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The fi rst choice in workplace training, educa on and development

ETAS Group has been working with Oyu Tolgoi and the Ministry of Labour to deliver Australianqualifi cations in Training and Assessment to over 2000 TVET (vocational) teachers throughout Mongolia.

While TVET Teachers are experienced teachers, many do not hold a qualifi cation in either education and/or their vocational area. Many are self-taught and are therefore replicating traditional teaching methodology.

The primary objectives of the program were:

• to standardise the training methodology throughout the country• introduce the concepts of competency based training and assessment and student centred learning• improve the practical components of vocational training and assessment

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project overview

This project was implemented through three phases:

ETAS Group directly trained a core group of teachers in the Certifi cate IV in Training and Assessment plus additional workshops in advanced facilitation skills and planning.

This was achieved through translation using local interpreters and translated material. This process was supported by in-school observation sessions and mentoring visits to ensure the concepts were being implemented in the classroom and during practical training.

From the core group, 100 teach-ers were selected to be “Cascade Trainers” – each Cascade Trainer was required to return to their school and train teachers in the Certifi cate IV in Training and Assessment. ETAS Group staff visited each school where training was taking place to moderate the training, provide mentoring support for the Cascade Trainers, to conduct a validation visit once the training had been completed and to provide the fi nal signoff for the qualifi cation.

In order to add depth of knowledge; establish ongoing success for the project and support from the schools ETAS Group trained Training Managers and school Directors in the Diploma of Training Design and Development.

The successes of this model and the fl exible delivery approach are easily replicated for any large scale, capacity building training project. The model allows for individual organisations,industries or whole countries to sustainably and affordably improve skill levels with internationally recognised quality and confi dence.

The Mongolian Ministry of Labour has adopted the Australian vocational system and is working towards developing the Mongolian Qualifi cation Framework incorporating a Mongolian Certifi cate in Training and Assessment. The TVET Teacher program was developed to support the direction of the Ministry and the vision for vocational education in Mongolia.

ETAS Group played an integral role in the development of the framework through ongoing consultation and also in by providing a solid foundation of skills and knowledge through the rigour of the program.

Building the capacity of Mongolian Nationals to ensure the success of the country

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Mongolia, like many developing countries, does not have a national curriculum for TVET, and training was delivered using traditional teaching methods with a high focus on classroom based learning even for traditional trades.

ETAS Group developed a program based around the Certifi cate IV Training and Assessment and training was conducted using modelling and explanation of effective teaching strategies, examination and discussion of theory, and practice sessions.

In addition to the content required, additional time was given to discussing and modelling learner focused pedagogy including: • Theories of learning • Learner characteristics • Adult learning • Building safe and inclusive learning environments • Competency based training within the VET context • Training delivery techniques • Feedback as part of the learning process • Developing & using learning resources and materials

Changes to teaching practice: implementing group work; interactive training environments and supporting industry engagement programs

creating employable graduates

In order to ensure the ongo-ing sustainability of the TVET Teacher Program, ETAS Group and Oyu Tolgoi worked with the Ministry of Labour to establish a Vocational Teacher Development Centre.

This center was established with the aim of providing high quality, qualifi cation driven, vocational teacher training delivered consistently to new teachers from across the country. Five teachers from the cascade program were selected to run the program under the guidance of specialist staff from ETAS Group.

The program centered around the Training and Assessment qualifi cation and also includes other elements identifi ed as required for new teachers. Training is both classroom and practicum based.

Designed for Sustainability

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The TVET Teacher project has resulted in a countrywide cultural change to the TVET system through the

training and mentoring of over 2000 TVET teachers over four years.

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ETAS Group was contracted to design and pilot a pre-employment work-readiness program for the long term unemployed and local herders of Khanbogd, the village closes to the Oyu Tolgoi mine site.

Many of the candidates had not completed high-school, and had not been employed in modern employment conditions. While these types of programs are commonplace in Australia, this is a pioneering project for Mongolia.

There was a great deal of resistance to the project, created by a lack of understanding, some

scepticism and high expectations of international organisations.

