e-learning for industry

Australian Flexible Learning Framework

e-learning for industry

7 November 2007

Oenone Serle, Sarah Vandepeer & Peter Hancock, Workplace Learning Initiatives

Where are you from?

a) An RTOb) An industry/business c) A multimedia development companyd) Other – please tell us via message

Business rationaleNot this…

Roles in development of industry e-learning demonstration

Workplace Learning

InitiativesHeinz &

Simplot

Learning Seat

• Content writing/SME• Instructional design• RTO knowledge of

qualification• Lead industry

champion & project manager

• Industry partner

• Multimedia development• Learning Management System

The Training PackageCertificate II in Food processing

Implement Food Safety program and procedures

Implement quality systems and procedures Present and

apply workplace information

Implement Occupational Health and Safety systems and procedures

Four of five core competencies:

What has been developed?Login within the LMS

Module choice

Homepage

Workplace Hazards module

Workplace Hazards module

Printable Workplace Learning & Assessment Activities

Blend of online & workplace learning

•Minimal disruption to work routine•Learning through online material•Extend with workplace activity•Assess with workplace assessment

Difficulties encountered

• Communication • Multiple stakeholders & role clarity• Newness of e-learning approach for Heinz

at Echuca• Set format for online material within the

LMS

Benefits of partnership with industry

• Core business • ‘New VET provider’ – customer focus,

bringing education & industry closer • Demand driven work • Example - understanding of Heinz’s needs

regarding learning solutions & food processing at Heinz

Benefits to the learners

• Flexibility• Learner control – can learn at own pace• Short bursts of training• Gain computer skills• Consistency of message • Interesting

Contact Workplace Learning Initiatives

Phone: 03 94868600

Email: oenone@wli.com.ausarah@wli.com.aupeterh@wli.com.au

Web: www.wli.com.au

Address: 436 High Street Northcote, Victoria 3070