Industry Influence• Certificate Training is preparing

students for workforce• Student compentence – means work

ready• Amount of exposure to industry– Structured work placement – Excursions/visits etc– Industry validation – mandatory AQTF requirement

How do I prepare for Industry Validation?

Before we begin:• Systematic continuous improvement –

AQTF requirementSome requirements:• Leading into internal reviews and audits:

– Moderation/validation – TAS and Assessment – teachers– Validation – TAS and Assessment - Industry

Industry Validation – Why do we do it?

• AQTF requirement• Gain current knowledge about our

industry• Prepare our students to enter industry• Align our programs with industry

Industry Validation at SLCBefore the day

• Staff have completed validation of TAS and Assessment (different check to industry check)– Looks at the paperwork and ensures

compliance– Includes discussion about improvement

When organising the event• List VTA’s and organise rep for each• Source industry people

– Parents/community (newsletter??)– Employer contacts – SWL – ABIGroup– People staff may know in the industry

• Set date/time. Have approved• Book Venue/Organise catering• Send emails to employers to confirm date, time and what to expect. Give

them a map of the school, where to come, details of parking, time/venue, date

Two days prior to the event

• Prepare and copy forms to be used on day• Ring employers to confirm• Send documents to staff and outline

procedures for day

On the day of the event• Have catering organised early• Walk around and help your staff• Collect forms when completed/attach

business card to work• Give a thank you certificate and/or gift to

employer

After Day• Complete internal reviews• Internal Reviews

Industry Validation Day 2011