Methodology 5 - Knowledge management

Knowledge management focuses on processes such as acquiring, creating and sharing knowledge. A key aspect of knowledge management in the VET context is knowledge transformation, which includes the process of internalising information and research and then applying the new knowledge to practice.

Key publication: Knowledge management and the national training system: core idea
Resources:

Guidelines for Funded Projects 2008

Action Plan Template

Participant kits (available soon)

Mid term report template (available soon)

Final reports (available soon)

Contact: Wendy Perry
Other reading: Applying Information and Research, Good Practices from 2005

Action Plans

  • Central Coast Community College
    5ir_98-2-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_98-2-1-07.pdf 98
    This project on applying information and research will enhance ACE providers’ capability and responsiveness in providing services which support their clients’ current and emerging workforce development requirements. The key question the project team will address is this: What implication does COAG’s national reform agenda have for professional practice and workforce development in the Adult and Community Education sector in NSW and for the workforce development of clients of community colleges? In the project, qualitative and quantitative research data and information on the issue of national VET reform will be sourced and interrogated, with a view to answering the above and related questions. Key documents from COAG and IPART and other states and sources such as NCVER will actively inform the participants.
    05-Jul-07
    Ms Mallory Mills
    0243484300
    mmills@cccc.nsw.edu.au
  • Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
    5ir_198-7-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_198-7-1-07.pdf 198
    This project aims to use an action learning approach to achieve key organisational objectives by making the best use of existing knowledge through researching, acquiring, creating and sharing knowledge about RPL processes for the key target group of mature aged workers in the Community Services area. The outcomes of the project will be: o new RPL processes, policies and tools that are accessible and appropriate for the target group of mature aged workers, many of whom will be from a culturally diverse background o improved knowledge management practices about RPL at CAE in order to meet the needs of assessors and AQTF requirements.
    05-Jul-07
    Mr Brandon Jones
    0396520648
    brandonj@cae.edu.au
  • Centre for Adult Education (CAE)
    5ir_108-7-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_108-7-1-07.pdf 108
    This project will: oBring together personnel from Victorian ACE Coalition, VACEC, a consortium of key ACE organisations across Victoria oEngage in a workbased learning team process in order to bring individuals together to create and share knowledge through face-to-face discussions, lunches and web based forums oReflect on and refine existing models of RPL, including current processes within VACEC organisations, in order to meet a range of stakeholder outcomes including: the compliance needs of AQTF; quality outcomes for clients and RTOs; and government priorities to improve skills recognition oDevelop a set of customised, flexible RPL processes and tools to be used in a range of contexts
    17-Jul-07
    Mr Dave Tout
    0396578118
    davet@cae.edu.au
  • Charles Darwin University
    5ir_309-3-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_309-3-1-07.pdf 309
    This project will engage with, contextualise and apply research, information and practice to inform how the School of Creative Arts and Humanities and partnering organizations will engage with remote and regional youth to ensure that educational design for learning and assessment is culturally appropriate, engages youth and addresses the challenges of geographical remoteness.
    06-Aug-07
    Mr Bill Wade
    0889466026
    bill.wade@cdu.edu.au
  • Department of Education, Training and the Arts
    5ir_189-4-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_189-4-1-07.pdf 189
    Work with a group of practitioners from across the VET sector in Queensland to interrogate existing research and develop an Employability Skills Implementation Framework which identifies: •Employability Skills implementation requirements in relation to delivery, assessment and reporting; •staff capability building activity to achieve the required outcomes; •stakeholders and their needs; •enabling resources.
    17-Jul-07
    Ms Judy Gronold
    0741202548
    judy.gronold@deta.qld.gov.au
  • Hume Regional Council of Adult, Community and Further Education
    5ir_47-7-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_47-7-1-07.pdf 47
    To develop a model that can be used to identify and address skill gaps in the Business/Industry Sector in communities. Also through the project and addressing skill sets provides the opportunity for individuals to develop qualification pathways (through statements of attainment) that will support their career pathway.
    05-Jul-07
    Ms Patricia Grosse
    0357624655
    patricia.grosse@dvc.vic.gov.au
  • Institute of TAFE Tasmania
    5ir_289-6-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_289-6-1-07.pdf 289
    This project aims to apply current research and information related to employability skills to support the professional development of TAFE Tasmania staff and improve implementation for our clients. The project will: •Assist TAFE Tasmania staff to develop delivery strategies that enhance employability skills in students •Embed assessment of Employability Skills as part of assessment practices and resources adopted by TAFE Tasmania delivery teams. •Develop resources to support best practice in reporting employability skills to students and Enterprise clients.
    05-Jul-07
    Mr Laurie Miller
    0362334608
    laurie.miller@tafe.tas.edu.au
  • Kimberley College of TAFE
    5ir_4-8-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_4-8-1-07.pdf 4
    The 2 -Way Literacy and VET course delivery will offer the chance for a team of 1 VET delivering a training package in trades, and one L/N lecturer, to learn about and deliver using a new approach to embedding L/N to low skilled, Aboriginal students. The L/N support will be applied using the new methodology of the Bi-dialectical research done on Aboriginal English verses Standard Australian English, combined with the CAVSS model to embed L/N into the VET course delivery. This method offers English as a Second Language type delivery opposed to general education in L/N. If successful the College will strive to use and improve this method to embed L/N in VET delivery.
    17-Jul-07
    Ms Wendy Vance
    0891680834
    wvance@kimtafe.wa.edu.au
  • RMIT University
    5ir_73-7-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_73-7-1-07.pdf 73
