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Holmesglen Institute of T AFE - Staff Newsletter May 1996 SECURING HOLMESGLEN

Holmesglen's security staff at Chadstone, looking resplendent in their new uniforms, are often known by sight but that is all. It was decided that it was high time we found out just who they are. Supervisor, Daryl Dunn, commenced his life in security working for Wormald's at University in 1987. He then joined the Department of Finance as Senior Protective Services Officer in 1989. He was there for four years prior to joining Holmesglen in 1993. For any non,urgent enquiries, Daryl can be contacted on extension 1910. From 1970, Terry Robinson spent eleven years with the Housing Commission as a carpenter before joining Holmesglen's maintenance team. He spent six months in Maintenance then joined Security in 1982. Thirteen and a half years later, he is still Back Row: Gennady, Terry , Daryl, Boris here. Front Row: David, John (Inset: Kon) Another person who has been with Holmesglen's Security Department for thirteen and a half years is Kon Karagounis (both Kon and Terry must really love the place). Prior to that Kon was with the Housing Commission for seventeen and a half years. Gennady Tyshkovsky has had a totally different background. In 1972 he joined the Military Academy in the USSR. The positions he held whilst there included Motor Infantry Company Commander, Chief of Staff and Staff Officer Military District's Headquarters. He was promoted to Colonel in 1983. Gennady arrived in in March 1993 and worked for National Protective Services as a Security Officer. In 1995 he moved to Holmesglen. Boris Plausail was a compatriot of Daryl's working for Wormald's at Melbourne University where he was a Security Officer for twelve years Plant Safety Seminar from 1982. In 1994, Boris joined MSS Security Services and that same year became a Holmesglen Security Officer. Scaling the Heights The Security Airport was home for John What a Spectacle Homann prior to his joining the Commonwealth Bank in 1982. He was there for twelve years before becoming a Holmesglen Security staff member A Brief History of Holmesglen , The First Months in 1994. Another member of the team who started in 1994 is David Adeney. Australian Library and Information For five years prior to that David worked as a Security Officer for ADT Association (ALIA) Award Security and from 1982 to 1989 he was a Night Stocking Manager for Weekend Word Safeway. Calisthenics History LEAPs into the For urgent matters the Chadstone campus security team may be Future contacted on a mobile number, 015 822220, or by pager on 9625 5000 , 20087. International Connections It is nice to know they are here! Perfectly Pleasant Fiday Evening NB: MSS Security staff look after the Waverley campus and any security queries should be directed to Campus Manager, Max Kaplan, on Minutes 9881 3404. In Brief NEW SET OF WHEELS

Holmesglen has just taken delivery of a brand new 22 seater bus for use by Institute staff to take students on field trips and excursions. We had hoped to capture the bus on film while it was still sparkling clean, but trying to take a photograph of it at all was no mean feat. The bus has been been in use from the moment it arrived and Stephen Nathan, from Media, had to track it down in order to put his camera to use. Normally 'garaged' at the Waverley campus, any staff wishing to use the bus need to make bookings with Helen Georgiou at Waverley on 9881 3400.

PLANT SAFETY SEMINAR

More than sixty delegates from a variety of organisations recently attended a Plant Safety Seminar hosted by Holmesglen. Representatives from Health and S~fety Organisation (HSO) , Lou Kapeller and Connie Maynard, outlined the new legislation relevant to operating plant in Victoria. Lou, Manager of HS O's Licensing Branch, and Connie, Policy and Information Officer of HSO's Plant Safety Branch, clarified the legislative framework surrounding the operation of Plant Safety Regulations, particularly the licensing and certification of the workplace. David Duggan welcomed guests on behalf of Holmesglen's Industrial Skills Department and stated that the seminar was one of the many services offered to industry to assist in broadening know ledge and the brokerage of partnerships across industry. Grahme Brownley, who organised and coordinated the program, said it rose from the many industry enquiries received by the Industrial Skills Department. Queries that included requests for information on the legislation, equipment licensing, certification now required (and that not required) and the degree to which Holmesglen can assist where no formal training exists yet a responsibility remains to ensure an appropriately trained workforce. From all accounts the seminar was a great success. Congratulations to all concerned.

