• Available by unit of competency
• Developed by VET practitioners and subject matter experts
• Written to the required AQF level, with content mapped to the elements, performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence of the unit of competency
• Includes realistic and current workplace examples and case studies to provide real-life context of topics covered
• Practice Tasks allow the learner to apply their newfound knowledge and skills
• Summaries at the end of each topic review key learning topics
• Learning Checkpoint questions allow students to test their knowledge of each topic
• Available in print, eBook and digital download files (competency bundles)
• eBooks available here

Note: Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available for all our our Learner Guides. The components listed below are included in ASPs developed from 2019 onwards.

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• Aspire’s Assessment Support Packs (ASP) provides trainers and assessors with all the resources and tools required to assess a learner’s competency.
• Formative and summative assessments are provided in Microsoft Word format for easy customisation.
• There is an ASP for every Aspire Learner Guide.

When you purchase an Assessment Support Pack, you will receive the following:

For the Student:

• Practice Assessment Workbook
• Final Assessment Workbook
• Supporting documents and templates

For the Trainer/Assessor:

• Introduction manual
• Practice Assessment Workbook
• Practice Assessment Marking Guide
• Final Assessment Workbook, which may include 2 or more of the following tasks:
  • Questions
  • Project
  • Observation
• Final Assessment Marking Guide
• Talk with Others discussion topics
• Third Party Report
• Mapping
• PowerPoint slides
• Delivery Plans

Introduction Manual (for the trainer/assessor)

• Instructs the trainer and/or assessor on how to use the ASP
• Provides an overview of the Practice Assessments
• Provides an overview of the Final Assessment

Practice Assessment Workbook (for the learner)

• The Practice Assessment Workbook contains the formative assessments from the Learner Guide in one learner workbook, including all the Practice Tasks, Case Studies and Learning Checkpoint questions
• Provides the learner with instructions for completing each task
• Contains additional Talk with Others questions to spur additional discussion
• Features a mix of assessment activities, including multiple choice, matching pairs, short answer, case study responses and true or false questions
• The workbook can be reproduced as often as required
• Provided in Microsoft Word format, allowing the trainer/assessor to customise assessment questions and tasks to suit learners

Practice Assessment Marking Guide (for the trainer/assessor)

• The Practice Assessment Marking Guide includes suggested responses for all Practice Task and Learning Checkpoint questions
• It also provides suggested responses to the Talk with Others discussion topics
• Assessments are mapped on an Excel spreadsheet. This allows the trainer/assessor to update the mapping document to match any customisation

Final Assessment Workbook (for the learner)

• The Final Assessment Workbook contains the summative assessments – a combination of assessment questions, Project tasks and/or Observation activities
• The Assessment Plan lists the assessments to be completed for each unit
• It includes assessment task cover sheets and detailed instructions on how to complete each assessment.
• The trainer/assessor records the outcome of each assessment task on the Record of Outcome document

Final Assessment Marking Guide (for the trainer/assessor)

• The Final Assessment Marking Guide includes suggested responses for each Final Assessment task
• Assessments are mapped on an Excel spreadsheet. This allows the trainer/assessor to update the mapping document to match any customisation

Project Task (for the learner)

• The Project requires the learner to demonstrate their skills and knowledge of the unit
• It includes detailed instructions on how to complete each task within the Project
• The Project record sheet sets the scenario for the project and is used by the trainer/assessor to record learner competence in the unit

Supporting documents (for the learner)

• Supporting documents are provided for the learner where required to complete a task from the Final Assessment
• These may include workplace documents and policies, templates, reports, sample files and checklists

Observation (for the trainer/assessor)

• The Observation checklist includes detailed instructions on what tasks and skills the learner should be observed undertaking
• The Observation task can be conducted in the classroom, during work placement or in a simulated work environment
• The Observation record sheet is completed by the trainer/assessor as the Observation task is completed by the learner

