The document discusses networks for VET and LLN practitioners. It provides information on developing an online community or network to: 1) Share documentation, resources and information about vocational and pre-accredited training in Victoria. 2) Look at what practitioners need and want from the network, as well as different existing networks available. 3) Discuss how practitioners connect now and who they want to connect with, as well as the types of help they need from a network. The document outlines benefits of networks such as access to information, shared practice, and collective creativity. It also notes networks need cooperation, respect, and support to be effective.

1. NETWORKS

2. The project
Modelled on CCA NSW network

5. The project
Develop an online community for VET
and LLN practitioners and managers

6. The project
Technology stewardship.
“Technology steward are
people with enough
experience of the
community to understand
its needs and enough
experience with
technology to take a role in
addressing those needs.”
Nancy White http://www.slideshare.net/choconancy/digital-habitats-
stewarding-technology-for-communities-south-africa-may-2010

7. The range of
activities in which
Communities of
practice/networks
engage.

8. The project
Share documentation, resources and
information about vocational and pre-
accredited training in Victoria.

9. Today
We want to:
• Look at what you need/want from this
network. What are your “hot topics”
• Look at different networks which are
available
• Where to from here

10. We want to look at
How
you/we connect
Today

11. We want to look at
Who
Do you connect
with now and want
to connect with.
Today

12. Today
We want to look at
What
Help you need

13. So that you can
Share

14. So that you can
and
Learn

15. What
does
your
Network
look like
Activity

16. What does my Network look like
Activity
My staff, My
committee, ACFE
ning, email, NH
network, fellow
Coordinators,
fellow ementors,
Websites. CCA
project
Everyday
connections
Connections you need
or want to use on a
regular basis
ACFE regional,
DHS, Local council,
Facebook, twitter,
linked in,
Subscriptions
online and snail
mail
My website,
ACFE ning,
Linked in,
Linked in
groups,
Facebook
Blogs, you
tube,
subscriptions
both online and
by snail mail,
Pinterest
Where you collect
information
You CV, where
people can find
out about you

17. • With the internet
your network can
include many
different people a
lot of them you
have never met.

18. What’s the benefit?
• I don’t have time
why would I want to
do this?

19. Why?
• Professional
development
– learn from
content-area
specialists

20. Why?
• Learn about new technology and how to
integrate it into your teaching

21. • Find
collaborative
solutions
Why?

22. Why?
• Find interesting links to latest news

23. Why?
• Locate resources for your classroom,
such as free websites and software

24. • Get lesson ideas from other teachers
Why?

25. Interview
http://youtu.be/1xUvDPmFYNY

26. Discussion
What do networks provide?

27. Advantages:
• Access to information
• Shared professional practice
• Enhance your effectiveness
• Collective creativity
• Available 24/7
Networks

28. Discussion
What do networks need?

29. Need:
• Cooperation
• Respect and trust
• Support
Networks

30. Networks provide the
opportunity to be selective
about the topics which are
relevant to you.
Networks

31. What’s Hot in VET
In Victoria

32. Teacher Qualifications
The National Skills and Standards Council has determined that from 1 July
2013:
• A. TRAINERS MUST:
• (i) hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from the
TAE10 Training and Assessment Training Package as a minimum
qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies;
• and
• (ii) be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level
being delivered and assessed; and
• (iii) be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET
knowledge and skills as well as
• maintaining their industry currency and trainer/ assessor competence.

33. Vocational and VET competence of teachers
Vocational Competence VET Competence
Vocational competency is defined as
broad industry knowledge and
experience, usually combined with a
relevant industry qualification. A person
who has vocational competency will be
familiar with the content of the vocation
and will have relevant current experience
in the industry. Vocational competency
must be considered on an industry-by-
industry basis and with reference to the
guidance provided in the Assessment
Guidelines of the relevant Training
Package.
Standard 1
1.4 Training and assessment is delivered
by trainers and assessors who:
(d) continue to develop their Vocational
Education and Training (VET) knowledge
and skills as well as their industry
currency and trainer/assessor
competence

34. Evidence of monitoring
It is not sufficient to have a policy in place related
to the standards without evidence to show that
you do what you say you do.
Eg.
• How do you show that you monitor current
legislation?
• How do you show you are keeping up to date
with changes in training packages?
Continuous improvement

35. Other bits
• Foundation skills
• New funding
• Implementation guide for new package
– HESG funding??