Resources

Research so far has uncovered resources which include Networks, Online and Hard Copy Recognition Products and Models, as well as a wealth of general Recognition resources. Click on the heading below to go to the list of relevant resources:

Networks Online Products Hard Copy Products General Recognition Resources 

Networks:

 * **Network** ||  || **Comment** ||
 * RPL Online Network (RON) ||  || This is an excellent network - a **must** for anyone engaged with Recognition processes. It is important not to reinvent the wheel so rather than include everything found here, go to RON and check out their resources, **including their links to other networks**. ||
 * [|Hunter Trainers & Assessors Network](HTAN) ||  || A key aspect of this Network is their [|Recognition Network Project] page which includes many resources relevant to the Northern Recognition Network project. Another key link for the NRN. ||
 * Greater Northern Trainer & Assessors Network (GNTAN) ||  || A new network close to NRN. //Will find out more about this network at the Coffs Harbour Workshop on 15 April 2009.// ||

Online Products:

 * [|Aged Care RPL Toolbox] (CIII) ||  || Developed to link to the CIII Grange Care Toolbox which **needs updating** to the new training package. A very good online model in that it allows applicants to self-assess and build their evidence portfolio, and links to learning material where gaps are found. //Could be updated and link to relevant learning downloaded as learning objects.// ||
 * [|Brand Your Own Recognition Platform] ||  || Under development by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Ltd. It includes the CIII and CIV in Aged Care and incorporates the new Training Package Qualifications for Aged Care. It allows self-assessment and the building of evidence. //Need to investigate further.// ||
 * [|E-Portfolios] ||  || E-Portfolios are the rage these days and certainly worth investigating. This allows the candidate in a recognition process to add their evidence to their personal online portfolio. The Australian Flexible Learning Framework has been investigating E-Portfolios, and has some funding opportunities for RTOs to try them as well. Check out their website at [] and while you are there it is worth checking out their many other e-Learning resources. ||
 * [|Australian Institute of Flexible Learning] ||  || A possible model where Moodle has been used to develop a full RPL system. ||
 * [|SkillsBook] ||  || This product allows skills to be matched against qualifications, skill sets or occupation. e-portfolios can be built including video, facebook links, etc. //There seems to be a free version available just by registering. Full version requires a purchase of licence. Links to Mahara e-Portfolio open source software.// ||
 * [|Self-Evaluation Tool] ||  || A beta version where you can check current skills and prior learning against qualifications and/or careers. ||

Hard Copy Models:
RPL Assessment Tool Kit Dept of Education and Training - Western Australia ||  || This is a full RPL Assessment Tool Kit for CHC30102 CIII in Aged Care Work (Needs updating to the new CHC30208). It follows the Task Based Model, provides self-evaluation, interview questions, four tasks which cover a range of units and Third Party reports. This model links to the RPL Assessment Tool Kit template provided below, as well as the //**Recognition of Prior Learning: An assessment resource for VET practitioners**// provided under General Recognition Resources**.** || Dept of Education and Training - Western Australia ||  || Available through the West1 website, this Tool Kit is provided as a template and allows for a Task Based model of recognition and more streamlined approach to recognition. (See **//Recognition of Prior Learning: An assessment resource for VET practitioners//** under General Recognition Resources below for background information.) || COAG Project CIII in Aged Care ||  || A comprehensive resource developed for 4 units of the CIII in Aged Care. //Resource needs updating to new training package.// || CIII in Aged Care ||  || Completes the resource developed by Northern Regional Development by providing another 5 units. Has streamlined the RPL process. //Resource needs updating to new training package. Not yet available as a link.// || 
 * [|CHC30102 CIII in Aged Care Work]
 * [|Skills First RPL Assessor Kits] for CIII and CIV in Aged Care (QLD) ||  || Full assessor kits for CIII and CIV in Aged Care provided including a template to plug in your own course. Excellent resources. //Aged Care resources need updating to new training package.// ||
 * [|RPL Assessment Tool Kit]
 * WA and QLD [|RPL Assessment Tools available or in development as at March 2009] ||  || A full list of RPL resources covering a wide range of industries available or under development by WA and QLD Departments of Education. You must keep your eye on these resources - they are Excellent! ||
 * [|Skills Express Northern Regional Development]
 * Skills Express Eurobadalla South Coast
 * Northern Region Community Colleges' Aged Care ||  || A collection of models and templates from Taree, Forster-Tuncurry, Camden-Haven, Barraba Community Colleges. //Documents not uploaded as developed in-house.// ||
 * RPL for TAA ||  || Developed by //Blackwater Music P/L// for the TAA. Could be customised for Aged Care. Candidates provided with electronic template. Sample templates have been provided. ||

