Author: Chemene Sinson

New Foundation Skills Strategy released As we prepare to take some time out for the Holidays, I see that the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has been hard at work, and have just released the new, National Foundation Skills Strategy (2025 to 2035). This replaces the...

What’s in a name? Quite a lot, as it turns out. After 25 years trading as Blackwater Projects, I’m excited to share my new business name – Chemène Sinson. I know, it's not particularly original, but trading as - well, me - is exciting.  I am looking forward...

I subscribe to the Vision Australia newsletter and have just read a fascinating article that I wanted to pass on. I am constantly on the lookout for ways to support adult learners. One way we can do this is to ensure that the documents we ask...

This image—doctored up as it is—reminds me of how amazing nature can be, and reminds me of how amazed I felt last night when I had my first proper look at some of the digital resources that Pop Education is putting together for the TAE40122...

I subscribe to Seth Godin's daily blog.  Each day my email inbox is treated to a short - and wise - message. In this recent post, Seth covers some useful assumptions for teachers that I thought spoke volumes with few words. I found it worth reading.   And no,...

This morning I noticed that ASQA has posted information about transition arrangements from TAE40116 to TAE40122, so thought I would pass it on. ASQA's post includes:

  • answers to questions about whether trainers need to update their Cert IV qualification
  • details of an extended transition period...

Welcome to 2023! I trust you had a relaxing break and your year is off to a good start. To ease you in to the new year I'd like to share this article from the World Economic Forum. It describes 3 critical skills that our students will...

I’m ecstatic to finally be able to announce that I have joined forces with Pop Education to develop a suite of TAE40122 learning and assessment materials to support diverse delivery modes. Why now, and why Pop Education? TAE40122 will be my fifth iteration of delivering and writing...

The endorsement of the latest TAE Training Package (what I assume will be Release 5) is set to be announced at any minute. We have been working hard behind the scenes to plan our TAE40122 learning and assessment materials. This will be the 5th iteration of the...

Warning: This post contains jargon!  It is for people with an interest in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.  Read at your own risk! What survey!? In September I invited various TAE providers to complete a survey.  The survey asked respondents about their hopes and dreams...