Chile Human Resource Manager Delegation to Australia
10 to 17 september 2005
DELEGATION MEMBERS
Delegation Leader
Michel Faure
PROFORMA
Delegation Members
Luis Cid
PROFORMA
Dr Rodrigo Fábrega
Director, English Opens Doors
Ministerio de Eduación
Verónica Ruz
Consorcio Nacional de Seguro
Jorge Eva
Jeva Consultores
Enrique Rosselot
El Mercurio
Carolina Barnes
El Mercurio
Nicolas Herraiz
OHL S.A.
Patricio Machuca
Altec S.A. (Grupo Santander)
León Cifuentes
Coseche
Pietro Corsi
Endesa
Cristian San Martín
Endesa
Maria Soledad Rojas
Multitiendas Corona
Raúl Correa
Centa S.A.
Victor Bello
Universidad Mayor
Patricio Guerra
Corporación Municipal de Viña del Mar
Javier Cid
Atento Chile (Grupo Telefónica)
Soledad Matus
Terra S.A. (Grupo Telefonica)
Andres Pérez Nicolas
Consorcio (acompañante)
Juan Andrés Rivera
Urbaser Kiasa (Grupo Dragados)
Interpreter
Elizabeth Ramirez
Programme:
FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES (NSW)
7.25 am Arrive at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport by LanChile flight LA801
9.00 am Depart for hotel – Bus company is Murrays
MONDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY
Quality Assurance: English language teaching and learning
8.45 am Depart for the Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, 150 Day St, Sydney
9.00 am National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) presentation, Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour
Stefan Boffa
Assistant Manager
10.30 am Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) The University of Queensland, Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour
David Nelson
Deputy Director
Lunch To be provided by ICTE-UQ
2.10 pm Depart for Study Group, Martin College, Darlinghurst Campus, Level 1, 63 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.
Tel: 9291 9317 or 0438 358 388 (Jenny Hayes)
2.30 pm Joint presentation with Study Group (Martin College/Embassy CES) and the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
Jenny Hayes
Principal, Martin College and NSW Director
4.30 pm Depart for hotel
TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY
The Australian Vocational Education and Training System
8.30 am Depart for meeting with NSW Technical and Further Education (NSW TAFE) Global at the (Main Entrance), Building A, TAFE NSW-Sydney Institute, Ultimo College, Mary Ann Street, Ultimo
8.55 am Arrive and welcome
9.00 am Discussion regarding NSW TAFE
Mark Taylor
Commercial Business Manager, TAFE Global
Lunch Hosted by NSW TAFE Global
1.00 pm Depart for hotel
2.20 pm Depart for AGL Head Office, 72 Christie St,
St Leonards
Tel: 9921 2556 (Louise Higgins, PA)
3.00 pm Arrive AGL
Gareth Bennett
Group Manager, People and Culture, The Australian Gas Light (AGL) Company
WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY
English language training
Morning Bilateral meetings
12.00 pm Depart for meeting with Planet Learning, hosted by University of New South Wales Institute of Languages (UNSWIL), 22-32 King St, Randwick
Peter Mackey
General Manager
12.30 pm Lunch hosted by Planet Learning
Proceed to meeting with Planet Learning
3.15 pm Depart for ACL Group, 157-161 Gloucester St, The Rocks
3.30 pm Arrive at ACL Group
Ward Lee
Business Development Manager, International Programs
5.00 pm Depart for hotel
THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY
Postgraduate programs
8.50 am Depart for Insearch (University of Technology Sydney), Level 2, 187 Thomas Street, Sydney
9.15 am Arrive at Insearch
David Larbalestier
General Manager, English Programs
Gabriel Providel
Regional Manager
10.45 am Depart for AGSM, Level 6, 1 O’Connell St, Sydney
11.00 am Arrive at AGSM
David Hudson
Executive Education Division
12.30 pm Depart AGSM
Lunch Free time
Afternoon Visit to financial company to be confirmed
FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY
9.00 am Depart for University of Western Sydney (UWS), Superintendents Cottage, Parramatta Campus, Corner James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Parramatta
10.00 am Arrive at University of Western Sydney
Professor Chung-Tong Wu
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Development and International
Diane Dwyer
Director, UWS International
3.00 pm Depart for Mercure Hotel Ultimo
6.40 pm Proceed to The Pritchard Room, Level 1, Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, 68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
7.00 pm Official dinner hosted by the Department of Education, Science and Training
9.00 pm Dinner ends
SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2005
SYDNEY
7.50 am Depart for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
8.30 am Arrive at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Proceed to International Terminal
10.30 am Depart for Santiago by flight LanChile LA800
Other documents:
The University of Queensland (UQ) was founded in 1910 and enrolled its first students in 1911. The main campus, situated in the suburb of St Lucia, is set in 114 hectares of riverside parkland, about 6km from the city centre of Brisbane, the capital city of the state of Queensland.
