Courses

We custom design courses to suit your organisation. We both develop materials and deliver training - giving you the advantage of presenters who know the material "inside out". We collaborate with Registered Training Organisations to deliver nationally recognised training across a range of management and technical subjects.

Look at a brief description of some of the work we have done so far:

• CURRENT ADAS COURSE (2007/2008)
• National training packages
• Nationally accredited courses
• Online courses
• Examples of courses and training materials
• Demonstration online course.

National training packages

We write training materials for competencies within nationally recognised industry training packages - this means that your staff can be assessed to receive statements of attainment, which can lead to a nationally recognised qualification. For more information on national training packages, go to the website for the Australian National Training Authority ANTA.

Many of the courses we have developed have been for public training providers and can be accessed from these providers.

Nationally accredited courses

We are able to develop course competencies specially designed for your organisation and have them accredited as nationally recognised courses within the vocational education and training framework. For example, we have written and successfully applied for accreditation for over 25 different qualifications for Occupational Diving.

Online courses

We believe that online learning is an exciting new development in learning - but it should not be a stand-alone learning tool. Our preference is to offer online material supported by print-based resources. Similarly, we promote mixed mode training, using a combination of face-to-face, online and self-paced printed materials wherever possible.

In our online course development, we specialise in providing a learning framework that utilises existing resources wherever possible. This means we can focus on targetting the information to your needs, instead of reinventing the content. Along with a philosophy of clear, straightforward instructional design, without unnecessary clutter and distraction, our online courses are affordable and excellent value for your investment.

We also facilitate online courses - for both full classes or individual learners.

Examples of courses and training materials

Demonstration course

Take a look at an example of one of our open platform online courses - Occupational Health and Safety in an eBusiness. You may access the introduction and the list of contents as examples of what we do. This course was developed for the Business Services Industry Training Advisory Board (BSITAB).

Australian Diver Accreditation Services (ADAS)

Nationally accredited courses

• Certificate III in Occupational Diving (Diver)
• Certificate IV in Occupational Diving (Diver - advanced)
• Diploma of Occupational Diving (Dive Supervisor)
• Advanced Diploma of Occupational Diving (Dive Project Manager)

These courses are delivered by 11 Diver Training Establishments throughout Australia and New Zealand and by ADAS (Advanced Diploma). More information can be obtained from ADAS.

We were further contracted by ADAS to develop supporting training materials for some of these courses. Please contact ADAS if you wish to undertake any of these courses.

Testimonials from Advanced Diploma Course

Current Advanced Diploma Course Details ( commencing with distance learning component anytime, taking registrations until April 2009, face-to-face August 2009)

For detailed information on assessment requirements, download the following training and assessment record book (PDF 340kB): Advanced Diploma Training Record Book

Business Services Industry Training Advisory Board

Online module grouped with other competencies on a WebCT software platform

• Occupational Health and Safety for eBusiness

This course was one of a suite of modules developed by Swinburne University for the Business Services Industry Training Advisory Board (www.bsitab.org). Active Learning Partners was contracted to develop the occupational health and safety module.

TAFE Virtual Campus (TAFEVC)

Online, fully self-contained courses on a WebCT software platform

This is the Victorian Government (Australia) online technical and further education course delivery platform. These courses can be accessed by going to the TAFEVC website and enrolling through one of the registered training organisations in Victoria, Australia.

These courses were developed for TAFEVC under contract to Swinburne University of Technology for the Sport and Recreation Training Package.
Active Learning Partners developed the content, the webpages, the multimedia components and designed the courses within WebCT, an online delivery platform used extensively in educational institutions throughout the world.

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures (SRXOHS001A)
• Implement and Monitor Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures (SRXOHS002A)
• Establish and Maintain Occupational Health and Safety Systems (SRXOHS003A)
• Apply Sport and Recreation Law (SRXIND003A)
• Promote Compliance with Law in the Sport and Recreation Industry (SRXIND005A)

Swinburne University of Technology

Print-based resource

• Bushwalking and Mountaincraft Leadership Course (BMLC) Navigation in wilderness areas

Although this course has been superseded, due to the introduction of training packages in the Outdoor Recreation Industry, it is worth mentioning to demonstrate the diversity of skills and knowledge we can offer. We were involved in both the development and delivery of training for the well respected BMLC qualification.

Bronwen Campbell and Rob Gatt of Active Learning Partners were contributors to the Handbook "Bushwalking and Ski Touring Leadership Handbook". This excellent resource is into its 2nd edition and is available from the Bushwalking and Mountaincraft Training Advisory Board (BMTAB). For details refer to their website http://www.bmtab.org.au. Copies are available from the BMTAB, 332 Banyule Rd, View Bank 3084. The price is $440 for a box of 26 or $22 for a single copy or multiples thereof. Prices include GST but not postage and handling (which of course depends on quantity and destination). The books are generally shipped within 24 hours of receipt of an order.

Open Learning Australia
Public Services Training Package (PSTP)

Print-based self-paced modules including facilitator's guides and powerpoint slides

These training materials are designed as print-based distance or mixed mode distance and face-to-face delivery. The materials can be purchased and utilised by any registered training organisation, or the training can be provided by Open Learning Australia.The books are available for open sale to registered training organisations and other government departments. Open Learning Australia (OLA) is the publisher and all sales enquiries should be directed through them. Contact the PSTP Team at OLA on 03 9903 8905 or 03 9903 8900. More information on the materials is available on their website at http:\\www.ola.gov.au

Active Learning Partners was contracted to provide instructional design and editing services and to recruit and coordinate writers for 27 of the 55 modules produced. Bronwen Campbell from Active Learning Partners authored the Advanced Diploma level Occupational Health and Safety module and co-authored the Advanced Diploma level Networking module.

Whether you are an organisation looking for customised or nationally recognised training courses, or an RTO looking for support materials, we can help. E-mail us to let us know your requirements.