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Accredited Courses Q & A
Training packages v accredited courses - What are accredited courses?Training packages cover most training needs and are regularly reviewed and monitored to ensure they reflect changes in industry. Accredited courses are developed to meet training needs that are not addressed by existing training packages. A course will not be accredited if it duplicates existing endorsed training package qualifications, or if the outcome can be achieved through the contextualisation of a training package qualification. Accredited courses - key points :
*Any new units of competency are developed and documented according to the same guidelines that govern the development of training package units of competency (the Training Package Development Handbook is referenced below). However, it is generally not expected that the consultation process will be at a national level. What do accredited courses look like?There are two types of accredited courses:
Accredited courses are listed on the National Training Information Service website (search 'accredited courses'). www.ntis.gov.au Who is responsible for accrediting courses in WA?In Western Australia the Training Accreditation Council is responsible for the accreditation of courses. Contact details: Office of the Training Accreditation Council Phone: (08) 9441 1919 How are accredited courses developed?Before beginning the process of developing an accredited course it is important to take the following steps:
Generally the process of accrediting a course will involve:
How is national consistency ensured?Any product put forward for accreditation must comply with national standards. The Australian National Training Authority has published Australian Quality Training Framework Guidelines for Course Developers. This document provides a template and clear guidelines on the required form and content for an accredited course. How long does course accreditation last?Courses are generally accredited for up to three years. If it is expected that the training needs of an industry sector will be covered in the near future by a training package, or revisions to an existing package, accreditation will be approved for a shorter period of time. Courses can be re-accredited. Contact the Office of Training Accreditation Council regarding the process. Who owns accredited courses?The course copyright owner owns the accredited course. In the case of courses developed through a TAFEWA institute the material may be publicly available. If the course is developed privately it is up to the course copyright owner to define whether or not they wish to license the product and what the terms of licensing will be. Who can deliver accredited courses?An accredited course can be delivered only by registered training organisations with scope to deliver that particular course. The process of registering to deliver an accredited course is the same as the process for registering to deliver qualifications from a training package. Registered training organisations wishing to deliver an existing accredited course must also contact the course developer/course copyright owner and find out about copyright and licensing opportunities. These contact details are available through the National Training Information Service website. More informationContact:
ResourcesAQTF Standards for State and Territory Registering/Course Accrediting Bodies 2005 [PDF 152KB] - The Standards which TAC in WA (and equivalents in other states) must meet. The requirements of Standards 27 and 28 must be addressed in each course proposed for accreditation. The requirements are 'translated into' and represented in various templates and checklists. Guidelines for Course Developers, AQTF - a guide to developing VET courses for accreditation under the AQTF [PDF 148KB]** - This booklet provides a clear, step-by-step account of the research and development process which should be undertaken. Follow all steps, keep relevant records, and your submission documentation should be comprehensive. **Please note that these guidelines refer to particular sections of the Training Package Development Handbook. These references are no longer relevant as that publication has recently been revised. The Guidelines for Course Developers will be revised to reflect these changes in early 2005. Guidelines for Course Developers AQTF - WA Summary and Supplement [PDF 89KB] - a supplement to the AQTF Guidelines for Course Developers. AQF Implementation Handbook - An appropriate qualification level must be justified with reference to descriptors from this Framework. To download the AQF Implementation Handbook, click here. Using Training Packages - from Training Package to Learning Program [PDF 511KB]- This provides clear and useful guidance on how to deal with a Training Package and how to respond to client needs. Many people embark on a course writing process when more careful research of Training Packages would provide faster solutions to their client needs. User's Guide to Course Design for Competency Based Curriculum- This will provide assistance if modules rather than Units of Competence need to be developed. Be clear on which you are doing and why. Training Package Development Handbook- Provides guidance on how to develop Units of Competence, evidence guides etc. www.tpdh.deewr.gov.au Process for Training Package Development- Provides useful guidance of development of units of Competence, Consultation processes and approaches to validation. www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/policy_issues_reviews/training_package_development_endorsement_process_2008.htm Self Assessment Checklist for Accreditation- Prior to submission, this checklist will help you confirm that you have all necessary documentation and evidence. Accredited Course Development Checklist |
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