Defence joins services as accredited trainer

The Defence Learning Services Network (DLSN) has marked a significant milestone in the delivery of education and training services to the Defence portfolio.

The DLSN was formally accredited by the ACT Accreditation and Registration Council, an external accreditation agency, as a Quality Endorsed Training Organisation (QETO).

The DLSN was assessed for compliance against the nine QETO industry standards. The impact for Defence personnel will be a more rigorous approach to the ‘check’ and ‘improve’ elements of the training system and an opportunity to refine strategic key performance indicators.

The standards provide for improvement in business planning processes with the emphasis on stakeholder consultation and contribution to the planning process. This also provides the opportunity for Defence to benchmark itself against other education and training services and utilise best practice industry methods.

Business Education and Skills Development (BESD), as part of the Defence Learning Services Network was officially presented with Quality Endorsed Training Organisation (QETO) certification. Chairman ACT Vocational Education Training Authority, LTGEN Laurie O’Donnell (Ret’d) and Chairman ACT Accreditation and Registration Council, Dr John Grant, made the presentation to Head of the Defence Learning Services Network, Mr Jason Brown, who also has the responsibility as Director General for Safety, Compensation and People Development Branch.

The presentation was a culmination of effort that began in March 1999, when Business Education and Skills Development (formerly Resource Management Education and Training) commenced the QETO validation process. Quality systems were then developed and put into place as BESD aligned to the QETO standards. QETO planning and development continued with the final BESD validation occurring December 17-19 2001.

The DLSN now joins Navy, Army and Air Force in the external accreditation as Quality Endorsed Training Organisations. The accreditation offers significant benefits to the Defence portfolio in the provision of targeted quality training, as part of the continuous improvement programs.

 

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