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This project aims to expand on current RPL practices used for the Graduate Certificate in Management Communication.

This project aims to capture work-based evidence from managers in Councils (some in rural and remote locations) by implementing the use of innovative e-learning technologies to document and record workplace practices. Recognition processes will be more easily navigated by the learner and facilitated and expedited by the teacher. It will allow a ‘fast-track’ pathway for people interested in gaining the qualification.

This project seeks to resolve the solution for gathering RPL evidence from a varied and widely dispersed group of clients and trainers. It is envisaged that a web based online repository will be created and trialled which has the ability for participants to store RPL evidence (electronic documents, audio, video, photos etc) for the Graduate Certificate in Management Communication. Students will be added to the site as they enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Management Communication. Each subject will have the units of competence summarised with suggestions of the types of evidence they might upload. This could include examples of workplace reports (NSWTWTG503A), videos of them conducting meetings (BSBADM502A), making presentations (NSWTSPG501A), conducting performance appraisals or job interviews (NSWTCOM509A), photos/videos of them conducting inductions (NSWTINT502A) and audio/video interviews with managers and/or co-workers to support any unit in the course.

The proposed e-learning strategy is to utilise the Mahara / Moodle e-Portfolio platform to capture work-based evidence. The e-Portfolio will be a definitive collection of work-based practices which directly relate to units of competence. The e-Portfolio will demonstrate a learner’s skills and knowledge. Learners will come from senior and middle management from Central NSW Councils.