Edition 20, December 2003-January 2004

Have your say on training packages

If you have a view on training packages, then now is your chance to contribute to a national discussion on future options for the building blocks ofAustralia's training system.

A consultation paper presents the key issues affecting training packages now and in the future and possible responses for action.

One hundred representatives from industry, training providers, unions, state and territory training authorities and researchers considered a range of training package issues at a national forum in November 2003.

Key topics for discussion included the current training package model, the realities of implementation and issues affecting teaching, learning and assessment.

'The forum was really the kick off, for what will be a lively debate on training packages over the next three months,' Australian National Training Authority acting general manager Sharon Coates said.

'People will have the opportunity to provide written submissions to the paper and attend one of the consultation forums being held in each capital city.

'We want feedback on the proposals for strengthening teaching and learning, and improving the current training package model to better meet current and future skills needs.

'It is clear that training packages have considerable strengths, and that they are highly valued by a wide range of stakeholders.

'But people are also telling us there is room for improvement, so we want to hear their views on our responses for action,' Ms Coates said.

Research from phase two of the high level review highlighted a number of key areas where the vocational education and training sector wants improvements, including:

  • the training package model, its structure and content;
  • training package quality, including inconsistencies within and between packages;
  • the flexibility in the packaging of training package qualifications;
  • the size and level of detail in units of competency;
  • assessment, including consistency and quality;
  • training package content including knowledge, language, literacy and numeracy, and balancing employability skills with the need for technical skills and lifelong learning;
  • suitability of training packages for the diversity of learner cohorts and clients;
  • teaching and learning issues, such as translating training packages into learning and assessment experiences, support material and professional development.

Public feedback on the consultation paper closes in February 2004. Recommendations will be presented to the Australian National Training Authority Ministerial Council in June 2004.

To download a copy of the consultation paper and provide comment, visit www.anta.gov.au/highLevel.asp

Consultation dates are as follows:

State

Date

Time

Melbourne

2 February 2004

Session 1
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Session 2
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Brisbane

3 February 2004

Session 1
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Session 2
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Hobart

3 February 2004

Session 1
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Adelaide

3 February 2004

Session 1
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Session 2
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Cairns

4 February 2004

Session 1
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Canberra

4 February 2004

Session 1
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Sydney

5 February 2004

Session 1
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Session 2
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Darwin

5 February 2004

Session 1
7.30 am - 9.30 am
* A light breakfast will be served.

Perth

9 February 2004

Session 1
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Session 2
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm

For more information contact Sherinda Shea, Australian National Training Authority on (03) 9630 9800 or email sheas@anta.gov.au

 

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