Vocational Providers' Conference
11th March 2008
The Genesis Centre, Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton
£30.00 per person
Suitable for: Hospitality, catering, travel and tourism teaching practitioners and Heads of Departments from both Higher Education and Further Education establishments.
The Tourism Skills Network South West were delighted to invite all hospitality, catering, travel and tourism teaching practitioners and Heads of Departments from both Higher Education and Further Education establishments to the first South West Vocational Providers' Conference.
Many colleges and universities joined us on the 11th March at SCAT for this interactive and informative event. Delegates heard updates from industry authorities, explored educational opportunities and met other vocational providers from the South West.
Morning Speakers
10.15-11.05 People 1st - John Humphreys - Travel & Tourism Diploma Development Manager
People 1st discussed the focus areas for vocational providers, including a curriculum update, information on specialised diplomas and skills academies and educational links to People 1st. People 1stTo view a presentation on the UK Skills Passport, please click here
People 1st Presentation
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11.05 - 11.50 The Institute of Hospitality - Kathryn Benzine - Director of Professional Development Service
The Institute of Hospitality provided an update on new qualifications, programme delivery, centre approval, other technical teaching aspects. Institute of Hospitality
Institute of Hospitality Presentation
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12.05 - 12.55 Sector Training - Steve Steeds
Steve Steeds from FE Associates discussed preparing for funding and curriculum challenges in 2008/2009. Focusing on the real cost, delegates discovered exactly how much funding is lost per learner that does not complete a qualification. Sector TrainingAfternoon Workshops
14.00 - 15.30
Prior to the event, delegates were required to book their preferred workshop from the options below.
Mind Mapping® for Education
This workshop took the essential elements of Buzan’s world renowned techniques and helps you to apply them in the classroom environment, making it easier for you to ensure your teaching is an effective and memorable experience. Illumine Training - Mind Mapping for Education
From F.E to H.E – A guide for Lecturers
The Gale Foundation - Sarah Upfield
This workshop explored the transition of learning from Level Three to Level Four for learners, considering models of delivery at Level Four. As practitioners, delegates understood and learnt how to apply the transition of teaching from Level Three to Level Four and gather Inspirational ideas and innovative approaches to support learning.
The Gale Foundation
Developing the Developers
Lifelong Learning UK
This workshop explored how to meet your own CPD needs ensuring that vocational and subject specialist skills are up to date. Delegates discovered the opportunities available to improve their development relevant to the tourism and hospitality sector. Business Interchange, who aim to create new industry-based placement opportunities, provided the potential information to meet current and future CPD requirements.
Lifelong Learning UK - Catalyst Programme
Presentation from Life Long Learning
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Agenda
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Map and Directions to The Genesis Centre
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