Out of the Box Magazine - Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Some thingsare better inpairs!Through Box Hill Institute’spartnership with the Centre for AdultEducation (CAE), Box Hill Institutenow offers more short coursesthan ever before! On behalf of theInstitute, CAE now produces twoguides one dedicated to improvingwork-related skills and a ‘lifestyles’course guide designed to make themost out of your recreational time.CBD info shop now open!Using the latest technology to reviewand select the course that’s right foryou, our team will be able to help youtake the next step on your learningjourney. It’s the one stop shop forinformation and advice on all thingsCAE and Box Hill Institute.Visit the info shop at the 44 DegravesStreet.For more information on shortcourses visit:www.cae.edu.au/shortcourses

FROM THE CEO5Our students will continue to be provided withopportunities during their time at Box Hill Institute,including student support services, library access,language, literacy and numeracy support, blendedlearning initiatives, access to our GPS orientationprogram, student study tours and exchange programsand authentic workplaces. In 2012, these also included:• A new information kiosk at both the Elgar Campus andin the CBD, through the Institute’s partnership with theCentre for Adult Education (CAE)• The introduction of English Language IntensiveCourses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) in the CBD• The launch of Ask Annie, an interactive online helpdesk designed to provide students with information ata faster pace than ever before• The successful development of Victoria’s firstVMware Academy• The completed construction of a new entry for theElgar Campus• The construction of a new Integrated Technology Hubfor trade studentsWe have experienced healthy growth in recent years anddespite these challenging times, we are committed tobeing a leading provider of TAFE and degree programs inAustralia.For any concerns regarding the TAFE funding cutscontact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269445) or Ask Annie at askannie@boxhill.edu.au.For information regarding VET FEE-HELP and otherfinancial matters speak with the Student SupportServices on 03 9286 9891.www.boxhill.edu.au OutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012

6IN PARTNERSHIPOn 4 April 2012, VMware and Box Hill Institutepartnered to launch Victoria’s first VMware Academy.Leading the way withVictoria’s firstVMwareAcademyOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012www.boxhill.edu.au

7Through a new partnership with VMware, Box HillInstitute can now offer the most comprehensivevirtualisation training capability across the TAFE anduniversity sectors outside the United States of America.Box Hill Institute’s Chief Information Officer, JohnItaliano and Acting Chief Executive Officer, JenniferOliver launched the new academy with VMware ProgramDirector, David Nelson, at Box Hill Institute and the Centrefor Adult Education’s city campus.John Italiano welcomed VMware, who are the leadingglobal provider of network virtualisation, a key driverfor the future of the information and communicationstechnology industry, and outlined how the Institute and itsstudents will benefit through Box Hill Institute’s deliveryof virtualisation training.Box Hill Institute has been instrumental in establishinga virtualisation lab, accessible to students through a webbrowser, anywhere in the world, at any time.This new capability supports not only VMware, butalso Cisco Academy outcomes - making Box HillInstitute one of the first training and educationorganisations in the world to achieve this innovativeoutcome.“Continuing with our great work in the IT area, thisnew capability will underpin our future programsin diploma, degree and post graduate level trainingand cement Box Hill Institute’s position as the leaderin networking education in Australia,” John Italianosaid.Students can complete a virtualisation stream as partof the Bachelor of Computing Systems.For more information on the rangeof IT courses available for studyat Box Hill Institute please visit:www.boxhill.edu.au/courses/business-itVMware Academy Program Director, David Nelson and the VMwareProject Team presenting the achievement ofVMware Academystatus award to Acting Box Hill Institute CEO, Jennifer Oliver andChief information Officer, John Italiano.www.boxhill.edu.auOutOfTheBox SUGUST 2012

Vocational Graduate Certificates9Vocational GraduateCertificatesUsually 6 months full timeor 2 years part timeRequirements:Diploma or Advanced DiplomaDegreesAssociate DegreeUsually 2 years full timeRequirements:VCE or equivalentCertificate III or IVDegreeUsually 3 years full timeor 6 years part timeRequirements:VCE or equivalentCertificate III or IVDiplomasAdvanced DiplomaUsually up to 3 yearsfull timeRequirements:VCE or equivalentDiplomaDiplomaUsually 2 years full timeRequirements:VCE or equivalentCertificate IVCertificatesCertificate IUsually 1 semester full timeRequirements:Year 10Certificate IIUsually 1 semester full timeor 1 year part timeRequirements:Year 10Certificate IIIUsually 1 semester full timeor 1 year part timeRequirements:VCE or equivalentApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are usuallya combination of 3–4 yearspart time study and workRequirements:Year 10Certificate IVUsually 1 year full timeor 2 years part timeRequirements:VCE or relevantvocational experienceEntry LevelPathways Program1 semester part timeRequirements:Year 9VET in Schools (VETiS)2 years part timeRequirements:Year 9Did you know that Box Hill Institute and CAE formed a partnership?Short courses will now be administered through CAE,providing learners with a greater range of options.Short courses will be delivered at both Box Hilland in Melbourne’s CBD through CAE.www.boxhill.edu.auOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012

