Training Packages A training package is a set of nationally endorsed standards and qualifications for recognising and assessing people’s skills in a specific industry, industry sector or enterprise. Training packages ensure the quality, consistency and industry relevance of training products Training packages describe the skills and knowledge that individuals need to perform effectively in the workplace. A training package does not describe how an individual should be trained Teachers and trainers develop learning and assessment strategies (the ‘how’) depending on learners’ needs, abilities and circumstances
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Training Packages A training package is a set of nationally endorsed
standards and qualifications for recognising and assessing people’s skills in a specific industry, industry sector or enterprise. Training packages ensure the quality, consistency and industry relevance of training products
Training packages describe the skills and knowledge that individuals need to perform effectively in the workplace.
A training package does not describe how an individual should be trained Teachers and trainers develop learning and assessment
strategies (the ‘how’) depending on learners’ needs, abilities and circumstances
Training Packages cont…
By December 2004 there were 81 training packages (currently 86) covering most industries and over 80% of the workforce. When there is a training need that is not addressed by an existing training package, an accredited course is developed.
The National Training Information Service (NTIS) records all training packages, accredited courses, qualifications and units of competency at www.ntis.gov.au
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Is the set of nationally agreed quality assurance
arrangements for training and assessment services delivered by training organisations.
It assures the quality and consistency of training outcomes.
The AQTF comprises two sets of standards: Standards for Registered Training Organisations Standards for State and Territory Registering/Course
Accrediting Bodies
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
The AQF is a unified system of national qualifications
National Reporting System
National framework for reporting outcomes of adult English language, literacy and numeracy programs Visit www.nrs.dest.gov.au for more information
Traineeship
A system of vocational training combining off-the-job training at an approved training provider with on-the-job training and practical work experience.
Traineeships generally take one to two years and are now a part of the Australian Apprenticeships (previously “New Apprenticeships”) system. Visit www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au for
more information
User choice
A provision of New Apprenticeships whereby an employer and an apprentice or trainee can choose the training provider for the government-funded off-the-job elements of the training program.
The organisation chosen can be a TAFE or any other RTO (including school) that has been registered to deliver the required training
Industry Skills Councils (ISCs)
ISCs provide advice to Australian, state & territory governments on the training required by industry.
The key purpose of an ISC to to provide: comprehensive representation of industry in the
management and planning of VET advice and participation in the development of training
products and services to meet industry needs.
Industry Skills Councils cont… ISCs collect information on industry training needs
from employers, unions and professional industry associations, thereby ensuring an industry-led VET system that is flexible and responsive.
ISCs advise government on how public funds should be spent within each industry, and have primary responsibility for the development and maintenance of Training Packages.
ISCs ensures that the Australian VET system remains industry-led, client focused, flexible and responsive.
Training Packages and Courses Training Packages
Developed by national industry skills councils or enterprises
Extensive national consultation processes Endorsed by the National Quality Council (NQC)
Courses Developed in areas not covered by training packages Consultation with industry/community Accredited by state/territory accrediting bodies
VET in Victoria In Victoria, VET programs include:
Vocational Pre-vocational General education Further education
VET programs may be delivered in: TAFE institutions Private RTOs ACE (Adult Community Education) providers Universities Schools
Not all VET programs are nationally recognised The VRQA (formally VQA) is the accrediting body for all VET
programs which are accredited courses The same set of standards and processes apply for all VET
accredited courses
VET Policy Development Consultation processes are an essential element of the VET system Opportunities to contribute to VET policy developments may occur
through: Attendance at workshops and consultations conducted by relevant
VET organisations and stakeholders Individual or organisational written submissions and feedback to
relevant VET organisations and stakeholders Participation in forums, networks and conferences Participation in training or assessment organisation meetings Participation in validation meetings Research or consultancy Contribution to online consultations
