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Margaret Granger/Asheley Jones ACSEducation | September 2012
SFIA and MaharaTools to Support
CPD forthe IT Industry
Australian Computer Society - ACS
www.acs.org.au
Professional Organisation of ICT ProfessionalsProvides a certification program
CT – Certified TechnicianCP – Certified Practitioner
Certification provides official recognition of your competencies to potential employers
ACSEducation
The Education arm of ACS
Computer Professional Education Program - CPePProfessional Year Program- PYDiploma in IT Program – DIT
Delivered online using Moodle as the delivery platform
Skills Framework for the Information Agewww.sfia.org.uk
The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) provides a common reference model for the identification of the skills needed to develop effective Information Systems (IS) making use of Information Communications Technologies (ICT).
Skills Levels
SFIA Skills Matrix – Generic Skills
Skill Dimension
Autonomy SupervisionProblem / DiscretionAccountability
Influence Internal / ExternalLeadershipIndustry
Complexity ActivityEnvironmentContext
Business Skills TechnicalProfessionalismCommunication
SFIA Skills Matrix – Technical Skills
Solution Development & Implementation
Strategy and Architecture
Business Change
Client Interface
Service Management
Procurement & management Support
Describing Skills using SFIA - AutonomyLevel 3Works under general supervision. Uses discretion in identifying and resolving complex problems and assignments. Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.Level 4Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability.Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes.Level 5Works under broad direction. Is fully accountable for own technical work and/or project/supervisory responsibilities. Receives assignments in the form of objectives. Establishes own milestones and team objectives, and delegates responsibilities. Work is often self-initiated.
SFIA and ACSEducation
Course outcomes mapped to SFIAProfessional Practice module part of courses
Students map skills to SFIAStudents develop e-portfolio using MaharaStudents in PY develop resume and job application withinMahara as part of course work
Exit CPEP with CP certificationExit DIT with CT certification
E-portfolios
Developed using Mahara as integral part of Professional Practice module of CPEP and DITAs component of PY ProgramSkills are recorded in the Skills Artefacts of Mahara
Generic skills within Work Skills artefactTechnical skills within Academic Skills artefact
NOTE: we do need to look at changing labels within Mahara hereCan also be presented by using a text box
The Professional Year PY Program
This program is for former international students who have graduated from a university within Australia and are seeking permanent residency.Includes a 12 week online program conducted by ACS Education to include
Mapping of current skills to SFIADevelopment of an e-portfolio in MaharaWriting and peer review of Job ApplicationDevelopment of Career Plan
Sample e-Portfolio
Using SFIA Descriptors
Career Development
SFIA as a tool for planning career developmentStudents can:
Map current skills to SFIAIdentify skills gaps from SFIA matrixPlan career developmentUse Mahara to record this career development
Career Development
Student Feedback – PY Students
“E-portfolio is good way to present our
knowledge and skills. In my opinion Mahara is very important tool
for anybody to present their
portfolio”
“Being able to assess skills and plan for future skill development using
SFIA has been most valuable”
“I like having a place to plan and monitor my career development”
Advantages of the e-Portfolio
Availability ACS members have ongoing access to Mahara
Career Development PlanningCan use this artefact to provide a career plan and follow progress
Can use tool to develop customised Job Application for sharing or presenting to prospective employers
Future Developments - My SFIA
Customisation of ACS Portfolio (Mahara)Relabelling of Skills Artefacts to reflect SFIA skills typesAddition of customised drop-down boxes with SFIA skills
Offering of PD Workshops to encourage ACS members to use these tools
Face to face workshops in each State and TerritoryUse of webinars to provide wider footprint
Future Developments - ACS Portfolio
Contacts and Further Information
Margaret GrangerMACS CP
Asheley JonesMACS CP