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A Customised Model of Learning for Existing Workers. Sharon Taylor & Andrew Saunders. Client Understanding our client needs. Environment Aesthetics Sharing. Certificate IV Training & Assessment For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples – Existing Workers. Success Stories
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A Customised Model of Learning for Existing Workers Sharon Taylor & Andrew Saunders
Client Understanding our client needs Environment Aesthetics Sharing Certificate IV Training & Assessment For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples – Existing Workers Success Stories Stories & Pathways Journey Walking the talk
Understanding our client needs Pre - Enrolment Information Session Explore Industry knowledge Employer support Sharing life/work Experiences
Understanding our client needs - Enrolment Enrolment process RPL Process Develop an individual Training plan
The Learning Journey Workplace Visit/Assessment Training.gov Design learning deliver training Assessing Competence with the instruments they developed Validation process
Environment A place for sharing Building rapport And peer support Aesthetics A great space
Success Stories Pathways to higher levels Completion of Qualification Pathway to higher Level qualifications Student feedback Student good news stories
What Works: • Aesthetic space: • Design of room – office layout • Room décor – Aboriginal art and artefacts • Morning tea and lunch provided and shared in the room • Coffee/tea available ongoing • Space/time for pre-lesson yarning. Teacher, students & support staff have a cuppa, something to eat and share stories. Building relationships
What Works: • Other support services • Aboriginal Vocational Initiatives Consultant • Aboriginal Learning Liaison Officer • Aboriginal Teacher Coach • Aboriginal Counsellor/Careers Advisor
What Works: • Each client and their industries are valued, clients base their deliveries, design and assessment tools around their industry • Workshop times designed by both clients and teacher to suit everyone • Workplace visits/assessments where required Ngulingah Aboriginal Land Council
What Works: • Acknowledgement of prior learning and workplace experiences • Peer support that develops quickly • Employer support
What Works: • The Aboriginal Learning Circle demonstrated a client focused attitude, offered quality customer service and growth in community with the motive of meeting unmet demands for a skilled workforce. It enhanced opportunities and potential outcomes for all participants so that all could contribute to a wider national skills base and a shared contribution to Australia’s economic development of social and cultural life.