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A WHOLE NEW WORLDU n l o c k i n g t h e f u t u r e o f b u s i n e s s

ACCOUNTING

BUSINESS

ECONOMICS

LEGAL STUDIES

VET

Conference Program

21-22 July 2017 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

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ContentsSponsors and Trade Exhibitors 2

Welcome 3

How to Register 4Early Bird Registration 4Friday 21 July – Industry Visits 4Networking and Fellows Presentation 4

Friday 21 July 2017 Industry Visits 5

Full Day Program A 5

Full Day Program B 6

Full Day Program C 7

Full Day Program D 8

Full Day Program E 9

Full Day Program F 10

Full Day Program G 11

Full Day Program H 12

Full Day Program I 13

Full Day Program J 14

Full Day Program K 15

Saturday 22 July 2017 16Keynote 12:00-12:20pm 17Session A 9:15-9:45am 18Session B 9:50-10:40am 19Session C 10:40-11:00am 20Session D 12:25-1:15pm 21Session E 2:10-3:00pm 22Session F 3:05-3:55pm 23

General Information 24Conference Venue - BCEC 24Car Parking 24Travel and Accommodation 24Further Information 24

Terms and Conditions 25

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A Whole New World: Unlocking the future of business 1

Sponsors and Trade ExhibitorsBEAQ greatly appreciates the support of our 2017 Conference Sponsors and Trade Exhibitors. Ensure you visit our trade exhibitors for their latest resources and initiatives.

GoldChartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

SilverQUT School of Accountancy

BronzeBinnacle Training

Xero Australia Pty Ltd

Regional PartnersLogonliteracy

Springboard Education Solutions

Trade Exhibitors

The above sponsors plus:

Activate Entertainment Cambridge University Press Nelson Cengage Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council TUH Health Fund Velg Training

logonliteracy

SpringboardSolutions


WelcomeThis year’s Conference theme ‘A Whole New World: Unlocking the future of business’ focuses on the redevelopment of senior schooling in Queensland, particularly the subjects of Business, Legal Studies, Accounting and Economics, and the development of engaging and quality junior programs aligned with the National Curriculum.

Through attending the Conference, teachers are offered the opportunity to remain abreast of technological and pedagogical changes in both the business and education sectors and to ensure they are proactive in their preparations for the new system rollout whilst still maintaining inspiring and connected learning to the current system and curriculum content.

Friday 21 July 2017

Industry ProgramsWe have 11 industry visit programs to choose from, each designed to offer insight, anecdotal learning, excursion inspiration or industry experience to enrich and support the delivery of curriculum. Focus areas of site visits include workplace health and safety at Hinze Dam, running a not-for-profit at RSPCA, behind the scenes at QPAC, sustainability at the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm and many more

Networking Drinks and Presentation to 2017 BEAQ FellowsNetworking, collaboration and celebration of our peers is an important part of the BEAQ Conference. Please join us from 4.15pm on Friday afternoon as we celebrate with drinks and canapés at the BCEC. Enjoy this opportunity to network, connect and acknowledge this year’s Fellows.

Saturday 22 July 2017Sessions are offered across four streams:

Syllabus redevelopmentThis stream provides teachers with the latest up to date information and releases on the redevelopment of Business, Accounting, Economics and Legal Studies senior syllabus documents.

Student engagement, quality assessment and designThis stream provides teachers with the access to quality assessment techniques and development to ensure assessment task design meets syllabus requirements and maintains the integrity of current systems and subjects.

Subject matter and content updatesThis stream provides teachers with the access to subject matter and updates on curriculum content to ensure teachers are experts in their fields and maintain the integrity of current systems and subjects.

VET, industry and technology for teachingThis stream provides teachers with the access to industry experts, currency, updates and development to ensure delivery of VET, links to industry and use of technology meet required standards and enhance student experiences.


How to RegisterPlease complete the registration online at www.beaq.org.au

NOTE When a program is FULL it cannot be selected. Visits may be subject to change due to events beyond BEAQ’s control.

Early Bird RegistrationIf payment is not received at BEAQ by 10 June your Early Bird registration will revert to the Standard Rate and you may miss out on your choice. Payment by credit card secures your preference.

