The How To of Vocational Competence

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1 The How To of Vocational Competence Velg Training Version 1.1, March 2017

2 What today s session will cover Competence and currency - the Value they achieve Trainer and assessor requirements in the SRTO Vocational competency 4 Maintaining vocational currency 5 Professional development and the future

3 Competency and currency Value

4 Competency and currency Value Value for WHO?

5 Competency and currency Value The Trainer Assessor The student The RTO Value

6 Competency and currency Value Recognition Respect Esteem Regard The Trainer Assessor Motivation The student Compliance The RTO ADD Value

7 Competency and currency Value Recognition

8 This session is based on the premise below and ASQA s response to a question on evidence for currency: To confirm that all training and assessment is delivered by people who are themselves competent practitioners You can t become current until you are vocationally competent... and the recording processes used for competence and currency leverage off each other

9 So let s start here! Requirements of the SRTO 2015

10 Requirements of the SRTO In addition to the requirements specified in Clause 1.14 and Clause 1.15, the RTO s training and assessment is delivered only by persons who have: a) vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed b) current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and c) current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment. Industry experts may also be involved in the assessment judgement, working alongside the trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment The RTO ensures that all trainers and assessors undertake professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency based training and assessment. Extract from the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015

11 Requirements of the SRTO In addition to the requirements specified in Clause 1.14 and Clause 1.15, the RTO s training and assessment is delivered only by persons who have: a) vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed b) current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and c) current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment. Industry experts may also be involved in the assessment judgement, working alongside the trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment The RTO ensures that all trainers and assessors undertake professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency based training and assessment. Extract from the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015

12 Requirements of the SRTO In addition to the requirements specified in Clause 1.14 and Clause 1.15, the RTO s training and assessment is delivered only by persons who have: a) vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed What does this mean in practice? What evidence would the RTO provide to demonstrate compliance?

13 Vocational Competence

14 What does this mean in practice? Vocational Competence Example from - ASQA Questions and Answers RTO Question: To be considered to be vocationally competent ; does a trainer and assessor need to hold the qualification and each unit of competency they are delivering? ASQA Response: The standards require each trainer and assessor to have vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed. This does not mean the trainer and assessor is required to hold that exact qualification or any specific unit of competency (unless this is specified in the training package). Adapted from ASQA Frequently asked questions:

15 What does this mean in practice? Pricey s example to reflect ASQA s response The RTO offers the unit of competency SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee within SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality but the trainer and assessor does not hold the unit SITHFAB005 then consider the skills, knowledge and experience a person who can competently Prepare and serve espresso coffee would hold, i.e.: Advise customers on coffee beverages Select and grind coffee beans Extract, prepare and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines. Monitor the quality of espresso coffee beverages and make relevant adjustments; and Clean and maintain espresso machines and grinders Adapted from ASQA Frequently asked questions:

16 Recording what this means in practice Holds the unit of competency Evidence maintained Vocational competency reviewed to ensure it is at least to the level of the units being delivered and assessed by: Reviewer s Name: Signature: Date of Review:

17 Recording what this means in practice Identifies equivalence The Unit Summary of the Unit Vocational competency reviewed to ensure it is at least to the level of the units being delivered and assessed by: Reviewer s Name: Signature: Date of Review:

18 Recording what this means in practice Summary of the unit Equivalent unit Evidence Summary of the unit Extra requirement of new unit Evidence Vocational competency reviewed to ensure it is at least to the level of the units being delivered and assessed by: Reviewer s Name: Signature: Date of Review:

19 In summary, what do the Standards require? Review the alternatives for vocational competency 1. Hold the latest qualification. 2. Demonstrate equivalence based on current skills and experience from the workplace. 3. Map the units from an old qualification to units deemed equivalent in the new qualification after checking to see what differences there are. Include a statement about how any identified differences have been met with current skills and experience. 4. A higher qualification does not mean it meets the unit requirements of the lower qualification. Where possible map the components of the higher with the lower and then fill the gaps based on existing skills and experience that align to the unit s requirements.

20 Maintaining vocational currency

21 Requirements of the SRTO In addition to the requirements specified in Clause 1.14 and Clause 1.15, the RTO s training and assessment is delivered only by persons who have: a) vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed b) current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and c) current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment. Industry experts may also be involved in the assessment judgement, working alongside the trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment The RTO ensures that all trainers and assessors undertake professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency based training and assessment.

22 Requirements of the SRTO In addition to the requirements specified in Clause 1.14 and Clause 1.15, the RTO s training and assessment is delivered only by persons who have: a) vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed b) current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and What do the Standards require? What does this mean in practice? What evidence would the RTO provide to demonstrate compliance?

23 What do the Standards require? Industry relevance 1.5. The RTO s training and assessment practices are relevant to the needs of industry and informed by industry engagement The RTO implements a range of strategies for industry engagement and systematically uses the outcome of that industry engagement to ensure the industry relevance of: a) its training and assessment strategies, practices and resources; and b) the current industry skills of its trainers and assessors.

24 What do the Standards require? Industry relevance 1.5. The RTO s training and assessment practices are relevant to the needs of industry and informed by industry engagement The RTO implements a range of strategies for industry engagement and systematically uses the outcome of that industry engagement to ensure the industry relevance of: a) its training and assessment strategies, practices and resources; and b) the current industry skills of its trainers and assessors.

25 What do the Standards require? Glossary: Current industry skills may be informed by consultations with industry and may include, but is not limited to: a) having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes; b) possessing a high level of product knowledge; c) understanding and knowledge of legislation relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces; d) being customer/client-oriented; e) possessing formal industry and training qualifications; and f) training content that reflects current industry practice. Glossary in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015

26 Maintaining currency 522 years!

27 Maintaining currency How current is current? Decision is based on significant industry changes that occur identified through industry engagement. What does your association or professional body require you to do to maintain membership, e.g: Sport and recreation; Nursing; Bookkeeping, etc. Maintenance of current licenses and tickets - RCC Cover anything from left field, e.g. do you need to have a current medical certificate to be a flying instructor?

28 Recording what this means in practice

29 Professional Development

30 Requirements of the SRTO 2015 Professional Development In addition to the requirements specified in Clause 1.14 and Clause 1.15, the RTO s training and assessment is delivered only by persons who have: a) vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed b) current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided; and c) current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment. Industry experts may also be involved in the assessment judgement, working alongside the trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment The RTO ensures that all trainers and assessors undertake professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency based training and assessment.

31 What does this mean in practice? Professional Development Planning for Vocational Training and Learning

32 Requirements of the SRTO 2015 Professional Development The RTO ensures that all trainers and assessors undertake professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency based training and assessment. How does this ADD Value to the RTO? What does this mean in practice? What evidence would the RTO provide to demonstrate compliance?

33 What does this mean in practice? Completed Professional Development Plan for Vocational Training and Learning Evidence

34 What today s session covered The Value that competence and currency achieves Trainer and assessor requirements in the SRTO Vocational competency 4 Maintaining vocational currency 5 Professional development and the future

35 Questions?