10PROJECT MODEMeeting the needs ofindustryThe Air-conditioning and Mechanical ContractorsAssociation (AMCA) and Box Hill Institute have cometogether to develop and deliver innovative educationand training solutions to the industry through theAir-conditioning and Refrigeration Round TableCentre of Excellence.Officially endorsed by the Hon. Peter Hall MLC, Minister forHigher Education and Skills and the Minister Responsiblefor the Teaching Profession at a briefing in March 2012,the partnership sees Box Hill Institute working alongsideAMCA to administer a three year action plan to meet thegrowing demand for skills within the air-conditioning andrefrigeration trades encompassing:• Industry VET Engagement• Professional Development of Teaching Staff• Trade and Post-Trade Training• Energy Efficiency• Integrated Technology HubIndustry VET Engagement Action Plan SummaryA broad based industry round table has been formedthat comprises people from major companies in the airconditioning industry and leading VET educators.Professional Development of Teaching StaffAn innovative and sustainable professional developmentprogram is to be established that will provide trade andother teaching staff with access to information about thelatest industry developments in technology and practices.Trade and Post-Trade TrainingBased on skill needs identified at the round table, posttrade training programs will be developed and madeavailable to the industry by using delivery methods thatemploy the latest technologies.New courses and training programs will also be developedto meet changes generated from technology, environmentand energy efficiency issues.Energy EfficiencyTraining programs will be developed so that industryoperatives can administer the various rating schemesrequired to meet optimum energy efficiency levels.Integrated Technology HubCurrently under construction, the Integrated TechnologyHub will be launched in 2013. The hub will operate withstrong industry connections and will comprise state-ofthe-arttraining facilities to reflect contemporary industrypractices. The centre will provide leadership to the VETsector in Victoria and nationally.Right: Architect impression of theIntegrated Technology Hub.Each year, Box Hill Institute awards scholarships to commencing and currentstudents across most course areas. Scholarships are an excellent way to foster andencourage students to do their best in their study area.Scholarships also provide numerous benefits to sponsor organisations including:• Promotion of the sponsorship relationship across various mediums• Recognition and invitation to attend Box Hill Institute events• Being involved in the awarding processOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012www.boxhill.edu.au

11On welcoming the announcement of the IntegratedTechnology Hub, John Maddock, Chief Executive Officer,Box Hill Institute, recognised the substantial input fromInstitute staff, students, the eastern suburbs communityand, in particular, the Institute’s industry supporters:“The collaboration and input from all parts of the Institute’scommunity, particularly our industry partners, has beenessential to the development of the proposal” John Maddocksaid.“We now look forward to working with our partnersto ensure that the final design of the facility and theassociated redevelopment of our programs continues toencompass innovative and creative approaches to educationand training, using latest flexible delivery methods andtechnology to ensure high levels of technology literacy”John Maddock added.At a total cost of $41 million, the Integrated Technology Hubwill create an additional 3,103 student places annually. Theseadditional places will contribute to the government’s nationalgoals and objectives, including Australia’s performanceagainst OECD indicators, by providing an:• Increase of 30% of learners in Certificate III and above• Increase of 30% in the number of apprentices• Increase of 30% in apprentices moving into full-timeemployment• Increase of 24% in learners studying higher-levelqualificationsOn completion, the building will be a model of environmentalsustainability, with green star accreditation and will providelifelong learning opportunities to meet industry requirementsin the building services and electro-mechanical technologiesareas.For more information on scholarships and howyour organisation can get involved visit:www.boxhill.edu.au/scholarshipswww.boxhill.edu.auOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012

