Helen identified that the AICD one week course will be held at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds 19th June to 23rd June 2023. Waurn Ponds is a convenient 15 minute drive from where Helen resides.
Helen sought approval from Abalone Council Victoria (ACV), the Eastern Zone Abalone Industry Association (EZAIA) and abalone Council Australia (ACA) to sponsor and support her undertaking this professional development.
ACV agreed to pay the full amount of the course upfront with ACA's half portion to be paid at a later stage. EZAIA paid an AICD membership fee of $840 which considerably reduced the course costs from $11,849 down to $8,449.00.
Upon registering and payment for the course, AICD provided an online portal to Elearning, course notes, case studies, video explanations and various other online learning tools. A comprehensive set of books and notes was posted to be used throughout the course. The course covers four and a half months from pre reading to completion of an assessment.
There will be three assessment tasks, an assignment, exam and a quiz which require 65% pass or greater for each task to achieve the Company Directors Course Award.

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The issues facing the fishing industry are unique and complex. In order to meet these challenges, good leaders are needed in all areas of influence. It is vital that these leaders use their leadership and build consensus to bring about change. The ARLF develops leaders who can act individually and collectively, in ethical ways for a stronger rural and regional Australia. The investment to develop leaders at all levels of industry and across al sectors, and improve communication between them is critical for a successful and productive industry into the future. Developing individual leadership capacity, in turn will lead to communities and the broader industry being able to meet future challenges and opportunities.

Core capabilities required and developed within the ARLP include: governance, influence, critical thinking, leading through complexity and ethical considerations. These are capabilities that underpin industry leadership and it is through these core capabilities that the industry will be able to respond to current and future needs. Relationships, and the ability of participants to relate to one another and build other relationships, underpin all learning developments.

As an ARLP sponsor, FRDC will be promoted across multiple platforms at multiple stages of the programs. Including:
- during recruitment to seek suitable candidates
- official announcement of the cohort
- in the duration of the program via social media and written reports
- on the arlf website
- on media and collateral at graduation ceremony and comms coverage

-Judging panel
- Social Media Kit (Images and supporting texts for pre and post event)
- Verbal acknowledgement as sponsors on the night
- Short speech about FRDC and award presentation
- Logo & acknowledgement in article in Tasmanian Seafood Industry News
- Banner and marketing material at the awards
- Website listing & link
- Tickets to awards
- Social media recognition
- Advertisment opportunity in Tasmanian Seafood Industry News
- Inclusion in media release