As Queensland’s largest and oldest university, UQ attracts world class students and staff and has numerous notable alumni. Its teaching and learning activities have attracted numerous awards and the University is consistently ranked in the top band of national quality rounds on an annual basis. UQ has a current enrolment of more than 36,000 students, including 5,000 international students from over 130 countries.
UQ is a leader among Australia’s 39 universities, recognised internationally as a premier teaching and research institution. It is one of only three Australian institutional members of ‘Universitas 21’, an international alliance of universities committed to best practice with membership limited to only 20 universities worldwide.
The University’s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) was established in 1981 as the first ELICOS centre in Queensland and is located on the University’s main campus at St Lucia. ICTE-UQ has an extensive background and experience in the administration of English language training for General, Academic, Business and Special Purposes, with an average sessional enrolment in regular English language programs of 450 students from more than 30 overseas countries.
In addition ICTE-UQ provides customised English for Vocational/Technical/Professional Purposes across a wide variety of disciplines in programs for up to thirty client groups with 1000+ participants on an annual basis. Since 2001 the Continuing Education/International division of ICTE-UQ has also been involved in the development and delivery of customised intensive academic “summer” programs and internships for partner universities and government ministries from a range of overseas countries, including Mexico, Brasil and USA.
ICTE-UQ also specialises in the design and delivery of pre-service and in-service TESOL teacher training and teacher professional development programs, including the delivery of programs for national and/or provincial Ministries of Education and education authorities, municipal education instrumentalities and teacher professional associations in Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, China and South Korea.
In 2004 ICTE-UQ carried out more than 30,000 hours of teaching and training across its program areas to 1200+ professionals and students from 30 countries in Latin America (Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Brasil), Asia, Europe, the Pacific and the Middle East.
ICTE-UQ has carried full accreditation from the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) since 1981, is registered on the Australian government CRICOS list for provision of education and training to international students and professionals, and has been a member of the ELICOS Association “English Australia” since its establishment in 1983.
The Institute is also the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Administration Centre for Brisbane and is the eighth largest IELTS Centre in the world, administering 25 tests for more than 4050 candidates during 2004.
English Australia – Briefing Document
English Australia
English Australia (EA) is the peak industry body and professional association representing Australian providers of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). It currently represents 101 NEAS accredited providers of ELICOS, both private and public.
English Australia aims to establish a high professional and ethical standard in the work of member colleges, assist member colleges in providing high quality educational programs and assist, strengthen and promote the interests of the ELICOS sector and member colleges.
EA has strict membership requirements, which include NEAS accreditation as a minimum standard, and all English Australia member colleges commit to:
v protection of student fees (regardless of visa type);
v quality tuition and services; and
v adherence to a code of conduct.
English Language Training – the international context
The top two destinations for international students wishing to learn English are the US and the UK. In just over 20 years, however, Australia has increased in popularity as a destination for international students wanting to improve their English language skills. The EA/Environmetrics Survey for 2004 estimates that over 90,000 international students commenced English language courses in Australia in 2004. The Australian ELICOS sector is respected globally as a world leader due to the cohesiveness and professionalism of the sector. Public and private sector institutions work together closely within the national association, and Australia’s National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) is the envy of the world, providing consistent standards for all providers.