12Project modelearnerIn 2011, Box Hill Institute launched an integratedstrategy to improve outcomes for learners bydelivering innovation to the Vocational Educationand Training (VET) sector.Focusing on the needs of theUnique to Box Hill Institute, the AppliedVocational Study Skills (AVSS) programseeks to increase learner retention, in linewith government policy, through a seriesof interventions for all Box Hill Institutestudents.How does it work?Prior to commencing training, all Box HillInstitute students are assessed using theAustralian Council for Educational Research(ACER) diagnostic tool, called the vocationalindicator.This assessment aims to obtain informationon student basic skills in the areas ofliteracy, numeracy and reasoning.Based on the information and overallresults of the ACER testing, AVSS teachersare allocated and timetabled to vocationalclasses. AVSS teachers use the informationfrom the ACER basic skills assessment toplan and deliver a program that provideslearners with support to complete theirvocational course.Most importantly, with the embeddedintegrated Literacy, Learning and Numeracy(LL&N) program, students work withteachers during class time and have theopportunity to meet with the LL&N teachersat other times if they require furtherassistance.What benefits does the program offer?The AVSS program improves the overallstudent experience. With improved and/orenhanced LL&N skills, students are betterplaced to meet the requirements of theirenrolled vocational course.By enhancing learner capacity to applybasic skills to industry tasks, thisprogram increases the depth of learnerunderstanding of important concepts andideas in many aspects of their industrycompetencies. Similarly, it contributesto employees’ capacity to access safetyinformation, and to undertake on-goingtraining in the workplace.The outcomes of AVSS are both improvedvocational training completion ratesand the potential for improved learningperformances for learners.Student enrols into a course at Box Hill Instituteand attends orientation➞ ➞Student is assessed in the areas ofliteracy, numeracy and reasoningAVSS teacher plans delivery program to ensurethe integration of LL&N skills into the classroomBox Hill Institute students learning in class.OutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012www.boxhill.edu.au

IN Profile13Frank CamorraCertificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery). Completion date 2011.Head Chef and Director of MoVida.At Box Hill Institute, providing leadingedge training and industry relevanteducation is only the beginning. TheInstitute empowers its students to domore and go further with their study.TheXfactorBox Hill Institute recognises the achievements of its alumni and hasproduced many high profile students who have gone on to be leadersin their field including:• Jerrill Rechter, Chief Executive Officer of VicHealth• Frank Camorra, Head Chef and Director of MoVida• Ricky Swallow, Sculptor Art displayed in London,Vienna, Venice, and Los Angeles• Matthew Richardson, former AFL footballer• Aaron Turner, owner of Loam Restaurant, votedRegional Restaurant of the Year 2011• Tobie Puttock, Celebrity ChefIn order to recognise the Institute’s alumni, Box Hill Institute recentlylaunched a campaign dedicated to promoting their success. Formingpart of an overarching campaign, the X Factor will be displayed acrossvarious deliverables including transit, outdoor, digital and press.The three alumni chosen for the campaign include:• Frank Camorra, Head Chef and Director of MoVida• Jetty Road, Two Time Golden Guitar (CMAA) Winners - FiveNumber 1 Hit Singles• Silvana Tedesco, Bridal Wear and Couture Fashion DesignerLaunched in May, the campaign was first introduced to the publicvia a train wrap on the Belgrave/Lilydale and Glen Waverley lines.Coordinated through TorchMotion, Box Hill Institute is the firstadvertiser to have a full train wrap covering the windows of acarriage.Kirsty Dollisson, General Manager, Marketing and Commercial,TorchMotion said the new network gives Box Hill Institute theopportunity to connect with the local community.“We are excited to partner with Box Hill Institute for thiscampaign,” Ms Dollisson said. “The TorchMotion format isconfigured to gain maximum attention of the commuter, reachingpeople off to work, school plus recreational activities such asshopping and families out and about.” Ms Dollisson said.The train wrap is scheduled to run run until September 2012.For more information about Box Hill Institute visitwww.boxhill.edu.au or call 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)Box Hill Institute would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support in thequarterly business breakfast seminarsThe next quarterly breakfast is scheduled for Friday 7 September, with guest speaker Dr John Tickell,doctor, author, television personality and renowned public speaker. If you wish to attend this breakfastor require further information please contact Katrina Marriot, Marketing Projects on 03 9286 9499or email businessbreakfast@boxhill.edu.auwww.boxhill.edu.auOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012

