2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE Heavy Vehicle Repair Industry Training within the North Coast

conference 2007 What was happening….. Students were travelling large distances and were at higher risk of harm Industry bore the financial and human resource costs No flexibility for content choice for students Industry concerns about currency of training equipment

conference 2007 How did the changes occur... Request from Local Industry Extensive consultation with industry Our willingness to meet our customer needs

conference 2007 What’s happening now…. Year 1 apprentice training at local automotive campus Years 2 (2007) & 3 (2008) receive “on the job” training More recognition for OEM / Factory training Greater involvement by industry in the gathering of evidence of competency from the workplace

conference 2007 How we deliver in the workplace…. 1.Complying with the new training package Step 1 Student Assignment Step 2 Work Evidence Report Step 3 Assessor's Evidence Report Step 4 Theory Assessment

conference 2007 Advantages of workplace delivery Higher levels of performance One on one training Greater knowledge of the students workplace Better communication & relationship Current technology & equipment relevant to employers needs

conference 2007 How you can adapt this concept for your delivery Great concept for advancing technology industries Suits any trade whose apprentice works at same location each day Requires commitment and innovation Requires active workplace mentors / employers

conference 2007 For further information please contact Paul Hill Coffs Harbour Campus Len Parkes Murwillumbah Campus 02)