Training Legends Award.
 
One of the tourism industry’s most coveted awards, Kevin was honoured for his outstanding support and leadership of tourism and hospitality in Australia.
 
The glitterati of the tourism industry attended the National Industry Training Legends Award evening at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney recently.
 
Special guests at the event included the Governor of NSW, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO and Bill Galvin, CEO of Tourism and Training Australia.
 
The National Tourism Legends Award recipients are independently nominated and judged by the Board of Tourism Training Australia in NSW.
 
NSI’s Institute Director Kevin Harris said he was honoured to receive the award.
 
“I was extremely humbled by this award,” he said. “It’s a wonderful achievement and I’m very proud to be representing NSI.
 
“The NSW tourism industry is an important industry; here at NSI we are proud to be able to support the industry by providing high quality training for the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders.”
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NSI leads the way with carbon accounting

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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NSI recently held its very first carbon accounting course during July, attracting participants from a range of organisations including Taronga Zoo, Hewlett Packard, University of NSW and Veolia.

The new two day intensive program provides the skills required to help organisations identify and quantify their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Hailed a success by participants, organisations such as Taronga Zoo have begun building an inventory for their business, finding ways to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Throughout the course participants gained advice on how carbon emissions may be reduced for financial and environmental benefits.

Upcoming course dates: 
20 and 21 October 
3 and 4 November.
 
Location:
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute
Crows Nest College 
149 West Street
Crows Nest NSW 2065
 
Course information:
See carbon accounting for more information about the course and to enrol online.
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Community services students set for a bright future

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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A group of 27 NSI students graduated from the newly introduced Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection) on 12 September 2011.
 
Funded by the Federal Government and the Department of Family and Community Services, the Vocational Graduate Certificate is part of a workforce development initiative introduced in response to the Justice Wood Commission recommendations.
 
The new qualification will ensure that all casework managers obtain a tertiary qualification and receive management training.  This is the second group of NSI students to graduate from the course this year.
 
The graduates include Indigenous Australian caseworkers currently working in NSW.
 
Mandy Brown, Acting Casework Manager for Family and Community Service, Mount Druitt Community Service Centre was one of the 27 graduates.
 
Mandy had worked with Family and Community Services for 29 years before undertaking the qualification.
 
Like many of the graduates, Mandy received recognition of prior learning for the knowledge she had already gained working as a case worker and casework manager. In particular, Mandy has always had a particular interest in out of home care.
 
“The course really recognised our skills and the content was very relevant to me; I couldn’t speak more highly about it,” said Mandy.
 
“Completing the course has opened up a lot of doors for me; I’m now eligible to work as a substantive manager.”
 
NSI Director, Kevin Harris, said he was excited that NSI students were undertaking the new qualification with enthusiasm.
 
“It’s fantastic to see those already working in the field take the opportunity to gain this new qualification,” he said.
 
“Each graduate has added to their overall capability by completing the course, ensuring the child protection sector remains equipped with highly trained child protection professionals.”
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NSI delivers unique training for blind and awning industry

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) has delivered the first Certificate I in Construction specifically contextualised for the blind and awning industry.
 
Newly introduced legislation requires those within the blind and awning industry to complete the Certificate I in Construction.
 
NSI recently trained a group of eight Aluxor Awning Systems employees and retail distributors, focusing on content specifically relevant to the blind and awning industry such as fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment, joinery skills, repairing damaged gyprock, glass cutting, accurate measuring and cutting.
 
Aluxor is a leading manufacturer of sun-shade systems in Australia.
 
Marcus McAdam, Director of Aluxor Awning Systems said NSI provided an excellent course, tailored to meet Aluxor’s particular business needs.
 
“NSI provided a course that was the right level for our participants. 
 
"It not only met the new legislative requirements but was tailored to address specific industry issues we had,” said Marcus.
 
“Whilst it was a standard course, it was tailored to recognise the pre-learning and existing knowledge many of the participants had.
 
“There was also a high degree of flexibility with NSI.”
For more information on building and construction courses at NSI click here.
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NSI training partnerships recognised on the world stage

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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NSI received a ‘Best Partnership in a Training Program’ Award at the LearnX Asia Pacific Expo, held in Brisbane on 14–15 September 2011.
 
Now in its fifth year, the annual eLearning and Training Solutions Conference and Expo attracts over 40 learning leaders from around the world including Australia, USA, India, Malaysia and Europe.
 
NSI received the award for their partnership with the NSW Department of Family and Community Services and TAFE NSW National Business.
 
The three organisations have worked together to deliver the newly introduced Vocational Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection).
 
Funded by the Federal Government and the Department of Family and Community Services, the Vocational Graduate Certificate is part of a workforce development initiative introduced in response to the Justice Wood Commission recommendations.
 
This is the first Vocational Graduate Certificate offered by TAFE NSW in the field of community services.
 
The new qualifications offers practising casework managers the opportunity to obtain a tertiary qualification and receive essential management training. Participants enrolled in a six month blended learning process in order to complete the qualification.
 