15Vocational Student of Year EveningAward WinnersApprentice Student of Year EveningAward WinnersAlan Broadhead Second Year Apprentice of theYear award winner, Jessica Sutherland.Are you an alumnus of Box Hill Institute, or know someone who is?The Box Hill Institute Alumni Association has been established to enable alumni to stay in touch and build networks thatmay help them find employment and advance their careers.Membership is free and an excellent way to make valuable business connections, rekindle old friendships and form newones. It’s also a good way to keep in touch with events and discounts or organise a reunion or tour to reconnect with oldclassmates, friends and the Institute.For more information about the Alumni Association and how to join visit www.boxhill.edu.au/alumnior email alumni@boxhill.edu.au.www.boxhill.edu.au OutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012

16In profileThe World’sFood and wine lovers celebrateall things food at the World’sLongest Lunch!Longest LunchHappy foodies enjoying good foodand company at the world’s longest lunch.Hosted by Manningham Council and sponsored by Box Hill Institute, 150 foodiesattended the sell out event on Friday 2 March.Held at the banks of the Yarra River in Warrandyte, and themed around “uncork thepast”, Head Chef and Box Hill Institute teacher Andrew Sankey, saw the opportunity tolink guests back to the past, more than one hundred years ago.The four course menu consisted of a classic style Pork Pie for Entrée, Confit of YarraValley Fresh Water Salmon as the Fish Course, Char Grilled Eye Fillet Medallions forthe Meat Course and Baked Spiced Apple for Dessert accompanied with délice of KingIsland Reserve Black Label Cloth Wrapped CheddarThe Institute would like to thank the following staff and students who made the day sucha success:• Andrew Sankey and the Year 11 VCAL students who cooked thedelicious meal with help from Nathan Veach, Jos Catherine and Steve Kenny• Cary Warren who led the service team of Certificate lV in Hospitality studentswith help from Rachel Medew and Mary Vowles• Amelia Eaton and Ritchie Hewett who led the Certificate lll in Events studentswho helped set up the theming and the table before service• Tracey Fearn who guided beauty students whilst they pampered the mind, bodyand soul of diners with shoulder, neck and hand massages all day“This high profile event provides Box Hill Institute students with a wonderful practicalopportunity to experience a real live event in the making and reinforces what they learnin their studies, enhances their resumes and builds their confidence” stated DebraTrail, Centre Manager Hospitality and Tourism Studies. “Working at the World’s LongestLunch is a great opportunity for the students, they need to be able to manage their timeappropriately to ensure all meals are served at the same time, just one error can put thewhole event out, and so there really is a lot of pressure on the students”. Andrew Sankeysaid. “The students were all marvellous and did an excellent job, the experience gainedfrom the event will be invaluable when applying for jobs” added Andrew.Box Hill Institute teacher and Head Chef, Andrew SankeyOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012www.boxhill.edu.au

GLOBAL FOCUS17Box Hill Institute continues to build its internationalreputation by launching a number of key initiatives.Focusingon international needsVocational Graduate Certificate in Working GloballyIn partnership with Australian Institutes (ChallengerInstitute, WA; South West TAFE, VIC) and other Europeancolleges (Adam Smith College, Scotland; Alfa College,The Netherlands; Silkeborg Technical School, Denmark),Box Hill Institute has developed the Vocational GraduateCertificate of Working Globally.Part of an Education Cooperation Project jointlyfounded by the Department of Education, Employmentand Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the EuropeanCommission. Learners complete two units of study at BoxHill Institute and another two units at partner institutes inother countries in order to gain a global perspective.The qualification is set to reinforce Box Hill Institute’sglobal education position as learners undertake projectsin areas of global concern such as management ofpeople for innovation, environmental sustainability andcommunication.Box Hill Institute Singapore (BHIS)Box Hill Institute was also the first TAFE Institute appointedby the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)as a Continuing Education Training Provider (CET) inSingapore delivering training to local workers in theCommunity and Social Services (CSS) sector.As WDA’s flagship CET provider in the CSS sector, BoxHill Institute Singapore (BHIS) has dedicated its efforts toinspiring learners and providing leadership and specialisteducation and training in the fields of:• CSS• Developing and up-skilling workers• Raising industry standards• Creating a talented pool of professionals to supportthe needs and growth of the industry• Advancing the industry with innovative programsand outstanding graduates.In 2011, BHIS successfully registered with the Council forPrivate Education (CPE) as a Private Education Institution(PEI) to continue its operations in Singapore and was alsore-appointed by WDA as its proud CET program partner.for another two years.Australian-Pacific Technical College (APTC)Following on from the APTC’s success during Stage I,the Institute, as part of a consortium, was the successfulbidder for Stage II of the contract. This $150 millioncontract recognises Box Hill Institute’s expertise inproject conception and implementation, and has addedto the Institute’s growing reputation both nationally andinternationally.For more information on the range of courses available to International students visit:www.boxhill.edu.au/internationalwww.boxhill.edu.auOutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012

