AP_GEN_A_presentation on the skills competition

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1. Workshop for Module AP:GEN Resource A Worldskills Access programme

2. Welcome and introduction AP_GEN_A_presentation 2 This may be the first time you have come across the WorldSkills Access Programme. The Access Programme is designed to prepare you to recognize and fulfil the very high expectations associated with the role of the WorldSkills Expert to give WorldSkills reassurance that you are ready to start on your WorldSkills journey.

3. What is the access programme? AP_GEN_A_presentation 3 The Access Programme has modules of learning and achievement , which means that each module has: specific learning outcomes specific assessment criteria which meet the requirements of each learning outcome There are five modules: AP:GEN: a general, or introductory, module AP:VA1: an introduction to vocational assessment for WorldSkills AP:VA2: a focus on assessment design and preparation AP:VA3: a focus on assessment quality AP:GVS: focused on global vocational standards

4. This workshop AP_GEN_A_presentation 4 Each module has a notional learning and achievement time of 20 hours. This Workshop takes us through the learning and achievement associated with Module AP:GEN. By the end of this Workshop you will have worked on the learning outcomes and made at least a start on the assessment criteria be able to keep working on the assessment criteria so that, by 6 months before the next WSC at the latest: you can complete the assessment criteria, and WorldSkills International will know that you are ready to be acknowledged as a new Expert

5. Looking at module AP:gen in detail AP_GEN_A_presentation 5 Learning Outcomes Understand the nature and role of the WorldSkills Vision, Mission, and Position within global VET Understand the structure and organization of Worldskills, and the position of the Expert within these Assessment Criteria A table listing the WorldSkills themes, with an example of a national/regional issue or opportunity, and a global issue or opportunity, where WorldSkills is relevant, for each of the six focus areas within the WorldSkills global hub. A) a summary of the WorldSkills governance and management structure, with the terms of reference and composition of each Committee B) either a summary of Vision 2025 or a note of the main topics currently being addressed by each Standing Committee

6. Looking at module AP:gen in detail AP_GEN_A_presentation 6 Learning Outcomes Understand the Code of Ethics and Conduct and its role in WorldSkills and the WSC Understand WorldSkills as a global human, social, and cultural entity Be prepared to sustain personal integrity and wellbeing in all circumstances Assessment Criteria A) A signed file copy of the Code of Ethics and Conduct, together with five examples of where compliance with the Code by Experts will be of special importance. B) A completed quiz on Issue and Dispute Resolution. A guidance note for another Expert on how to maintain the integrity and wellbeing of oneself and other Experts from C-5 to C+1 of the WSC A guidance note for another Expert on how to balance responsibilities to all Competitors one’s own Competitor one’s Member country or region, and WorldSkills.

7. Proving your learning and achievement AP_GEN_A_presentation 7 You now know that for every Learning Outcome there is an Assessment Criterion . This is to make sure that you have gained the knowledge, understanding, and skills that are essential in your WorldSkills role. This and other Access Programme Workshops directly help you to complete each Assessment Criterion. When you see this on a slide, you will know that the work you have completed contributes to one or more Assessment Criteria: + the assessment criterion’s number

8. Knowledge and experience of WorldSkills AP_GEN_A_presentation 8 If you are here, you may have limited or no previous knowledge or experience of WorldSkills have limited or out-of-date experience of WorldSkills have experience of WorldSkills indirectly, or from a different role or perspective Depending on how much and what you know, we shall share, modify, and complete this information, together. Activity 1: What do you know? Document C: questionnaire; link: https://www.worldskills.org/about/history/

9. Vision, mission and position of WorldSkills AP_GEN_A_presentation 9 Activity 2: Understanding what WorldSkills is all about While watching this: https://www.worldskills.org/about/worldskills/ : please take brief notes on the Vision, Mission, and Position of WorldSkills the six focus areas. Now please follow the guidance on Table D. 1

10. Myths and facts about WorldSkills AP_GEN_A_presentation 10 Activity 3: Separating fact from fiction Using a flipchart, please brainstorm What you think happens at WorldSkills What you believe happens at WorldSkills What you have heard happens at WorldSkills When someone says “WorldSkills”, what do you “see”? Now work through them as a group to establish the facts as far as you can make notes to follow up anything that you cannot clarify

11. Structure and organization of WorldSkills AP_GEN_A_presentation 11 Activity 4 The WorldSkills Board of Directors https://www.worldskills.org/about/organization/wsi/board-directors/ The WorldSkills Secretariat https://www.worldskills.org/about/organization/wsi/secretariat/ Quiz (document E)

12. Competition organization and management AP_GEN_A_presentation 12 Activity 5: how the WSC runs and is managed Step 1: the organization and management of the WSC Document F sets out the new structure Step 2: the role of the Expert https://www.worldskills.org/internal/learning-resources/competition-rules-quiz/roles-and-responsibilities-experts/ Step 3: other roles https:// www.worldskills.org/internal/competition-documentation / Step 4: question and answer 2

