Framework Implementation

This Action Group has been established to oversee implementation of a policy framework to ensure that VET qualifications and products meet the needs of businesses and industry and equip individuals with broadly based skills and knowledge. The specific outputs of this Action Group are:

A report of a review of:
- ‘packaging rules as applied in Training Packages to ensure maximum flexibility and consistency within and across Training Packages and Accredited Courses, where both possible and appropriate;
- the use of units from accredited courses within Training Packages; and
- the process for developing and approving Accredited Courses including:
  - how duplication of training package content and coverage is identified and resolved;
  - improving consistency between state accrediting bodies and across the ISCs.’[1]
- A high-level summary of the outcomes of the review to be developed in collaboration with the COAG Skills and Workforce Development Subgroup, for endorsement by the NQC and be presented at a time determined by COAG. This report will outline how the proposed policy framework will meet the COAG requirement for a more demand and client driven system, and include details of changes to be implemented by the NQC as a matter of urgency.
- Report on future policy issues and implications of the proposed policy framework including an action plan and timeline for implementation of the recommendations.
- Progress reports to NQC on the collaboration with the AQFC in relation to:
  - Developing and implementing a common terminology for credit transfer and articulation
  - Improving articulation and connectivity between the university and VET sectors
- Progress reports to the NQC on collaboration with NVEAC in relation to jointly conducting a review on how best to ensure that equity needs are addressed in the VET system.
See the NQC’s reference to the Framework Implementation Action Group for more information.

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