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Trainer and Assessor PD

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 hours of professional development :

 – 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 primarily focuses on 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. To assist you in recording your PD, especially where you are completing readings, webinars and videos that do not result in evidence, we have developed a VET Professional Development Log.

VET Professional Development
Events

Upcoming Velg Members Lunch Box Webinar – Complying with the Disability Standards for Education – 29 August 2023, 12:00PM-1:00PM, Book here
Velg Training – High Impact Teaching Strategies – Webinar – 30 August 2023 – 11:00am -12:30pm AEST – $75 members or $105 non members – Book here
Velg Training – Embedding Literacy Development – Webinar – 11 September 2023 – 11:00am -12:00pm AEST – $55 members or $85 non members Book here
Velg Training – Are your Slides Inadvertently Causing Brain Strain?– Webinar – 20 September 2023 – 11:00am -12:00pm AEST – $75 members or $105 non members Book here
Velg Training – AI: Chat GPD is My Co-Pilot – Webinar – 13 September 2023 – 11:00am -12:30pm AEST – $55 members or $85 non members Book here
Velg Training – Empowering Self-Assurance: Obligations and Beyond – Webinar – 17 October 2023 – 11:00am -12:30pm AEST – $75 members or $105 non members Book here
2023 National VET Conference (Velg) – This event is open to members and non members – 2nd and 3rd November 2023 – Gold Coast, Australia
2023 LSV Club Conference – Stay tuned to the Club Conference page for details of the 2023 event.
Velg Calendar of Events – Velg have a full calendar of events in addition to the National Conference, delivered online. Click here to learn more
VET Development Centre Professional Learning – View the VDC July to October 2023 Program here
Velg Members Lunch Box Recordings – Access over 20 recordings from the last 2 years here
Past LSV Club Conferences – LSV Volunteer Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators can find recordings and presentations of past conferences on the LSV Clubs Gateway

eLearning

ASQA Videos and Webinars – ASQA has a range of webinars available to view for free, covering a wide variety of topics relating to training, assessment, trainer and assessor requirements and VET industry. You can access these resources here.

Now available in the Member Training Portal under the Membership and Leadership Development Area. If you do not have access to that portal, please contact qualityteam@lsv.com.au to request access.
– SLSA TAF Professional Development 2023
– This module aims to introduce you to Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the benefits of applying this theory in a training and education setting.

LSV has made a suite of eLearning courses available through its Training Portal covering the topics related to:

– Health and Safety in the Workplace
– Aquatic Safety
– Swim Teachers
– Pool Lifeguards
– Business Skills
– Training and Assessment

Visit the LSV Training Portal and click on Professional Development to book in.

Velg2Go Webinars
Unlike traditional self-paced, online learning, Velg2Go has been created with an insightful influence from qualified eLearning Specialists to ensure your learning experience is so much more than just a ‘read and test’ format. These courses open on the first day of the month and registrations close on the date listed below. Registrations open on the first day of each month and close on the 24th of the month. Trainers will have access until the end of that month to complete the webinar and receive their certificate. Cost is $99 for members and $129 for non-members.

2023
V2G01 – Vet Quality Framework and Standards – Book here
V2G02 – Effective RTO Management Practices – Book here
V2G03 – Establishing Effective Trainer and Assessor Practice – Book here
V2G04 – Marketing and Student Information – Book here
V2G05 – Training and Assessment Strategies and Practices – Book here
V2G06 – Industry Engagement Requirements and Strategies – Book here
V2G07 – Trainer and Assessor Competency and Currency – Book here
V2G08 – Assessment: Essential systems and applications – Book here
V2G09 – Assessment: Designing for Competence – Book here
V2G10 – Assessment: Reviewing and Validating – Book here

VET Development Centre – VDC-Learn offers professional learning on demand for the VET workforce. There are two types of programs to choose from, eLearns and webinar recordings. The type of program you choose will depend on your learning style. To view available learnings click here
There are many other platforms that you can access, here are some of the more popular course platforms.

– Skills Education – To view available learnings click here
Alison
edX
LinkedIn Learning

Videos are a great way of instruction. We have all watched a youtube how to video so take a look at the ones below to get some inspiration and build your knowledge.

