How to Set Up a Non Qualification Program

How to Set Up a Non Qualification Program

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Overview

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of setting up your program that is not classified as a full qualification in training.gov.au (TGA). This can either be one of the following: a Skillset, a Part Qualification or a combination of units or modules in TGA. 

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Step Tutorial

1. To add a program categorised as a Skillset or Part Qualification in training.gov.au, navigate to the sidebar menu and select Programs > Programs tab > then click Add. 


2. Fill in the following fields for each section:

Scope Information
i. Program Code - Enter the program code. The Program Code should match the code in training.gov.au. It must be entered with no white spaces.
ii. Active - Keep the active button ON to make the program available for use. Otherwise, you can toggle to hide the program.
iii. Program Name - Enter the program name. The Program Name must also match with the one in training.gov.au. This must also be set up with no extra white spaces.
iv. Qualification OR Accredited Course - Toggle this field to OFF.
v. Maximum Nominal Hours - Enter the maximum nominal hours of the program.
vi. Type - Select the Program Type. You can choose Non-Accredited Course, Unit/s or Module/s Only, Part Qualification, or Skill Set.
vii. Transition/Teach Out Date - Set the transition/teach out date to determine when the program can be offered for enrolment.  NOTE:Teach Out Date is applicable for programs that has been superseded.
viii. Status - Select the program status. You can choose Current, Superseded, or Deleted.

NAT30A

This section must be filled out if you are State-based reporting. Otherwise, you can leave this section as blank.

Once done, click Save.


InfoNOTE: You may refer to the tables below to learn more about the different fields and their functions in the SMS.

Programs - Scope Information

SMS Field

Function

Program Code

Nationally Accredited Programs
Place the Code of the program here. If the program is a nationally recognised qualification, skillset OR accredited course, you MUST put the qualification code exactly as it is shown on training.gov.au. Any extra white spaces should be removed when setting this up to avoid AVETMISS reporting errors.

Single Unit Programs or Clustered Unit Programs (NOT Skillsets)
You can use any meaningful code here as there will be no impacts with AVETMISS reporting.

NOTE: We recommend using the Unit Code on TGA for single unit programs.

Non-Accredited Programs
You can use any meaningful code here as there will be no impacts with AVETMISS reporting

Program Name

Nationally Accredited Programs
Place the name of the program here. If the program is a nationally recognised qualification, skillset OR accredited course, you MUST put the qualification title exactly as it is shown on training.gov.au. Any extra white spaces should be removed when setting this up to avoid AVETMISS reporting errors.

Single Unit Programs or Clustered Unit Programs (NOT Skillsets)
You can use any meaningful name here as there will be no impacts with AVETMISS reporting.

NOTE: We recommend using the Unit Name on TGA for single unit programs.

Non-Accredited Programs
You can use any meaningful name here as there will be no impact with AVETMISS reporting.

Qualification OR Accredited Course

This is a drop-down list where you can select if the Program is a VET qualification or not.

Maximum Nominal Hours

This is where you set the maximum anticipated hours of supervised training deemed necessary to conduct the training and assessment activities associated with the program.

Type

This drop-down list sets your Program Type.

Transition/Teach Out Date

This refers to the date when the program can be offered for enrolment.

Status

This pertains to the Usage Recommendation in training.gov.au


Programs - NAT30A

SMS Field

Function

Program recognition identifier

This distinguishes a qualification, course or skill set by its level of recognition in the VET sector.

AQF Level

This refers to the AQF level of the program.

Program field of education identifier

This is used to classify the ultimate aim of the skills and knowledge gained in a qualification or course.

ANZSCO Identifier

This represents the primary (or most significant) occupation type that the program of study relates to if a program of study can be classified to more than one ANZSCO identifier.


3. Click Sync SP123456 (the sample program code created) to sync the program with TGA, then Select YES.


When synched, the units included in the Skillset will be automatically added under your Program’s Units tab. 



That's it! You can now set up a program that is not a qualification in your SMS. 

 

Congratulations on completing this tutorial. We hope this has been helpful to you and your organisation. For any questions or concerns regarding this function, please reach out to us via email at support@eskilled.com.au.

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