Supporting Students with Disability in VET Toolkit
The Supporting Students with Disability in VET Toolkit is a range of resources developed for RTOs staff, trainers & assessors to build capability and confidence in implementing inclusive practice, including:
- designing, developing and implementing accessible training and assessment
- consulting students with disability about their needs
- determining, documenting, implementing and monitoring reasonable adjustments
- continuously improving practice across the key phases of the student journey.
The Toolkit resources are based on the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005, analyses of recent research and industry reports, the experiences of VET staff and practitioners, and guidance from sector specialists. This resource was funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Introductory Guide
Outlines the key requirements and applications of the DDA and DSE, and how to use the Supporting Students with Disability Toolkit resources to build capability in implementing inclusive practice.
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Practice Guides
Key information about each aspect of the student journey, including considerations and checkpoints and how they relate to the regulatory framework. This section includes free accessible resources and training to build capability for RTOs staff, trainers & assessors.
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Practice Illustrations
Illustrating positive approaches and practices to support students with disability effectively while participating in the VET Sector.
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Templates and Examples
A range of customisable and downloadable templates and examples to illustrate how you can evidence your practice in supporting students with disability in VET.
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eLearning
A suite of free online learning programs that focus on promoting awareness of disability and inclusive practices in education and training.
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Supporting Resources
A range of resources including Self-Checks for RTOs, trainers and assessors to reflect on and self-assess their responsiveness and ability to support students with disability. This section also includes a Glossary of Terms and Resource Guide.
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Inclusivity in Nationally Recognised Training Products
These guidelines can be used as a reference when writing and developing VET products including accredited courses, training packages and RTO materials.
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Access Plans for Educators
A comprehensive and adaptable suite of professional development resources for training organisation and educational teams, about what to do when they receive a student’s Access Plan.
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Guidelines for Inclusive Enrolment Practices
These guidelines and guidance notes focus on inclusive enrolment practices and highlight the need to allocate resources and responsibilities for addressing the needs of students with disability.