Training package development handbook guidelines

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Core ‐ complete all • Unit 1 • Unit 2 • Unit 3 • Unit 4 • Unit 5 • Unit 6 Sector specialisation A (all units required) • Unit 7 • Unit 8 • Unit 9 Sector specialisation B (all units required) • Unit 10 • Unit 11 • Unit 12 Sector specialisation C (all units required) • Unit 13 • Unit 14 • Unit 15 Elective bank ‐ choose any 3 units • Unit 16 • Unit 17 • Unit 18 • Unit 19 • Unit 20 • Unit 21 • Unit 22 • Unit 23 • Unit 24 • Unit 25 11.7 Electives‐only model Another less structured approach is to simply indicate the minimum number of units, drawn from a single overall group aligned to a particular qualification. In this approach developers must ensure that Training Package users are provided with sufficient information for them to be in a position to make an informed choice. Insufficient packaging information under this model may lead to an inappropriate mix of competencies and may not be regarded in industry as a useful combination of skills for typical workplace roles. GuidelinesQualFrameworks_V3_June 2010 V3 June 2010 Page 18 of 28
EXAMPLE Certificate I in Transport & Distribution (Road Transport) Requirements for completion of the qualification (any 7 of the following units): • Drive vehicles • Ride courier/delivery bicycles • Shift materials safely • Use manual handling equipment • Participate in workplace communication • Carry out workplace calculations • Follow occupational health and safety procedures • Conduct housekeeping activities • Conduct cleaning in enclosed spaces • Work effectively with others • Undertake workplace orientation • Complete induction procedures While clearly many combinations of the units would be viable Skill Sets, it may be possible to put together units meeting the packaging rules that would have a limited credibility with employers. A user guide with model training programs for commonly valued workplace roles is advisable if using an elective‐only approach. 11.5 Weighting systems Weighting systems may be used to assist in designing and explaining flexible packaging arrangements. An acceptable weighting system is one where units of competency aligned to a qualification, or at least those in an elective bank, are assigned a number value. Only one weighting value can apply to a single unit of competency in a Training Package whether based on its combination with other units or its place in the whole Qualifications Framework. Weighting systems can only be used to determine a qualification outcome through packaging rules. A weighting system does not carry over to other Training Packages. Some Training Packages have assigned a number or point value equating to the unit’s initial alignment in the Qualifications Framework. Units can be aligned to more than one qualification; however if this is done the assigned number value must be derived from the lowest qualification that includes the unit and this value used throughout the Training Package. The packaging rules must describe how qualifications are achieved by referring to the total number of ‘points’ which must be gained. 11.6 Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) LLN must be considered when packaging qualifications and aligning groups of units to the AQF. The increasing complexity of LLN is not tied to AQF qualifications but to specific job requirements. For example, a Certificate II in the industry area of retail may have higher speaking and listening requirements than say a Certificate II in the manufacturing industry, whereas the Certificate II in the manufacturing industry may have higher numeracy and measurement requirements. Therefore, there may be variations in LLN requirements within a given AQF qualification level. GuidelinesQualFrameworks_V3_June 2010 V3 June 2010 Page 19 of 28
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