Trainers and Assessors Back to Business Industry & VET Currency Log

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1 Trainers and Assessors Back to Business Industry & VET Currency Log

2 Contents Introduction 3 Instructions 3 Industry Currency Log 4 VET Currency Log 7 Professional Development Plan 8 Trainer Matrix 10

3 Introduction This logbook is to help trainers and assessors demonstrate compliance with Standard 15.4 for NVR Registered Training Organisations Training and assessment is delivered by trainers and assessors who: (a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Quality Council or its successors; and (b) have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed; and (c) can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training/ assessment being undertaken; and (d) continue to develop their vocational education and training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence To summarise Trainers need The qualifications, down to the unit level Recent and relevant experience doing that job in industry And recent PD for training, assessing and for their vocational area This logbook is provided for the purpose of documenting and providing evidence of the activities you have taken to meet currency requirements and therefore requires that you obtain verification of your involvement in the various activities and experiences. There are 3 tables for you to complete Instructions A: Work in industry documents when and what activities you undertake when participating in industry activities B: Non-work industry experiences - documents the range of your non-work industry experiences C: VET experiences - documents your professional development in VET knowledge and skills and trainer/assessor competence It is very important that you complete the logbook at the time of the activity and have the activity signed off where appropriate or keep other evidence of your participation. In addition there is a Professional Development Plan which you can complete as a record of your planned activities for the coming year. More information Further information about the standards and training packages is available at VET Quality Framework publications are available from < Training packages are available at < >.

4 Name of trainer/assessor: Industry Currency Log A: Work in industry: Use this table to demonstrate how your in-industry time relates to the units of competency for which you are the trainer /assessor. Suggested activities to complete during your In-Industry time The following list of activities will provide a focus for your In-Industry time so that you deepen your understanding of current workplace practice. Your attention should be directed towards identifying the changes that have occurred or are expected to occur and the impact of the changes on work behaviour. Changes can occur in many domains, for example Technology Legislation Professional development requirements Work practices Management of supply chain Success of the industry as a whole Production schedules Work conditions & employment patterns At a minimum Collect job descriptions/duty statements for the variety of roles that relate to the area in which you train this will keep you informed about changes in work roles and duties Identify what, if any, legislative or regulatory changes have occurred and how this has impacted the work environment e.g. WHS Act Discuss with workplace staff the technology changes happening and the impact of this on the duties and tasks of the workplace. Other activities you could undertake include Work shadowing Specific projects Attending team meetings Participating in a training program Site observations 4

5 Name of Organisation Date and Time Frames Area of Professional Practice to be Expected Impact on Area to be Developed Summary of Duties Undertaken (Provide sufficient detail to show relevance to the units of competency identified) Relationship to Units of Competency (List units of competency) Developed Example: Busy Business P/L In-industry day 9am-5pm 10 th April 2012 Facilitation, assessment, vocational currency, etc Refresh understanding of performance appraisal and plans Duties undertaken: participated in design of organisation s performance plans Worked with a variety of colleagues BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness I attest the above information is correct. Signature of trainer/assessor... Date:... Workplace verification: I confirm that...took part in the In-Industry update and undertook the activities described above. Name: Position:... Date:... 5

6 B: Non-work industry experiences: (that show continued development of industry currency). Use this table to demonstrate how your other industry experiences (e.g. industry journals, development of industry relationships, mentoring) relate to the units of competency for which you are the trainer/assessor. Area of Professional Activity Dates Duration Practice to be Developed Expected Impact on Area to be Developed Skills gained Relationship to units of competency Example: Industry excursion and observation of staff meeting. Took minutes of meeting for team 2 hours Facilitation, assessment, vocational currency, etc Verification of understanding of minute taking and management of teleconferences and video conferences Meeting skills refreshed BSBADM502B Manage meetings Observation sheet completed I attest the above information is correct. Signature of trainer/assessor... Date:... 6

7 VET Currency Log C: VET experiences: Use this table to demonstrate how the activities listed show your professional development in both vocational education and training (VET) knowledge skills and trainer/assessor competence Area of Professional Activity Dates Duration Practice to be Developed Expected Impact on Area to be Developed Skills Gained Evidence Available Example: Validation of BSBWOR502B 2 hours Assessment skills Refreshing of assessment skills Unpacking units of competency Signed attendance sheet for activity Attendance at trainer conference. Attended the following sessions: 1 day Delivery skills Understanding of elearning on the way students learn Distance education/elearning Receipt for conference working in an elearning world effective RPL I attest the above information is correct. Signature of trainer/assessor:... Date:... 7

8 Professional Development Plan To meet both your own professional development needs and the needs of the RTO where you work, it is expected that a certain amount of Professional Development and Training is undertaken each year. Professional Development activities can consist of a variety of activities which include, but are not limited to Back to industry days Work shadowing Site visits Attending workshops and seminars Being a member of a professional association Subscribing to industry/trade journals Subscribing to Newsletters Recent undertaking of training/assessment activities Participating in moderation/validation activities Undertaking internal reviews Networking activities The following questions will help guide your reflections on your professional development requirements. You may find it helpful to discuss your plan with a workplace supervisor or colleague. Your response What are the required knowledge & skills for the areas in which you train/assess? Consider: competencies required for the qualifications in which you are training/assessing job description What are your work role strengths? Consider: your understanding of yourself student feedback 8

9 feedback from RTO of your training delivery and activities What are your work role weaknesses or skill gaps? Consider: gaps in knowledge/skills, changes to units of competency and or Training Package requiring new skills what will help you to progress in your role? My professional goals for the next 12 months are: Identified Priority List of Development Activities By when?

10 Trainer Matrix Name A Type of employment INDUSTRY (Vocational) QUALIFICATIONS (eg Diploma of Business, trade qualifications) e.g. F/T, P/T, Sessional Qualification code and title Issuing Institution Date completed Subjects/Units of competency completed number each unit to refer to later. E.g. A1 B TEACHING/TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS e.g. Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Teaching, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Qualification code and title Issuing Institution Date completed Subjects/Units of competency completed - number each unit to refer to later. E.g. B2 C INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Position Employer Dates Skills acquired relate to units you are training 10

11 D TRAINING EXPERIENCE Position Organisation Dates Details E INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS/ MEMBERSHIPS technical/professional e.g. Australian Institute of Management INDUSTRY LIASIONS- relationships with industry representatives SUBSCRIPTIONS e.g. professional magazines, etc Name of organisation Dates Details F PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS activities completed and planned for the year. Refer to professional development plan above Type of activity e.g. workshop, work placement Date Describe link to either vocational and/or training development G CURRENT STUDIES Qualification title RTO/Institution Subjects/Units of competency included Anticipated completion date 11

12 H OTHER INFORMATION (i.e. Current police check and/or working with children check including expiry date) Qualifications BEING DELIVERED AND ASSESSED: complete table for each qualification being delivered. All units being delivered and assessed by the trainer should be mapped against the trainers vocational qualifications/units held and industry experience. Unit of competency trainer is currently training and/or assessing Vocational Qualifications/Units of competency held that are the same or equivalent List by Qualification and unit code List relevant industry experience and professional development List according to reference code. I attest that the information contained in this Logbook is true and correct Staff member s signature... Date:... Training Manager The information contained in this Logbook has been verified and the trainer named is qualified to deliver and assess all the listed competency units. Signature... Date:... 12