Teaching Methods for Inspiring the Students of the Future – with TEDxLafayette – here
TED
What Works for LLN
Brainmass – Adult Learning Techniques
TED Talk – Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection

Understanding the Vet Sector (Training Accreditation Council WA)
Conflict Resolution Strategies/Resolving Conflict in Relationships

Documents and Research

VELG Training Templates
ASQA Prerecorded Webinars
ASQA Fact Sheets
Australian Qualifications Framework
Australian Vocational Education and Training Researchers Association (AVETRA)
CoHealth Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion Guide
SBS Cultural Atlas – A great resource to learn more about the cultures of the candidates in your courses and any special considerations that may impact your course

Meetings and Committees
Websites and Newsletters
Memberships

Velg Sibling Membership  – Members have access to free and reduced fee professional development. LSV Trainers are eligible for a sibling Velg Membership. Contact qualityteam@lsv.com.au to request yours today!

Aquatic Rescue (Open Water and Inland Waterways) - Trainer Industry Currency
Events

2023 LSV Club Conference – Stay tuned to the Club Conference page for details of the 2023 event.
The Science of Surf Talk (Recording) – Contact the Public Training team for details
ILS 2022 Rescue Webinar Series – Session 2 Rescue Operations– – ILS Rescue Operations 5 July 2022
ILS 2022 Rescue Webinar Series – Session 3 Education– – ILS Education 12 July 2022
Past LSV Club Conferences – LSV Volunteer Trainers, Assessors and Facilitators can find recordings and presentations of past conferences on the LSV Clubs Gateway

eLearning
Meetings and Committees
Podcasts
Memberships
First Aid and Emergency Care - Trainer Industry Currency
Events

High Performance CPR Masterclass – Life Saving Victoria – 4th September, 6th September or 10th September 2023. Visit the LSV Training Portal or Member Training Portal to secure your place. Please note these sessions are only available to LSV Trainers.

ARC High Performance CPR Conference – Resuscitation – A community alliance – Saturday 9th September (8am-4pm) PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne – $280.00 – Click here to book. This is an extended version of the High Performance Masterclasses above.

2023 National First Aid Trainers Conference – Stay tuned at NIFAT Website for details of the 2024 event.
ILS 2022 Rescue Webinar Series – Session 1 Medical ILS Medical Webinar 28 June 2022
NIFAT Event Recordings – For recordings of past PD event recordings click here – Starting at $39, past topics include ‘Understanding Pule Oximetry, Drowning & Cold Water Shock, Basic Anatomical Differences Between Adults and Children, Bandaging Masterclass and much more!

eLearning

LSV has made a suite of eLearning courses available through its Training Portal covering the topics related to:

– Health and Safety in the Workplace
– Aquatic Safety
– Swim Teachers
– Pool Lifeguards
– Business Skills
– Training and Assessment

Visit the LSV Training Portal and click on Professional Development to book in.

Other options include:
Udemy – Workplace First Aid Training
ASCIA e-Training for First Aid

Documents and Research
Meetings and Committees
Memberships

National Institute of First Aid Trainers  – Members have access to free professional development webinars!

Pool Safety and Supervision - Trainer Industry Currency
Events

Aquatic Industry Summit 2023 – Stay tuned for 2023 event details.here.
Aquatic Industry Workshop Series – The 2022 webinar series has come to an end. Recordings of previous sessions be found here.
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!
Aquatic Industry Summit – Past presentations and recordings can be found here.
RLSSA Industry Webinar Series – Recordings of past webinars can be found here.

eLearning

LSV has made a suite of eLearning courses available through its Training Portal covering the topics related to:

– Health and Safety in the Workplace
– Aquatic Safety
– Swim Teachers
– Pool Lifeguards
– Business Skills
– Training and Assessment

Visit the LSV Training Portal and click on Professional Development to book in.

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.

Meetings and Committees
Swim Teacher - Trainer Industry Currency
Events
eLearning

LSV has made a suite of eLearning courses available through its Training Portal covering the topics related to:

– Health and Safety in the Workplace
– Aquatic Safety
– Swim Teachers
– Pool Lifeguards
– Business Skills
– Training and Assessment

Visit the LSV Training Portal and click on Professional Development to book in.

Other options include:
Udemy – Workplace First Aid Training
ASCIA e-Training for First Aid

Documents and Research
Meetings and Committees
Websites and Newsletters
Memberships
Powercraft - Trainer Industry Currency
Events
eLearning
Documents and Research
Meetings and Committees
Websites and Newsletters
Podcasts
Memberships
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