Professional Standards
EA provides professional development assistance to members and their staff through a range of activities, including an ELT Journal, an annual education conference and regular State/Territory based seminars and workshops.
EA also produces a range of Best Practice documents which provide benchmarks for colleges in a range of English language centre activities and programs.
EA CONTACT
Sue Blundell
Executive Director
+61 2 9264 4700
sueblundell@englishaustralia.com.au
Study Group is a world leader in international education and study abroad. We help over 35,000 international students fulfil their ambitions every year. We are global leaders in international education and training, providing a complete range of educational opportunities for students from over 120 countries. From English language training to high school and university study, our expertise helps our students - from young people to seasoned professionals - achieve their personal goals.
Studying in an English-speaking country is not only the best way to learn; it is also a memorable experience for an international student. That is why we are committed to delivering our programmes in exceptional locations throughout the English-speaking world. Each of our 23 teaching centres has its own unique atmosphere, but all of them share consistent quality and facilities designed for modern learning.
Study Group has 7 distinct campuses across Australia, in Sydney, Parramatta, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth and Melbourne. We provide:
English language training: Embassy CES not only offers a rich variety of language courses - short and long term, vacation and executive, examination and university preparation - but also opens the door to a vast range of internationally recognised certificate, diploma and degree programmes at centres throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
High School and University Foundation Courses: Founded in 1920, Taylors College is recognised as Australia's leading university preparation college. In addition to senior high school programs, the College also offers foundation year programs on behalf of: The University of Sydney, The University of Western Australia, Monash University, The University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology.
Business, IT and Graphic Design Diplomas: At Martin College, we equip our graduates with the necessary skills to help them build exciting, long-lasting careers. As the largest private provider of career training in Australia and with 25 years of experience, we have prepared thousands of students to enter careers in many different sectors of the business community. Our success has been acknowledged in the numerous awards won over the years.
Bachelor and Masters Degrees: Study Group Australia is proud of its affiliation with Charles Sturt University, one of Australia's most respected universities. The partnership enables Study Group Australia to deliver selected Charles Sturt University undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at its central Sydney and Brisbane campuses, giving students both choice and flexibility.
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
The Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) was established in 1992 as a not-for-profit company under the Corporations Act. It is the only national body representing the post-compulsory independent education and training sector in Australia. ACPET has over 700 member organisations delivering a full range of higher education, vocational education & training and ELICOS courses in all states and territories. ACPET is the peak national body representing the sector in discussions with Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments and their agencies. As an example, ACPET's lobbying was instrumental in the listing of the Associate Degree on the AQF and the introduction of the FEE-HELP loan system for students attending private higher education institutions.ACPET's primary aim is to assist its members to become more viable and competitive and to ensure that domestic and international students can make a genuine "user choice" between public and independent providers of post-compulsory education and training.ACPET is committed to providing quality services to its members and works actively to enhance and develop the reputation and standing of independent providers of post-compulsory education and training. All members are required to sign and abide by the ACPET Code of Ethics and are eligible to join one or both of ACPET's Tuition Assurance Schemes (TAS), OSTAS and ASTAS. Further information about ACPET's TAS Schemes can be found in the Tuition Assurance Schemes (TAS) section of the website by clicking on Tuition Assurance Schemes, OSTAS or ASTAS. Both Schemes ensure that students displaced from any course conducted by a participating ACPET TAS member, due to the member's inability to continue the course, will be efficiently relocated (with minimal disruption to studies) in a comparable course with another participating ACPET TAS member or other approved provider. While both Schemes satisfy regulatory requirements, they also provide a significant marketing tool in attracting prospective students by assuring them and their parents that tuition fees paid are protected.The prestigious ACPET National Conference, held annually, brings together members from across Australia to discuss matters of national interest. The conference also provides opportunities for members to network and discuss issues with representatives from national, state and territory authorities.ACPET is administered by a Board elected by the membership, and operates in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. The national office of ACPET is Suite 12, Level 14, 323-327 Pitt Street, Sydney. ACPET also operates offices in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane and has contact persons in all other capital cities in Australia.