Early Bird Rates (all prices inc GST) Friday Saturday 2 DaysBEAQ Member from 21 April 2017 $190 $290 $390

BEAQ Preservice Member from 21 April 2017 $50 $100 $100

Non Member Preservice from 23 May 2017 $60 $100 $120

Non Member from 23 May 2017 $310 $410 $590

Networking & Fellows Presentation Additional $25 per person

Standard Rates from 10 June 2017 Friday Saturday 2 DaysBEAQ Member $290 $390 $490

BEAQ Preservice Member and Non Member $60 $100 $120

Non Member $380 $480 $690

Friday 21 July – Industry VisitsPlease choose ONE program.

The Friday registration fee includes:

■ One FULL DAY program, morning tea and lunch

■ Transport to and from industry visit sites, except for a few visits which are within walking distance; buses depart from and return to the BCEC

■ NOTE: For your safety all delegates should wear closed-in footwear.

7:30am Registration opens on the Boulevard Level, BCEC (enter via Grey St)

8:00am Bus departs for Program K on Sunshine Coast

8:30am Bus departs for Programs A & B

8:45am Bus departs for Program J

9:00am Walking – Programs C & D depart

9:00am Bus departs for Programs E & F

9:30am Masterclass at BCEC commences

4:15-6:15pm Drinks and presentation to 2017 BEAQ Fellows at Boulevard Foyer, BCEC

All programs are expected to return between 3:00 and 4:00 pm; however, times are approximate, traffic dependant and may be subject to change

Networking and Fellows Presentation■ A ticket for $25.00 can be purchased during registration or for a 2017 Fellow’s partner or guest/s.


http://www.beaq.org.au

Friday 21 July 2017 Industry VisitsFull Day Program A

■ Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

■ RSPCA Animal Care Centre

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)CA is the professional membership body of choice for over 100,000 diverse, talented and financially astute professionals based in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

www.charteredaccountantsanz.com

RSPCA Animal Care CentreOur mission statement is simple but powerful: Helping Animals, Enlightening People, Changing Lives. Come on a behind the scenes view of how a Not For Profit organisation is run.

www.rspcaqld.org.au


http://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com

http://www.rspcaqld.org.au

Full Day Program B■ Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

■ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

■ Nova 106.9

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)CA is the professional membership body of choice for over 100,000 diverse, talented and financially astute professionals based in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

www.charteredaccountantsanz.com

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)BCEC is a world-class venue specifically designed for small and medium sized conferences. It is located in the heart of Brisbane. You will visit the ‘back of house’ and learn of the market trends that influence BCEC planning.

Find your way around BCEC: download the BCEC Live App at www.bcec.com.au

Nova 106.9Following the successful bid for the last commercial FM licence to be auctioned for Brisbane, Nova 106.9 began test transmissions in August 2004. The studios are located in a converted woolstore in Teneriffe.

With over 546,000 loyal listeners, it’s easy to see why Nova 106.9 is the number 1 station in Brisbane. Whether it’s Nova 106.9’s partnerships with the Brisbane Broncos, State of Origin or the Brisbane International, Nova 106.9 is unabashedly for Brisbane!

www.nova1069.com.au


http://www.bcec.com.au

http://www.nova1069.com.au

Full Day Program C■ Queensland Performing Arts Centre

■ IKEA

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)QPAC is located within Queensland’s vibrant cultural precinct at South Bank, Brisbane. QPAC will showcase how you can offer your students an engaging and enriching learning experience. You will be taken on a journey filled with theatrical and production tales, giving you an insider’s perspective into an iconic, busy Performing Arts Centre. The tour will conclude with an address on how QPAC positions itself as a destination.

www.qpac.com.au

IKEAThe IKEA Concept starts with the idea of providing a range of affordable home furnishing products. It is achieved by combining function, quality, design and value - always with sustainability in mind. The IKEA Concept exists in every part of our company, from design, sourcing, packing and distributing through to our business model.

Springboard Education Solutions resources are designed to help students to connect theory with reality by studying businesses they interact with in the community. By analysing the culture and practices of local and global businesses, students will better grasp concepts taught in the syllabus.

