[Year 12 SofDev] state of play of VET IT and new training package.

Tue Nov 22 17:27:03 EST 2011

Hi Kent,

 Yes, let's go over this in the vet-mm, vet-it lists.
My discussions with Daryl Sutton manager of the VET Unit in the VCAA has
indicated the VCAA will not be running with the new Training Package ICA11
until 2013.
 For general interest - relevant to Software Development - is that there
are 2 new qualifications at Cert IV and Diploma level on Interactive
Digital Games which looks exciting.
 Allan is spot on IMHO. If you try to teach a course not on the VCAA list
you can only get Block Credits at best.

Kind Regards
Kevork

> Hi Kent
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> I am aware that this is not the right list for this discussion, but the
> issue is that if the students do a course that is not loaded onto VASS the
> students will only get block credit recognition and will not be able to
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> the exam and get full recognition and an ATAR score, etc. May not be an
> issue for some students but for others wanting an ATAR score it is an
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> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au
> [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au]
> On Behalf Of Kent Beveridge
> Sent: Tuesday, 22 November 2011 3:01 PM
> To: Year 12 Software Development Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] state of play of VET IT and new training
> package.
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> I'm not quite sure what the query on this VET-IT issue is. The way I see
> it,
> the ICA11 package is now available and the units in it should be the ones
> we
> therefore plan for and present the content from. It is noticeable that
> some
> units now have a 'C' designation on them and/or additional or more
> detailed
> elements & performance criteria. Correspondingly the critical aspects and
> kk
> /ks in some cases have also been upgraded by the new training package.
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> Also worth noting is that training.com.au  now also contains word format
> documents which makes the task of creating some assessment tools a real
> joy!
> (modifying the pdf's was a pain!)
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> My RTO gave all the current package info to me for this year plus, I make
> it
> my duty to ensure I regularly check the site for any content updates.
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> On the down side, VET-IT Cert III at this point will not be offered here
> after 2012 due to the LARGE range of other subject offerings more
> attractive
> to the demographic of this region.  BUT, I will try to change that
> thinking
> next year...hmmmm..just working on that plan just now...
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> Kent.
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> Kent Beveridge
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> ICT Co-ordinator, St.Brigids CSC, HORSHAM,Vic,Aus.
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> kbeveridge at stbc.vic.edu.au
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> From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] on
> behalf of Chris Mcdonald [MCDONALD.Chris at bssc.edu.au]
> Sent: Tuesday, 22 November 2011 11:44 AM
> To: sofdev at edulists.com.au
> Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] state of play of VET IT and new training
> package.
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> Hi all
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> Having just glanced though the new training for VET IT (ICA11 -
> Certificate
> II and III Info, Digital Media and Technology) am wondering if anyone on
> this list knows of the state of play for the new training package. When it
> is going to be introduced by the VCAA and what is the likely profile of
> the
> new course?
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> Regards
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> Chris McDonald | Information Techology Teacher, VET, O H & S Staff Rep.
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