Education and Training International Latest News
WA Engineering Course a National First
Thursday, 10 May 2012
An engineering course offered by Challenger Institute of Technology in WA has recently achieved full accreditation from the Engineers Australia Accreditation Board as a base qualification for entry to practice in the occupational category of Engineering Associate.
The course has been acclaimed for its innovative approach to para-professional engineering education and its graduates will help counter the national skills shortage.
New Student Video Tours for Central Institute of Technology
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Central students and staff have joined forces to develop a range of welcome videos for international students planning to come to Perth and study at Central. These videos showcase our courses, facilities and campuses. You will hear from international students studying our ELICOS and vocational education courses.
Streamlined Visa Procedures to be Expanded to TAFE Institutes
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
ETI is very pleased to advise that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Meeting in Canberra on Friday, 13th April, agreed to implement streamlined student visa procedures for "low-risk" private education providers and TAFE Institutes in the second half of 2012. The criteria to be applied to determine eligibility has yet to be announced.
2013 Endeavour Awards
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Applications are now open for the 2013 round of the Endeavour Awards, the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program. Applications for the Awards opened on 1 April 2012 and close on 30 June 2012 at 11.59am AEST. Successful applicants are notified of the results in November.
2012 West Coast Institute of Training International Student of the Year
Monday, 16 April 2012
Lovenaah Vincent from Mauritius has been awarded the West Coast Institute of Training International Student of the Year for 2012.
Challenger Institute of Technology Welcomes Bhutanese students
Friday, 09 March 2012
Nine Bhutanese students have traded their remote, mountainous homeland to study at Challenger Institute of Technology, as recipients of prestigious Endeavour Award scholarships from the Australian Government.
Polytechnic West to Gorgon
Friday, 09 March 2012
Hospitality training at Polytechnic West has opened the door to a role on one of Australia's largest energy resource projects for Michael Chiutare. Originally from Zimbabwe, Michael moved to Perth in 2001 to study an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management.
Perth International Student Festival – 17 March 2012
Monday, 13 February 2012
The Perth International Student Festival is happening Saturday 17 March at the Perth Cultural Centre. The Festival is in recognition and celebration of the contribution of international students to the cultural diversity of Perth. There will be loads of free entertainment, fun and prizes!
Skilled Migration WA moves offices
Thursday, 02 February 2012
From Monday 30 January 2012, the Skilled Migration WA team will be relocated to the Career Centre, Perth City.
New Associate Degree courses available for Semester 1
Thursday, 12 January 2012
ETI is delivering two new Associate Degree courses through Polytechnic West. Enrolment in the Associate Degree of Fashion Business and Associate Degree of Software Development (Mobile Applications) is now available for semester 1, 2012.
Taxing Workload Suits Kenyan Student
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
For some, the mere sight of taxes, balance sheets and percentages is enough to send them running away screaming, but for Francisca Atonga her passion for numbers has seen her become an award-winning accountancy student.
This determined Certificate III in Community Services Work student and former cook works for Youth Futures, at their residential crisis accommodation for homeless and disengaged youth (aged 16-19 years).
WA's Economy Hits Fastest Pace on Record
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
A $210-million-a-day spending surge by miners and the construction industry has helped WA grow at its fastest rate on record. Aided by shoppers and the government sector, WA's economic activity excluding exports and imports, known as final demand, jumped 8.4 per cent in the three months to September.
WA Training Awards – And the Winner is....
Thursday, 01 December 2011
The South West Institute of Technology had cause to celebrate recently when lecturer, Amanda Smith from the Margaret River Campus, was named best trainer in WA at the glittering WA Training Awards ceremony hosted in Perth.
Challenger Institute's Cream Team for CHOGM
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
They are known as the A team of their hospitality training courses and they will be in the heat of the action when more than 50 world leaders sit down to dine with Julia Gillard in Perth next month.
ETI is now a Registered Training Organisation
Monday, 19 September 2011
ETI has successfully applied to become a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the new national VET regulator ASQA, effective from July 1st. What does this mean for your students? It’s business as usual and students will continue to study their course at the institute they currently attend. All students were recently sent a letter from ETI informing them of this administrative change and that their enrolment has transferred to ETI as the RTO.
Another Hospitality Award for West Coast Institute
Thursday, 15 September 2011
The West Coast Academy of Hospitality and Tourism of Perth, WA is the overall national winner of the Dilmah Professional High Tea Challenge in Melbourne. The silver medal was awarded to Epicure in Melbourne, VIC and the bronze medal to C Grill at the Chifley Hotel in Wollongong, NSW.