During each excursion, students complete a workbook designed to reinforce points learned through the Case Study and Briefing and highlight points unique to the excursion such as the customer experience.

www.ikea.com


http://www.qpac.com.au

http://www.ikea.com

Full Day Program D■ Queensland Performing Arts Centre

■ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

■ Nova 106.9

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)QPAC is located within Queensland’s vibrant cultural precinct at South Bank, Brisbane. QPAC will showcase how you can offer your students an engaging and enriching learning experience. You will be taken on a journey filled with theatrical and production tales, giving you an insider’s perspective into an iconic, busy Performing Arts Centre. The tour will conclude with an address on how QPAC positions itself as a destination.

www.qpac.com.au

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC)BCEC is a world-class venue specifically designed for small and medium sized conferences. It is located in the heart of Brisbane. You will visit the ‘back of house’ and learn of the market trends that influence BCEC planning.

Find your way around BCEC: download the BCEC Live App at www.bcec.com.au

Nova 106.9Following the successful bid for the last commercial FM licence to be auctioned for Brisbane, Nova 106.9 began test transmissions in August 2004. The studios are located in a converted woolstore in Teneriffe.

With over 546,000 loyal listeners, it’s easy to see why Nova 106.9 is the number 1 station in Brisbane. Whether it’s Nova 106.9’s partnerships with the Brisbane Broncos, State of Origin or the Brisbane International, Nova 106.9 is unabashedly for Brisbane!

www.nova1069.com.au



http://www.nova1069.com.au

Full Day Program E■ Queensland State Archives (QSA)

■ IKEA

Queensland State Archives (QSA)QSA connects Queenslanders with their past - the histories of their families, the local community and the State - by ensuring that the significant records of government are available and accessible. Our archival collection comprises millions of public records dating back to the early Moreton Bay penal settlement of 1823.

Our vision is to inspire all Queenslanders to discover the stories contained within the record of the Queensland Government – anytime, anywhere.

www.archives.qld.gov.au


www.rspcaqld.org.au


http://www.archives.qld.gov.au


Full Day Program F■ Queensland State Archives (QSA)

■ Boggo Road Gaol

Queensland State Archives (QSA)QSA connects Queenslanders with their past - the histories of their families, the local community and the State - by ensuring that the significant records of government are available and accessible. Our archival collection comprises millions of public records dating back to the early Moreton Bay penal settlement of 1823.

Our vision is to inspire all Queenslanders to discover the stories contained within the record of the Queensland Government – anytime, anywhere.

www.archives.qld.gov.au

Boggo Road GaolBoggo Road Gaol provides an invaluable lesson about crime and punishment, law and order, and justice in different eras. Take the tour with an ex-inmate as you are guided through 120 years of dramatic escapes, infamous inmates, riots as well as the daily lives of those ‘on the inside’.

www.boggoroadgaol.com


http://www.archives.qld.gov.au

http://www.boggoroadgaol.com

Full Day Program G■ Masterclass, Activate Entertainment

■ Boggo Road Gaol

Masterclass: Inexpensive video production for businessActivate Entertainment was born from Founder and Director, Tyronne Curtis’ desire to invigorate the next generation of content creators using the latest in cutting-edge technology.Summoning the power of his unique skill set and resource pool of some of Australia’s most innovative industry leaders, Tyronne forged a path in filmmaking, animation, augmented reality, education and beyond previously unexplored.

In this hands-on workshop you will be introduced to quick simple and high-quality video production using devices. Participants will be introduced to basic filmmaking techniques then put these skills into action by producing a how-to video. Learn how to produce, direct and edit simple films to embed into classroom activities and assessment.

Boggo Road GaolBoggo Road Gaol provides an invaluable lesson about crime and punishment, law and order, and justice in different eras. Take the tour with an ex-inmate as you are guided through 120 years of dramatic escapes, infamous inmates and riots as well as the daily lives of those ‘on the inside’.

www.boggoroadgaol.com


http://www.boggoroadgaol.com

Full Day Program H■ Masterclass, Activate Entertainment

■ IKEA



IKEAThe IKEA Concept starts with the idea of providing a range of affordable home furnishing products. It is achieved by combining function, quality, design and value - always with sustainability in mind. The IKEA Concept exists in every part of our company, from design, sourcing, packing and distributing through to our business model.

Springboard Education Solutions resources are designed to help students to connect theory with reality by studying businesses they interact with in the community. By analysing the culture and practices of local and global businesses, students will better grasp concepts taught in the syllabus.

