Transcript VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
CURRICULUM
TRAINING
ASSESSING
CURRICULUM
TRAINING PACKAGES
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Business
Information Technology
Furnishing
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Horticulture
Sports and Recreation
ACCREDITED COURSES
 Work Readiness
 Work Education
 Workplace Practices
TRAINING PACKAGES
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Within each training package there are a
range of qualifications at different AQF levels
eg Certificate I, II, III etc
Each qualification identifies requirements
such as the number of core units of
competency and the number of elective units
Training Packages are developed with and
by industry through Industry Skills Councils
ACCREDITED COURSES
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Accredited courses are developed to meet
specific needs not being met by industry
qualifications eg literacy, work education,
Christian ministry.
Courses are developed, owned and accredited by
organisations and permission or a licence to use
them is required
Information relating to Training Packages and
Accredited Courses can be found at
www.ntis.gov.au
AQF
Australian Qualifications Framework
CERTIFICATE I:
An individual would be able to
Demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas
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Demonstrate basic practical skills, such as relevant tools
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Perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear directions
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Receive and pass on messages and information
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
KEY FEATURES
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Elements and performance criteria
Required skills and knowledge
Range statement
Critical evidence
Assessment methods
Any specific context or resources
TRAINING
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Plan an activity that will provide an
opportunity to gain the required knowledge
and practise the required skills including
employability skills
Map activity to unit/s of competency or
specific elements
Determine resources required
Identify the evidence to gather ensuring that
critical evidence requirements are met
ASSESSMENT
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Assessment is the process of collecting
evidence and making judgements about
competency
Competency is being able to demonstrate
the identified knowledge and skills to the
standard required
PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT
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VALIDITY
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RELIABILITY
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FLEXIBILITY
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FAIRNESS
ASSESSMENT METHODS
DIRECT OBSERVATION
QUESTIONING
THIRD PARTY EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE FROM THE LEARNER
STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT
Providing reasonable adjustment for learners is based
on legislative and regulatory requirements.
Reasonable adjustment in the context of the legislative
responsibilities of trainers and assessors, is
generally associated with:
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personal support services
assistive technology
the format of assessment materials
adjustment of the physical environment
YOUR SCHOOL AS AN RTO
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What qualifications are offered?
What assessment methods are used?
How are special learning needs addressed?
What is your role in the RTO?
Do you assist in adjusting assessments?
Do teachers have a clear understanding of
literacy and numeracy requirements of
certificates level 1 and 2?
USEFUL WEBSITES
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www.ntis.gov.au
www.aqf.edu.au
www.qtac.edu.au
www.deewr.gov.au
www.natinfo.com.au
www.vetnetwork.org.au
www.qsa.qld.edu.au
www.training.qld.gov.au
www.cis.qsa.qld.edu.au
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www.education.qld.gov.au/students/placement/work/cert.html
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http://employabilityskills.training.com.au
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