Australian Flexible Learning
Framework
e-learning for industry
7 November 2007
Oenone Serle, Sarah Vandepeer & Peter Hancock,
Workplace Learning Initiatives

Where are you from?
a) An RTO
b) An industry/business
c) A multimedia development company
d) Other – please tell us via message

Business rationale
Not this…

Roles in development of industry
e-learning demonstration
• Content writing/SME
• Instructional design
• Lead industry
Wo
• RTO knowledge of
champion &
rkp
qualification
z&t
Le project manager
a r n la c e ein plo
• Industry partner
Ini
tia ing H
im
t iv S
es
Learning
Seat • Multimedia development
• Learning Management System

The Training Package
Certificate II in Food processing
Four of five core competencies:
Implement
quality
systems and
Implement Implement Present and
procedures
Occupational Food Safety apply
Health and Safety program and workplace
systems and procedures information
procedures

What has been developed?
Login within the LMS

Module choice

Homepage

Workplace Hazards module

Workplace Hazards module

Printable Workplace Learning &
Assessment Activities

Blend of online & workplace
learning
•Minimal disruption to work routine
•Learning through online material
•Extend with workplace activity
•Assess with workplace assessment

Difficulties encountered
• Communication
• Multiple stakeholders & role clarity
• Newness of e-learning approach for Heinz
at Echuca
• Set format for online material within the
LMS

Benefits of partnership
with industry
• Core business
• ‘New VET provider’ – customer focus,
bringing education & industry closer
• Demand driven work
• Example - understanding of Heinz’s needs
regarding learning solutions & food
processing at Heinz

Benefits to the learners
• Flexibility
• Learner control – can learn at own pace
• Short bursts of training
• Gain computer skills
• Consistency of message
• Interesting

Contact Workplace Learning Initiatives
Phone: 03 94868600
Email: oenone@wli.com.au
sarah@wli.com.au
peterh@wli.com.au
Web: www.wli.com.au
Address: 436 High Street Northcote, Victoria 3070