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Standards
for Training Packages
Outline
Outline of the development of the Standards Framework
Transition timelines
Overview of the Standards Framework and implementation
Next steps and further information
Background and Context
During 2011-12 the development of Standards for Training Packages was informed by: reforms initiated by the COAG VET Products for the
21st Century Report (2009) and subsequent National Quality Council (NQC) policy; and
Training Package Development Handbook
The development work did not attempt to re-open debate regarding existing policy
SCOTESE November 2012:New Standards for Training Packages Endorsed
Standards Framework One standard that defines Training
Packages as a product
Two standards for compliance with NSSC policies to support implementation of the standards framework
Nine standards that define the components of a Training Package
Purpose of the Standards
....to ensure Training Packages are of high quality and meet the workforce development needs of industry, enterprises and individuals
....apply to the design and development of Training Packages for endorsement consideration by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC)
The purpose of the Standards is consistent with the NSSC Charter endorsed by Ministers
Standard 1
Training Packages consist of the following:
1. NSSC endorsed components: units of competency; assessment requirements (associated with each unit of
competency);
qualifications; and credit arrangements.
2. One or more quality assured companion volumes.
Key points for Standard 1
The NSSC endorsed components are the RTO requirements and subject to VET regulation
The non-endorsed component is advice for RTOs to support implementation and not subject to VET regulation
Standard 2
Training Package developers comply with the NSSC Training Package Products Policy
Products policy organised to support the design of Training Packages, units of competency, qualifications and skill sets within the standards framework
Key points for Standard 2
No endorsement year for Training Packages no need for full reviews but ISCs may elect to
continue this practice continuous improvement is centred on units and
qualifications
Skill Sets note that AVETMISS 7 (implemented in 2014) will
require coding
Standard 3
Training Package developers comply with the NSSC Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy
Mostly updated from existing policy to reflect new governance arrangements and strengthened quality assurance arrangements
Key points for Standard 3Case for Endorsement/NSSC endorsement
process
no submission unless compliance against the Standards is confirmed through the Quality Report
concise Case for Endorsement and available on ISC websites
endorsement consideration at NSSC meetings
potential out-of-session consideration under exceptional circumstances
Final submission dates for
Cases for Endorsement
NSSC meeting dates for 2013
17 January 2013 28 February 2013
6 March 2013 17 April 2013
2 May 2013 13 June 2013
4 July 2013 15 August 2013
28 August 2013 9 October 2013
24 October 2013 5 December 2013
Quality Assurance
Industry Skills Councils (ISCs): responsible for the quality and quality assurance
process of Training Packages
Office of the NSSC: manages the new Quality Assurance (QA) Panel on
behalf of the NSSC ensures consistent auditing against the standards
reviews Cases for Endorsement and provides advice to NSSC in endorsement consideration
New Quality Assurance Panel Anticipate operational mid 2013
Significant ongoing professional development
Key source of advice to the Office of the NSSC/NSSC
ISCs may engage any QA Panel members as a source of expertise in development
Until establishment, ISCs use existing QA Panel in consultation with the Office of the NSSC
Mandatory Reports for QAEditorial and Equity Reports undertaken by QA Panel member or ISC member
with appropriate expertise
Quality Report Office of the NSSC allocation of one or more QA
Panel members from which ISCs can select
ISC provides evidence to meet compliance against the standards
Quality Report is an audit to assess compliance against the standards based on the evidence provided
Standard 4
Units of competency specify the standards of performance required in the workplace
Primary audience is industry Concise and clear requirements
Standard 5
The structure of units of competency complies with the unit of competency template
Integrated foundation skills
Standard 6
Assessment requirements specify the evidence and required conditions for assessment
Primary audience are regulators and RTOs Clear and specific requirements
Standard 7
Every unit of competency has associated assessment requirements. The structure of assessment requirements complies with the assessment requirements template
Greater specification of assessment evidence (performance and knowledge) and assessment conditions in which assessment evidence is collected
Clearer assessor requirements
Standard 8
Qualifications comply with the Australian Qualifications Framework specification for that qualification type
Qualifications compliance is a key focus for the NSSCNOTE: 1 January 2015 full implementation of the revised AQF
Standard 9
The structure of the information for the Australian Qualifications Framework qualification complies with the qualification template
Standard 10
Credit arrangements existing between Training Package qualifications and Higher Education qualifications are listed in a format that complies with the credit arrangements template
Standard 11A quality assured companion volume implementation guide produced by the Training Package developer is available at the time of endorsement and complies with the companion volume implementation guide template
ISC QA process for Companion Volumes publicly documented
Standard 12
Training Package developers produce other quality assured companion volumes to meet the needs of their stakeholders as required
NSSC may initiate an external review of the Companion Volume Quality Assurance Process and outcomes at any time
Next steps Visit the NSSC website for communication
activities and information regarding the Standards
Visit ISC websites for specific information regarding Training Packages
NSSC working with key stakeholders in implementation
www.nssc.natese.gov.au www.isc.org.au