2009 Projects
Externally funded Projects for 2009
In 2009 the following projects were conducted
DET NSW (COAG) Workforce Services Model for Recognition of Prior Learning
Project Brief
The project is being coordinated through Workforce Development Unit and will develop a model and set of assessment / recognition tools to be used to enable the recognition of five core units from the Diploma of Training and Assessment with a group of 12 practitioners at Sydney Institute. The tools and processes will then be available to TAFE NSW and other VET providers.
- TAADES501B Design and develop learning strategies
- TAAASS501B Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services
- TAACMQ503B Lead and conduct training and/or assessment evaluations
- TAADEL503B Provide advanced facilitation to support learning
- TAAENV501B Maintain and enhance professional practice
Contact Gerard Kell Workforce Development Unit for more information.
Go to the Workforce Services Model for Recognition of Prior Learning project page
NSW DET (COAG) RPL Promotion Projects - Assessor Networks - Recognising elearning Skill Set
Project Brief
The project is being coordinated through Workforce Development Unit and will develop a model and set of assessment / recognition tools to be used to enable the recognition of three elearning skills sets with a group of 12 practitioners at Sydney Institute. The tools and processes will then be available to TAFE NSW and other VET providers.
The Flexible Learning Networks (FLN) coordinators (representatives from Institutes across NSW) who manage eLearning have collaborated to develop a set of skillsets for staff in eLearning. This was also done in conjunction with the Sydney Institute Workforce Development Unit - Gerard Kell, Julie Collareda, Paula Williams and Stephan Rigway, TAFE NSW Workforce Development Unit -Janet Hewson and the Training Educational Support Unit (TES - C) - Tim Dein and Nicola Pegum.
Contact Gerard Kell, 92174274, Workforce Development Unit for more information.
Goto the RPL Promotion Projects - Assessor Networks - Recognising elearning Skill Set page for more information
Equella Pilot Project:
Project Brief
TAFE eLearning Systems (TeLS) seeks to evaluate the implementation of an institution-wide Learning Content Management System (LCMS) / Learning Object Repository (LOR) in support of content creation, refreshment, discovery, retrieval and publication. Specifically, TeLS wishes to trial the EQUELLA LCMS/LOR in this role and to this end plans to conduct a structured pilot program wherein EQUELLA is implemented in support of business requirements across a sample of representative business problems.
In addition to addressing existing business problems, the pilot will collect and document high-level business requirements. The success of the pilot will then be evaluated against success criteria stemming from these activities.
The pilot will have formal and informal components. The formal trial will have defined stakeholder groups, scope and measurable outcomes and will be conducted across several representative environments. In comparison, the informal trial will expose stakeholders outside of the formal scope to the deployed systems and allow collection of informal feedback and unique viewpoints on possibilities opened up by the deployment of the systems.
Contact Paulis Cheung, SEO Workforce Development
paulis.cheung[@]tafensw.edu.au
Phone: +612 9217 4297
For more information see the Equella Pilot Project page
Australian Flexible Learning Framework
The funding opportunities for 2009 are listed on the Frameworks website. In 2009, funding opportunities will be available for organisations that have the ability to:
- embed e-learning in industry ($375,000 for new industry sectors/$250,000 for ongoing industry sectors)
- produce further Flexible Learning Toolboxes ($1.07m)
- develop e-standards for training ($100,000)
- develop innovative e-learning solutions in their state/territory through E-learning Innovations projects ($5.3m).
Go to the Australian Flexible Learning Framework site and read the details of the funding available. Also it is important that you note the the closing dates for applications as they differ.
When choosing which funding source you may develop a submission for consider your capacity ie Flexible Learning Toolboxes require a high level of technical expertise. Also ensure you follow the following guidelines and get the support of your line managers. This is to confirm that projects meet the strategic directions and plan for the Institute (make sure you read this and understand the key initiatives for the Institute). If you fail to do this you project may not be endorsed (each project must be signed off by the Institute Director).
The most popular source of funding under AFLF is the NSW E-learning Innovations Projects.
For more information see the 2009 NSW E-learning Innovations Projects page
Skillsbook
What is Skillsbook?
Skillsbook is an internet based RPL and training needs analysis tool, that has recently been implemented by Workforce Development for use with commercial enterprise clients.
Advantages of Skillbook
It has a number of advantages but the main one is that it is a time saver for conducting initial RPL activities with clients.
Advantages include:
- Time saver for teaching staff for recording initial RPL activities
- Linked to NTIS (national training packages only)
- Creates a report and plan for candidates noting specific RPL evidence for each individual unit competency claimed
- Matches persons skills against many qualifications
- Training needs analysis tool – gap analysis
- Promotes consistency in approach Sydney Institute
- Skillsbook accounts lasts longer than the duration of the candidates enrolment
Learning About Skillsbook
If you would like to find out more about the tool you can attend a workshop in Skillsbook run by Workforce Development. You will receive a free trial login after training for your learning for a minimum of two weeks. Assistance is also provided on the job in implementing the tool after the workshop.
Gaining Access to Skillsbook
Once you have attended training and you want to gain access to Skillsbook for an RPL candidate please contact your Business Development Consultant at Sydney Institute. The account is established in the candidates name.
Further Information
If you have further questions please contact Gaby Gubbay on 9217 3071 or email gaby.gubbay[@]tafensw.edu.au
