Looking for a quality training course can be challenging enough without having to worry about which TAFE or private training provider is right for you. The Star Rating Scheme can help you find a course that has been industry rated in trades and skills such as automotive, construction, electrical, hospitality, engineering, manufacturing, mining and farming. http://www.skillsexcellence.com The Star Rating Scheme Web Television A monograph, published by the NCVER examines the growth and implications of higher education offered by TAFE institutes. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=33 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST On August 13th 2009, The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence held Presentation Ceremony acknowledging the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE. The Cookery School at GCIT was awarded Three Gold Stars, the highest level of recognition in the Star Rating Sch http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=29 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Ben Hirsig, Apprentice Chef at the GCIT Speaks about his time at the Institute, and the skills he acquired that will stay with him for life http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=31 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST In November 2008 The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence (The Institute) held a presentation ceremony for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=1 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Find out more about the winners from this year's Trades and Skills Teacher Awards- what they do, why they love it and what makes them good at it. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=26 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST The 2008 Trades and Skills Teacher of the Year Award winners have been announced across a range of industries demonstrating excellence in teaching, innovation and commitment. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=4 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Gippsland Group Training (GGT) has again received recognition for its excellence in training and skilling, being awarded the prestigious three gold-star rating for its Plumbing and Construction courses by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence Sta http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=5 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST It's been a season for big events as we've awarded 17 Star Ratings presented at a recent dinner and SkillsOne collected a Webby Award in New York. Plus, Trade & Skills Teacher of the Year nominations are now open. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=6 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Star Rating Scheme Presentation - May 2008 http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=11 Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence recently held an awards ceremony to grant more Star Ratings as part of the move to reflect Australia's best trades and vocational skills courses. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=12 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EST The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence is forging ahead with independent assessments recognising outstanding work in trade skills training among TAFE and other registered training organisations (RTOs). http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=15 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Why Illawarra TAFE is at the top of the international training game in carpentry, shopfitting and detailed joinery, painting and decorating and brick/block-laying at its Wollongong Campus. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=16 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST The first two months of 2008 have been busy for the Institute, with many Registered Training Organisations applying for Star Ratings assessments as part of the Star Rating Scheme. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=25 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST Since launching its Star Ratings Scheme to recognise RTOs, The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has received feedback from industry suggesting that, for the first time, industry knows what it wants and can expect from Australia's VET system. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=17 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST The Star Ratings Scheme is a great new tool that will help prospective students, teachers and parents select the best possible course in their chosen trade skill. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=19 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:00:00 EST The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has officially launched the Star Rating Scheme. The Scheme recognises excellence in trade skills training among private training providers and TAFE, with a Star Rating. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=20 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:00:00 EST The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence has announced a Star Rating Scheme under its remit to advance the standard of training available to potential and current trades students. http://www.skillsexcellence.com/article.php?newsNum=22 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST