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Invitation to Information Sessions - National Quality Council: Quality of Assessment Practices
INVITATION
The National Quality Council completed two projects in 2009 which aimed to improve the quality of assessment practices across the VET sector:
Quality of Assessment Practices; and
National Approach to Moderation to Improve Consistency of Assessment
You are invited to attend an information session to discuss the findings of these projects.
Two sessions will be held at:
Room C-1105, level 11
City Flinders Campus
300 Flinders Street,
(Melways ref 1A K9)
Wednesday 25 November 2009
9.30 am - 12.00 pm
and
1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
(no rsvp required)
The first of these projects had the objective of determining contemporary perceptions of the critical components of quality assessment, and to identify and analyse the assessment materials that are currently available to support quality assessment practices. It identified key actions which should be taken to improve the quality of assessment practices in the VET sector.
The second project had the objective of improving national consistency in assessment outcomes through the development of a national approach to moderation in the VET sector. Outputs included A Code of Practice for engagement in moderation activity and agreed good practice characteristics of, and common principles that apply to a range of assessment tools - portfolios, assignments, third part reports, demonstrations and simulations that may be applied in the moderation of assessment decisions in any industry.
NQC publications which will be referred to at the workshops:
A Code of Professional Practice containing a set of high level principles designed to provide guidance on how to conduct assessment validation and moderation within a vocational education and training (VET) setting.
http://www.nqc.tvetaustralia.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/51022/Validation_and_Moderation_-_Code_of_Professional_Practice.pdf
An Implementation Guide to Validation and Moderation designed to be a practical resource for training organisations intending to implement and/or review validation and/or moderation involving consensus meetings
http://www.nqc.tvetaustralia.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/51024/Validation_and_Moderation_-_Implementation_Guide.pdf
A Guide for Developing Assessment tools to assist assessors and assessor trainers with assessment tool development and review.
http://www.nqc.tvetaustralia.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/51023/Validation_and_Moderation_-_Guide_for_developing_assessment_tools.pdf
Rob Stowell of Learning Australia and Shelley Gillis and Berwyn Clayton of Victoria University together with Andrea Bateman of Bateman & Giles have now been commissioned to communicate the findings of these two reports by disseminating the outcomes of the two projects to key stakeholders through interactive information sessions.
BSB07 Business Services Training Package continuous improvement project
Innovation, Management 2020, Frontline Management and Marketing, Advertising and Sales
Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) has recently completed scoping projects as part of its continuous improvement of BSB07 Business Services Training Package in the following areas:
- Management including Frontline Management
- Innovation
- Marketing, Advertising and Sales.
Precision Consultancy has been contracted to update BSB07 in line with the project recommendations. This will include the development and validation of new and updated units of competency, new skill sets and changes to some qualifications. A detailed project overview can be found at www.ibsa.org.au - go to News & Projects, Current Projects.
National consultations will occur February/March 2010, involving phone interviews, face to face meetings and workshops; and drafts will be available on IBSA’s website for feedback. If you wish to be placed on the project data base for consultation and project updates, please email Eddie Hardman at eddie@ibsa.org.au or Jayne Crook at Jayne@ibsa.org.au.
IBSA Workshops
Below are the dates for three IBSA workshops:101 Ways to Make Training Active!, Escaping PowerPoint Purgatory and Reinventing Validation: a business improvement model.
Reinventing validation: a business improvement model
Adelaide – Friday 6th November
Perth – Monday 9th November
Brisbane – Friday 20th November
Canberra – Monday 23rd November
Melbourne – Friday 4th December
Darwin – Monday 7th December
Sydney – Friday 11th December
Hobart – Monday 14th December
101 Ways to Make Training Active!
Brisbane – Tuesday 24th November
Sydney – Wednesday 25th November
Canberra – Thursday 26th November
Adelaide – Tuesday 1st December
Hobart – Wednesday 2nd December
Melbourne – Thursday 3rd December
Darwin – Tuesday 8th December
Perth – Wednesday 9th December
Escaping PowerPoint Purgatory
Brisbane – Tuesday 24th November
Sydney – Wednesday 25th November
Canberra – Thursday 26th November
Melbourne – Tuesday 1st December
Hobart – Wednesday 2nd December
Adelaide – Monday 7th December
Perth – Wednesday 9th December
Darwin – Tuesday 15th December
Modelling the Future: a Tertiary Sector Round Table 16 November 2009
B-HERT, RMIT University and the Victorian TAFE Association presents a Tertiary Sector Round Table that addresses the diversity of models emerging in the Australian VET sector landscape. We are fortunate in having John Dawkins AO, Chair of the AQF Council and Philip Bullock, Chair of Skills Australia along with Andrew Rimington, VECCI and Patrick Coleman, BCA as keynote speakers.
The Round Table is proudly sponsored by VicSuper.
Program - Registrations are CLOSED.
B-HERT Awards For Outstanding Achievement In Research & Development, Higher Education & Training, Vocational Education & Training, and Community Engagement (July 2009)
The Business/Higher Education Round Table 12th Annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements in collaboration between business and tertiary education. The objective is to highlight at a national level the benefits of such collaboration, and by so doing to enhance the links between business and tertiary education.
The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will present this year's Awards at a Dinner on Thursday, 5 November in Melbourne. She will also deliver the after-dinner address.
Awards For Outstanding Achievement In Research & Development, Higher Education & Training, Vocational Education & Training, and Community Engagement:
Best Research & Development Collaboration
Best Higher Education & Training Collaboration
Best Vocational Education & Training Collaboration
Outstanding Collaboration with a Regional Focus - R&D or E&T
Best Community Engagement Collaboration
You will note a new VET Award has been introduced for the first time this year - Best Vocational Education & Training Collaboration.
Awards will be made for projects or programs which have produced new products or services. Criteria for assessment will include innovation, strength of relationship between the partners, national benefits, whether the project or program has attracted new participants, and cultural impact.
In order to draw applications from as wide a field as possible, it would be appreciate if you would promote this information throughout your organisation. The application forms for all Award categories can all be accessed from www.bhert.com. Applications close 2 September 2009.
VET Training Products for the 21st Century (June 2009)
VTA responded to the Consultation Paper 'VET Training Products for the 21st Century'.
Click here to download the pdf of NCVER Literature Review Occasional Paper Certificate Discussion Paper (464 KB)
Click here to download the pdf of National Quality Council Consultation Paper (120 KB)
Click here to download the pdf of Overview of Possible Options (92 KB)
Click here to download VTA response.
Assessment in Different Dimensions (Australian Technology Network) (May 2009)
Assessment in Different Dimensions is a national conference on teaching and learning in tertiary education to be held 19th and 20th November 2009 at the city campus of RMIT University, Melbourne.
**The Call for Contributions is now open. The first step is to submit an abstract - due 24th June 2009. Full details of the options (including peer reviewed papers), policy and processes are available from the Conference Contributions webpage.
**We are very pleased to announce the keynote speakers: Dr Chris Rust (Oxford Brookes University), Professor Jan Herrington (Murdoch University) and Professor Geoffrey Crisp (University of Adelaide).
For more information or to add your name to receive news about the conference email your contact details to atnassessment09@rmit.edu.au
This annual conference is hosted by RMIT University on behalf of the ATN.
VTA Response to the Draft National VET Sector Sustainability Policy and Action Plan (2009 - 2012) (March 2009)
Response to the draft National VET Sector Sustainability Policy
and Action Plan (2009-2012) (751 KB)
Sustainability Victoria Resource Smart Strategy Template (305KB)
Executive summary
VTA fully supports the need to have a national approach to developing the sustainability agenda for vocational and technical education.
The VET sector needs to respond to economic, societal and environmental issues to ensure we remain relevant to workforce needs and that we are at the forefront of developing programs to cater for new demand to help Australia achieve greater participation and productivity.
In this document, VTA’s review provides comments ranging from conceptual issues through to
language. All comments and feedback are designed to be constructive at all stages.
The feedback focuses on the need for a clear and broad definition of sustainability, the need for
clarity in the policy and other recommended documents and the importance of integrating
sustainability into core business operations.
Further, VTA strongly supports the need for further governance and professional development in sustainability for people working in the VET sector.
Finally, a flexible approach and further consultation with TAFE organisations will be key to the success of this program.
Round Table - impact of the introduction of a new higher education environment on the VET sector (January 2009)
The Business and Higher Education Round Table, the Victorian TAFE Association and RMIT University hosted a Round Table on 12 March to discuss the implications of the introduction of a new higher education environment on the VET sector in particular. The purpose of the Round Table was to bring a group of relevant stakeholders together in order to identify the benefits, concerns and any implementation issues. VET providers, industry and government representatives were invited to attend.
Click here for a copy of the Round Table Communique.
Outstanding Teacher/Trainer of the Year (August 2008)
VTA is proud to sponsor the Outstanding Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award at the Victorian Training Awards. Congratulations to the 2008 winner, Robyn Richards from Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE.
- 2009: Anne Eager from East Gippsland Institute of TAFE
- 2008: Robyn Richards from Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
- 2007: Jane Trewin, Gordon Institute of TAFE
- 2006: Dr. John Butler, Swinburne University of Technology, TAFE Division
- 2005: Keith McGinn, Chisholm Institute of TAFE
Further details can be found at the Victorian Training Awards website.
Page updated 19 November 2009