Romina From Chile Blogs About Her Adventures in Perth
Tuesday, 06 September 2011
Commerce student, Romina Nopoleoni from Chile, writes about her experiences living and learning in Perth.
"I went to the winter music festival held only here in Perth, called On the Bright Side! This concert was allocated in central Perth next to the Swan River. I had a such a great time at On the Bright side concert, I saw some amazing Australian and international bands, like The Hives, Pulp, The Kills, The Grates and Tame Impala! All on one stage!"
Bangladesh Community Leaders in Perth
Tuesday, 06 September 2011
A group of community leaders from Bangladesh travelled to Perth in May to take part in a developing leadership qualities short course run by Education and Training International (ETI).
Read full articleEast Timor Culture Captured at Challenger
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Six East Timorese trainees have designed and manufactured an aluminium crocodile, which has cultural significance in their homeland, as part of their process and maintenance training at Challenger Institute of Technology.
Central Brings Mining and Renewable Energy Together
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Anyone seeking a career in mining or the ‘Green Skills’ area should look no further than Central Institute of Technology which had a brand new training facility opened by Senator Chris Evans in East Perth.
TAFE to University - Your Pathway to Success
Friday, 05 August 2011
Many courses delivered by TAFE Western Australia provide students with entry to a university with advanced standing (credit) for subjects already studied.
WA Economy is Australia's Strongest
Friday, 05 August 2011
The Commonwealth Bank's State of the States report has found Western Australia has the best economy in the country.
West Coast Institute’s New Campus in Clarkson
Friday, 05 August 2011
Trades North in Clarkson is certainly setting the benchmark when it comes to the construction trades. This state of the art building is offering students a range of courses in the construction trades.
New courses in Automotive and Hairdressing
Thursday, 04 August 2011
ETI is now delivering two new trade courses through Polytechnic West.
New Migration Measures Crucial to Mining Boom Success
Wednesday, 03 August 2011
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, today announced new measures to assist Perth businesses attract the workers they need and alleviate skills shortages in the resources sector.
Challenger Plays Role in Chilean Nation Building
Friday, 24 June 2011
Five Chilean students studying at Challenger Institute of Technology in Beaconsfield have formed the vanguard of a five-year plan that will see more students from this South American country studying in Australia and, more particularly, at Challenger.
Distillation Column an Australian Training First
Friday, 24 June 2011
Challenger Institute of Technology has become the first registered training organisation in Australia to offer trainees in the oil and gas industry the chance to work on a binary distillation column.
Prime Minister Extends Her Hospitality to Challenger Students
Friday, 24 June 2011
It's not often that those in the hospitality and service industry receive praise from the very top. But for 17 Challenger Institute of Technology hospitality students and staff, their well deserved recognition came from the Prime Minister herself.
West Coast Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Wins Prestigious Recognition
Monday, 13 June 2011
World Association of Chefs Societies, based in Paris, France, has awarded WACS Recognition for Quality Culinary Education to West Coast Academy of Hospitality & Tourism in Perth, Australia. The award was granted for the consistent delivery of quality culinary education, offering courses in both culinary arts and baking and pastry arts.
International Student of the Year – Polytechnic West
Monday, 13 June 2011
Notacia Chidziya – International Student of the Year. Originally from Zimbabwe, Notacia believes coming to Australia has been a miracle and today, she calls herself a "survivor" and "victor". Currently studying her Diploma of Airport Management, Notacia has previously achieved her Diploma in Travel and Tourism, Diploma of Economics and Marketing and been offered a position at the domestic airport in Perth.
Challenger Institute Bricklaying and Blocklaying courses
Thursday, 05 May 2011
The Rockingham campus has places available for the July 2011 intake for the Certificate III Bricklaying & Blocklaying course. This qualification is designed to provide the student with the skills and work experience to work as a bricklayer or blocklayer in the building and construction industry.
Australian Endeavour Scholarship leads to Aviation Career
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Bogdan Hiticas is eighteen years old, and he lives in Cluj-Napoca, one of the largest cities in Romania. At the end of June 2010, he finished his Baccalaureate at a High School that specialized in Computer Science, and began studying at the Technical University in Cluj. Thanks to good grades, a passionate involvement in his local community, and an overwhelming desire to fly, Bogdan was awarded an Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Award by the Australian government so that he can train to become a pilot in Perth.
