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 anita@ibsa.org.au

Robert Bluer, Project Manager robert@ibsa.org.au