Many of the caseworkers enrolled in the course had significant work experience and had undertaken internal training and were able to ‘fast-track’ their learning through recognition of prior learning.

There is now a total of 61 staff who have undertaken the program, 25 of whom are Aboriginal Australians.
 
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute Director, Kevin Harris, said the partnership with the NSW Department of Family and Community Services and TAFE NSW National Business had greatly contributed to the further education of some of NSW’s most dedicated caseworkers.
 
“The completion of this course is a milestone in the careers of each of the participants,” he said.
 
“It’s wonderful to see such a significant investment in the training of those who dedicate their careers to the wellbeing of children.
 
“It is especially pleasing to see Aboriginal staff participate and excel throughout the course.”
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NSI and Rotary offer new scholarship program

April 10, 2011, 12:00 am
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The Rotary Clubs of Hornsby and Waitara are offering local community members the opportunity to receive a scholarship for the Certificate II in Construction Pathways program at TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute (NSI), Hornsby College in 2012.
 
The new scholarship program was announced as part of National Skills Week.
 
National Skills Week highlights the talents, the skills and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to potential employers and highlights the importance of trade training.
 
The Certificate II in Construction Pathways provides participants with skills in brick and block laying, carpentry, solid plastering, wall and floor tiling, waterproofing, joinery and shop fitting and stonemasonry.
 
The course also includes units dealing with safe working practices and construction site knowledge and skills.
Students complete the equivalent of Stage 1 of the apprenticeship which is equivalent to the first year of the three year Certificate III.
 
The course also provides students with on‐site workplace
experience building outdoor learning shelters at local schools.
 
NSI Northern Sydney Institute Director, Kevin Harris, said he was proud to offer the scholarship together with Rotary.
 
“It’s important we that we come together to provide community members with the opportunity to further their education.
 
“Working in partnership with Rotary, NSI will provide a scholarship that will give participants the skills and knowledge for a future within the construction industry.
 
“I hope school leavers and students within the local community will embrace this fantastic opportunity with enthusiasm.”
 
To apply for the scholarship program contact the program coordinator on 9472 1268.
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NSI recognised at Green Gown Awards

May 10, 2011, 12:00 am
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NSI has received a highly commended award at the Green Gown Awards Australasia ceremony, held at the National Wine Centre of Australia, in Adelaide, South Australia on 29 September 2011.

NSI entered the Continuous Improvement – Institutional Change category and were highly commended for their ongoing commitment to sustainability.

The Green Gown Awards recognise sustainability excellence within institutions and are run by Australasian Campuses towards Sustainability (ACTS) and founded in the United Kingdom.
 
The awards were held in conjunction with the 11th International ACTS Conference and were attended by over 120 international and national sustainability practitioners from the tertiary education sector, business and government.

NSI Director Kevin Harris said NSI were proud leaders, delivering innovative sustainability education.

“It’s an honour to be highly commended for our continuous improvement and commitment to sustainability,” he said.

“NSI as an organisation strives hard to maintain the highest standard in sustainability education and are continually evaluating our sustainability initiatives and improving our capabilities in this area.”
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NSI shares national skills week with local Member of Parliament

October 10, 2011, 12:00 am
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NSI recently welcomed John Alexander, Member for Bennelong as he visited Meadowbank College as part of National Skills week (October 1‐8, 2011).
 
National Skills Week highlights the talents, the skills and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to potential employers and highlights the importance of trade training.
 
Mr Alexander toured college facilities along with NSI Associate Director Brenda Cleaver and Meadowbank College Director Elizabeth Webb and joined a metal work class being run for Royal Australian Navy students.
 
“Meadowbank TAFE should be congratulated for securing its third tender to train Royal Australian Navy personnel for the next five to seven years in a variety of skilled areas essential to their role in our Defence Forces.” said Mr Alexander.
 
John Alexander also had the opportunity to join a Small Wind Site Assessment course, the first of its kind in Australia. The course is funded by the Department of Environment and Heritage under the Energy Efficiency Training Program.
 
Students came from as far away as Tasmania and included staff from TAFE NSW and TAFE South Australia, private grid connect installer companies and Port Macquarie council.
 
 “This class was awe inspiring. It was fascinating to witness some of the most innovative ideas and minds at work, and view green plans for our Nation’s future.” said Mr Alexander.
 
NSI Meadowbank College Director Elizabeth Webb said she was delighted that Mr Alexander was able to participate in class activities and meet students.
 
“It’s important that we continue to recognise the importance of trade training,” said Ms Web.

“It’s wonderful Mr Alexander was able to visit see the students learning and experience first-hand some of the courses we have on offer.”
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Local student wins silver at Worldskills International competition

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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Local student Kate Crocker has won a silver medal for Australia at the 2011 WorldSkills International Competition held 5-8 October in London.
Kate is a hospitality student at TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute’s (NSI) Ryde College.
 
Kate received her silver medal for her performance in the Restaurant Service category, while fellow Ryde College student Richard May received a Medal of Excellence for his performance in the Landscape Gardening category.
 
