I am wrapping up the final bits of an ANTA funded Equity project - Augmenting the Series II and III Horticulture Toolboxes. As well as the new resources I have also attempted to capture the processes of the project and how the project articulated the principles of the Partners in a Learning Culture policy.

A Toolbox is a collection of resources, suggested learning strategies and supporting material to support online delivery of qualifications from recognised Training Packages.
Toolboxes contain a library of discrete learning materials designed for web-based delivery of:

• learning activities
  
• content
  
• learning support material. (1)

This Guide focuses on two Toolboxes for qualifications in the Horticulture Training Package.

The first is a Series 2 Toolbox developed by Kangan Batman TAFE in 2000. This Toolbox is called a hybrid, as the content is web-based, with an accompanying CD-ROM featuring learning activities and assessment tasks. Contents of this Toolbox range across three qualifications; from Certificate III to the Diploma of Horticulture.

The Series 3 Toolbox is entirely web-based and was developed by Challenger TAFE in 2001. This Toolbox addresses the competencies in the Certificate II in Horticulture.
The enhancements to these Toolboxes were made to increase accessibility of the resource for Indigenous students who may use online resources to support the attainment of competence in their horticulture studies.

I have attached the HOW TO GUIDE in draft format for all to have a look and tell me what you think. Your comments and feedback are welcome.