This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a recognition strategy that may be used for recognition of current competencies against workplace or industry criteria, or recognition of prior learning (RPL) leading to completion of units of competency or qualifications. It requires the ability to prepare information and advice on recognition, to identify evidence-gathering opportunities and to evaluate a recognition-based assessment process. It also requires that all systems and instruments be validated by peers, industry or employers to determine fitness for purpose. It applies to those who work under limited supervision to develop procedures and documentation for recognition-based assessment for an organisation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with industry, enterprises and community groups to provide a range of learning and development services. It covers preparing for the partnership as well as negotiating, implementing, maintaining, evaluating and reviewing the partnership arrangement. It applies to individuals within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) who are planning to work in partnerships, or who are already working in partnership, with an organisation such as an industry group, enterprise or community group, to provide a learning and development service, or related service. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.