Presentation at CPLA Conference 2003 Tweed Heads

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Presentation at CPLA Conference 2003 Tweed Heads

• WELCOME

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Who/what is CREATE Australia?

• CREATE is the national industry training advisory
  body (ITAB) for the ARTS, MEDIA and ENTERTAINMENT
  industries
• CREATE works with industry, providers AND
  practitioners to develop WORK STANDARDS
• CREATE Australia is funded by ANTA to develop VET
  standards

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Features of the VET Training System

• Standards-based training
• Managed by ANTA and State Training Authorities
• Based on outcomes, not the process of training,
  therefore allow for recognition of prior learning
  (RPL) using assessments and evidence
• Libraries can train to the gaps in skills
• Qualifications are nationally recognised

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What are WORK STANDARDS?

• They are
• Statements of skills and knowledge APPLIED in a
  workplace context
• Developed by industry
• Used by industry to assess workplace skills and
  knowledge

• They are NOT
• Curriculum
• Teaching materials

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Current gaps in libraries training

• Lifelong learning is crucial and practitioners
  must develop information literacy competencies
  for themselves, their colleagues and their
  clients
• Key skills are required in analysing, acquiring,
  synthesising, organising, conserving, evaluating
  and disseminating information
• Regional areas require more training, especially
  IT and website training

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Current gaps in libraries training

• Traineeships are needed within the industry
• Requirement for more skills in information
  technology.
• Need for training which is just in time, short,
  sharp and relevant to the workplace

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Available products for libraries

• Training Package in Library and Information
  Services (1999)
• Currently being updated - May to December 2003 -
  please get involved
• Workplace training resources to train library
  staff while they work

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Other products and services

• National training plan for the cultural
  industries
• Work standards for
• Music
• Film Television Radio and Multimedia
• Entertainment (Staging)
• Museum Practice and
• Visual Arts Craft and Design
• Reports, studies, projects etc - voice to
  government on training needs

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Ways to get involved with CREATE

• Please get your name on to our database - receive
  newsletters
• Please ensure industry representation is on our
  committees
• Please contact us directly - see details at
  www.createaust.com.au