Australian Learning & Qualification Program
Agenda 1. New Leadership Qualification 2. Implementation and next steps
Leadership Qualification (LQ)
ALQP replaces AALP New name is Australian Learning & Qualification Program • values training, projects, reading, trying out new things with the girls • emphasis on learning • 3 major qualifications
Australian Learning & Qualification Program (ALQP) Qualifications Leadership Qual Management Qual Governance Qual Unit Leader District Leader State Board Assistant Unit Leader Division Leader GGA Board Outdoors Leader Region Leader GGA Learning Programs for key roles Trainer GGA Learning Modules Guiding Partner, Learning Partner, Outdoors, Risk, Strategic Local Training Training delivered to meet district/regional needs Individual Learning Within Guides/Outside Guides, training, reading, activities
Leadership Qualification journey • Discussion with District Leader on role and fit • Induction with District Leader • Induction to unit • Learning Plan drawn up with Learning Partner
Leadership Qualification journey • Participation in Guiding Orientation webinar • Leader’s Handbook - reading • Completion of learning activities in Passport
Leadership Qualification journey • Attendance at LQ training • Make or renew Promise • Appointment and celebration • Leader Review with District Leader
Guiding Partners Guiding Partner responsibility split • Learning Partners - new Unit Leaders • Guiding Partners - experienced Leaders completing FD modules • District Leaders will carry out Leader Reviews (replacement for appraisal)
Role of the District Leader • Oversees process • Leads induction and signs off • Appoints Learning Partner • Signs-off activities • Makes final appointment • Carries out 6 month interim Leader review
Role of the Learning Partner • Designs Learning Plan for new Leader • Completes recognition of prior learning (RPL) • Provides advice on learning activities • Signs-off learning activities
Role of the Learning Partner • Ensures new Leader is getting adequate support • Irons out difficulties • Quality assures overall process
Role of Qualified Leaders • Lead or participate in Unit induction • Help with program planning • Participate in “network” activities • Advise on how to complete activities • Sign-off activities (not Assistant Unit Leader)
LQ requirements contained in single document – the Leadership Learning Passport
Induction – common forms and processes • Information pack sent from each State • Code of conduct signed by all • DL returns Induction checklist to State office
Induction – with District Leader • The role for the new Leader • Where she might fit in the District • W hat’s involved • Membership forms • Working with children forms • Policies and Code of Conduct
Induction – with Unit • Introduction to girls and parents • Introduction to leadership team • Review of meeting place • Review of unit equipment
Learning plan – completed with Learning Partner • Recognise prior learning • Review activities required • Schedule training • Schedule meetings with Learning Partner
Learning plan – completed with Learning Partner • Set date to renew or make Guide Promise • Set target date for qualification
Recognition of Prior Learning • Pre-determined exemptions for: • Guiding / Scouting experience • Occupation • Qualifications • Every State or Region has RPL Adviser • Appeal process to RPL Adviser
Example of RPL Exemptions Exemptions from Previous Guiding from GGA Passport Activities / Scouting Training (Reading and reflections must still be completed) Being part of Guiding Guiding Orientation Youth Members Webinar New Leaders who have been youth members for at least one year of the previous three years. Being part of Guiding Guiding Orientation Junior Leaders Being part of Guiding in Australia Webinar Youth members who have completed Leadership Trefoil Delivering the AGP (specified activities) 3 or Leadership Focus. Being a Leader of your Unit Being Safe (specified activities) Being part of Guiding Overseas Leaders Being a Leader of your Unit Leaders who were qualified Guide Leaders in another country. Being a Leader of your Unit Scout Leaders Leaders who are qualified Australian Scout Leaders. Exempt from all Passport activities, reading Guiding Orientation Leaders from other and reflections as already a qualified Leader Webinar Australian States But, will need to meet State or Territory Leadership Qualification regulations as part of the Induction process. Training Leaders who gained their Leadership Qualification in a different Australian state.
Example of RPL
Example of RPL
LQ content grouped into 6 modules 1. Being part of Guiding 2. Being part of Guiding in Australia 3. Delivering the AGP 4. Being a Leader of your Unit 5. Being safe 6. Managing your Unit (not Asst ULs)
Module structure • Overall aim • Reading – Leader’s Handbook • Relevant training specified • Activities to complete • Reflection on Learning
5.2 Being Part of Guiding in Australia Title & Aim The aim of this module is to ensure you know how Guiding in Australia is organised and most importantly how your Unit fits into your District (or Region) and State/Territory. The activities in this module encourage you to make contact with other Guide Leaders. New Leader to Reading Reading to complete & discuss record LP initial & date date completed Leader’s Handbook , Chapter 3, Being Part of Guiding in Australia Date completed/or Training to complete Certificate Training exempt Guiding Orientation (sign-off for Module Being Part of Guiding too ) Participation Certificate Activities signature Activities to complete & date 1. Discuss with your Key points from discussion with Learning Learning Partner Partner: what the Promise and Law mean to you. Ask your Learning Partner to sign your Learning Passport. Reflection Partner Reflection on learning followed by discussion with Learning Partner on LP initial & date What else could I do to improve my understanding and awareness of Guiding in Australia? Learning
Learning activities • Uses all the ways new Leaders learn • Builds skills, knowledge and confidence through doing role • Activities are ONLY those things which the Leader needs to perform
Example of learning activities • Plan and conduct an activity which teaches the girls leadership skills . • Facilitate peer assessment for a Guide’s challenge. • Conduct a fire / evacuation drill.
Example of learning activities • Using shared leadership develop a program for one term . (Unit Leaders) • Budget for an event/ camp and keep financial records. (Unit Leaders)
Sign-off of activities • Most activities can be signed-off by a qualified Unit Leader (not AUL) • Need to have observed, seen output or viewed planning documents • Guidance available on adjusting activities for leaders with disabilities
Sign-off of activities • Some activities must be signed-off by Learning Partner or District Leader • Final sign-off by Learning Partner • Learning Partner provides quality assurance
Reading – total integration of LQ with Handbooks • Handbooks provide the reading and resource information for new Leaders • Chapter structure in Leader’s Handbook mirrors Learning Passport modules and training sessions
Reading – total integration of LQ with Handbooks • Leader’s Handbook provides guidance for learning activities in Learning Passport
Training • Guiding Orientation webinar (national) • LQ training (residential or modular) • Provide Basic Emergency Life Support – Online theory for Asst Unit Leaders – Practical assessment for Unit Leaders
Guiding Orientation training • For women with no previous involvement with Guides • Covers content of first two modules • Delivered via national webinar • Delivery rotated around States
Leadership Qualification training Assistant Unit Leaders & Unit Leaders • AGP challenges, recognition, program • Shared leadership, girl psychology, patrol system • AGP skills and games • Promise & Law/Guides Own • Being safe – practical risk assessment
Leadership Qualification training Unit Leaders only • Promotional activities • Finances • Planning
Passport complete • LP checks Passport complete • DL checks and appoints • Standard paperwork sent to SGGO • Recognise & celebrate • 6 month Interim Review
Passport complete Section 8: Finalising your Leadership Qualification Check that you have completed all activities in this Your signature & date Passport and arrange to meet with your Learning Partner and District Leader to sign-off this page! Make or renew the Guide Promise DL signature & date I agree that all the requirements for Learning Partner signature & date the Leadership Qualification (Assistant Unit Leader/Unit Leader) DL signature & date have been met.
Implementation and next steps
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