RPL as a strategic opportunity…

Introductions RPL directions Where are we now? Definitions RPL, AQTF07 and continuous improvement Skills Recognition continuum Skills Recognition building blocks Units of competency and Training Packages Skills Recognition Customising our approach Skills Recognition as a VET workforce development strategy Skills Recognition “good practice” model Questions and discussion Action plan RPL as a strategic opportunity… RTO good practice workshop 04/08 1

Introductions Activity: Please introduce yourself at the tables with your name, your organisation and your role in RPL. RTO good practice workshop 04/08

RPL directions - where are we now? Key driver for COAG, Skills Australia and the Productivity Placement Programme State and Territory policies Focus in AQTF07 Emerging RPL tools Underpins implementation of a number of national, local, industry and enterprise level initiatives RTO good practice workshop 04/08

RPL Definitions… An assessment process that assesses an individual's non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification. (AQTF07) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RTO good practice workshop 04/08

RPL issues… What are the most important issues for you and your organisation in relation to Skills Recognition? Activity: RTO good practice workshop 04/08

RPL, AQTF07 and continuous improvement… 1.5 Assessment (including RPL): Meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course Is conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence Meets workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements Essential Standard 1: The RTO provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations. RTO good practice workshop 04/08

RPL, AQTF07 and continuous improvement… A positive focus increases our sense of competence with RPL and a negative focus undermines it. RPL is a way to begin conversations about improvements for the individual inspiring thought, action and results. Activity: What is working well in terms of RPL for you, your organisation and your clients/customers? What actions have you taken to improve RPL practices? RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition continuum Skills Recognition continuum diagram Handout: RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition…a developmental process Progressing towards a goal, brings new energy to its pursuit Power of recognition to improve confidence, morale and business results Accelerant to bridge the gap between where you (the team, organisation or industry) are now and where you want to be… Opportunity to gain feedback from self-assessments, customer surveys, third party evaluations, clients, partners, subcontractors, vendors… RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition, Training Packages and units of competency From a qualifications focus To many units of competency From a Training Package To multiple Training Packages From evidence manufacturing To naturally occurring evidence From compliance To continuous improvement From an end in itself To a way to build individual, employees, teams, organisations and industry RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition building blocks… units of competency as currency Skills recognition – competencies to capability Handout: RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition: customising your approach Who are your Skills Recognition clients / customers now? What target markets do they represent? What are their expectations and motivations? What information do you provide for the target markets? In what formats? Channels? Activity: What do you think the Skills Recognition target market mix will look like into the future? What does that mean for your RTO/organisation? RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition as a VET workforce development strategy Skills recognition practice and practice skills recognition Recognition practitioners (users and believers) and non-recognition practitioners (no recognition or very little) Using units of competency to underpin: job profiling, training needs analysis, professional development, recruitment, performance management, leadership development and strategic Human Resource Development RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition… what is “good practice”? Policy and procedures in place but not a 1 size fits all Facilitative, developmental approach Skills for skills recognition Driver of enrolment - Skills profile first, units of competency as the currency and then qualification/s Dynamic training plans Marketing that fits the audiences Part of a suite of RTO products and services Opportunity to practice what you deliver Underpins workforce development RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Skills Recognition… what is “good practice”? Handout: • Skills recognition – good practice model RTO good practice workshop 04/08 15

Skills Recognition: Actions for Improvement Identify 3 priority actions that will improve Skills Recognition practices and outcomes for your organisation and clients. Activity: RTO good practice workshop 04/08

Questions and discussion… Thank you! Any questions... Wendy Perry and Associates Pty Ltd www.wpaa.com.au, wendy@wpaa.com.au, ph: 08 8387 9800, 0416150491 RTO good practice workshop 04/08

RPL as a strategic opportunity…