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Who has a need? Identify the Training and Assessment needs by consulting with relevant people.

What is the purpose of the training or assessment program?

AQF level identified

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To develop an effective learning and assessment program:

Thoroughly read the entire unit of competency

Review the Australian Qualifications Framework descriptor (AQF)

Unpack each unit of competency.

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Sets of nationally endorsed standards and qualifications used to recognise and assess people's skills.

provide a framework for the delivery of competency-based training.

Developed by national Industry Skills Councils in consultation with industry stakeholders and other interested parties.

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They: enable qualifications to be awarded sets of nationally endorsed competency

standards, assessment guidelines and qualifications for a specific industry, or industry sector or enterprise

encourage learning in a work environment encourage the development and delivery of

training, which suits individual needs.    

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TP’s progressively replaced accredited courses Accredited Courses cannot be developed where

there is coverage by a TP Accredited courses in areas without TPs Accredited courses lead to an AQF qualification or

Statement of Attainment Subject to AQTF and State and Territory

regulatory frameworks Require supporting materials

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Developed through a process of broad national industry and stakeholder consultation and research

Process managed by the relevant ISC for example: http://www.serviceskills.com.au http://www.ibsa.org.au/

http://www.tlisc.com.au/ http://www.cpsisc.com.au/

Once developed it is endorsed by the National Training Quality Council (NTQC) an industry led committee with national representation

Originally endorsed for a set period and reviewed usually every 3 years to allow updating – now we have continuous improvement

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Competency standardsA set of skills needed at different levels to be developed by each individual.

Assessment guidelinesWays of measuring the skills.

Qualifications frameworkUnits of competency packaged into meaningful groups according to the AQF.

 

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assessment materials learning strategies professional development materials. support materials are produced to assist

delivery of training and can vary extensively in their aim and presentation.

 RTOs can develop and use their own resources if they wish.

 

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National Competency StandardsNational Assessment Guidelines

National Qualifications

Learning Strategies Assessment materials

Professional Development materials

Endorsed Component

Non Endorsed Component

Sometimes assistance is needed to interpret packaging rules.

◦NTIS◦Training.com.au◦DEEWR◦ISC◦Other trainers/colleagues

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underpins the assessment process and sets out the industry approach to valid, reliable, flexible and fair assessment.

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The Qualification Packaging Rules will tell you what, if any, guidelines or restrictions apply to the way that you package individual competencies from a Training Package into a course or learning program.

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support resources to help trainers implement Training Packages

qualifications included in the Training Package

Map older accredited courses or earlier versions of the Training Package with the latest endorsed qualifications

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sample training programs industry licensing requirements contacts and resources New Apprenticeships/Traineeships that include competencies or qualifications from the Training Package.

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COMPETENCY STANDARDS

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The specification of knowledge and skill and the application of that knowledge and skill within an occupation to the standard of performance required in employment.

Or, being able to apply relevant knowledge and skill to perform workplace tasks to the required standard

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Are lists of skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in a particular job or job function

They do not describe procedures necessary to perform the job

A particular job role will be made up of a number of units of competence.

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TP’s contain competency standards which reflect the needs of the industry

Industry Standards – relating to a specific industry eg WRR02

Cross- Industry Standards – competencies common to a range of industries eg TAA could cover a number of industries

Enterprise Standards – developed by specific organisations eg McDonalds, Kodak, Woolworths etc

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Generally have the same format

Contain a number of components which provide guidance on suitable assessment and training activities and outcomes.

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Competency Standards describe the skills and knowledge required by a person to work effectively in their industry area.

It is further developed through Elements and Performance Criteria

Assessment tools cannot be developed without a thorough knowledge of these competency standards.

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Unit descriptor Application of unit Units of Competence Elements of Competence Performance Criteria Required skills and knowledge Range Statement Evidence Guide Employability Skills

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Elements within the unit of competency describes what a person should be able to do to achieve competency

Performance criteria Describes what someone must do to

demonstrate competency for that element and the required level of performance.

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Task Skills – being able to perform certain tasks

Task Management – being able to manage a number of tasks

Contingency Management Skills – being able to fix problems that arise Job/Role Environment Skills

– being able to work with others

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Generic set of skills required for an individual to successfully participate in the workplace.

provide Training Package users with examples of how each skill applies to the job roles expected by industry at the qualification level.

Contain general information about industry context and explained as measurable outcomes of performance in units of competency.

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Employability skills a set of personal attributes that contribute

to overall employability lists of 'elements' expanding on each of the

major skill areas to acknowledge that major skills vary in detail between different work contexts

more emphasis on quality management and quality assurance

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more emphasis on continuous improvement and responsiveness to change

greater recognition of the value of learning organisations and the importance of lifelong learning

recognition of rapid changes in information technology.

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quick access to Employability Skills Summaries that have been developed for national Training Package qualifications.

http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/

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