The strategy to overcome this involved extensive engagement with community groups and local government in order for them to understand the necessity to have basic skills prior to entering a wage-economy.

The program itself was designed to incorporate the principles of adult learning as well as common learner characteristics and behaviours associated with low-socio economic learners.

BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY

The work readiness program was part of

Oyu Tolgoi’s investment agreement with the

Mongolian Government to develop citizens in the

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Care was taken to provide a dynamic learning environment, with opportunities to apply the learning through one-on-one coaching and practical placements.

Class times were altered to allow for childcare and travel as public transport does not exist in these remote locations. The course also included basic workplace English and computer skills necessary for general employment in entry level positions.

As part of ETAS Group’s commitment to employing locally, this program is now delivered by Mongolian National trainers.

The project, including learning and assessment material; trainer’s notes and project learnings, was gifted to the Mongolian Government as the model for future programs in other locations throughout Mongolia.

ETAS Group has provided non-accredited workshops as well as Australian Qualifi cations to a number of private and non-government organisations in Mongolia including Oyu Tolgoi; Erdenet Mining Corporation; GIZ and Tony Blair & Associates.

All successful participants are issued with Australian recognised qualifi cations, and programs are exactly the same as those undertaken by their colleagues on sites in Australia.

Qualifi cations which have been issued in Mongolia include: • Certifi cate IV in Work Health and Safety • Certifi cate IV in Training and Assessment• Diploma of Training Design and Development• Certifi cate I in Resource and Infrastructure Operations• Certifi cate I in Business• Certifi cate II in Business• Diploma of Management

Courses are undertaken in English or in Mongolian

Supporting Industry ETAS Group developed training pathway documents for the mining industry. This was a joint project with the Mongolian Ministry of Labour, the Mongolian National Mining Association and Oyu Tolgoi.

These training pathways aligned to Australian units of competency. These are standardised across the job role meaning that every site is using the same pathway allowing for easier transitions between sites and teams.

Aligning training requirements to internationally recognised units of competency improves not only the training itself, but the associated area of safety and also improves confi dence in the organisations operations.

The training pathway documents were passed onto other industry areas as a template for best practice.

L E S UA D A N E C E L I T FAC I L I S I S S E D U LT R I C E SBY JAMES TREEBARK

Engaging organisations

Showcasing best practiceETAS Group has hosted study tours for teachers; directors; industry and government representatives demonstrate best practice in vocational delivery and resourcing.

Objectives included:• Exposure to a range of practical teaching environments and sustainable organisational practices• Engagement with quality practical teaching processes • Immersion in a western environment that is a product of sustained quality vocational training

The study tours have resulted in collaboration between schools; improvements in the practical training environments within schools and the establishment of mentoring programs between Australian and Mongolian teachers.

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International Projects: Adaptable, Responsive, Flexible

ETAS Group is a leading provider of training solutions and has been delivering successful outcomes across a wide range of disciplines to a broad range of industry since 1994. We provide training services both on and off site and have been involved in developing and implementing various training programs both in Australia and Internationally.

ETAS Group can assist through: • Auspicing of Australian qualifi cations• Training needs analysis activities • Development of training systems• Managing traineeship programs• Contextualisation of training and assessment materials to specifi c client needs• Delivery of management qualifi cations• Delivery of training and assessment qualifi cations• Delivery of safety qualifi cations

Being a private training provider means that we can be adaptable and responsive. We are large enough to be able to implement the necessary activities, yet fl exible enough that we can adapt to changing demands effi ciently ensuring the success of our projects.

ETAS Group can assist a variety of organisations to build the capacity of their staff and communities as well as meet their Corporate Social Responsibility needs through: • Consultation services in developing vocational training systems• Up-skilling teachers and providing sustainable teacher training systems• Designing, developing and implementing training programs for specifi c requirements• Working with industry groups to develop training pathways• Working with teaching and industry groups to develop competency based curriculum • Delivering customised training and qualifi cations

With a team of highly qualifi ed and experienced professional consultants, we are able to work with our clients to meet their project and contractual needs, providing cost effective, proven results.

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