General Recognition Resources:

 * [|Skills Recognition Conference] 25-26 May 2009 ||  || A link to the different presentations at this excellent Conference. Click on those underlined on the program and it will take you to their presentation. Unfortunately not all are available. ||
 * **[|Recognition of Prior Learning: An assessment resource for VET practitioners]** ||  || Published by WA Dept of Education and Training **3rd edition (2009). This resource is definitely worth a read.** It promotes a more streamlined process (refer to page 5) and the **Task Based Approach** seems to engage the candidate better (refer to pp 10-13). A definite option for a more interactive model for recognition. Templates are available at [] - (Scroll down below the downloadable publication for the templates). Another interesting component is the clustering of skills for recognition - a more holisitc and realistic approach with an example (not Aged Care unfortunately) and a template available. ||
 * [|Skills Recognition] ||  || A NSW DET site providing key links to recognition resources, including links to the Self-Evaluation Tool. A VERY good site. ||
 * [|TAFE VIC RPL Resources and Presentations] ||  || Scroll to the bottom of this page to access an excellent RPL Resource Kit and several examples of the RPL process across a range of industries. A number of presentations are also included that relate to the use of Competency Navigator as an RPL Tool. //Skillsbook listed under the online resources above uses the Competency Navigator.// ||
 * [|NSW Skills Online] ||  || RPL Resources that include Guides for the RTO, The Assessor and The Candidate. There are also a number of resources available for assessment and learning across different industry areas (for a cost of course). ||
 * [|AQF RPL National Principles] ||  || RPL National Principles as definied by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Advisory Board, 2004. Particularly relevant to this project are the guidelines for RPL models and processes. ||
 * [|TAFE NSW Education Support - RPL Resources] ||  || Links to websites, publications, articles and research papers related to RPL are available through this website. ||
 * [|Resource Generator] ||  || Assessment guides, Teaching & Learning guides and RPL resources are available for a range of industries //(unfortunately not Aged Care as yet, but worth keeping an eye on).// ||
 * [|ANTA Recognition Resource] (2005) ||  || This resources provides an indepth approach to the planning, implementation and review of the recognition process. ||
 * [|Enterprise RPL Project](2005) ||  || Another ANTA resource which includes a series of case studies undertaken in a variety of enterprises across industry areas. Relevant to this project is **RSL Care (Case Study 4 - pp32-38) which takes a close look at recognition for Aged Care workers**. ||
 * [|Confident RPL Assessors] (2008) ||  || Fourteen Queensland assessors describe their use of professional judgment in making decisions about, and mentoring their colleagues with regard to, RPL. (A Queensland Government publication.) //This is worth reading as you are hearing about experiences at the frontline - lots to learn!// ||
 * [|Recognition of Prior Learning - Your First Step] ||  || Available through the resource generator, this resource provides support to RTO staff wanting to gain expertise in Recognition. There are **Aged Care Examples on pages 28 and 76.** ||
 * [|RPL Done Well in VET Report] (2006) ||  || A Reframing the Future publication providing some think pieces and interesting insights from VET practitioners interviewed. ||