Trainers and Assessors are required to keep up to date with their industry and the Vocational Education and Training sector. There are a multitude of ways to do this, we have provided you with some links and ideas below. When you visit or sign up to any of the below it is not just about what you read it is how it will affect your practice as an educator. Take the time digest the content you have read you could use the following technique to help you process the information because it is not just about what you remember from reading the content it is more important to recall what you think when you are reading the content.
RTO Policy RTO-PO-012 Trainers and Assessors Skills and Development outlines the PD requirements for our Trainers:
“All trainers and assessors providing a training and assessment service must participate in regular activities to ensure currency within the industry that is being delivered and assessed, and professional development in Vocational Learning and Assessment as a condition of engagement.
LSV expects that as a minimum, trainers and assessors will complete the following formal hours of industry currency and professional development (combined):
– Full time Trainers and Assessors – 30 hours per annum
– Casual & volunteer Trainers and Assessors (including Third Party Providers) – 8 hours per annum
It is expected that this PD covers not just industry currency (what you train) but also develops your skills and knowledge with relation to vocational learning and assessment (how you train) and should build on your existing qualifications in this area.”
Remember to submit your PD each time you do it and keep a record for yourself to show that you are continually improving your skills and knowledge.
Training and Assessment PD
Past Events
– 2021 LSV Club Conference – Recordings and slide decks from the Training and Assessment Stream can be found here
eLearning
Online courses are a great way to expand and improve your knowledge in different areas. LSV has a number of online courses available to Trainers including:
– Communication Skills
– VET Practitioner Induction
– Maintaining Practitioner Currency in Vocational Education
– Conflict Management
– Cultural Competence
– mHelp
If you would like to complete any of these courses please contact qualityteam@lsv.com.au.
There are many platforms that you can access, here are some of the more popular course platforms.
– Alison
– edX
– Coursera
– LinkedIn Learning
– Khan Academy
Videos are a great way of instruction we have all watched a youtube how to video, take a look at the ones below to get some inspiration and build your knowledge.
– TED
– What Works for LLN
Aquatic Rescue (Open Water and Inland Waterways) - Trainer PD
Upcoming Events
– 2022 LSV Club Conference – Stay tuned to the Club Conference page for details of the 2022 event.
Past Events
– 2021 LSV Club Conference – Recordings and presentations of the 2021 Club Conference can be found here
– The Science of Surf Talk (Recording) – Contact the Public Training team for details
First Aid and Emergency Care - Trainer PD
Upcoming Events
– 2022 National First Aid Trainers Conference – 25th and 26th August 2022, Gold Coast – Bookings can be made here
Pool Safety and Supervision - Trainer PD
Upcoming Events
– Aquatic Industry Summit 2022 – Subscribe and stay tuned to the Safer Pools Newsletter for details of our 2022 event.
– ARV Industry Conference 2022 – 16th- 18th February, Crown Promenade Southbank – For more details and to purchase tickets, click here
– Aquatic Technical & Supervision Workshops – Delivered by the LSV Aquatic Industry Services team, these new workshops will be launched in 2022.
– LSV In-service Training (Pool Lifeguard) – This should be completed on a quarterly for those trainers who also work at an aquatic facility. Training can be delivered by LSV Trainers or our network of suitably qualified facility champions.
– LSV In-service Training (Swim Teacher) – Coming Soon!
Past Events
– Aquatic, Fitness and Recreation (AFAR) PD Series (Recordings) – Recordings of past sessions can be found on the AFAR page.
– Australian Water Safety Strategy Webinar Series – Hosted by the Australian Water Safety Council and engaging industry stakeholders, recordings can be found here
– Aquatic Industry Summit 2021 (Recording) – The 2021 summit was delivered virtually and can be found here
– Aquatic Industry Summit – Previous Summit recordings and presentations dating back to 2012 can be found on our Aquatic Industry Summit page.
eLearning
LSV’s Public Training team have a number of online courses available to Trainers including:
– Communication Skills
– Conflict Management
– Teacher of Lifesaving
If you would like to complete any of these courses please contact qualityteam@lsv.com.au.
– Watch Around Water Online Training – This module is focused on educating parents and guardians but provides a great overview of the Watch Around Water program and its implementation in registered aquatic facilities.
Swim Teacher - Trainer PD