2 Holmes glen News SCALING THE HEIGHTS

Train travellers, along with staff and students at Holmesglen's Chadstone campus, were recently amazed by the sight they saw on the back of Building 1. Students from the Professional Adventure and Recreation Instructor program were using the building to develop and test their abseiling skills. The course is based at Waverley (and other locations such as Mount Arapiles, Otway National Park, The Grampians, Mount Hotham Alpine National Park and the Gippsland Lakes) so it was an unexpected sight. The joint Holmesglen/Mountaincraft program is an intensive fast track means of preparing and qualifying people as instructional staff for employment in the Outdoor Pursuits, Adventure Education, Camping and Experiential Training Industry, and to provide a solid grounding for associated employment in Guiding, Adventure Tourism and Adventure Customer Service sectors. Tremendous personal commitment is required over the 1400 hours of practical instruction, field training, room training and placement training; all in six months. The course syllabus includes, Mountaincraft Core Curriculum (incorporating navigation, campcraft, hygiene, safety, environmental awareness, personal fitness and more), Technical Outdoor Pursuits Skills, Skills Instructor Level Certificate Process, Emergency and Safety Skills, Training Skills, Logistics, Organisation, Leadership, Client Relations and Expedition Unit. Whilst a heavily physical program, many other skills, including several related to business, are also acquired as integral components of these units.

WHAT A SPECTACLE . h The Optical Shop whereby Holmesglen Henry Akerstein has negotiate~ a spe~ial off~r wit the purchase of glasses and contact tudents and their families will receive. a d1scouffnt ont dent card a 20% discount is offered st a ff ' S '96 b esentmg a sta or s u ' 'll l lenses. Until the end of June ' y:r f 2 boxes of disposable contact lenses wi cost .on y on all glasses and a minimum pure ase o d h ·ng is bulk billed ; just take your Medicare $29.95 per box. If you need your eyeds te~te k ~l:~~~n, East Bentleigh, Elsternwick, Hawthorn, h . l Shops are at Bran on ar ' .... Card. T e 0 pt1ca d Rin wood; just look for this sign ... ~~Iii r.:==-~~~~lii'l Keysborough, Mulgrave an g

May 1996 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOLMESGLEN-THE FIRST MONTHS (Anon)

When, in 1981, Brian Dixon, the Minister for Youth Sport and Recreation, was promoted to Minister for Education, a change was to be experienced in Victoria! The recently closed Holmesglen Constructions complex, which had been earmarked for a vast indoor sporting complex, almost overnight became the venue for an exciting new educational and training facility. The TAFE Division of Chisholm Institute of Advanced Education was being eased from the Caulfield campus. From the early seventies, the TAFE Division had been financially bled by the Advanced sector and was now being forced into lower quality teaching accommodation, including run down houses, flats and, from 1976, the dreaded Carnegie campus. , By September, 1981, the TAFE Division was absolutely desperat~ for new premises and the offer from the Minister of half a million dollars and the totally run down Holmesglen complex was eagerly accepted by the Division Head, a Mr Peter Cutter. A visit to the Holmesglen site in October, 1981, was not a confidence booster. Dominating the site was the 'big shed' a huge rusting hulk full of a variety of machinery which had been used in the manufacture of prefabricated concrete panels for the infamous high rise Housing Commission flats. A number of other structures on the site were no less depressing. Two buildings were chosen for refurbishment. A sort of scout hall structure of asbestos cement walls and roof, and screened louvre windows, which ran along Batesford Road (in front of where Building 3 now resides) was chosen for Administration, whilst Ceramics and Carpentry were permitted to occupy a rat infested store building of rusting steel and corrugated iron (which existed in the car park outside Building 1 ) .. An urgent approach was made to the, then, Public Works Department, drawings produced, a tender let and the half million spent on tarting up the old buildings over Christmas.

4 Holmesglen News AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY

I INFORMATION ASSOC (ALIA) AWARD

The Induction Kit committee of Holmesglen's Library, comprising Faye Pattinson, Marion King, June Harte, Daryl McLean and Belinda Spry, has won an ALIA award for Innovation. These new awards, for Victorian Library Staff, were established to recognise and celebrate excellence in library practice. Six library sectors were identified for the awards including 'Academic (Universities and TAFE)', the category in which ~olmesglen entered. Represented by Faye Pattinson, the Holmesglen team received a cheque for $500 and a citation, at the launch function for Australian Library Week. This was held in the Parliamentary Library in Parliament House, with the Honourable Alan Stockdale, MP, Treasurer of Victoria and Minister for Multi~ media as guest speaker. Congratulations and well done!

