Re-design of the CPC Training Package: Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework Qualifications

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1 A Project Plan For the Re-design of the CPC Training Package: Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework Qualifications

2 Contact Details Technical Development Team: Georgie Cane Director and Technical Writer Director Performance Growth Pty Ltd E: T: F: Donna Dejkovski Senior Project Manager, Consultant and Technical Writer Senior Project Manager Performance Growth Pty Ltd E: T: F: Sue Meredith Consultant and Technical Writer Senior Associate E: T: This Project is being managed by the Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC): Tom Vassallo Project Manager CPSISC Level 2, Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000 E: M:

3 Contents Introduction... 1 Project Requirements... 1 Project Design... 4 Consultations... 4 Communications... 5 How does TPR differ from Full Review?... 5 The Project in Overview... 6 Technical Development... 6 Project Process... 7

4 Introduction The project to undertake the review and redesign of the Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework qualifications within the current CPC08 Construction, Plumbing & Services Training Package to meet new national standards is of great significance to the construction industry and to CPSISC. In addition to meeting the structural and format requirements defined in the recently developed national standards CPSISC is keen to ensure the process of redesign also delivers an enhanced and more robust product for industry. It is also recognised that these qualifications are extremely significant for industry and the training system as a whole representing as it does five qualifications in carpentry, joinery and formwork/falsework that represent high numbers of enrolments and pivotal workplace skills for the construction industry. Performance Growth Pty Ltd has been contracted by CPSISC to undertake the technical development of the project. CPSISC and Performance Growth understand the complexity and importance of the project and welcome the opportunity to work with the Project Reference Group to advance the process effectively and efficiently. Project Requirements This pivotal Training Package Redesign (TPR) project is designed to deliver not just cosmetically different units of competency and qualifications but also enhanced products with particular attention paid to the tightening of Assessment Requirements and content that will lead to improved training quality and ensure successful candidates are equipped with relevant, workplace focussed, skills and knowledge. The project is also structured to deliver qualifications that are efficiently designed and where steps are taken to address holistically (within and across units of competency) important themes that underpin the contemporary construction workplace such as: the need for safe work practices, sustainability and energy efficiency, digital literacy, communications and collaborative work practices. Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April

5 The project will involve the redevelopment of a suite of five qualifications: CPC30211 CPC31912 CPC32011 CPC32211 CPC31511 Certificate III in Carpentry Certificate III in Joinery Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs) Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework These important qualifications have not undergone any significant review in many years so in addition to technical redesign, attention will have to be given to ensuring the content is relevant, contemporary and efficiently packaged. The requirements identified by CPSISC to underpin the conduct of the project include: Ensuring the qualifications provide support for all potential candidates including: necessary flexibility for industry, individuals and regulators so that they can respond to the dynamics of the economy, labour market and industry trends ensuring they reflect actual workplace outcomes recognition that the trade qualifications are typically delivered as a combination of on-the-job work and on and off-the-job training being suitable for use as apprenticeship pathways and facilitating open entry to the qualifications and ensuring there are no artificial barriers to entry or progression. Ensuring the units of competency are prepared to full and contemporary Training Package development standards and written to reflect meaningful work functions. The project will be conducted in a manner that: provides engaged and useful consultation with all stakeholders Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April

6 is supportive of the consultative process undertaken by CPSISC and industry associations to ensure maximum participation in the project in general ensures the high quality development of units and qualifications (both draft and final versions) that adhere to the latest national standards identified in the tender brief including: the NSSC Standards for Training Packages; Standards for Training Packages: Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy; the content and formatting requirements of unit and qualification templates; the AQF specifications and levels and the Training Package quality principles and other tools such as the International Standards Organisation s publication How to Write Standards. The major deliverables of the project will be the development of: a project plan and a consultation and communication strategy incorporating the requirements of the Standards for Training Packages, Training Package Products Policy, and Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy; updated CPC Training Package draft endorsed material, prepared according to the Standards for Training Packages, Training Package Products Policy, and Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy and CPSISC unit of competency, assessment requirements, qualification and credit arrangements templates; an Implementation Guide relating to the suite of developed material that incorporates the requirements of the Standards for Training Packages; units of competency, assessment requirements, and qualifications supported by industry and prepared in compliance with the Standards for Training Packages; and a Case for Endorsement and Impact Statement supported by stakeholders and prepared according to the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy for lodgement with the National Skills Standards Council. Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April

