foundation skills training package anita roberts project co-ordinator
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Foundation Skills Training Package
Anita RobertsProject Co-
ordinator
Background
VET Products for the 21st Century− Preparatory and enabling qualifications− More explicit LLN requirements
IBSA scoping process− Discussion with key stakeholders− Public consultation workshops− Receipt of written submissions
Recommendation 1
Scope:
clearly identified in FSTP and all materials.
Recommendation 2
Purpose:
to support learners pursuing vocational pathways
not the only solution for adult foundation skills development.
Recommendation 3
Content:
units, qualifications and Skill Sets
Employability Skills and Core Skills.
Recommendation 4
Content:
vocational preparation and digital literacy.
Recommendation 5
‘Bank’ of units:
50 foundation skills units
support vocational qualifications at all AQF levels.
Recommendation 6
Skill Sets:
limited number, if they have industry support.
Recommendation 7
Qualifications:
two Certificate I and one Certificate II
preparatory and enabling pathways into the workforce or vocational training.
Recommendation 8
Qualifications:
based on units that combine Employability Skills and Core Skills.
Recommendation 9
Qualifications:
flexibility to import elective units from accredited courses and vocational qualifications.
Recommendation 10
Qualifications:
proposed structure a basis for development
further stakeholder consultation during development.
Recommendation 11Companion volume/s: training package scope and purpose
guidance on contextualising for vocational requirements
recommended delivery approaches
using holistic assessment
accessing advice and expertise.
Recommendation 12
Delivery requirements:
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice, or equivalent
recommended delivery approaches identified in companion volume.
Recommendation 13
Delivery requirements:
ASQA audit guidance for quality assurance of implementation.
Recommendation 14
Professional development:
appropriate approaches for VET workforce professional development.
Recommendation 15
Review:
pilot studies and information gathering mechanisms to inform an early review.
Next steps2011: NPRG consideration of recommendations Appointment of developer
2012: Development of draft material Preparation for endorsement (June)
ContactDraft paper: http://www.ibsa.org.au/news-and-projects/current-projects/333.aspx
Anita Roberts, Project Co-ordinator [email protected]
Robert Bluer, Project Manager [email protected]