Work+Evidence+Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of resources (documents, reports, photographs, video or digital film, references, letters of employment etc) presented in a prepared ring binder, lever arch folder, art student folio, concertina file, etc. A professional portfolio contains specific information/evidence of your educational and workplace experience and will contains: Your portfolio helps you to match your evidence to CPC08 training package units of competence (UoC) to support your claim of prior skill and knowledge gained in the workplace. It provides evidence of competence that can be used in your training to support assessment and provide a faster pathway to gaing qualifications. It is suitable for existing workers with no formal qualifications gained through an educational institution (such as TAFE). There may be a variety of reasons for preparing a portfolio, such as:
 * What is a portfolio of evidence?**
 * Professional Portfolio:**
 * Evidence of academic and/or workplace performance;
 * Evidence of your accomplishments, e.g. copies of certificates/qualifications/training programs/licenses/training permits or log books/trade memberships/etc.
 * Professional references from past and/or current employers or supervisors to confirm you have worked in a trade/enterprise area for a period of time. depending on the level of qualification being sought.
 * Purpose of the portfolio:**
 * Demonstration of competence for an assessment only pathway program, such as the Skills Recognition and Assessment Program;
 * **To claim recognition for part, or all of a qualification**;
 * To produce a curriculum vitae or resume for a job application;

This may be in the form of time sheets, accountant’s income/tax statements, letters from past and/or present employers; supervisors; engineers; architects; etc. on a business letterhead. These letters/statements must be dated and signed by the person providing the details, including that person’s title and relationship to the applicant and contact details. =**Setting out a Portfolio**=
 * Third-Party Evidence:**
 * Presentation format for the portfolio**
 * 1. Introduction and title page:**


 * This page should include your name and the trade or enterprise area for which you are claiming recognition or providing evidence.
 * This **//‘Portfolio of Evidence Checklist’//** __must be__ attached to your portfolio folder to allow the assessor to sign off valid evidence.


 * 2. Table of Contents:**


 * Chronologically – sections are packaged according to job description and dates the samples represent, e.g. Work Activities 2002 – 2006


 * Functionally – sections are packaged according to job description or skills, e.g. Assemble Cabinets & Showcases, Wall Framing,


 * 3. Work/Evidence Samples:**

For each item within each section, provide a brief statement that includes the following:


 * A description of the item and what it relates to, e.g. A Certificate II in Exhaust Fitting for motor vehicles; or an EPT Licence from WorkCover to operate explosive powered tools on building sites; or Letters of Reference from past employers related to my work experience; etc.


 * A detailed list of the Units of Competence (UoC) that the item of evidence relates to, as listed in **//Attachment 1//** of this document..


 * 4. Putting the Material Together:**

It’s one thing to gather all the information, but it’s another to make it easy to identify and locate in the portfolio. Documents and items should be separated, e.g. in clear plastic sleeves, and be clearly labelled for easy location. This may be done by using page separators, or stick-on tabs that are numbered or coloured and large enough for easy access. Include location details on the ‘Contents’ page, e.g. **//Item 1, Wall Framing, Green Section, Tab A.//**

WSI has an ePortfolio platform that can be **used by students** to capture electronic evidence in support of their learning journey within TAFE WSI. This evidence may include student generated text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries and hyperlinks. ePortfolios are both demonstrations of the learners abilities and platforms for self-expression. They can be maintained dynamically over time. An ePortfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement that can be used as evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning. ePortfolios, like traditional portfolios, can facilitate students' reflection on their own learning, leading to more awareness of learning strategies and needs. To access WSI ePortfolio please login with your DEC Username and Password using the URL below.
 * __Additional Resources__**
 * Western Sydney Institute - Nirimba Shopfitting - Portfolio of evidence advice**
 * WSI ePortfolio - []

You may also use the internet to locate further details and information on how to prepare a portfolio. Use a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, MSN, Dogpile, AltaVista, etc. and type in a phrase like “professional portfolio”; “career portfolio”; “interview portfolio”, etc. Some examples of these sites include: []

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 * NSW Government Skills Recognition website** has a lot more information about haveing your skills recognised and developeing a work evidence portfolio:Cllck on the link below.

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 * North Coast Institute of TAFE portfolio of evidence advice:**

Your trainer can provide a suitable list of evidence requirements for each unit of competency in the CPC 08 Intergrated ConstructionTraining Package;