China – NZ Modern Vocational Education Development Forum

Hamilton, New Zealand23 & 24 November 2015

Designing a Model Curriculum for the Modern Workplace:

Points to Ponder

Learning in and for the workplace is continuous and un-constrained

It is not confined to accredited courses delivered by external bodies

Learners learn formally and informally in a number of situations and variety of settings.

Many of these learning situations are not taught.

Learning in Technical and Vocational Education Settings

Traditional curricula are described in terms of knowledge and /or skill contained in modules, courses and qualifications.

They are validated by grades and credits earned Prescribed timetable for delivery Prescribed timeframe for validation and certification of

progress

Conceptions of Curriculum: Traditional

What is the value?• Basic Certificate in Cookery

Level 1 • One year of Study • High Student Debt• Opportunity Cost • Low ROI (i.e. hourly rate)

Emerging curricula are based on clearly specifying the outcomes that will be ACQUIRED during a programme of learning.

Flexibility in the timetable for acquisition Flexibility in the timeframe of validation of progress

Emerging Conceptions of Curriculum

What is the value?• Bar Managers Licence• Limited Student Debt• Promotion and

Responsibility • High ROI (i.e. hourly rate)

In emerging models, learner progress is measured against identified standards.

The responsibility of meeting these standards rests with the learner.

In these learner centric models learners need to be self-regulated.

Learner Centric

Micro-CredentialsA Micro-Credential is a validated indicator of an accomplishment, skill, quality or interest that is linked to identified individual.

Micro-credentials Validate

Capability

• Micro-credentials are awarded on the acquisition of specific knowledge or demonstrated competency of an identified skill.

• They are validated by recognised professional bodies or educational institutions.

• The conditions associated with the award of the micro-credential are maintained by the formal credentialing bodies.

• In essence they indicate competency and compliance and as such they could be regarded as a “summative” award, they Validate Capability.

What is a Micro-Credential?

Ecosystem • An ecosystem provides the infrastructure for individuals

to provide a complete picture of all their achievements through the display of a collection(s) of artefacts.

• These collections signal status and capability to a variety of stakeholders including potential employers, educational organisations, professional and social groups

The Fundamentals of Ecosystems

Conceptual Model For Nursing

The individual /institution is able to display “Registered Nurses’” training record in a visual way

As the badge reaches expiry date interaction with the record of learning system will alter color to alert stakeholders of individuals current status to perform

Current

Expiring

Expired

Codes

Equipment

Competencies

ValidatedStandards

ValidatedStandards

ValidatedStandards

1. Site Safe2. Confined Space3. Working at Heights

1. Power Tools2. Gas Torch3. Forklift4. Welder

1. Qualification2. Industry Credential3. Experience

Outcomes

Gene

rate

RecognitionIndustry Standards Regulations

Credentialed

Approved

Recognised

Com

pete

nce

Yes

Yes

Yes

Industry identify the core skills required for a specific role or action.

Skills are aligned against standards and loaded onto a Micro-Credentialing Platform.

Candidates complete requirements and are issued a certificate of competence

Micro-Credentialing Platform

Earn as you Learn: Current State• Certificates of competence used for allowances aligned with

competence and promotion

1. Site Safe2. Confined Space3. ………

1. Power Tools2. Gas Torch3. ... … …

1. Qualification2. Industry Credential3. Experience

Qualification Graduate Profile

1. Can work independently in a range of workplace settings2. Can work with teams3. Can work

independently4. ………

Credentialed

Approved

Recognised

Current State

Gene

rate

Alig

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Alignment Institutional Recognition

Awar

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Recognition of Competence: Current State

Model Curricula • Will allow fragmentation of learning and

promote lifelong learning

• Will enable the sharing of micro-credentials and associated skills

• Will validate and authenticate through Accredited Providers