WEEKEND WORD

1) With the Do~It~Yourself (DIY) courses well underway, Holmesglen Council member, Nick Moore, decided to undertake the DIY Floor Polishing and Sanding course and was recently 'captured' learning how to sand one of the bungalows in Building 3.

2) The Victorian Woodworkers Association held their April meeting at Holmesglen, at the invitation of Brendan Bertram. Members were treated to a polishing and finishing demonstration and an extensive tour of the facilities of the Furnishing Industry Training Centre (FITC), Building 5. Where only twenty or thirty members were expected to attend, there were, in fact, in excess of fifty who asked a myriad of questions on the running of the Centre and the courses offered. All were overawed by the FITC's facilities and delighted with the evening.

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May 1996 5 CALISTHENICS HISTORY LEAPS INTO THE FUTURE

A calisthenics museum has been constructed as part of a Landcare and Environment Action Program (LEAP) for which Holmesglen is providing training. Students had the job of tracking and developing a permanent historical display of the history of calisthenics in Victoria, from approximately 1950 to the present day. Aimed at assisting young unemployed people, aged 15;20, to gain relevant work skills which can lead directly to employment outcomes or further training, the project included: development of a cataloguing and archiving system; construction of a museum for promotional and educational purposes; the writing of a brief history (for which the students had to conduct interviews); and the development and production of a 10;15 minute video. The museum was recently launched at Deakin's Phoenix Theatre, where it was to reside until 12 May before heading off on a national tour to Canberra, Brisbane, and other major areas. The Australian Gallery of Sport at the MCG will also be the museum's home for the month of October. Representatives from the sponsor, Calisthenics Victoria, together with the Department of Employment Education and Training and the Department of Business and Employment joined Holmesglen's Michael Keaney and trainer Sarah Carthew in congratulating the participants on their excellent effort (part of which was to stand up :: and talk about the project in front of forty or fifty people). Another LEAPing success.

6 Holmes glen News INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS

Laurie Walker, Holmesglen's Head of Centre for Plumbing and Construction Finishing, braved the cold of the Russian steppes to be part of an Australian delegation to Vladivostok in order to deliver seminars on the construction industry in Australia and to initiate an exchange of information with the local industry. Accompanied by Peter Wilson, Executive Director of Construction Training Australia and Dave Higgon, Manager Employee Relations and Workplace Reform, Multiplex Constructions (NSW), Laurie attended· meetings with the Regional Administration Committee for Urban Development and Building Activity, the Regional Administration Committee for Science and Higher Education, the Regional Financial..-Industry Construction Association, the Vladivostok Construction Association, the Regional Technological Institute, the Australian Trade Commission and the Regional Administration Committee for Foreign Affairs. The delegation also conducted seminars for the Regional Construction Association, the Regional Research Institute for the Construction Industry, the Regional Technical University, the Regional group of the Technical Colleges for· the Construction Industry and the Regional Training Centre for the Construction Industry. Laurie, Peter and Dave also paid site visits to a Russian Italian joint venture project and the Regional Construction Association . (Primorkraistroy). As a result of the meetings and fruitful discussions, three Memorandums of Understanding were signed. Successful as the venture was, according to Laurie, there was the added bonus of being able to absorb the culture and view the architecture, which was fascinating.

A Malaysian Construction Mission, led by Dato' Yahya Yaacob, Secretary..-General, Ministry of Works and Director of the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia, visited Holmesglen in April. The twenty..-one visitors found the day most informative. Comprising high level officials, the Mission's visit was to investigate the development of education and training policy in Australia and its application within Holmesglen. Following a presentation given by Leonie Millar and Laurie Walker from Holmesglen, as well as Tony Vandenberg from ANTA and Riva Ariyawansa from Construction Training Australia, a tour of facilities in Buildings 2, 3, 4 and 5 was undertaken.

May 1996 7 Free food, free drinks and great company. What gaiety and levity was observed at Holmesglen's first PFE for 1996. Staff from every department joined in the fun at the Conference Centre, many winning some unexpected raffle prizes. Some interesting quotes were taken, several unprintable. Those printed here are done anonymously to protect the innocent. "Chippies like champers" "Beer heals legs" "Alcoholics drink lemonade" " ... can offend anybody, drunk or sober." "Brickies drink anything alcoholic, even out of boots" "PFEs are excellent, bring Holmesglen closer together" "Had a student with crossed legs and arms saying 'I don't understand why people have problems with me'" ". . . left his raffle tickets in the office drawer" "Who buys his mates a drink wht?:n they are free? The last thing he gave anyone was a homing pigeon" "I'm speechless~ I'm not good with words."

