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What is a Training Package?
Training Packages are integrated sets of components providing specifications for training and assessment in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Along with Accredited Courses, they provide benchmarks for nationally recognised training.
A Training Package includes nationally recognised components (endorsed components) for specific industry, industry sector or enterprise. A Training Package also includes non-endorsed components which are support materials for training and assessment.
The three key components are endorsed by the National Quality Council (NQC) and include:
.Competency Standards
.Assessment Guidelines
.The Qualification Framework
When you use Training Packages for training and assessment leading to nationally recognised qualifications, you must use the endorsed components. They provide the benchmarks for training and assessment and the rules you must follow in assessing competency and issuing qualifications.
The non-endorsed components of Training Packages are necessary for the delivery of training and assessment services and are referred to as Training Package support materials. They could include assessment tools, learner guides, training DVDs, text books, etc.
Training Packages are designed to be flexible. This is to encourage the development of learner-centred training and assessment.
Competency Standards
