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.

If you are considering using knowledge management please review the following resources developed by Reframing the Future.

Key publication:

Knowledge management and the national training system: core idea

Resources:

Ideas and themes from 2008 project reports

Action Plan Template

Mid-term report template

Final report template

Start up forum powerpoint

Knowledge management

	Knowledge management and the National Training Framework - Core Ideas This brochure describes the key elements of Knowledge Management as it applies to practitioners within the VET system who are implementing the national training system. Download 81kb

	Applying Information & Research Good Practices from 2005 12 projects from 2005 are featured in this publication that outlines how to apply research and information to the task of implementing the national training system. Download 248kb

	Participating in workbased learning groups The basic concepts of workbased learning are described from a participants point of view. Download 131kb

	Facilitating workbased learning groups This brochure provides ideas and suggestions for facilitators of workbased learning staff development groups. Download 202kb

	Learning@work This report documents five different applications of workbased learning in five different learning and working contexts as part of the 2001 Reframing the Future program. Download 474kb

	Evaluating projects A model for evaluating workbased learning projects. Download 189kb

	Innovation and the national training system - Core Ideas This publication directs VET practitioners to a range of ideas raised by the report Emerging Futures - ideas that will support the implementation of a national training system. Download 653kb

	Applying information and research Good Practices from 2003 This paper discusses ways to apply research and information to the task of implementing the national training system. Download 69kb