Food Safety Trainers Network
Twenty-three assessors from the Food
Safety Trainers Network participated in a professional development day based
around the Recognising Competency model and its application to the food
safety competencies (March 29th). Louise McIntyre from Service Skills
Victoria organised the day at the Lilydale Campus of Swinburne University.
Brian Spencer and Caren Watts presented the Recognising Competency model
and some customised materials using the food safety competencies from the
Health, Hospitality and Retail Training Packages. The group
participated in a very
lively discussion of the role of professional judgment in assessment.
Jodie Eden-Jones from the DHS Food Safety & Regulatory Activities Unit
provided a presentation on the Food Safety Supervisor requirements and an
update on the units activities.
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HACC Forum
A one day forum was held in conjunction with the DHS for the Eastern Metropolitan Region of HACC providers. The EMR HACC Recognition of Current Competency initiative was attended by 60 industry and RTO representatives and provided an introduction to Recognising Competency for this experienced but often under-qualified workforce. The workshop explored the specific issues and evidence that needed to be addressed for the HACC workforce.
OTTE Executive Briefing: Recognising Competency "well received"
At the request of Patricia Neden, Deputy Secretary, Office of Training and Tertiary Education, Brian Spencer presented the Recognising Competency model to the senior executive officers of the OTTE (Oct 25th). The model was well received with several general managers commenting on the fresh approach the Recognising Competency model brings to an issue which has become bogged down in practice and systemically. The presentation was followed by a discussion of some key issues and ways forward for RPL. Advice from OTTE is that some additional presentations may be requested for other staff.
Food Production Assessors Network
Twenty-three assessors from the Food Assessors Network participated in a professional development day based around the Recognising Competency model and its application to the food industry (Nov 3rd). Lynne Stockdale and Wendy Davies facilitated a discussion and workshop at the Hawthorn Campus of Melbourne University. Brian Spencer presented the Recognising Competency model and led a very lively discussion of the role of professional judgment in assessment.
Training Packages@Work
Training Packages@Work reviewed the Recognising Competency Model in its September Edition. Training Packages @ Work is a national newsletter for teachers, trainers and assessors in the vocational education and training sector. This online newsletter is published monthly and features the latest information on the development and implementation of training packages and other key issues in the training sector. (view article)
Hume Region Council of ACFE
A large turnout of assessors and trainers from across the Hume Region came to "The Centre", at Benalla (Oct 20th) to hear the Recognising Competency model and participate in a workshop building on the key themes of the Model. Michelle Rogers, ACET facilitated the workshop which featured participation by a cross section of industry, TAFE and ACFE providers. Many speaking invitations now are being generated by word-of-mouth, with several participants having heard the presentation elsewhere and wanting to spread the model within their own local networks.
TAFE Teachers Network
The Swinburne University of Technology hosted the meeting of the Welfare and Community Development TAFE Teachers Network which featured a presentation of the Recognising Competency model (Oct 27th). The Network was joined by trainers from other faculties who took the opportunity to hear the presentation.
Dr John Mitchell: Recognising Competency reviewed in Campus Review
Recognising Competency has been reviewed by John Mitchell in his regular Inside VET column in Campus Review (13 Sept 06). John has been a great supporter of the Recognising Competency model since Brian Spencer featured as a keynote speaker in the RPL Done Well forums conducted by Reframing the Future. (view article)
Recognising Competency model features at VET Pedagogy Symposium.
The Recognising Competency model featured in the VET Pedagogy Symposium conducted by the Victorian TAFE Development Centre in Melbourne (13-14th September 06). The 2 day symposium provided TAFE teachers with an opportunity to learn, share and discus new approaches to teaching and learning. One of the surprises to emerge from the presentation was to hear from one of the participants who had been given a copy of the model from a presentation made 2 years ago. Without any specific professional development in the use of the model, the assessor had implemented it with considerable success! She appreciated having a better briefing on the model and seeing the developments made since those early days. While this shows how easy the model is to apply, we do recommend that assessors are properly trained in the use of the model. (see Products and Services)
RPL – Done Well Forums Resources now available
What a fantastic response to these national forums with over 300 VET practitioners participating around the country during August. Resources used in the forums are now available on the website. http://www.reframingthefuture.net
Recognising Competency was the featured model in the RPL Done Well forums. While having its roots in community services and health industries, the response from forum participants has encouraged us to take the model wider. A Reframing the Future publication featuring the resources and drawing on the learning of the participants in the RPL - Done Well forums will be available shortly.
New Ways of Working in VET Forum 3 – Register NOW!!!
Reframing the Future will hold this forum on Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 November 2006 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Register now for an innovative 2-day forum featuring VET thought leaders, showcasing Reframing the Future 2006 projects and programs, and highlighting new practices and effective professional development methodologies for national priorities such as RPL.
More RPL – Done Well Forums will also be held at this event.
Registration and further information is now available on the Reframing
the Future website www.reframingthefuture.net
Recognising Competency in Children’s Services
The Recognising Competency model is currently training Registered Training Organisations and workplace assessors to use of the Recognising Competency (RC) model. This model streamlines recognition assessment processes for existing workers.
The project has trained approximately 60 assessors in the use of the Recognising Competency model to provide existing workers the opportunity to gain the Diploma in Children’s Services through the recognition of existing skills and provision of gap training. Funding for the project and gap training was provided by the Department of Human Services and training will also be assisted by accessing existing worker traineeships in regional areas. This project uses the recognition of competency as an accelerated pathway to a qualification.
Assessor training workshops were held across Victoria with participants receiving assessment materials on how to apply the RC Model to existing workers against the Certificate III in Children’s Services and the Diploma in Children’s Services
This project also provided an excellent opportunity for professional development of training staff within Registered Training Organisations and organisations who have trained workplace assessors.
For more information, please contact Caren Watts Ph: (03) 9347 0377 email:
carenwatts@recognisingcompetency.org.au