PQF Induction: Small group delivery

or 1-1 session

Topics

• The purpose of the Quality Pre-accredited Framework

• Planning guide - focusing on course plan

• Teaching guide- focusing on learner plan

• Moderation • Implementation

What is the purpose of pre-accredited education ?

• To provide opportunities that engage and initiate vocational pathways for the most educationally disadvantaged learners.

• To address the particular needs of adults who have experienced barriers to education and find it difficult to undertake accredited courses as their first step into vocational training.

 

What is the purpose of pre-accredited education ?

 The ACFE Board purchases pre-accredited courses whose content can be classified as follows: Adult Literacy and Numeracy - including ESL Employment Skills - basic skills to support work or further learning Vocational Programs - assists people with skills acquisition, return to work or to change jobs. Digital Literacy - understand and utilise a range of digital technologies.

What is the purpose of the Pre-accredited Quality Framework?

 

The purpose of the Pre-accredited Quality Framework is to ensure: • Pre-accredited courses are of a high and comparable quality 

regardless of where they are delivered.• Learn Local organisations and teachers implement quality 

continuous improvement processes.• The A-frame is implemented consistently.• The ACFE Board purchases quality pre-accredited courses that 

have been developed in response to the needs of learners, employers and the community.

What does this kit contain? Section 1 OverviewBackground to the Pre-accredited Quality Framework Section 2 A-frameBackground and documentation for the use of the key pre-accredited course planning tool: the A-frame Section 3 Planning GuideOverview of planning and delivery processes for managers and coordinators  Section 4 Teaching GuideIdeas and strategies for teachers delivering A-frame courses 

Section 5 Moderation Guide

A guide to the processes and documentation for moderation and verification  Section 6 Stakeholder Guide Information for Learn Local stakeholders  Section 7 Induction Guide A model for introducing the Pre-accredited Quality Framework Section 8 Case StudiesExamples of pre-accredited courses  Section 9 Glossary Key terms defined 

Planning guide

Planning guide

Moderation 

1.Program design

1.1 The program design is based on input/feedback from learners; Learn Local adult education organisation staff; and/or industry and community groups

1.2 The program offers recognition and pathways on completion and facilitates the investigation of future directions to employment and/or further studies

1.3 Reflective teaching and learning practices are in place to inform continuous improvement models.

2.Learner-centred approaches

2.1 The learning design addresses personal, community and employment needs

2.2The program builds on skills, behaviours and confidence to be used beyond the learning setting

2.3The teaching and learning activities focus on the development of employability skills

3.Quality teaching

3.1The teacher has the knowledge and skills to engage learners

3.2The teacher has the relevant content expertise

3.3 The teacher is engaged in on-going professional development to support quality pre-accredited delivery.

Planning guide

Let’s review the planning guide together

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Teaching guide

Teaching Guide

3. Quality teaching indicators

3.1 The teacher has the knowledge and skills to engage learners

3.2 The teacher has the relevant content expertise

3.3 The teacher is engaged in on-going professional development to support quality pre-accredited delivery.

Let’s review the teaching guide

OpeningLearning plan Adult learning principlesEmployability skills

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Teaching guide

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Moderation of pre-accredited delivery

What is moderation?

Why undertake moderation?

Moderation of Pre-accredited delivery

1. Teachers and/or program planners, presenting, analysing, discussing and documenting adjustments to the content and delivery of their pre accredited programs.

2. Unlike moderation of accredited courses, pre accredited moderation evaluates the program content and delivery not the design and use of assessment tools.

3. Moderation is a collaborative, peer appraisal process that promotes a shared understanding of what constitutes quality program design, delivery and outcomes for learners.

 

Benefits of moderation

Simple  

Complements existing practice and

resources(A-frame)

 Professional

development for practitioners

         

Links to validation process

 Continuous

improvement tool 

Caters for different programs and learner groups

Embeds peer support

 Face to face or

online application 

Can be incorporated into

induction and other planning activities

Let’s revisit employability skills

Communication

TeamworkProblem solving

Initiative and enterprise

Planning and organising

Self management

Learning Technology

Review

When can moderation take place?    Internal External

When planning a new course

Mapping the WHAT to teach and HOW to deliver to employability skills based on the learner cohort

Peer input

Implementing new learner pathways

 

During mid course review

Feedback from learners

Feedback from teachers and other key staff

Post course evaluation

Feedback from learners

Feedback from teachers and other key staff

Feedback from other stakeholders

Let’s review the 4 Moderation tools – A,B,C,D

A: Moderation Checklist

B: The Moderation Tool

C: Moderation Summary

D: Verification Self Assessment & Declaration

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