News - December 2014
CTC Christmas Closures
South Burnett CTC would like to wish all of our clients and stakeholders a very Merry Christmas. Below is a list of our office closures over the Christmas break. We look forward to working with you in 2015.
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Close |
Reopen |
CTC Headquarters |
2pm 24 December 2014 |
8:30am 5 January 2015 |
CTC Employment Services |
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Kingaroy/Gympie |
2pm 24 December 2014 |
8:30am 2 January 2015 |
Murgon |
4:30pm 19 December 2014 |
8:30am 5 January 2015 |
Tin Can Bay |
1:30pm 24 December 2014 |
8:30am 5 January 2015 |
Gumnut Place |
4:30pm 19 December 2014 |
4:30pm 19 December 2014 |
CROSB |
2pm 24 December 2014 |
8:30am 5 January 2015 |
Partners in Foster Care |
Public Holidays only |
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CTC Youth Services |
Friday 2 January 2015 only |
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Connections Youth Service |
Friday 2 January 2015 only |
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PHaMs |
2:30pm 24 December 2014 |
8:30am 5 January 2015 |
Childcare Services |
6pm 24 December 2014 |
7am 5 January 2015 |
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Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Currently, it is not possible for students to obtain a complete record of their VET enrolments and achievements from a single online source.
This is inconvenient not only for students and employers, but can also make it more difficult for training organisations to assess pre-requisites, credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Incomplete data about access to and use of the VET sector also inhibits the development of evidence-based VET programs.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number made up of numbers and letters that gives students access to their USI account. A USI will allow an individual’s USI account to be linked to the National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Data Collection allowing an individual to see all of their training results from all providers including all completed training units and qualifications.
The USI will make it easier for students to find and collate their VET achievements into a single authenticated transcript. It will also ensure that students’ VET records are not lost.
The USI will be is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed from when the USI comes into effect on 1 January 2015. (www.usi.gov.au)
CTC Employment Services staff have created a cheat sheet with easy to follow steps on how to create a USI. CLICK HERE to download a copy.
The Gumnut Place Newsletter December
The Gumnut Place December Newsletter is now available. To view the newsletter CLICK HERE
2015/16 Public Holiday Dates
Follow this link to view 2015 and 2016 Public Holiday Dates http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/industrial-relations/public-holidays/dates
Karaoke Rampage Pool Parties
South Burnett CTC will be bringing the Karaoke Rampage Pool Parties to towns across the North and South Burnett regions this Christmas Holidays. The parties will be held between the 9 and 19 of December 2014. For a full schedule of the towns times and days click on the following links: North Burnett Flyer or South Burnett Flyer. Alternatively you can contact CTC Youth Services on 4162 7788.
Community Christmas Lunch 2014
The South Burnett Community Christmas Lunch is on again this year. First initiated by Anne Martindale of southburnett.com.au, South Burnett CTC and the Salvation Army, the Community Christmas Lunch has developed into an annual affair that offers not least of all a wonderful Christmas lunch to anybody unable to do so at home, but also a fantastic day of sharing, laughter and hope for volunteers and attendees alike.
Doors open 11:30am Christmas morning at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre. The seating is limited so it is important to make a booking by phoning 07 4162 9000.
If you would like to volunteer your time from 3:oopm on the 24 December or a morning or afternoon on 25 December phone 07 4162 9000. For more information or to view the flyer CLICK HERE.
Toowoomba Regional Council Youth Advisory Committee
South Burnett.com.au has published an article about the Toowoomba Regional Council asking for nominations for the Youth Advisory Committee. Nominations are being sought from Yarraman and Cooyar and will close 19 December. To read the full article please click the following link: http://southburnett.com.au/news2/2014/12/input-sought-on-youth-issues/