International models to streamline VET qualifications: case studies

▪ In many of the countries examined, the body or organisation with the final approval of a qualification is also the regulatory body of vocational qualifications in that country, such as the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA; following approval from the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations [QCTO]), the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) accreditation in Scotland and the New Ze. [...] Key process decision points In the Australian training package-development process, there are four decision and approval points for developers to pass: ▪ approval of the case for change by the AISC ▪ sign-off of activity order by the AISC Secretariat ▪ approval of the case for endorsement by the AISC, based on recommendations from the AISC Secretariat ▪ final endorsement of training package conten. [...] Current vocational qualification development process Summary of the process/steps The following table provides an overview of the main steps in the training package-development process, the groups involved and the timeframe. [...] The IRC approves the case for endorsement and the SSO submits it to the AISC Secretariat, which develops recommendations for the AISC. [...] Changes to the Chair If the program review requires changes to the number number of electives of electives, the chair consults with the chair of liberal studies and the ministry on elective rules and communicates elective changes to the PAC.