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

2. 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 © The Work Lab 2007

3. Online Tools in Recognition Processes The Work Lab © The Work Lab 2007 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

4. Recognition Processes The Work Lab © The Work Lab 2007 EnquiryBroad skills recognitionQualification specificIndividual/ Enterprise Capability Information & Planning Explain process/ fees/ forms Determine driver of TNA Determine outcome required of Training Needs Analysis Determine the Scope of Training Needs Analysis Self Assessment Competency Navigator Skill Set Workflow Competency Navigator Qualification/ recognition Workflow Determine Training Needs Analysis Methodology Competency Navigator Functional Job Analysis Workflow Validation of self assessmentLine manager/ peer validation Evidence Gathering Reflect Competency Navigator evidence choices Validation of evidenceLine manager/ peer validation Assessment  Questioning of underpinning knowledge  Review of validated evidence  Assessment judgement  Questioning of underpinning knowledge  Review of validated evidence  Assessment judgement  Questioning of underpinning knowledge  Review of validated evidence  Assessment judgement Evaluation & review Debrief process Feedback Identify further training & development Review Training Needs Analysis Formal recognition Issue statements of attainment Qualifications Issue statements of attainment Qualifications Recording of outcomes Issue statements of attainment

5. The Work Lab Recognition enablers/barriers? © The Work Lab 2007 Staff resourcesSmart tools COAGPilot projects CostlyPolicy changes re funding AQTF07Professional support Cultural barriersCollective approaches Others?Skills stores

6. The Work Lab 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 © The Work Lab 2007

7. The Work Lab Scenario 1: Return to the Workforce © The Work Lab 2007 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 categories 2.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

8. The Work Lab Competency Summary Report

9. The Work Lab Matching Qualifications Report

10. The Work Lab Qualification Overview © The Work Lab 2007

11. The Work Lab Competency Evidence Gathering

12. The Work Lab What to do with the report

13. The Work Lab Evidence Summary

14. The Work Lab Input screens: Competency Navigator Login www.competencynavigator.com

15. The Work Lab. Participant Setup – Workflow Options © The Work Lab 2007 Participant Setup and Workflow Options

16. The Work Lab © The Work Lab 2007 Overview Menu – Skill Set Navigator

17. The Work Lab © The Work Lab 2007 Profile – Training & Qualifications

18. The Work Lab Category Selection

19. The Work Lab Functional Area

20. The Work Lab Competency Selection

21. Reports The Work Lab Reports

22. The Work Lab 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 © The Work Lab 2007

23. The Work Lab Participant Login – Workflow Options © The Work Lab 2007

24. Overview Menu – Recognition Navigator The Work Lab Overview Menu – Recognition Navigator

25. Training Package Filter The Work Lab Training Package Filter

26. The Work Lab Qualification Filter

27. The Work Lab Matching Qualifications

28. The Work Lab 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 © The Work Lab 2007

29. The Work Lab Questions © The Work Lab 2007

30. The Work Lab Workforce Blueprint is an authorised distributor of Competency Navigator Phone: 08 8387 9800 Mob: 0416 150 491 Email: info@workforceblueprint.com.auinfo@workforceblueprint.com.au Web: www.workforceplueprint.com.auwww.workforceplueprint.com.au Competency Navigator is a product of The Work Lab The Work Lab Phone: 1300 559 422 Email: info@competencynavigator.cominfo@competencynavigator.com Web: www.theworklab.com.auwww.theworklab.com.au Contact Details © The Work Lab 2007