Edition 56, May 2008

New guide to work-like integrated learning released

A guide has been developed for trainers and assessors who are looking for alternative ways to deliver qualifications using a project-based or work-like integrated approach.

Work-Like Integrated Learning: a Guide for Trainers and Assessors explains work-like integrated learning and the steps needed to design an industry relevant integrating activity; set up the learning environment; and structure the learning.

The guide also assists in explicitly addressing employability skills, supporting participants and assessing whether outcomes have been achieved.

The guide provides information, case studies, templates and tools to assist in designing and delivering high-quality learning and assessment strategies for a range of target groups.

While work-like integrated learning can be applied in a range of situations in which individuals need to learn the skills for work, it is ideal in a work preparation context and is potentially applicable for all individuals learning the skills for work. It has been used successfully with the following target groups:

  • school students undertaking VET in Schools programs
  • youth at risk of leaving school
  • long-term unemployed
  • mature age workers returning to work after a long absence
  • Indigenous groups
  • those with special needs such as physical or intellectual disabilities.

The guide was developed by the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council, the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council and Manufacturing Skills Australia with assistance from the consultancy firm, Ratio Pty Ltd.

Work-like integrated learning is not new. Practitioners have been using the principles in a range of situations for many years. Virtual enterprises, project-based learning, problem-based learning and simulations are all approaches which aim to cater to different learning styles, different skills and different expectations from learning and formal training.

To download the Work-Like Integrated Learning: a Guide for Trainers and Assessors visit www.agrifoodskills.net.au/display_page.php?id=119

To obtain a printed copy or for more information contact, Peter Clack, Agri-Food Industry Skills Council, on 02 6163 7288, peter.clack@agrifoodskills.net.au or visit www.agrifoodskills.net.au/display_page.php?id=119

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