During each excursion, students complete a workbook designed to reinforce points learned through the Case Study and Briefing and highlight points unique to the excursion such as the customer experience.

www.ikea.com


http://www.ikea.com

Full Day Program I■ Masterclass with Tyronne Curtis, Activate Entertainment

■ RSPCA Animal Care Centre




www.rspcaqld.org.au



Full Day Program J■ RSPCA Care Centre

■ Hinze Dam

RSPCA Care CentreTheir mission statement is simple but powerful: Helping Animals, Enlightening People, Changing Lives. Come on a behind the scenes tour of how a Not For Profit organisation is run.

www.rspcaqld.org.au

Hinze DamThe Hinze Dam is the main drinking water supply for the Gold Coast region. Be Healthy, Be Wealthy is SEQWater’s award-winning workplace health and wellbeing program. The majority of the tour will be conducted outside so be prepared for inclement weather. For your safety delegates need to wear enclosed shoes, a hat, sunscreen and have drinking water.

www.seqwater.com.au



http://www.seqwater.com.au

Full Day Program K■ Sunshine Coast Solar Farm

■ Maleny Dairies

Sunshine Coast Solar FarmAustralia’s first local government solar farm will offset 100% of Sunshine Coast Council’s electricity consumption and save $22 million (after costs) over a 30-year period. The 57,850 panels will generate 15 megawatts, enough electricity to power 5000 homes. Council will plant 36,000 trees for a 10m green buffer area.

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au - search ‘Sunshine Coast Solar Farm’

Maleny DairiesMaleny Dairies is a family owned business situated in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. Watch the process of milk from the cow to the bottle and everything in-between. Visit some farmyard friends, feed the animals and watch a cow being milked. After the tour enjoy some complimentary taste testing and discover first hand why Maleny dairy deliciousness has won so many awards.

www.malenydairies.com


http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

http://www.malenydairies.com

Saturday 22 July 2017Please choose ONE session from each of the concurrent sessions A-F.

NOTE When sessions are FULL they cannot be selected. Sessions may be subject to change due to events beyond BEAQ’s control.

Early Bird RegistrationIf payment is not received at BEAQ by 10 June your Early Bird registration will revert to the Standard Rate and you may miss out on your session.

Payment by credit card secures your preferences.

The Saturday registration fee includes:

■ Entry to conference sessions and the trade exhibition

■ A conference satchel

■ Catering (morning tea and lunch)

■ Closing function

8:00 – 8:45am Registration on the Boulevard Level, BCEC

9:00 – 9:10am Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 – 9:45am Concurrent Sessions A

9:50 – 10:40am Concurrent Sessions B

10:40 – 11:00am Morning Tea

11:05 – 11:55am Concurrent Sessions C

12:00 – 12:20pm Keynote Address

12:25 – 1:15pm Concurrent Sessions D

1:15 – 2:05pm Lunch and Trade Exhibition

2:10 – 3:00pm Concurrent Sessions E

3:05 – 3:55pm Concurrent Sessions F

4:00 – 4:30pm Closing remarks, prize draws, drinks and networking


Keynote 12:00-12:20pm

Alek Jacoby Manager Service Operations Alek was Orange Sky’s first ever volunteer Service Manager, and has played a key role in the recent expansion of the organisation across Australia - which now includes 14 laundry vans and three shower vans!

In a full-time position, Alek is responsible for managing regional services across the country and providing volunteers with tools and resources to help friends on the street. He is also completing a Bachelor of Social Work at the Queensland University of Technology.

Alek spends his time rolling out services to new locations, and said the best part of his job is being present when homeless friends use our service for the very first time. Outside of Orange Sky, Alek is an avid musician and has purchased over 100 harmonicas in his life


Session A 9:15-9:45amA1 The Accounting Curriculum in Queensland:

Some Empirical Evidence Phillipa Greig, Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolPhillipa is passionate about teaching accounting. Her doctoral study, focused on the Queensland Accounting Curriculum, is testament to this passion. She found that others were equally passionate about teaching accounting.This session will report on research into the Queensland Accounting curriculum which provided in-depth background for the development of the new syllabus. Revealed were stakeholder perceptions of the curriculum; what was valued and not valued about the subject; and also, systemic issues within the current system and their impact on the volatility of numbers in this academic elective subject.Stream: Syllabus Redevelopment

A2 Taking Your Class GlobalKirschty Birt, Sarina SHSKirschty is currently Head of Department (Business IT). She is amazed at how teaching and learning have developed over the 30 years of her career!The new world order requires a whole new way of learning and connecting for which students need to prepare. This presentation offers you options for connecting your students to the broader learning landscape globally and off campus. Your students will unlock a whole new way of learning, collaborating and connecting, while you won’t even have to leave your classroom.Stream: Student Engagement, Quality Assessment & Design