Kagoshima Study Tour to Perth
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
A study tour program was held at John Forrest Secondary College in March for a group of nine students from Kagoshima National College of Technology, in Japan. Kagoshima National College of Technology is a college for students aged between 15 and 20 years old.
ETI Welcomes Students from Chile
Thursday, 07 April 2011
Education and Training International is pleased to announce that its first group of Becas Chile Scholarship students have arrived. The Chile Bicentennial Scholarship (BECAS Chile) is an initiative aimed at improving Chile's global competitiveness.
Student Designed Electric Car Wins Award
Tuesday, 05 April 2011
Mechanical Engineering students from Challenger Institute of Technology have designed and built an award-winning electric vehicle using a unique steering system to conserve energy and maintain speed.
New Engineering Building for Central Institute
Tuesday, 05 April 2011
Central Institute has recently opened its new state of the art training facility in Northbridge. This $60 million building located at 30 Aberdeen Street will be home to the College's engineering faculty as well as its building design and construction areas.
Changes to How ETI Manages Homestay
Monday, 14 February 2011
From 1 May 2011 students requiring airport pickup and homestay will be placed and managed through the Australian Homestay Network www.homestaynetwork.org.
Perth International Student Welcome 2011
Monday, 14 February 2011
The City of Perth will be hosting an International Student Welcome on Saturday 12th March at the Northbridge Piazza. The event is to recognise and celebrate the contribution of international students to the cultural diversity of Perth.
New Course – Associate Degree in Network Technology
Thursday, 03 February 2011
Polytechnic West (formerly Swan TAFE) in association with Murdoch University has created a new course to meet the employment needs of the computer networking industry in Australia
Unemployment Rate Lowest in the Nation
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Once again Western Australia leads the nation in employment opportunities. If you are an international student who intends to work part-time while studying then Western Australia is the place to be.
Central Institute of Technology honoured as Western Australia's International Training Provider of the Year
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Central Institute of Technology has been officially honoured as the inaugural winner of Western Australia’s International Training Provider of the Year award. The Institute was presented with this auspicious award at a gala dinner at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.
Media Release: New Center For Aviation Opened
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
Innovation in Western Australia's training system has been taken to the next level with the opening of a new aviation training facility at one of the busiest airports in the Southern Hemisphere.
First solar installation as part of the Perth Solar City project
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
On 8 April 2010, the Minister for Energy, Training and Workforce Development, Hon Peter Collier officially opened the brand new solar installation on the roof of the Central Institute of Technology's East Perth campus. Dignitaries including Senator Louise Pratt (representing Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong) and Mr Bill Marmion MLA Member for Nedlands attended the special lauch event.
Central Institute teams up with Football West
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
The Central Institute of Technology, in partnership with Football West, is giving students the chance to combine academic study with their passion for the world game. The opportunity is open to students that enrol in the Certificate IV in Sport (Development) at Leederville. Several Central students have just passed their Junior Licence, making them qualified football coaches.
Music Business Graduate Scores Dream Job
Monday, 12 July 2010
Central Institute of Technology music business graduate, Rebecca (Bex) Chilcott has scored her dream job where she can combine her passion for music and events. Bex completed a Certificate IV and Diploma of Music Business last year, and now six months later (June 2010), has a full resume with a substantial work history...
Julia Gillard opens Central Institute's new Mining and Renewable Energy Training Centre
Monday, 12 July 2010
Julia Gillard (Prime Minister of Australia) opens Central Institute of Technology's new Mining and Renewable Energy Training Centre along with Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier and Central Institute's Managing Director, Neil Fernandes.
TAFE College Name Changes
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
The Western Australian TAFE colleges have recently been granted more independence and as part of this process the colleges have been rebranding themselves. Following is a list of the name changes and new logos.
Changes to ETI email addresses
Friday, 07 May 2010
Due to a recent change within the Western Australian government Education and Training International is now part of the Department of Training and Workforce Development. As a result our email addresses have changed.
Aviation Students Welcome the Arrival of the College’s New Boeing 737 Aircraft
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Polytechnic West (formerly Swan TAFE) has recently purchased a Boeing 737 aircraft. The aircraft is being located within the college's new aerospace training facility out at Jandakot Airport in Perth.
Associate Degrees in Business, Hospitality and Aviation
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Polytechnic West in association with Murdoch University are offering associate degree programs in Business, Hospitality and Aviation.
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