8 Holmesglen News MINUTES

COUNCIL WELCOME - STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1996 MEETING 3/96 The Chairman welcomed Ms C Homley, the student representative for 1996 to the HELD ON meeting. WEDNESDAY, DIRECTOR'S REPORT 17TH APRIL, 1996 ANTAAudit IN THE BOARD Ms Millar reported that the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) was ROOM, currently conducting its annual audit of SCH achievements as at the end of March. Data BUILDING 7 from this audit will be used to assist in planning the Institute's program profile for 1997. Budget Reviews The Institute's annual budget review of Centres was currently in process. The process reviewed SCH targets, current achievements and resource requirements for the remainder of the year.

Auditor General .. Performance Review Ms Millar reported that Holmesglen, together with 4 other TAFE Institutes, has been selected for audit by the Auditor General's Department as part of a review of the effectiveness of the VET system. Two staff from the Auditor General's office visited Holmesglen to assess the effectiveness of outcomes-of training programs for industry and students. The al.).dit was expected to be completed on the 26/4/96.

Industrial Relations Council was advised that the AIRC hearing in relation to the Institute agreement has been set for 24th April 1996. A meeting has been arranged between the Institute, the AEU and the TCCAV for Thursday, 18/4/96 to attempt to resolve the issues prior to the heqring.

Australian Vocational Training System (AVTS) Projects Ms Millar advised that Holmesglen had been involved in 5 tenders for AVTS projects and reported briefly on their progress.

Leadership Training Program Ms Millar reported that the first group of 9 middle managers will attend the final residential component of the year long Leadership Training Program in early May. A second cohort will complete the program later in the year.

REPORT ON STUDY TOUR OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES - PRESENTATION BY D DUGGAN AND P HARBOUR Messrs Duggan and Harbour gave an interesting and informative presentation of their study tour of U.S. Community Colleges which occurred between October 21st and November 6th, 1995. Mr Harbour said that the findings of the tour would be evaluated for consideration of inclusion in the Facilities Master Plan and Information Technology Strategic Plan.

May 1996 9 BUILDING AND MASTER PLANNING PLANNING The Executive Officer reported on the status of discussions with the OTFE and the COMMITTEE ULA regarding the Master Plan. MEETING 2/96 Peter Harmsworth, OTFE, continues to indicate OTFE support for the Waverley and Chadstone proposals. The proposals were listed 1 and 2 among priority projects recommended to the Minister for funding prior to the State election. Unfortunately the MINUTES projects were re~prioritised in the Minister's list. The Committee discussed the R 7 land purchase and was advised that the ULA has HELD ON been asked to assist the Institute in purchase. WEDNESDAY, The Director will continue negotiations with OTFE and the Minister. 3RD APRIL, Noted 1996 AT 4.00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT REPORTS PM FITC The Executive Officer advised that a number of issues remain unresolved. These include:

(a) Quote to be done to fix water and dust problems. Quotes being attained. (b) Commissioning results for sawdust extraction and update of manuals and drawings (underway). (c) Isolation switches/mushrooms stops to machine shop (underway). (d) Fuse holders incorrect size, need to be replaced. Order placed. ( e) External stair case at western end (underway). . (f) Quotes being sought for acoustic treatment. (g) Hopper cleaning devices. Awaiting test results. (h) Asphalting for collapsed pathway. (i) Flammable store internal bunding not supplied. Completed. (j) Administration Office air~conditioning. Completed. (k) Laminate problems. Work in progress. (1) Door furniture~ quality.