18IN TRAININGOpenDay2012Find out how Box Hill Institute cansupercharge your study options atOpen Day 2012.With rewarding industry partnerships, worldclassfacilities and a broad range of coursesto choose from, Box Hill Institute’s Open Daygives students the edge.Paul Sonsie, an alumnus of Box Hill Institutebelieves that the practical approach offeredby Box Hill Institute in the Advanced Diplomaof Graphic Design provided him with theskills needed to take the first step in hisdesign career and he has not looked back.Perseverance was the key to finding the rightpath for Paul. Paul tried his hand as a cheesemaker and even as a fire fighter beforevisiting Box Hill Institute’s Open Day. Thisvisit lead Paul to learn more about designstudy options which would satisfy his hungerto learn more about technical design theory.“If you work out what your goals are andyou are passionate and committed, youcan succeed” said Paul. In 2011, Paul wascommissioned to produce two large muralsfor the Healesville Music Festival and alsoheld his first solo exhibition at the Gilded Lilyin Healesville.He also found time to run a series ofart workshops in Central Australia forindigenous youth with Traditional HealthCare,a not for profit organisation.“Box Hill Institute provided a great start tomy career. The course gave me the relevanttechnical skills and knowledge required toget into the industry at a leading advertisingagency,” Paul said.Benefiting from the various work placementshe did during the course, Paul said, “Theteachers encouraged us to get out inindustry, to get some ‘real’ experience. Thework placements were a great opportunityto put the skills I had learnt at TAFE intopractice, and to see firsthand what’s actuallyrequired of designers on a daily basis.”Paul is currently employed at a leadingadvertising agency in Melbourne working onsome of Australia’s top brands. “I don’t thinkI would be where I am today if it wasn’t forBox Hill Institute” added Paul.Find out moreOpen DaySunday 26 August 201210am - 3pmwww.boxhill.edu.au/opendayTram 109 from cityTrain from cityVictoria CrGilbert StKingsleyCrZetland RdChurchill StElgar RdEELGARCAMPUSElgar RdTo Eastern Freeway ≥RogersonRdPoplar StWellington RdArnold StSpring StNNELSONCAMPUSProspect StNelson RdShipley StBelgrave/Lilydale line. 25 mins to CBDHopetoun PdeCarrington RdThames StIrving AveArchibaldStCentro Box HillNorthCentro Box HillSouthBruce StCarrington RdCambridge StEllandAveStation StWhitehorse RdBOXHILLStation StWatts StWhitehorseFitnessRutland RdCourt StKangerong RdW WHITEHORSE CAMPUSEllingworth PdeHarrow StBank StTo Ceylon Campus (C) ≥COutOfTheBox AUGUST 2012www.boxhill.edu.au

Open to the PublicReal life training, in real life workplaces.Box Hill Institute’s students use their skills in real life worksituations and offer many great services to the public at reducedprices. Why not try them out today?• Flowers on Elgar: competitive prices, contemporary and traditional floral arrangements.• Fountains Restaurant: great food and service at one Australia’s premiertraining restaurants.• Whitehorse Fitness: increase energy levels, change your body shape and improveyour fitness.• Pets on Elgar: pet grooming, vaccinations, dentistry, desexing and surgery for your pets.• The Centre for Health and Community Services: remedial and therapeutic massages.• Aveda Institute: indulgent beauty experiences in world-class facilities.• Salon on Elgar: cuts, colours and styling for your hair.For more information on any of these services go towww.boxhill.edu.au/servicesOr call 1300 BOX HILL

Discover a world of career optionsat Open Day!With activities and teaching staff available, Open Day is the perfectopportunity to find what you are looking for. Speak to staff about yourcourse options or find out about the range of services available to BoxHill Institute students.Make Box Hill Institute’s Open Day YOUR day!Sunday 26 August, 10am - 3pmSpeak with usCall 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445) to speak with one our customerservice staff members from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.Connect with usAsk Annieaskannie@boxhill.edu.au