New units for metalliferous processing
Consultation drafts of new units of competency for inclusion in PMA08 qualifications were released in June 2012. This project has been established to address the recommendations of the Metalliferous Processing Scoping Report, September 2011. The project will develop new units of competency and modify existing units of competency for inclusion in PMA08 to ensure adequate [...]
MEM05 Diploma and Advanced Diploma – draft technician units
A range of new technician units of competency are under development for inclusion as electives in MEM50211 Diploma of Engineering – Technical and MEM60111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering. This activity is being undertaken as a Continuous Improvement project to MEM05 and follows on from the earlier development of the MEM80111 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering [...]
MEM05v8 – CAD units and qualification
A new Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting and additional computer-aided design/drafting (CAD) units of competency were endorsed by the NSSC on 14 June 2012. Endorsement drafts will remain on the MSA website until MEM05v8 is available on TGA. Click here for more information.
Furnishing Training Package review
Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) is undertaking a full review of the package to ensure that the furnishing units and qualifications meet changing industry needs and comply with latest Training Package policy and design requirements. The work is being undertaken by Andre Lewis and Associates, and the project is expected to be finalised in 2013. [...]
Review of the Human Resources Qualifications in Business Services
IBSA is currently reviewing the HR qualifications and units of competency in the Business Services Training Package. The proposed changes to the qualifications, units of competency and new units of competency are now available for comment and feedback. Draft qualifications and units of competency are available on the IBSA Feedback Hub. Please visit [...]
3D approach supports Learner Pathways
In a project funded by the National VET E-learning Strategy, RMIT University is looking to boost students’ successful transition from vocational education and training (VET) to higher education. “Articulation programs between VET and higher education have been around for 25 years, but figures show that only 4.3 per cent of students with a VET qualification [...]
E-portfolios for Learner Pathways launches new website
As part of the National VET E-learning Strategy, the E-Portfolios for Learner Pathways business activity launched its new website on 6 June. With an emphasis on practical resources, the website is the primary dissemination channel for all project outputs, such as: Reports derived from targeted research to support the notion of lifelong learning within the [...]
Update on furnishing redevelopment project
Redevelopment of the Furnishing Training Package is now well underway with Technical Reference Groups in place for each sector providing expert advice on industry skill needs and ways to improve the Package. In this initial phase of the redevelopment stakeholders are asked to consider and provide feedback on the current qualifications. Consultation papers covering each [...]
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Digital Education
(Proposed change from initial title of VGC in ICT Education) IBSA would like to thank all participants for their contribution and feedback with the review of the proposed Vocational Graduate Certificate in Digital Education qualification and units of competency. The proposed changes to the qualification and the revised units of competency are [...]