E-Learning for Industry - ASSDA – SkillsTech Australia.
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E-Learning for Industry ASSDA – SkillsTech Australia
Maurits GustavssonBusiness Manager
(Education Development Research Modelling)
7/11/2007
Background
• Currently Queensland is experiencing a significant resource boom resulting in pressure being applied to all aspects of industry. Particularly the heavy industrial sector.
• Consequently the demand for skilled labour is at a 10 year high.
• The stainless steel industry is a niche market that, until recently has been limited to highly skilled and experienced practitioners.
Resource boom and training
• The increased demand on labour in Queensland has placed excessive demand on training institutions for the development of qualified and skilled workers.
• These include both apprentices and existing tradespersons expanding their portfolio.
• Multi-skilling the existing workforce is also being sought as a possible solution to human resource shortages.
Capacity of RTO’s
• Apprenticeship numbers in QLD on average are increasing by approximately 24% per annum.
• Some trade areas are increasing by as much as 36% per annum.
• Therefore total apprentice intake numbers are doubling every 3 to 4 years.
• With this growth, the capacity for training organisations such as SkillsTech Australia to accommodate student number growth, using current delivery strategies, is challenged.
Delivery alternatives
• SkillsTech Australia is seeking to expand the delivery options available to students by embracing contemporary techniques and technology.
• Establishing partnerships with enterprises and other private and public RTO’s is essential in the struggle to accommodate demand.
• Access to “best practice” delivery and assessment resources is equally as important.
E-Learning for Industry
• This project allows for the development of contemporary learning materials utilising technologies that enhance the educational experience of the learner.
• Additionally, the platform for delivery (can be delivered via the internet) allows for learning to occur external to a formal training facility for students that are capable of self directed learning.
The role of SkillsTech Australia in the project
• ASSDA have been the leader in development of this project in all aspects.
• SkillsTech Australia have supplied support where required by ASSDA including:– Access to facilities– Supply of resources– Performing mapping to endorsed components of
Training Packages
Outcomes
• Learning resources to support the activity of performing a butt weld on stainless steel using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.
• Resources are able to be utilised in many ways including via the internet or within a teacher lead classroom.
• The resource includes:– Text– Video– Annimations– Interactive components– Photographs and images– Etc.
Videos
Animations
Interactive components
Difficulties encountered
• Industry variations in welding practices made it hard to determine which of the industry practices to include.
• Being able to adequately capture the welding process with a video camera. The radiation and the light intensity of the “arc” proved challenging.
• Animations were developed to supplement video footage demonstrating aspects of the welding process that proved too difficult to capture with adequate clarity.
Benefits to the learners
• The ability to supply an additional resource that capitalises on alternative learning styles.
• Learners can access materials such as this that provides both an introduction to the stainless seel welding process and a reference for more experienced welders to call upon.
• The resource allows the learner to examine the welding process with a greater clarity than is possible in “real life” and in “real time”
Future plans
• SkillsTech Australia remains passionate in developing relationships and partnerships with Industry.
• Future activities with partnered organisations such as ASSDA are both desirable and essential in meeting the demands on the VET sector in QLD.
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