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Standards
for Training Packages
Outline
 Outline of the development of the Standards
Framework
 Transition timelines
 Overview of the Standards Framework and
implementation
 Next steps and further information
Background and Context
During 2011-12 the development of Standards
for Training Packages was informed by:
 reforms initiated by the COAG VET Products for the 21st
Century Report (2009) and subsequent National Quality
Council (NQC) policy; and
 Training Package Development Handbook
The development work did not attempt to re-open debate
regarding existing policy
SCOTESE November 2012:
New Standards for Training Packages Endorsed
Standards Framework
 One standard that defines Training
Packages as a product
 Two standards for compliance with NSSC
policies to support implementation of the
standards framework
 Nine standards that define the components
of a Training Package
Purpose of the Standards
....to ensure Training Packages are of high quality and
meet the workforce development needs of industry,
enterprises and individuals
....apply to the design and development of Training
Packages for endorsement consideration by the
National Skills Standards Council (NSSC)
The purpose of the Standards is consistent with the NSSC
Charter endorsed by Ministers
Standard 1
Training Packages consist of the following:
1. NSSC endorsed components:
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units of competency;
assessment requirements (associated with each unit of competency);
qualifications; and
credit arrangements.
2. One or more quality assured companion volumes.
Key points for Standard 1
 The NSSC endorsed components are the
RTO requirements and subject to VET
regulation
 The non-endorsed component is advice for
RTOs to support implementation and not
subject to VET regulation
Standard 2
Training Package developers comply with the
NSSC Training Package Products Policy
 Products policy organised to support the design of
Training Packages, units of competency, qualifications
and skill sets within the standards framework
Key points for Standard 2
No endorsement year for Training Packages
 no need for full reviews but ISCs may elect to continue this
practice
 continuous improvement is centred on units and
qualifications
Skill Sets
 note that AVETMISS 7 (implemented in 2014) will require
coding
Standard 3
Training Package developers comply with the
NSSC Training Package Development and
Endorsement Process Policy
 Mostly updated from existing policy to reflect new
governance arrangements and strengthened quality
assurance arrangements
Key points for Standard 3
Case for Endorsement/NSSC endorsement process
 no submission unless compliance against the Standards is
confirmed through the Quality Report
 concise Case for Endorsement and available on
ISC websites
 endorsement consideration at NSSC meetings
 potential out-of-session consideration under exceptional
circumstances
Final submission dates for
Cases for Endorsement
NSSC meeting dates for 2013
17 January 2013
28 February 2013
6 March 2013
17 April 2013
2 May 2013
13 June 2013
4 July 2013
15 August 2013
28 August 2013
9 October 2013
24 October 2013
5 December 2013
Quality Assurance
Industry Skills Councils (ISCs):
 responsible for the quality and quality assurance process of
Training Packages
Office of the NSSC:
 manages the new Quality Assurance (QA) Panel on behalf
of the NSSC
 ensures consistent auditing against the standards
 reviews Cases for Endorsement and provides advice to
NSSC in endorsement consideration
New Quality Assurance Panel
 Anticipate operational mid 2013
 Significant ongoing professional development
 Key source of advice to the Office of the NSSC/NSSC
 ISCs may engage any QA Panel members as a source
of expertise in development
 Until establishment, ISCs use existing QA Panel in
consultation with the Office of the NSSC
Mandatory Reports for QA
Editorial and Equity Reports
 undertaken by QA Panel member or ISC member with
appropriate expertise
Quality Report
 Office of the NSSC allocation of one or more QA Panel
members from which ISCs can select
 ISC provides evidence to meet compliance against the
standards
 Quality Report is an audit to assess compliance against the
standards based on the evidence provided
Standard 4
Units of competency specify the standards of
performance required in the workplace
 Primary audience is industry
 Concise and clear requirements
Standard 5
The structure of units of competency complies
with the unit of competency template
 Integrated foundation skills
Standard 6
Assessment requirements specify the
evidence and required conditions for
assessment
 Primary audience are regulators and RTOs
 Clear and specific requirements
Standard 7
Every unit of competency has associated
assessment requirements.
The structure of assessment requirements complies
with the assessment requirements template
 Greater specification of assessment evidence (performance
and knowledge) and assessment conditions in which
assessment evidence is collected
 Clearer assessor requirements
Standard 8
Qualifications comply with the
Australian Qualifications Framework
specification for that qualification type
 Qualifications compliance is a key focus for the NSSC
NOTE: 1 January 2015 full implementation of the revised AQF
Standard 9
The structure of the information for the Australian
Qualifications Framework qualification complies with
the qualification template
Standard 10
Credit arrangements existing between Training
Package qualifications and Higher Education
qualifications are listed in a format that complies with
the credit arrangements template
Standard 11
A quality assured companion volume implementation
guide produced by the Training Package developer is
available at the time of endorsement and complies with
the companion volume implementation guide template
 ISC QA process for Companion Volumes publicly
documented
Standard 12
Training Package developers produce other
quality assured companion volumes to meet
the needs of their stakeholders as required
 NSSC may initiate an external review of the
Companion Volume Quality Assurance Process and
outcomes at any time
Next steps
 Visit the NSSC website for communication
activities and information regarding the Standards
 Visit ISC websites for specific information regarding
Training Packages
 NSSC working with key stakeholders in
implementation
www.nssc.natese.gov.au
www.isc.org.au