COMPETENCY NAVIGATOR TM © The Work Lab 2007 Victorian RPL Network Wendy Perry, Workforce Blueprint.

COMPETENCY NAVIGATORTM

© The Work Lab 2007

Victorian RPL Network

Wendy Perry, Workforce Blueprint

The Work Lab

• Introduce speaker

• Workforce Blueprint is an authorised distributor of the Competency

Navigator owned by The Work Lab.

• Overview of drivers of recognition

• Recognition SWOT analysis

• Recognition work flows

• Overview of competency navigator and where the tool fits

• Scenario One – A returning to work candidate

• Scenario Two – Ready to enrol

• Questions

Overview of Presentation


Online Tools in Recognition Processes

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Identify strategic fit•Enrolment?•Enterprise capability/ AQTF?•COAG response?

Identify outcomes to be assessed

Select assessment method•Individually driven?•Offered by organisation?

Determine any special requirements Map assessment process

•Preparation•Evidence requirements•Making judgement•Feedback/ appeal•Recording

Review process and outcomes

Indicates steps where an online tool can assist

Student/ potential student

Student enrols

Recognition Processes

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Enquiry Broad skills recognition Qualification specific Individual/ Enterprise Capability

Information & Planning

Explain process/ fees/ forms

Explain process/ fees/ forms

Determine driver of TNADetermine outcome required of Training Needs AnalysisDetermine the Scope of Training Needs Analysis

Self AssessmentCompetency Navigator Skill Set Workflow

Competency Navigator Qualification/ recognition Workflow

Determine Training Needs Analysis Methodology Competency Navigator Functional Job Analysis Workflow

Validation of self assessment Line manager/ peer validation

Evidence Gathering Reflect Competency Navigator evidence choices

Validation of evidence Line manager/ peer validation

Assessment

Questioning of underpinning knowledgeReview of validated evidenceAssessment judgement



Evaluation & review

Debrief processFeedbackIdentify further training & development

Review Training Needs Analysis

Formal recognitionIssue statements of attainmentQualifications

Issue statements of attainmentQualifications

Recording of outcomesIssue statements of attainment

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Recognition enablers/barriers?


Staff resources Smart tools

COAG Pilot projects

Costly Policy changes re funding

AQTF07 Professional support

Cultural barriers Collective approaches

Others? Skills stores

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•The Competency Navigator is a world first web enabled diagnostic tool that

collects and analyses information on staff skills and competencies

•The user is guided through a series of screens that matches their skills to

best fit nationally accredited qualifications.

•Determining what needs to be assessed is a first step in the recognition

process.

•Offering recognition up front at enrolment is a natural place to start.

The Competency Navigator prepares users for engagement with

Registered Training Organisations – enrolment through recognition

Additionally:

•It is used by RTOs to assist them to work with their industry clients

•It is used for internal (VET) workforce development and planning

•It is used by Skills Stores in 4 states, including Victoria

Overview of Competency Navigator


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Scenario 1: Return to the Workforce


Recommended for exploring training opportunities, for people entering the workforce after a period of absence or those people interested in a career change. This workflow can be used to profile job roles and to develop competency based position descriptions.

Steps 1. Identify skill clusters relevant to your interests, educational background,

work and/or life experience. Clusters equate to My Future categories2. Identify your skill sets 3. Select the relevant competency statements 4. Review the reports

• Report aligning skill set to a set of qualifications• Validation and (career support input) by RTO• Report showing skill match to chosen qualification• Presenting for recognition interview, preparation report

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Competency Summary Report

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Matching Qualifications Report

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Qualification Overview


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Competency Evidence Gathering

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What to do with the report

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Evidence Summary

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Input screens: Competency Navigator Loginwww.competencynavigator.com

http://www.competencynavigator.com/

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Participant Setup – Workflow Options


Participant Setup and Workflow Options

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Overview Menu – Skill Set Navigator

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Profile – Training & Qualifications

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Category Selection

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Functional Area

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Competency Selection

Reports

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Reports

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Recommended for people with an understanding of their career direction or who are looking to upgrade an existing qualification.

Steps

•Choose a Training Package

•Choose relevant Qualifications

•Select competency statements

•Review the Matching Qualifications report

•Complete the Skills Recognition assessment

Scenario 2: Ready to enrol


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Participant Login – Workflow Options


Overview Menu – Recognition Navigator

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Overview Menu – Recognition Navigator

Training Package Filter

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Training Package Filter

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Qualification Filter

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Matching Qualifications

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Competency Navigator enables the identification of units to be assessed – for whatever reason recognition is sought

Enables input and validation points from professionals on course choice/ career support/ evidence gathering

Provides systematic and reliable approach to preparation for recognition

Can be customised to fit this process into:•Enrolment•An assessment centre•An e portfolio•Onward to an employer

Closing the recognition loop


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Questions


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• Workforce Blueprint is an authorised distributor of Competency Navigator

• Phone: 08 8387 9800• Mob: 0416 150 491• Email: [email protected]

•Web: www.workforceplueprint.com.au

Competency Navigator is a product of The Work Lab

• The Work Lab• Phone: 1300 559 422• Email: [email protected]• Web: www.theworklab.com.au

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