Strictly speaking
Strictly Speaking is a public speaking resource that includes video of student speeches, interviews, adjudicator comments, adults talking about their public speaking experiences, as well as support activities. The resource addresses Stages 3 and 4 English outcomes and could be used by teachers across all key learning areas when preparing for any classroom speaking activity. [...]
New guide for Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
A new guide has been developed by Shea Consulting for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) currently delivering the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. It takes the reader through a step-by-step approach to implementing integrated training and assessment activities for the full qualification, and provides a ‘good practice’ model on how units of competency can be [...]
Summary of recently endorsed training packages
The following is a summary of training packages which have been endorsed or updated in the last three months. The links go through to Training Packages @ Work articles and give more information on the new package or version. Version changes Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package (LMT07)—version 2 Manufacturing Training Package (MSA07)–version 4 Furnishing [...]
Training package continuous improvement registers
Continuous improvement registers for training packages are available on industry skills council websites. A continuous improvement register allows people to leave comments and feedback on specific training packages. Feedback gathered will be taken into account by the relevant industry skills council, either before or during a scheduled review of a training package. Examples of some [...]
Training packages – TCF mechanic qualification, new Certificate III in Engineering
The new Certificate III in Engineering – TCF Mechanic (LMT31909) has been signed off by state and territory education and training ministers for inclusion in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package (LMT07v2). It should be available on the National Training Information Service during the week of 27 July 2009. The draft qualification was signed [...]
VET Products for the 21st Century report
A Joint Steering Committee of the National Quality Council (NQC) and the Council of Australian Government’s Skills and Workforce Development Sub-Group has released the VET (vocational education and training) Products for the 21st Century (PDF 562KB) report. The policy framework presented in the report, and its supporting recommendations, indicates broad support for the key pillars [...]
NQC approved changes to Training Package Development Handbook
On 25 June 2009 the National Quality Council (NQC) approved changes to NQC policy in the Training Package Development Handbook (TPDH). The changes are to apply prospectively, but should also be applied to developments that are ‘in the pipeline’ where practicable. The TPDH has been updated to reflect the NQC’s decisions in the following areas: [...]
IBSA’s Training Package Continuous Improvement Plan 2009-2010
IBSA’s Training Package Continuous Improvement Plan 2009/2010 outlines projects, client support services and stakeholder engagement covering all six industry sectors and the 11 Training Packages under IBSA’s coverage. IBSA’s Board has agreed priorities and funding for 2009/2010 and these decisions are reflected in the Training Package Continuous Improvement Plan 2009- 2010. Click on the following [...]
VELG national conference profiles the future of VET
‘Successfully maintaining training and assessment currency in vocational education’ is the theme of this year’s VELG national conference, to be held on 13-14 August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference will feature more than 40 one-hour elective sessions aimed at ensuring registered training organisation (RTO) managers, trainers and assessors are up to [...]
Build your own learning resources with ARED
A new version of the ARED (Application for Rapid E-learning Development) resource development tool has been released, helping practitioners, with little more than basic computer skills, to easily build their own e-learning resources For more information click here View article… Source: Australian Flexible Learning Framework