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Welcome to Connect
Presented by
Kerri Leadbitter and Gail Smith
It’s not the what, it’s the who & the how Networks help you!
conference 2006
conference 2006
Networks in VET
• Past research conducted by Reframing the Future highlighted the value for VET personnel involved in implementing the national training system to link with other stakeholders in the system
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Networks in VET
• Networks are valuable in VET because they play a part in building social capital for participating industries and workplaces– Social capital – the connections of an
individual, personal relationships, mutual trust established between individuals, colleagues, stakeholders
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Two broad types of VET networks
• Industry Training Networks– Consisting of providers & representatives from
industry – As well as industry representatives that need
training
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Two broad types of VET networks
• Assessor Networks– Consisting of providers engaged in
assessment from a variety of discipline areas
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Two broad types of VET networks
• The aim of these networks are to build training partnerships and increase training growth
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Role of Networks
• There is a lot of knowledge in groups and individuals, the role of the network is to capture this and pass it on to others
• They provide an intertwined web of connections• Promotes trust among its members and promotes
sharing of ideas, knowledge and resources• Increases the level of knowledge of its members• They create new partnerships • Further develop existing partnerships that are focussed
on improving the quality and quantity of training• Establish innovative and effective links between VET
stakeholders
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Benefits of networks to individuals
• Provides an opportunity to develop professionally
• Increases knowledge base• Provides opportunities to reflect on and improve
VET practices• Encourages collaboration with others• Encourages and supports innovation• Increases personal network opportunities
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Forming Networks is not so easy
• 2003 network projects found the following areas of difficulty
• Creating a voice to be heard by more established parties• Gaining involvement of small business who are
restricted from participation by limited resources• Overcoming member issues – such as vast distances
and learning to work with new people who were often previously unknown (Mitchell 2004)
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Key areas of discussion
• How can we establish networks across Institutes?• What will hinder us in establishing these networks?• How can we better involve industry in established
networks?• What do you see are personal benefits for teachers in
belonging to networks?• How can networks support teachers and assessors?
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Bibliography
Mitchell J, 2004. Building industry training networks. Published by: Australian National Training Authority – Reframing the Future
For more information visit: http://reframingthefuture.net