Edition 69, July 2009

Plan to develop VET e-portfolio standards

The Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) has released a national strategic plan to support the diverse requirements for e-portfolios in vocational education and training (VET).

The VET E-portfolio Roadmap has been developed from extensive research and national stakeholder consultations. The Roadmap aims to assist in the development of a national standards-based framework to support the use of e-portfolios across VET.

E-portfolios have been identified as a key tool to support VET initiatives including:

  • RPL (recognition of prior learning)
  • fast tracking apprenticeships, traineeships and work-based learning
  • reengagement, retention, reintegration and supporting learner mobility
  • empowering learners.

The Roadmap outlines nine strategic goals with a focus on portability, verification, privacy, ownership, access control, infrastructure, storage, embedding, and transitions, and will result in three key outputs for the sector:

  • national guidelines for VET managers of learner information.
  • functional specifications for implementers and developers of e-portfolio tools and systems.
  • strategies for embedding e-portfolios in VET.

E-portfolios are becoming more and more popular, which makes developing a set of national standards, policies, and business rules even more important. The Framework�s strategic approach to e-portfolios will help ensure e-portfolios provide efficiencies in supporting lifelong learning.

The continued uptake of e-portfolios in VET needs to be accompanied by professional development, adequate business structures and support.

The Framework will now work with teachers and trainers, registered training organisations, and learners, as well as business, industry, and e-portfolio developers to ensure a successful national roll-out of the Roadmap.

People interested in joining the e-portfolio discussion can register to attend the Framework�s VET E-portfolios Showcase being held in Melbourne on 16 October 2009. This event will showcase the key work being done with e-portfolios in VET and will stimulate collaboration at a local and national level.

To view the full VET E-portfolio Roadmap visit http://flexiblelearning.net.au/e-portfolios

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