Why do AAS refer to the competency-based system that is relatively new and untested? And do the AAS recognise other learning pathways such as tertiary education?
AAS have been developed so that they are consistent across activities. The National Training Package is Australia’s only federally endorsed and consistent standard describing the skills that an individual should have for a specific activity at a given level. As these are developed within the sector (nationally over the past 10 years) it is appropriate that they be used in the AAS process. For some activities covered by AAS, there are “community awards” for the leaders and instructors (Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Horse Trail Riding etc.). The AAS do not specify experience nor do they require these skills to have been acquired via any particular learning pathway. Where non-VET qualifications exist, they generally demonstrate equivalence to, or at least the intent of the units documented in the AAS but the emphasis will be on the training providers or the individual leader to compare course content. (The Outdoor Council of Australia is currently supporting the Victorian Universities initiati
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