INSEARCH English Profile
As the UTS provider of innovative language and academic pathways to university studies, INSEARCH is the leading institution of its type in Australia. Teaching English is a cornerstone of its success.
English students are immersed in active language learning from the first day and participate in communication activities, role-plays, seminars and classroom activities as well as use interactive computers, videos and audiotapes.
· Direct Entry English Program (DEEP) – for students preparing for entry into university
· Academic English Pathway (AEP)
· IELTS Preparation
· High School Preparation (HSP)
· General English (Full-Time & Part-Time)
· Study Tours – Customised English course
Apart from its comprehensive range of English full-time and part-time courses, INSEARCH has developed many other innovative business in the English language-training field, such as:
· Language training to a group of executives from the HCMC Power Supply Company, a utility responsible for electricity supply to the southern part of Vietnam
· The teacher training programs INSEARCH’s Australian Centre Chiang Mai runs for Thai students studying at the Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (CRU)
· The English language-training program given to nursing students at Jakarta’s Binawan Institute of Health. (In recognition of a continuing need, more than 200 of these nursing students annually will complete their final year at UTS), etc.
In a world-first, INSEARCH and the Australian Broadcasting Commission jointly developed the Study English – IELTS Preparation series of 26 television programs. These programs went to air throughout the Asia Pacific in 2004 and reach a potential audience of 2 billion viewers. The accompanying website which maximises the benefit of these programs has already generated an enormous response. INSEARCH and UTS also publish complementary Prepare for IELTS texts.
In 2004, INSEARCH continued its strategy of offshore expansion by opening its first centre in the United Kingdom and setting up in China the Beijing INSEARCH Language School in collaboration with the Beijing Language and Cultural University and the University of California. INSEARCH’s overseas ventures also include six other centres based in China, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Finally, INSEARCH’s won the Export to China Award at the NSW Premier’s Exporter of the Year Awards. This is the third significant export award won by INSEARCH in as many years.
Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM)
AGSM is a School of both the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney and has a long held reputation as Australia’s leading business school and one of Asia’s top tier schools.
Our prestigious reputation attracts highly talented students, executives and internationally acclaimed faculty from around the world. Many of AGSM’s lecturers are recipients of coveted international research and teaching awards, recognising their standing as leaders in their field.
Award Programs
AGSM’s Award Programs are a stimulating mix of traditional classroom teaching across core management disciplines and provides unique opportunities to work with some of Australia’s leading corporations. By reinforcing theory with real world learning, the program encourages critical thinking, creative problem solving, and teamwork.
Exposure to a culturally diverse student body in the full-time MBA program will further increase students awareness of international work practices.
Executive Education
Executive Education programs offer a spectrum of development choices for both organisations and managers. We provide access to best thinking from Australia and overseas in our Open enrolment, Custom and Consortium Programs. An innovative program design ensures both individual and group development.
Sydney, Australia
As a thriving and dynamic city, Sydney provides an ideal setting for studies. AGSM is in close proximity to the CBD and the nation’s leading financial centre. Many of Australia’s top businesses are also headquartered in Sydney benefiting from its strategic location as the gateway to Asia – the world’s fastest growing economic region.
Some of AGSM’s prestigious awards include:
§ #1 Business School in Australia and Asia, Forbes 2003 & 2005
§ #1 Business School in Australia in Open Enrolment and Custom Programs, 2005 Financial Times (UK)
§ #1 Business School in Australia and equal first in Asia MBA Program, 2004, Financial Times (UK)
§ #1 Business School in Australia, Asia Inc 2003
§ First Australian business school to receive AACSB accreditation
For further information contact:
Thomas Schroeder, Director Business Development
T +61 2 9931 9542
F +61 2 9931 9206
E t.schroeder@agsm.edu.au