13. The Code of ethics and conduct AP_GEN_A_presentation 13 Activity 6: the Code of Ethics and Conduct Step 1: This is the Code (document G) We shall go through the Code by section to ensure full understanding of its Values and Principles Integrity Transparency and Accountability Fairness Partnership

14. The code of ethics and conduct continued AP_GEN_A_presentation 14 Innovation and Excellence Dignity Environment and Sustainability Health, Safety, and Environment Leadership Confidentiality Compliance and Accountability

15. Applying the code of ethics and conduct AP_GEN_A_presentation 15 Activity 6: continued Step 2: Scenarios In groups of 3 or 4, select two scenarios that illustrate possible breaches of the Code: www.worldskills.org/internal/learning-resources/ . Discuss Was the Code breached? If so, how? What is your view of the outcome of each scenario? Step 3: Feedback By groups to the plenary session. Keep notes on the flipchart and discuss as points arise.

16. Engaging with the code AP_GEN_A_presentation 16 Activity 7: Signing Up Step 1: each participant to sign their copy of the Code and save it in their folder as a separate note, make five brief points as personal guidance and reminders Step 2: Each participant offers one key point from their personal guidance to the whole group. Discuss as naturally arises. 3A

17. Issue and dispute resolution AP_GEN_A_presentation 17 Activity 8: Introduction You have signed the Code of Ethics and Conduct and thought about what it means for you in your role. To understand the Code fully you will need to be familiar with the Competition Rules including Issue and Dispute Resolution. This is a brief introduction to the Policy, Procedure, and Rules. You may want to turn to your copy of the Rules, section B.12 .

18. Issue and dispute resolution: summary AP_GEN_A_presentation 18 Definitions Issue : topics or problems for discussion or debate that relate to managing and running a skill competition. All issues should be resolved within the skill competition by the Skill Management Team, the Jury President/Competitions Committee Delegate, and/or the Expert’s Technical Delegate. Dispute : disagreements or arguments that occur due to the escalation of an unresolved issue beyond the Skill Management Team, the Jury President/Competitions Committee Delegate, and/or the Expert’s Technical Delegate.

19. Issues ad dispute resolution AP_GEN_A_presentation 19 Procedure If a dispute is not about an alleged breach of the Code of Ethics, it goes to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Competitions Committee If a dispute is about an alleged breach of the Code of Ethics and Conduct, it goes to the Hearings Committee (Before either of these happens, the Competitions Committee Management Team reviews the dispute to clarify what kind of dispute it is, and to ensure that the documentation is adequate.)

20. Procedure where a breach of the code of ethics and conduct is not involved AP_GEN_A_presentation 20 Issue: Grey Dispute: Orange Appeal: Red

21. Procedure where a breach of the code of ethics and conduct is involved AP_GEN_A_presentation 21 Issue: Grey Dispute: Orange Appeal: Red

22. Issue and dispute resolution AP_GEN_A_presentation 22 Additional points Appeals : the grounds for appeal are limited to procedural errors Penalties : frameworks for penalties relate to Competitors, Experts, and others Timing : an emphasis on timeliness Other : an emphasis on natural justice, integrity, efficiency, and proportionality Please read and absorb this Policy. Next there will be questions about it. (Document I) 3B

23. Your and others’ wellbeing AP_GEN_A_presentation 23 What do we know about Experts and WorldSkills? Activity 9: Step 1: Introduction A large research project: Modelling of Vocational Excellence, in 2011 collected and analyzed a lot of data about Competitors and Experts. https://www.worldskills.org/what/research/move/ Here are some of the findings about Experts.

24. reASONS FOR MAKING vocational choices AP_GEN_A_presentation 24 Competitors Experts

25. Experts’ reasons for involvement AP_GEN_A_presentation 25

26. Activity 9: Step 2: example with motivators AP_GEN_A_presentation 26 My own professional development promotion Gaining new technical skills Seeing what other countries do

27. Coping with complex pressures AP_GEN_A_presentation 27 Activity 9: Step 3 Using Template K, please draft the advice you would give another Expert on how to cope with these simultaneous pressures at the WSC. Then discuss with two or three others and make key points on a flipchart. 4

28. Review of the workshop AP_GEN_A_presentation 28 Using Post-It Notes, will each of you make brief notes on each of the following: What has been most helpful to you? What has been least helpful to you? What do I need to do next? Please keep these points separate. When you have done this, please stick your Notes on the flipchart paper that has been set up.

29. Review and conclusions AP_GEN_A_presentation 29 Thank you for all your participation and effort today. We see from your feedback: [a couple of each set of feedback] Referring again to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, you will see that you have begun to collect the evidence you need to complete this Module. We shall circulate the templates so that you can make fair copies and keep them in your own folder. This will reassure all of us that you are preparing for your WorldSkills roles. Our next steps together for this Access Programme are ….

30. Thank you AP_GEN_A_presentation 30