A3 Unlocking the Junior CurriculumCath Smeeton, Redlands CollegeCath teaches both OP and VET subjects. When not at school she works in their construction business. Having over 20 years’ industry experience as a Financial Controller Cath is passionate about encouraging students to consider a career in business. Junior Business is in the space of “out with the old and in with the new” as we strive to equip our students for business in the senior years of schooling and beyond. In this session I will share some ideas on how you could approach developing a new work programme, including mapping to the content descriptors and achievement standards. This might save you some time and unlock some creative ideas that you could progress for your students. This will lead onto the afternoon session (D2) where a unit of work from this process will be shared with participants.Stream: Subject Matter & Content Updates

A4 VET and Vocational CurrencyKerri Buttery, Velg TrainingKerri Buttery has worked in the VET sector for over 17 years and as a Senior Lead Auditor with QCAA, has authored several Business Education textbooks and has lectured at university.This power session will update teachers on their VET and vocational currency requirements in relation to the Standards for RTOs 2015.Stream: VET, Industry & Technology for Teaching


Session B 9:50-10:40amB1 Getting Ready for Accounting

Jo Bickerstaff and Jo Gordon, QCAAThis session will focus on strategies for preparing for the new Accounting syllabus and its implementation.Stream: Syllabus Redevelopment

B2 Financial Literacy in ActionAnne Nunan, Financial Basics FoundationAnne has managed professional learning and resource development at FBF since 2011. Previously she has worked in Queensland as a Sessional Academic at Griffith University and HOD of Business/IT in secondary education.Financial Literacy in Action will showcase free resources that are available for teachers to use within their Business lessons and will highlight how to create an engaging lesson with these resources.Stream: Student Engagement, Quality Assessment & Design

B3 Possible Legal Reform After Child Abuse InquiryProfessor Anthony Gray, USQAnthony was BEAQ President 2002-2013 and was made a BEAQ Life Member in 2014. He was the Director of Schools Education for the Queensland Law Society.The recent Royal Commission discovered large-scale child abuse within educational institutions. This session considers its proposals for law reform.Stream: Subject Matter & Content Updates

B4 VET UpdatesMelanie Alexandra, (QCAA)Melanie Alexandra brings over 20 years of experience working in the VET sector as a teacher of Business and Technology, Curriculum Program Manager, RTO and Compliance Manager and QCAA Senior Lead Auditor. Melanie Alexandra is presenting an overview of the current National VET landscape. Based on the outcomes of QCAA audits undertaken Melanie will be providing information and advice for trainers and assessors of Business and RTO Managers against the Standards for RTOs 2015 and how these impact on Queensland School RTOs. Stream: VET, Industry & Technology for Teaching


Session C 11:05-11:55amC1 Getting Ready for Legal Studies

Jo Bickerstaff and Jo Gordon, QCAAThis session will focus on strategies for preparing for the new Legal Studies syllabus and its implementation.Stream: Syllabus Redevelopment

C2 How to Analyse & EvaluateSally Adams, Stuartholme School & Melissa Larsson, St Rita’s CollegeSally is an experienced and passionate Business teacher who has taught in Queensland and Victoria. She has a Masters in Business Administration and is currently the Business Management Panel Chair for Brisbane Central having been a Panel member for 17 years.Melissa has been at St Rita’s College for 9 years teaching Business Management, is Head of House and was A/Deputy Principal - Students in 2016. She has been a State Panelist, for 2 years after 5 years as a member of the District Panel for Brisbane Central/North.This session is designed for teachers of Business Management looking to decode Dimensions 2 and 3 to promote quality assessment processes. It will focus on providing students with opportunities to demonstrate syllabus objectives in these dimensions.Stream: Student Engagement, Quality Assessment & Design

C3 Xero: Beautiful Accounting SoftwareMelissa Keenan, XeroMel joined Xero in 2016 after working as HoD in a Brisbane Secondary College. She has designed and delivered educational programs across secondary, tertiary and vocational education sectors. Prior to joining the education community, Mel spent many years as an Accountant in practice.Help your students become job ready by introducing them to Xero, an online accounting platform in the cloud; all updates, security and maintenance happen behind the scenes automatically. We’ve even Xerofied FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system, by creating new training resources for use in your classroom.Stream: Subject Matter & Content Updates