The WorldSkills competition brings together the finest young professionals from 51 countries in trades and technologies to compete for the title of ‘best in the world’.
 
This year the Australian Skillaroos team received a total of 8 medals and ranked 9th in the world overall.
 
Kate Crocker said the competition was an experience they would never forget.
 
“It’s been a fantastic experience,”
 
“It’s not every day you have the opportunity to represent your country on the world stage, the whole experience has been very exciting.”
 
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute Director Kevin Harris said he was proud of the students, praising their performance.
 
“Both Kate and Richard should be extremely proud of their achievements,” he said.
 
“To compete amongst the world’s very best is a fantastic opportunity. It shows that they are at the top of their field and amongst the world’s very best tradespeople.”
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Australian Institute of Export and NSW Trade and Investment acknowledges NSI International Business

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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NSI has been nominated as a finalist in the 2011 NSW Premier’s Export Awards in the Education and Training category.
 
The Premier's NSW Export Awards is an annual program which aims to recognise excellence in the export of goods and services by NSW business. The awards acknowledge the important contribution of businesses to the economy through job creation and increased prosperity for the community and for the state.
 
NSI International Business vision statement is to be recognised in Australia and overseas as an international leader in providing relevant training and qualifications which will enable students' access to global employment opportunities.
 
The winners will be announced on Thursday 20th October 2011.
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Northern Sydney Institute strengthens ties with Korea

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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NSI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Governors Association of Korea and the Consul General of the Republic of Korea (Sydney).
 
Mr Han Dal-Jun, Executive Director of the Governors Association of Korea (GAoK) and Institute Director Kevin Harris signed the document before taking part in a flag raising ceremony at Crows Nest College. 
 
Crows Nest College Director Steve McManus also attended the ceremony with his Excellency Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Sydney.
 
The Memorandum of Understanding signifies the strengthening of ties and marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Korea.
 
Education programs have been arranged with several Korean provinces and as a result 75 Korean students are participating in study tours at NSI.
 
Mr Harris said the partnership was a positive step for NSI and the future of vocational education and training.
“Today we are a small group of friends, coming together with a common goal of providing the very best standard of education for our students here in Australia,” said Mr Harris.
 
“It is a privilege to welcome our guests from Korea; Northern Sydney Institute has had a long standing history together with the Korean Consulate (Sydney) and Korean delegations that I’m sure will continue well into the future."
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Help shape the future of education

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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The NSW Government has announced the start of a skills reform consultation process to develop a more highly skilled workforce and make NSW the number one economy in the country.

As part of the reform, the NSW Government has launched a discussion paper Smart and Skilled, in an effort to engage the community and identify how to improve our vocational education training system.

A discussion paper outlining the key issues is available for review.
If you would like to contribute to the discussions, written submissions are being accepted.
 
Closing date for submissions is Friday 4 November 2011.
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Northern Sydney Institute receives acclaim at NSW Export Awards

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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Northern Sydney Institute has received a ‘Highly Commended’ award at the 2011 NSW Premier’s Export Awards in the Education and Training category.
 
The Premier's NSW Export Awards recognise excellence in the export of goods and services by NSW business.
 
The awards acknowledged the sound sustainable export policies of the successful businesses to maintain overseas development as well as their important contribution to the economy.
 
The Institute received the award for their International business achievements within their International student programs, English Language Courses, study tours, internships and the offshore delivery program.
 
NSI Director Kevin Harris congratulated the Institute’s International business unit and praised them for their hard work during 2010 and 2011.
 
“Congratulations to the International team, International College Coordinators and teaching and administration staff who have worked hard to ensure the Institute maintained a reputation as an outstanding education provider,” he said.
 
“The International team has done exceptionally well to be recognised at this level.
 
“I’m sure they will continue to work together with great confidence and build strong relationships with our international partners,” he said.
 
Australian Institute of Export General Manager Peter Mace also congratulated the winners.
 
“The 2011 winners of the Premier’s NSW Export Awards are role models for other businesses in our State.
 
“This year’s winners represent the wonderful cross section of industry sectors in NSW that can compete on the world stage. They are wonderful ambassadors for our State and we wish them well as they continue their export journey”.
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New artists showcase their finest works

June 9, 2013, 6:01 pm
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Some of Sydney’s best new artists will have their work on show at NSI Hornsby College 2011 Graduation Art Exhibition.
 
The annual art show is the grand finale of the year for students and showcases the very best of student fine arts, ceramics and graphic design works.
 
The exhibition includes works on canvas, drawings, sculptures, clay works as well as print making, with each collection comprised of works created throughout the student’s course.
 
The local community and art collectors will have the opportunity to purchase artworks at the exhibition.
 
2011 NSI Hornsby College Graduation Art Exhibition
 
When:   21 November – 2 December 2011
             Monday to Friday
             10.00am – 4.00pm.
 
             Opening Night 28 November, 2011
             6.00pm – 8.30pm.
 
Where: The Gallery
             K Block
             TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute’s, Hornsby          
             College
             205 Pacific Highway,
             Hornsby.
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