Topic 1: Introduction to training packages and

accredited courses

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At the end of this session, you should know how to:

identify how training packages and accredited courses are developed

identify the structure of training packages and accredited courses

access training packages.

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What are training packages?Specify skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the

workplace.

Support nationally consistent, portable qualifications.

Set out what training organisations need to follow to deliver and assess qualifications.

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Development and reviewTraining packages have been developed: for an industry, industry sector or enterprise

by Industry Skills Councils (ISCs)

According to the process set out in online Training Package Development Handbook (DEEWR)

using national research and consultation with national endorsement reviewed and modified regularly.

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Structure of training packages

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Endorsed Components

Units of Competency

Assessment Guidelines

Qualifications Framework

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Supporting resourcesCharacteristics of supporting materials:

they are not endorsed materials

they are selected to provide effective delivery and assessment.

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Finding training packages

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What are accredited courses?Developed to address an education or training gap where skill

requirements not covered by a training package.

Often in niche or general education areas, or where there is a rapid change in skill needs.

Accredited through state and territory accrediting bodies, or a national regulator.

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Development and review of accredited coursesRequirements set out in AQTF Standards

for Accredited Courses.

Based on units of competency or modules.

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Accessing accredited coursesTraining.gov.au (TGA).

State and territory accrediting bodies (or national regulator).

The copyright owner.

for further information

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The next stepYou should now:

begin Assessment Task 3, and continue adding to your sources of information throughout the training.

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