Training package components
Training packages are comprised of the following components:
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National competency standards - Standards encompass the skills and knowledge a person must be able to demonstrate at work. National competency standards are defined by industry and packaged into combinations to form various qualifications aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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National qualifications - Qualifications are groups of competency standards, and can range from certificate level to advanced diploma.
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Assessment guidelines - Assessment guidelines set out the industry's preferred approach to assessment. These guidelines specify the qualifications required for assessors, the design of assessment processes, and the methods by which assessments should be conducted. Assessment guidelines are designed to ensure that judgments of an individual's performance against the competency standards are valid, reliable and fair.
Some earlier training packages also provide non-endorsed support materials, such as learner's and assessor's guides, to assist with the delivery and assessment of training.
A number of resources have been developed by industry and registered training organisations to assist in the delivery of training packages. Links to some of these resources are available from this site.
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