Third Party Report (for the workplace supervisor)

• If the trainer/assessor does not observe the learner during work placement, a Third Party Report can be completed by a workplace supervisor
• The Third Party report lists details of each task to be demonstrated by the learner during work placement
• It outlines important guidelines and instructions to the workplace supervisor on how to complete the Third Party report in the workplace

Mapping (for the trainer/assessor)

• The Mapping spreadsheet maps the learning content, assessments and PowerPoint slides to the elements, performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence of the unit of competency
• The mapping is provided in Microsoft Excel format, allowing the trainer/assessor to customise the mapping based on customisations

PowerPoint slides (for the trainer/assessor)

• The PowerPoint slides contain key images, tables, charts and diagrams used throughout the Learner Guide
• They also include additional questions to generate interactive, class-based discussions
• External links are inserted in the slides to foster additional learning
• The slides complement the training delivery and save the trainer preparation time
• The slides are provided in Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing the trainer to customise them such as including additional content or branding with the organisation’s logo
• Our PowerPoint Slides are also available to purchase separately per competency

Delivery Plans (for the trainer/assessor)

• Delivery Plans support the Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS)
• They provide estimated timeframes for delivering training as well as suggested training strategies and topics for discussion
• They contain the topics covered in the Learner Guide, provide time allocations per topic, include references to the PowerPoint slides, feature suggested resources as well as reading references, activities, role-plays, brainstorming and discussion points
• The Delivery Plans are provided in Microsoft Word format, allowing the trainer to customise them to suit their own delivery format, session timings and training strategies

NEW eLearning modules are available for the following qualifications

• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Depending on whether you are a training organisation, TAFE or Secondary College, we have a pricing option to suit you. Contact our Customer Success Team for more information.

P: 1800 935 959

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Our Learner Content and Assessment Support Packs are also available to purchase as digital competency bundles. You can bundle together content and assessments for one unit of competency, or a complete qualification - the choice is yours! Competency bundles are available for the following Training Packages:

• BSB Business Services v7.0
• CHC Early Childhood Education and Care v5.0
• CHC Community Services v7.0
• CHC Community Services
• FSK Foundation Skills v2.0

Contact our Customer Success Team for a quote or for more information at 1800 935 959 or [email protected]

Aspire’s Microcredentials provide learners with bite sized, online training modules focussing on a specific skill. They can be used to restart or reinvent career opportunities, and complement your organisations training and assessment strategy, while facilitating volume of learning outcomes.

The full list of Microcredentials can be found here.

Microcredentials offer learners self-paced, just-in-time training, whenever and wherever they want! Upon completion, the Microcredential is recorded on a downloadable Certificate of Completion.

Microcredentials offer:

• Easy to digest content
• High quality, interactive video content demonstrates key skills in action
• Realistic and current workplace examples
• A variety of ‘Check your Knowledge’ quiz questions to reinforce learning
• Case studies show how skills are undertaken in the workplace
• End of course summary to reflect on what the learner has completed
• Simple and easy-to-use platform with 24/7 access

To arrange a free demonstration:

P: 1800 935 959

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To order:

Microcredential Modules Catalogue

Aspire’s award-winning Microlearning resources are interactive, video-based learning modules designed to engage learners by showing realistic workplace situations.

Learners can work through the modules at their own pace, whether they’re in a classroom or workplace learning environment.

Each Microlearning module includes:

• Practical demonstrations of realistic workplace situations
• Scenario-based learning activities that allow learners test their comprehension
• Current workplace practitioners talking about their day-to-day work experiences
• A Training Guide that shows trainers how to incorporate the Microlearning modules into their training strategy.

Aspire’s Microlearning modules have been developed using experienced Australian educators and industry professionals.

To view a demo, or place an order, please visit out Early Childhood Education and Care Microlearning catalogue.

For purchasing options and more information, contact our Customer Success Team on 1800 935 959 or at [email protected]