7 Project Design Key features of the project design are: Consultations This TPR project will be conducted somewhat differently to a traditional and full Training Package Review project. The new model will see a greater reliance on electronic consultation methods and there will not be the major round of national workshops that are a hallmark of past full review projects. The project will be supported by a range of communication strategies that CPSISC has developed and that will be used to drive the project. Although streamlined, the consultations methodology will still include the use of multiple consultation and validation strategies. These strategies will include: Full review of the documentation and responses received from industry stakeholders who have been asked in a survey to indicate any issues with the existing qualifications that they would like to see addressed during the project. This pre-emptive process should reduce changes sought during the latter stages of the project and enable an up front analysis of the size and complexity of the project The use of an expert and small Project Reference Group (PRG) and other Industry Advisory Experts (Subject Matter Experts) to assist with scoping: o the key industry needs o the nature of the work performed by carpenters, joiners, stair makers and form/falseworkers The conduct of 6 in-depth Workplace Functional Analyses to properly scope the nature of the work performed in the sector including the identification of skills commonly held by carpenters, joiners, stair makers and form/falseworkers. This process will inform the redevelopment and development of units and the design and level of qualifications. Consultations and ongoing communications will be undertaken with each regulator and STA Targeted consultations with key stakeholders (typically electronically) as a means of informing stakeholders of the project s progress and to gather insights to inform and validate developments Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April

8 Use of the CPSISC website for loading of draft resources and feedback instruments in order to gain widespread input. The simple loading of resources to a website does not, however, mean that people are aware they are available to view. It is therefore proposed to use, once again a proven strategy, of sending s to CPSISCs wide database of contacts with hotlinks to the webpage. Communications CPSISC is keenly aware of the need to keep industry and other stakeholders informed and engaged in the project. A range of communication tools and strategies will be used including: development of content for the CPSISC webpage that will provide basic project information and host the loaded draft products for feedback using a structured feedback instrument. Note, this process has commenced development of consultation tools and feedback forms / surveys that are well written and easy to use. PRG members, ITABs and other stakeholders will also be asked to distribute information to the industry and canvas feedback to draft materials. How does TPR differ from Full Review? It is clear that TPR projects must develop quality outcomes, conform to Training Package Redesign requirements but that they are not analogous to a full Training Package review. The TPR strategy has broken the process within CPC08 into a number of discrete projects addressing clusters of qualifications. The processes to manage the various cluster projects are designed to be fit for purpose. This may be summarised as adopting differing levels of consultation and redevelopment or review processes that reflect the needs and opportunities afforded by the various clusters of qualifications. In short, older qualifications which have not been reconsidered or reviewed in a number of years may undergo a degree of review as well as redesign while newer, more recently reviewed, qualification clusters may require a shorter, less resource intensive, process focussing on redesign and templating rather than significantly revising content. Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April

9 It is believed that this project sits at the end of the development spectrum which is closer to the full review of qualifications. This is because of the age of the qualifications and the degree of overlap (and therefore opportunities for substantial redesign) of the suite of qualifications. The Project in Overview The following schedule and project design has been developed with the parallel conduct of other TPR projects in mind. Technical Development The technical development team will ensure that in support of its proven processes that have been used to develop units and qualifications that reflect real job roles and industry requirements that a new focus will be given to ensuring that: content is only included in the Range of Conditions that is mandatory, unambiguous and required in all workplaces within all jurisdictions new Foundation Skills components will be added to units reflecting the language of the Australian Core Skills Framework only that information which is reflected in the unit will be included in the Assessment Requirements Assessment Requirements will be strongly consulted, informed by Workplace Functional Analyses and strengthened to ensure greater consistency and industry focus in assessment outcomes. It is recognised that even in qualifications where little content change is identified by stakeholders that substantial technical writing will be required for each unit in order to meet the new NSSC standards including the substantial redesign of the Range of Conditions, the inclusion of new Foundations Skills and the substantial redevelopment and expansion of the Assessment Requirements. Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April

10 Project Process The following process outline shows the timelines for the completion of the project: Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Establishing the Project Redesigning & Developing Units & Qualifications Finalising, Consulting & Validating Units & Qualifications Finalise Project Finalise project plans & finalise contract Establish access to Industry /Subject Matter Experts Work with CPSISC to develop and roll-out communication tools and processes Confirm unit styles and processes for technical product development Gather initial feedback from stakeholders about identified changes required Conduct workplace Functional Analysis and key stakeholder consultations including Regulators note: this may include webinars, web, phone, & personal consultations Scope and finalise the design requirements for the TPR of the Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/False work qualifications Translate existing units to new templates (including new content development) Establish feedback processes for consultat- ion of drafts and reporting Seek feedback to draft units and qualifications Refine and validate units and qualifications Holistic QA, Equity and Editor reports. Finalisation of products. Case for Endorsement preparation. Implementatio n Guide Preparation Review existing units & develop new units and qualifications ongoing consultation and communication with industry, regulators, RTOs and other stakeholders Feb Apr 2014 Apr 2014 Aug 2014 Aug 2014 Oct 2014 Nov 2014 Project Plan: Re-design of Carpentry, Joinery and Formwork/Falsework quals April