Standards for Vocational Education and Training Accredited Courses

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The NVR Standards for VET Accredited Courses are based on the AQTF 2007 Standards for AccreditedCourses. The AQTF 2007 Standards for Accredited Courses have not been revised since theirimplementation in 2007.Depending on the VET Regulator, either the AQTF Standards for State and Territory CourseAccrediting Bodies or the SNR Standards for VET Regulators (Part 3 – Standards for accreditingcourses) are used for the purposes of accrediting courses. 6 These standards are included as part ofthe broader review of the standards for the regulation of VET being undertaken by the NSSC as theydirectly relate to the functions of VET regulators.As a consequence of the reforms initiated by the COAG VET Products for the 21st Century Reportthat led to the recent endorsement of the Standards for Training Packages, VET accredited coursestandards now need to be updated to ensure that the design and development of nationallyrecognised training products (Training Packages and VET Accredited Courses) is synchronised withina consistent organising framework. 76 Refer to http://www.nssc.natese.gov.au/vet_standards/standards_for_vet_regulators for further information.7 Note that outcomes as a result of consultation regarding the NSSC’s Position Paper may result in amendments being made to theStandards for Training Packages, and subsequently VET accredited course standards.4 | P a g e
3. Draft Standards for VET Accredited CoursesAt their 28 February 2013 meeting, the NSSC agreed to draft Standards for VET Accredited Coursesat Appendix A being used as the basis for stakeholder consultation.The development of the draft standards is consistent with the recommendations from the COAG VETProducts for the 21st Century Report that, among other things, between Training Packages and VETAccredited Courses there should be a consistent organising framework, maximum portability of unitsof competency and reduced duplication.Ultimately, the outcome of the development work for new Standards for VET Accredited Courses willbe one set of design standards applying to all accredited courses, no matter whom it is regulated by.DesignThe draft standards continue to support VET accredited courses to responsively address skillrequirements for industry, enterprises and the community where these are not covered in nationallyendorsed Training Packages. However, they also continue to recognise and strengthen the role ofTraining Packages within the national training system. This is reflected in draft Standard 3 where VETAccredited Courses must comply with Standards 4 and 5 (units of competency), Standards 6 and 7(Assessment Requirements) and Standard 8 (Qualifications) of the Standards for Training Packages.The previous standard within the NVR and AQTF VET accredited course standards associated withrestricting the duplication between VET Accredited Courses and Training Packages has beenstrengthened. Draft Standard 2: A VET Accredited Course must not duplicate, by code, title orcoverage, the outcomes of an endorsed Training Package qualification, skill set or unit of competencyensures that code nomenclature and skill sets are now included.Consistent organising frameworkCompliance against specific standards within the Standards for Training Packages in draft Standard 3ensures a consistent and articulated organising framework between Training Packages and VETAccredited Courses. It supports portability of training products between Training Packages andAccredited Courses for the purposes of workforce development.Reference to specific standards in the Standards for Training Packages also allows a streamlined andsynchronised approach to the maintenance of the draft Standards for VET Accredited Courses, inthat, any relevant, future revisions to the Standards for Training Packages automatically take effectwithin the VET Accredited Course standards.Course need and informationDraft Standard 1: A VET Accredited Course must be based on a demonstrated need for a nationallyrecognised vocational, education and training outcome provides a clear standard for developmentand design processes to meet. Draft Standard 4: A VET Accredited Course complies with the VETAccredited Course Template ensures that course classification and information conforms to aconsistent structure for the purposes of accreditation.Transition and implementationIt is important to ensure that the transition and implementation of the draft Standards for VETAccredited Courses synchronise as effectively as possible with the Standards for Training Packagesbecause of their common design and inter-relationship.It is proposed that, on endorsement by Ministers, VET Regulators are able to immediatelyimplement the Standards for VET Accredited Courses and all VET Accredited Courses meet the newStandards for VET Accredited Courses within three years.5 | P a g e
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