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• Section 1
• Challenges
• Attitudes
• Skills
• Employability
• Employer Expectations
• Learner Expectations
• Benefits
• Section 2
• Presentation
• Presenter's Support
• Section 3
• 3 Hour Workshop
• Section 4
• 3 Hour Workshop
• Section 5
• Contacts/Links

***www.anta.gov.au

This is the website of the Australian National Training Authority. It is a good starting point for any information about the national training system, and includes an excellent links page

***www.ntis.gov.au
This website is the National Training Information Service. It is an online database that contains information about vocational education and training in Australia, with details about courses, qualifications, training packages and competency standards. This website also provides information on Training Providers across the Nation

www.nohsc.gov.au

This is the website of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.  It contains a range of useful information on occupational health and safety issues.  The Australian Occupational Health and Safety Index at http://natindex.nohsc.gov.au/ is a source of information on Practical Guidance Material and Safety Alerts available on Australian OHS Authorities websites, including information relevant to older workers.

www.aqf.edu.au
The Australian Qualifications Framework are a key element of the national training system, and form the basis for all qualifications issued under the AQTF

www.aesharenet.com.au
AESharenet is a national collaborative system to allow vocational education and training professionals to share and adapt training materials

www.atpl.net.au
Australian Training Products Limited is the distributor of endorsed and non- endorsed training package materials. It also offers a wide range of publicly funded materials that have been specifically developed for the vocational education and training sector

***www.flexiblelearning.net.au
This website is extremely useful, providing access to a diverse range of products and services. The section on toolboxes may also be of particular interest, as well as links to free products and services: www.flexiblelearning.net.au/toolbox/preview/index.htm
www.flexiblelearning.net.au/productsandservices/index.htm

www.resourcegenerator.gov.au
This online library of resources is available to assist trainers and assessors with the implementation of training packages.

www.edna.edu.au/vet.html
This Australia wide service provides lists of resources linked to industry areas

***The ANTA, NTIS and Flexible Learning sites are highly recommended, as they also provide a large number of links to other vocational education and training websites
Associations:

Training and Development:

www.acpet.edu.au
www.aitd.com.au

The Australian Council for Private Educators and Trainers and The Australian Institute of Training and Development are two national membership bodies that provide advice and support to the training sector

http://ultibase.rmit.edu.au

This website contains a comprehensive list of Australian Academic and professional groups and associations (through the 'Resource' link)

Human Resource Management:

www.hrmguide.net/

This website will provide access to a large number of HRM support groups

Other publications/newsletters that may be of interest include:

ANTA Fast Facts: This publication is distributed free of charge on a fortnightly basis. To subscribe, contact www.anta.gov.au/subscribe.asp

Each State and Territory Training Authority will have a regular newsletter that provides up to date information relating to State and Territory regulatory requirements, current initiatives, professional development activities and resources

 

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning
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Professional Development Resource for Registered Training Organisation staff

http://www.resourcegenerator.gov.au/loadpage.asp?Page=RPL.htm

 

The following products have been produced to assist registered training organisations and auditors to provide quality services to all learners, and to meet access and equity obligations under the AQTF.  It outlines some of the key issues to consider when working with different client groups and explains such concepts as equity, diversity, cultural appropriateness and reasonable adjustment.

Working with Diversity:  A Guide to Equity and the AQTF

http://www.anta.gov.au/publication.asp?qsID=656

 

Working with Diversity:  Quality Training for People with a Disability

http://www.anta.gov.au/publication.asp?qsID=658

 

Working with Diversity:  Quality Training for Indigenous Australians

 http://www.anta.gov.au/publication.asp?qsID=657

 

Language, literacy and numeracy

http://www.anta.gov.au/dapLiteracy.asp