C4 Mapping for Quality AssuranceKerri Buttery, Velg TrainingKerri Buttery has worked in the VET sector for over 17 years, as a Senior Lead Auditor with QCAA, has authored several Business Education textbooks and has lectured at university.Ensuring your assessment covers the unit of competency it is assessing is a requirement of Clause 1.8 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. The most straight forward way of ensuring and demonstrating this is through mapping the assessment against the unit.This session will explore:

■ Reasons for undertaking mapping processes■ Mapping templates■ Unit formats - traditional and streamlined

■ Unit-by-unit example■ Clustered assessment example

Stream: VET, Industry & Technology for Teaching

Session D 12:25-1:15pm


D1 Getting Ready for BusinessJo Bickerstaff and Jo Gordon, QCAAThis session will focus on strategies for preparing for the new Business syllabus and its implementation.Stream: Syllabus Redevelopment

D2 Sharing Economies - Why the Buzz? (Yr 10)Cath Smeeton, Redlands CollegeCath teaches both OP and VET subjects. When not at school she works in their construction business. Having over 20 years’ industry experience as a Financial Controller Cath is passionate about encouraging students to consider a career in business. Struggling with the new Economics and Business curriculum changes? Why not come along and see how airbnb and Uber can engage your students whilst meeting some of the key inquiry questions for this year level. This session will unpack the planning, share some activities and demonstrate how students can undertake self directed learning and develop essential skills required to enjoy success in Year 11 and 12.Stream: Student Engagement, Quality Assessment & Design

D3 Negligence Update 2017Professor Anthony Gray, USQAnthony was BEAQ President 2002-2013 and was made a BEAQ Life Member in 2014. He was the Director of Schools Education for the Queensland Law Society.Participants will hear about recent negligence cases and have a chance to express their views.Stream: Subject Matter & Content Updates

D4 Engaging the Next GenerationTyronne Curtis, Activate EntertainmentTy has developed highly creative mobile filmmaking workshops for business as a marketing tool, and in education as a way to engage students across all subjects in the national curriculum.Technology provides endless opportunity for engagement, however navigating this landscape can be overwhelming. Tyronne works with educational institutions to build confidence using advancing technologies and creativity in the classroom. This session will explore a selection of new age tools which can use be used to provide higher engagement in the classroom.Stream: VET, Industry & Technology for Teaching


Session E 2:10-3:00pmE1 Getting Ready for Economics

Jo Bickerstaff and Jo Gordon, QCAAThis session will focus on strategies for preparing for the new Economics syllabus and its implementation.Stream: Syllabus Redevelopment

E2 Assessment and FeasabilityBerenice Furlong, Centenary SHS & Fran Johnston, Tannum Sands SHSBerenice is an experienced teacher who has made significant contributions to progressing Business Education in Queensland as a senior teacher, QCAA State Review Panel Chair - Business Management and through her involvement with QCAA.Franchesca has taught in the UK and throughout Queensland, been a member of the Rockhampton Business Management Panel and is now a state member for BM. This session will explore the assessment techniques of the BM syllabus and promote the designing of quality assessment instruments. It will focus on unpacking assessment techniques such as the feasibility study to enable the application of a range of cognitions and will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the full range of the Senior BM syllabus’ standards descriptors.Stream: Student Engagement, Quality Assessment & Design

E3 Human RightsJackie Charles, Rule of Law Institute of AustraliaJackie is a History and Social Science teacher who joined the RoLIA staff in 2013. She is passionate about providing the best quality support and resourcing for teachers and their students.This session will cover current rule of law issues in Australia and Queensland; examination of criminal law, human rights law and constitutional law; with a focus on the use of case studies, as part of an inquiry learning, to teach the Justice and Legal Studies syllabuses in Queensland.Stream: Subject Matter & Content Updates