BUSINESS 1. PRACTICAL PLACEMENT .. WORKCOVER ISSUES OPERATIONS The Committee noted advice from the Office of Training and Further Education that: COMMITTEE indemnity arrangements would be made with interstate employers if required "in home" employers would be covered by the indemnity agreement MARCHAND the issue of indemnity for self~insurers was being considered by a government working APRIL MINUTES party 2. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS The Annual Report ofHolmesglen College ofTAFE was presented to the Committee. The Chairman expressed his appreciation to all staff involved in the preparation of the report. The Committee noted the unqualified report from the Auditor General. 3. PURCHASE APPROVALS In response to departmental requests, the following approvals were granted by the Committee: purchase of a new 22 seater bus to be located at the Waverley campus new furniture and fixtures for classrooms at Waverley supply and installation of a new data network infrastructure to the Chadstone and Waverley campuses a new courier van for the Purchasing Department Institute apparel for front office staff 4. NEW FINANCE SYSTEM The Committee received an evaluation report on the current finance system and recommended to Council that the current system be replaced by a "Finance One" package. The new system, which will be implemented late in 1996, will provide enhanced reporting capacity to meet both internal and external requirements 10 Holmesglen News FURNISHING AFRDI INDUSTRY The Executive Officer reported that the Victorian office of Australian Furniture TRAINING Research and Development Institute were now in the Furnishing Industry Training Centre. CENTRE PRE APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRY The Director advised that the Institute has had a great deal of success in this area with MANAGEMENT other pre-apprenticeship courses. COMMITTEE Committee members acknowledged the time and economic advantages to be accrued for students and employers from pre-·apprenticeship programs. MEETING 1/96 The Executive Officer advised that the existing apprenticeship curriculum would be used as the basis, that consultation would be undertaken on as wide a basis as possible, and HELD ON that the draft proposals will be put through the committee prior to forwarding it to the WEDNESDAY, Accreditation Board. 27 MARCH, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN 1996 AT 5.00PM VICTORIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRE AND HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE The Executive Officer advised that The Memorandum of Understanding between Victorian Timber Industry Training Centre and Holmesglen Institute of TAFE had been signed prior to the meeting.

1996 REPORT The Executive Officer reported that the first year of operation was a very successful one. The following points summarise the success Meeting targeted Student Contact Hours Sponsorship package brought in $57,000 to the Centre A number of companies had donated materials and given time $46,000 income from Entrepreneurial Activities which netted $12,000. $34,000 was used for the conduct of industry short courses and Staff Development, ie. specialist training overseas, Furniture Manufacturing visiting New Zealand, First Aid and Train the Trainer, Working with Wood Show and various others.

FURNITURE DESIGN PROJECT The Executive Officer advised that the objective of this project was to improve the understanding between the students ofTAFE and Higher Education and their involvement in furniture design and manufacturing. The project would involve students from Industrial Design, (RMIT, Monash and Swinburne) Interior Design and Manufacturing (HIT) in "live work" projects.

1996 AWARDS NIGHT The Executive Officer reported that the Awards Night has been scheduled for 6 June, 1996.

TRADE ACCREDITATION TESTS The Executive Officer explained that there was an urgent need to redevelop the existing trade accreditation tests in Upholstery, Cabinet Making, Wood Machining and Polishing. He advised that the existing tests were not realistic and there was a potential market for trade accreditation tests for those trades. The committee recommended that: New accreditation tests be developed for Wood Machining, Cabinet Making, Polishing and Upholstery.

May 1996 11 • In · Autumn and Winter Surfing Holmesglen's Beachtowels are continuing their meetings in 1996. The next two are scheduled as demonstrations of the Internet and BRIEF are to be held in the Lecture Theatre in Building 1from12pm, lpm on Thursday 23 May and Thursday 20 June. Everybody welcome. Any queries please contact Leah Maine on ext. 1739.

Furniture for Sale How many times have you walked past beautiful items of furniture in Building 5 and thought 'I wouldn't mind having that at home'! Apparently, items of furniture are often for sale so the next time you visit the FITC (Building 5) ask for Ted Lithgow or see Lisa at reception on the ground floor. You never know what you may be able to take home.

Interior Design Finalists Several of Holmesglen's. Interior Design students entered the DesignEx competition held in Sydney at the end of April. Six students made it to the finals ·and, according to their Program Co,ordinator Monica Pryston~ all work was well up to standard and students justifiably proud of their achievements. If you would like to view the projects, they will be on display in the ground floor foyer of Building . 5 until the end of May.

Coming Events 6 June, FITC Awards presentation 18 June , Painting and Decorating Awards presentation 20, 23 June, Kitchen and Cooking Show 26 June, combined Business & Computing and Building Awards presentation

New Items -in Store Two new types of plastic ballpoint pens and navy blue folding umbrellas, all with Holmesglen identification, have been ordered and should be available from Purchasing by the time you read this newsletter. Please contact Purchasing if you are interested.

Lamina tor

Next Issue Holmesglen has just purchased a new laminating machine that Deadline: ] une 3, 199 5 will laminate paper or thin card up to the size of A3. If you have a need, please contact Stephen Nathan in Media Services, ext. 1580, Contact the Editor: for further details. Gael Andrews, Ext. 1519 I 12 Holmes glen News