SFIA Accredited Skills Assessor Workshop
In an environment of rapid technological change, the critical challenge for businesses and organisations is to attract and retain talent, with the capability/skills to meet future business needs. Using SFIA - the Skills Framework for the Information Age, the world’s most robust and widely used tech and digital skills definition framework – ACS offers the SFIA Accredited Skills Assessor Course. Working at both the individual and organisation levels, SFIA Accredited Skills Assessors provide high-value service, accurately validating the SFIA benchmarked skills of tech and digital professionals and the organisations for which they work. This one-day course is an extension of the established ACS Understanding SFIA course – a prerequisite for commencing ACS’ Skills Assessor Course.
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About this event
In an environment of rapid technological change, the critical challenge for businesses and organisations is to attract and retain talent, with the capability/skills to meet future business needs.
Using SFIA - the Skills Framework for the Information Age, the world’s most robust and widely used tech and digital skills definition framework – ACS offers the SFIA Accredited Skills Assessor Course.
Working at both the individual and organisation levels, SFIA Accredited Skills Assessors provide high-value service, accurately validating the SFIA benchmarked skills of tech and digital professionals and the organisations for which they work.
This one-day course is an extension of the established ACS Understanding SFIA course – a prerequisite for commencing ACS’ Skills Assessor Course.
Content:
- Assessment practices & judgement
- Uses of SFIA & other capability Frameworks
- SFIA Foundation Guidelines - Independent & Objective Assessment
- Conducting Assessments, Assessment techniques & Assessment practices and judgement
- Using assessment outcomes for professional growth & Future skills planning
- Assessment in the industry context
- Becoming a SFIA Accredited Assessor
- Integration with wider training and HR plans
- Professional technology profiles & disciplines
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course, participants will:
- Have a refreshed understanding the concepts of SFIA in the context of skills assessment: - the capability model - skills, knowledge, behaviours and experience - the structure of SFIA - where to find out more (SFIA website) - assessment guidance
- Understand: the differences of knowledge, skill, competence - what can be assessed using the SFIA framework - different types of and approaches to assessment - what is needed for an effective assessment scheme - evidence requirements for different approaches to assessment - the role of an assessor
- Be able to: - prepare for an effective assessment - assess professional skills and levels of responsibility using the SFIA framework - conduct an effective assessment following an agreed approach
- Deal with common issues that may occur during assessments
- Provide timely and credible feedback on an assessment
Who should attend?
This one-day workshop has been designed, using SFIA, for people who will be assessing the knowledge, skills, competence and behaviours of anyone in a tech or digital or related role. This can be assessing or validating, or providing skills benchmarking:
- of one or more skills for an individual professional’s skills portfolio, or
- confirming the skills required for a specific role
- for SFIA-based certification assessments
- for SFIA skills roles definition
And could, to achieve SFIA certification as an assessor, be:
- Industry professionals supporting skills identification and validation
- HR professionals involved in skills benchmarking and professional development
- Industry consultants looking to broaden their assessment capabilities
- Tech and digital managers responsible for skills-based team development and outcomes
Speakers
Her work for ACS extends to support our members and partner organisations in the implementation of SFIA through Skills Profiling and bespoke professional development and career development opportunities.
Lisa's expertise includes working with organisations to implement successful learning and development programs that align with the business plan of the organisation and the individuals professional development plan; assuring the programs are of the highest quality and are value for money by ensuring funding opportunities are sought if appropriate; client relationship and consulting services to stakeholders for learning and development support including Federal and State/Territory governments, Registered Training Organisations and other Professional Development providers.
Lisa has extensive knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector including all nationally recognised qualifications. Her previous roles in assisting organisations to develop a learning and development culture within an organisation has seen me work and liaise with numerous businesses within the ACT including ACT Government Directorate’s; Federal Government; Private organisations and Industry associations. Lisa holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Employment Services and is a SFIA Accredited Consultant.
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Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
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