E4 Certificate III in Business in SchoolsAaron Bulow (CEO), Coby Liddell (Quality Manager, Programs), Maioha Gregory (State Programs Manager), Binnacle TrainingAs founder and CEO (an RTO established in 2005) Aaron leads Binnacle Training’s mission to make life easier for teachers delivering VET. Coby Liddell has worked in VET for over 12 years (RTO compliance).Binnacle Training serves 59 Queensland schools, delivering the Certificate III in Business as a senior subject. Due to popular demand, Binnacle Training has now added the Certificate II in Business to its list of offerings. In 2018, the Certificate II in Business will be offered in two formats: optionally embedded in the Certificate III and as a stand-alone qualification. You will be shown the competency structure of the new Binnacle Certificate II (business administration, communication, innovation, introduction to financial literacy) and Certificate III (additional skill sets including leadership, critical and design thinking, micro business, financial literacy including a comparison of Binnacle’s Certificate III in Business (BSB30115) to a Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30415).Stream: VET, Industry & Technology for Teaching


Session F 3:05-3:55pmF1 Getting Ready for Business

Jo Bickerstaff and Jo Gordon, QCAAThis session will focus on strategies for preparing for the new Business syllabus and its implementation.Stream: Syllabus Redevelopment

F2 Mastering the Art of Doing Deep WorkDarren Bennett, Calvary Christian CollegeDarren is an experienced business teacher and leader at Calvary CC which has a significant business education footprint and offers exciting and innovative courses from Year 7 to 12. Darren has a passion for both teachers and students to thrive and grow in the classroom.The focus of this presentation is to explore strategies and processes which will help both teachers and students alike do what I call ‘deep work’ which are relevant activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push cognitive capabilities to their limit. The great enemy to deep work for both teachers and students is distraction eg emails, Facebook, Instagram.Stream: Student Engagement, Quality Assessment & Design

F3 Smart Consumers 4 A Smart FutureDeborah Al Hinai, MoneySmartDeborah is a Secondary Humanities and Business Studies Teacher who was a small business owner for 16 years. As Senior Officer Deborah is responsible for supporting teachers in the delivery of consumer and financial literacy education in schools.Effective money management skills can bring freedom, choice and opportunity. This session will introduce teachers to engaging units of work, digital activities, mobile apps and calculators to support their students (Yrs 7-12) to be financially-savvy. MoneySmart Teaching uses consumer and financial literacy based around real-life money experiences as a context for teaching and learning.Stream: Subject Matter & Content Updates

F4 Flipped Learning, Interactive Video Content and Feedback with TechnologyAndrew Webster, Stuartholme SchoolAndrew is a secondary teacher who has taught in Queensland and London. His interests include the effective use of technology to teach 21st-century skills, improve student outcomes and increase student engagement. He is also a big fan of Onenote, class Notebooks and using video content in a variety of ways including flipped learning.This session will focus on the use of technology in Accounting. How the use of flipped learning, ClickView and interactive videos can gain back class time to focus on teaching ‘higher order thinking’ and how to integrate 21st-century skills of communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration through the use of technology in your class.Stream: VET, Industry & Technology for Teaching

General Information


Conference Venue - BCECThe Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is located at the corner of Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane. The Conference is most easily accessed from the Grey Street entrance. It is a 5 minute walk to South Bank’s tourist activities, shopping, food outlets and markets.

Car ParkingBCEC have an undercover car park with lifts servicing all levels. Visit their website for current parking rates and directions www.bcec.com.au

Travel and AccommodationTravel and accommodation is in addition to the Conference registration; delegates must make their own arrangements.

Further InformationContact the BEAQ Conference Convenor [email protected]



Terms and ConditionsEarly Bird RegistrationIf payment is not received at BEAQ by 10 June, the Early Bird registration will revert to the Standard Rate and you may lose your preferences. We encourage payment by credit card to confirm registration.

Acknowledgement of RegistrationAttendance is only confirmed upon receipt of payment. You will be notified by email of your registration.

Payment of RegistrationPayment via the secure credit card payment gateway confirms registration.

Payment by direct deposit (pay later) does not confirm your sessions/industry visits until payment is received by BEAQ. Payment must be received within 3 weeks of registering or 7 July at the latest or session preferences may be lost.

Payment must be made prior to the Conference and can be made by Visa, MasterCard or bank transfer. Cheques will not be accepted.

Delegates with outstanding registration fees at the time of the Conference will be asked to pay by credit card at registration. This will be the full standard rate plus the late fee of $150.

Cancellations, Alterations and RefundsAll alterations and cancellations must be notified in writing to the BEAQ Conference Administrator [email protected] The registration fee is non-refundable and will be forfeited if you do not attend the Conference. At the discretion of the BEAQ Committee, refunds may be considered under exceptional circumstances and if advised in writing before 21 June 2017.

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