Thank you for tuning into our 2023 Semester 1 Workshop!

Our 2023 Semester 1 Workshop was designed to provide you (our Binnacle Teachers) with up-to-date information from leading industry professionals and practitioners across the fields of – Sport and Recreation, Fitness, Business and Tourism whilst elevating your ‘trainer and assessor capacity’.

Similar to last year, our Semester 1 Workshop was split across 2-days and was delivered as a virtual event, with our Business and Tourism Workshop occurring on Day 1, Thursday 4th May with our Sport, Fitness and Recreation (SFR) Workshop taking place on Day 2, Friday 5th May.

The theme of this year’s workshop, “Building Together” – reflects on our commitment to real, collaborative and trusting partnerships between Binnacle Training, your School, Teachers and Industry. In 2023, we will be “Building Together” to:

‘Make Life Easier for Teachers’ – leveraging technology to make our events and teacher experiences more accessible.
Formalise stakeholder partnerships via our ‘new’ Statewide Strategy for Binnacle-organised Industry Workplace Visits – opening the door for various face-to-face touch points and allowing teachers to connect, share and remain industry current.
Create impactful relationships built on insight, innovation and teacher support.

Ticket for Business & Tourism Workshop Ticket for Sport, Fitness & Recreation Workshop

Our 2-Day Virtual Event will address all our Program Areas:

SPORT & RECREATION, FITNESS, BUSINESS and TOURISM

Binnacle Training’s Semester 1 Workshop is a TWO-DAY Virtual Professional Development event for Binnacle Deliverers held on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th May. This event is FREE for all Binnacle Partner Schools.

This has been done intentionally to provide you (our amazing teachers) with a heavily personalised professional development experience to bring together all Program Deliverers from across Queensland and the ACT on the SAME DAY. We guarantee that you will leave our Virtual Workshops with actionable content from leading industry professionals addressing all Binnacle Program Areas as well as staying up-to-date with our key Binnacle Updates.

Leading Industry and VET Professional Development
Industry Keynote Speakers
Key Binnacle Program Updates across each course of delivery
The Virtual Workshop is available to all our Partner Schools in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS FOR 2023 WORKSHOP

Semester 1 Workshop – Day 1 Program (2023) Semester 1 Workshop – Day 2 Program (2023)

Will Stubley is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Year13. Year13 is an EduTech company that strives to democratise opportunity to empower all young people into intrinsically motivated education and employment by utilising data and technology to effectively prepare future generations for the ever-changing world of work. Year13 is closing the gap on a 20th-century approach to career-related learning; our north star is to develop generations of young people into a productive, resilient and passion-driven workforce.

For more information check out Year13 – click here.

Marc Ratcliffe, CEO and founder of MRWED Training and Assessment, has been involved in the VET sector for over 30 years. Marc is a strong advocate for “edu-tainment” and believes that learner involvement and fun are integral to student success and we’re excited to have Marc take us through ‘Preparing Students for Practical Observation Assessment’, as our VET Industry Speaker.

For more information check out MRWED Training and Assessment – click here.

Join our Binnacle Program Manager Ben Luinys, along with our key Binnacle Training staff for our Business and Tourism Program Updates. During this session, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including 2023 General Updates, Marking Reviews, Binnacle Lounge Updates, Major Projects, Marketing Materials for Subject Selection, Binnacle Boss and our exciting new Statewide Strategy for Industry Workplace Visits.

Janelle Payne, the Director of Springboard Education, has brought the study of business to life for high school students through the IKEA School Program, a widely adopted innovative and interactive approach to learning. Janelle is passionate about providing students with an engaging, hands-on learning experience that equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed beyond the classroom.

For more information check out Springboard Education – click here.

Tash Wheeler is an experienced leader in Queensland’s tourism industry, having successfully headed up two Regional Tourism Organisations and worked at Tourism and Events Queensland. She has led the Whitsunday tourism industry through multiple crises and now co-owns Hustle Tourism Co, works with Shiift to help businesses create great teams, and is the General Manager of Tourism at Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism.

For more information about Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism – click here.

Bonnie Hancock, a former professional ironwoman and current world record holder, paddled around Australia on a surf ski covering 12,700 km in eight gruelling months. Breaking gender stereotypes, she navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic and faced various challenges including malnutrition and dehydration and sharing water with sharks and crocodiles. Bonnie shares her inspiring story of resilience, teamwork, and stepping outside her comfort zone as a corporate speaker.

For more information click here.

For more information check out MRWED Training and Assessment – click here.

Join our Binnacle Program Managers, Aaron Moore and Jamie Morgan, along with our key Binnacle Training staff for our Sport, Fitness, and Recreation Program Updates. During this session, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including 2023 General Updates, Marking Reviews, Binnacle Lounge Updates, Managing Group Programs, Marketing Materials for Subject Selection, Certificate II in Sport Coaching, and our exciting new Statewide Strategy for Industry Workplace Visits.

Naomi Ferstera is a health and fitness expert with over 20 years of experience. She started as a personal trainer in 2000 and now runs her own business. Naomi has degrees in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Education, a post-graduate degree in nutrition, and is currently completing a PhD in Exercise Science, focusing on the role of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and progressive strength training (PRT) for improving mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

For more information check out Powered By The Lab – click here.

Join us for an exciting Sports Industry Session focused on chasing glory and developing talented Australian footballers, featuring former Socceroos Coach Frank Farina and interim Brisbane Roar Coach Nick Green as our esteemed panelists. From grassroots development to national team success, our panellists will share their expert insights and experiences, providing valuable tips and strategies for aspiring footballers and coaches looking to make it to the top.

HOW TO MAXIMISE THE DAY?

Our mission is to provide you with the greatest amount of value possible! This being the case, we want to ensure you are able to capitalise on the information being shared with you across the entire two day. To do so, we suggest the following:

Log into ‘Elevate’ – our ‘Virtual Streaming Platform’ in the lead-up to the event to familiarise yourself with its functionality. This will be available to all registered attendees.
All attendees should have a fully charged device (either a phone, tablet or laptop). This will allow you to engage with teachers all over the state via a live chat feed, contribute to ongoing polls, and an opportunity to have your questions responded to by our presenters in each session.
Make sure your device has a good internet connection so you don’t miss out on the information addressed in each session due to lag or dropouts.
If you are tuning in with your colleagues, we stress the importance of logging into the event from your own device to ensure you’ll be awarded with your Semester 1 Industry and VET PD at the completion of the event.