    This projects aims to facilitate the development of a culture of VET enquiry with the Design and Social Context Portfolio within RMIT University. It is anticipated that there will be a shift in the mindsets of participants that moves them from “teachers” to become VET practitioners. This project acknowledges that great changes have occurred in the working lives of VET teachers, especially with regards to work responsibilities and relationships with industry and colleagues. Facilitated workshops will support teachers to develop, employ and gain confidence in the use of critical analysis skills to inform their practice. It is hoped that participants will become knowledge champions who actively seek out and engage with contemporary VET knowledge in order to best respond to current and future demands within the VET sector.
    17-Jul-07
    Ms Sarah-Jane Terrill
    0399258327
    sarah-jane.terrill@rmit.edu.au
  • Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
    5ir_172-7-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_172-7-1-07.pdf 172
    The Institute has recently established a Skills Recognition Centre which it aims to continually improve. Project Outcomes: •Continued development of a transferable Skills Recognition (i.e. RPL, RCC etc) model which is seamless and integrated within a flexible and responsive training model to optimise Skills Formation •Improved marketing and promotion of Skills Recognition •Improved AQTF 2007 compliant Skills Recognition policies, procedures, tools and fees and charges structures for a multi-campus regional institute context •Value adding to ‘best Skills Recognition practices’ and improved ongoing networks •Skills Recognition models for Australian Apprenticeships, particularly in skills shortage areas and upfront Skills Recognition promoted in government policies •Improved staff Skills Recognition and workplace learning knowledge and skills •Improvements to the Reframing the Future research models
    17-Jul-07
    Mr Stan Pietsch
    0350223633
    spietsch@sunitafe.edu.au
  • Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
    5ir_32-4-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_32-4-1-07.pdf 32
    This project will review research into the nature of small (especially home based) businesses on the Sunshine Coast focussing on their training needs, and the Institute’s capabilities for meeting these needs. It will develop a model for engaging this market in training. It will consider: •Existing market research and skill requirements data for micro and small businesses •Client base demographic research •Local and regional business trends •Responsiveness of the Institute to small business needs
    05-Jul-07
    Ms Francis Howes
    0754593120
    francis.howes@deta.qld.gov.au
  • TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute
    5ir_41-2-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_41-2-1-07.pdf 41
    •An educational leadership group within VET to explore and examine benefits and implications of AQTF 2007 •Bringing together research evidence and practitioner knowledge will give us the best platform to transform teaching and learning cultures •The potential to move organisations forward, connect current and future practices with theoretical and research frameworks •Inputs from information and research enabling access to new ideas, insights, ways of working and innovation •Improved research skills of VET practitioners through applying workbased learning •Critical thinking in identifying gaps in existing research and question current practice •Connect, modify and apply information, research findings and good practice models to our particular needs
    05-Jul-07
    Ms Gail Smith
    0242290314
    gail.smith@det.nsw.edu.au
  • TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute
    5ir_215-2-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_215-2-1-07.pdf 215
    The project will: •Identify and analyse current research on engaging and retaining Gen Y (15 – 24 yr olds) in the VET sector •Examine best practice models already developed in the VET sector •Engage with key stakeholders to identify further ideas, practices and models •Produce an annotated bibliography •Host a professional development seminar for VET practitioners to present and discuss best practice guidelines •Create networks with organizations external to TAFE and strengthen networks within TAFE NSW
    17-Jul-07
    Ms Lynne Paisley
    0299420056
    lynne.paisley@tafensw.edu.au
  • TAFEWA Central West
    5ir_273-8-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_273-8-1-07.pdf 273
    To increase the College’s ability to provide meaningful training opportunities for people with disabilities it is essential that practitioners have the knowledge, practical skills and strategies to create and implement flexible and innovative competency based training and assessment across a number of industry areas. The anticipated outcomes of this project therefore are: •Identification of good practice to support Central West TAFE’s training activities; •Identification of staff development needs •Development of 2008 Staff Development Plan •Development of teaching, learning and assessment strategies to support training delivery •Formal linkages with other registered training organisations, industry groups and employment agencies focused on supporting training needs of people with disabilities
    05-Jul-07
    Ms Susan Leonard
    0899562737
    leonas@grdton.training.wa.gov.au
  • TAFEWA Challenger
    5ir_176-8-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_176-8-1-07.pdf 176
    Challenger TAFE values its workforce and seeks to attract, retain and retrain staff who perform at their best. This project will use research on capability building and the roles, knowledge and skills requirements of the VET professionals (practitioners and managers) to develop and implement a framework for professional development in the College. The framework will include strategies: -to work in collaborative arrangements such as VET in schools & industry -to develop networks, communities of practice & succession planning -for change management and leadership development -for targeted professional development for casual staff -for the development of advanced pedagogical skills
    05-Jul-07
    Ms Annelieske Noteboom
    0892938198
    Annelieske.noteboom@challengertafe.wa.edu.au
  • Workplace Learning Initiatives
    5ir_286-7-1-07.pdfdownload pdf 5ir_286-7-1-07.pdf 286
    This project will involve a set of seminars and consequent action-learning activities that will immerse staff in new VET thinking. The central input topic is: •the new VET practitioner – changing climate, identity and expectations and the possible implications for our practice; more specifically, we will be looking for outcomes in relation to opedagogy for workplace learning, oproject management/administrative support, and omarketing, entrepreneurialism & building business .
    05-Jul-07
    Dr Peter Waterhouse
    0394868600
    pwhouse@wli.com.au