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What is an industry curriculum framework? |
The review of the HSC and recent changes to the national vocational and education training (VET) system have led to the development of industry curriculum frameworks in seven industry areas. Currently in Business Services (Office Administration), Retail, Primary Industries, Tourism and Hospitality, Information Technology, Metal and Engineering and Construction. These industry areas were selected by the Board of Studies (BOS) on the basis of their appropriateness for delivery to secondary school students and potential employment outcomes.
The frameworks are drawn from endorsed national training packages. |
An industry curriculum framework course
- is a Board-developed course endorsed by the Board of Studies for the purposes of meeting HSC requirements
- is based on national industry competency standards, as defined in national training packages and leads to a nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification
- is designed to meet industry needs
- is written and assessed in competency based terms
- provides clear pathways to employment and further education and training through recognition arrangements with TAFE, other registered training organisations and industry
- articulates with apprenticeships and traineeships where they exist
- can contribute to the Universities Admission Index (UAI)
- can only be delivered by an RTO that is registered with VETAB to deliver the specific competencies on which it is based. This means that the RTO has made reference to the specific units of competency and the AQF qualification they lead to in its ‘scope of registration’.
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The following terms are used within industry curriculum frameworks
- Elements of competency describe the outcomes that make up a unit of competency
- Performance criteria specify the are required level of performance
- Underpinning skills and knowledge include the background knowledge and skills required to achieve a particular unit
- Evidence requirements assist with the interpretation of a unit and indicate the context for assessment
- HSC requirements indicate the depth of study required for the purposes of the HSC
- Range of variables contextualises units of competency, providing a focus for assessment and a link to enterprise requirements
- Method and context of assessment provides information on assessment of competency, including assessment strategies and where assessment should be conducted (on or off the job)
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