APS Learning Quality Framework Resources Hub

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The APS Learning Quality Framework Resources Hub is a shared space that supports the practical application of the LQF. APS sources describe it as a GovTEAMS site or shared toolkit where staff can access and share case studies, examples, tools, templates and research that support the design of high-quality learning.

The public APS Academy page says the site encourages a collaborative experience for business and L&D teams and includes resources to support accessibility requirements and inclusive design. This positions the hub as a practical support resource for design and development, rather than as a policy document on its own.

This community is managed by the APS Academy out of the Australian Public Service Commission. Access requires an active GovTEAMS account.

Why is it important?

The hub is important because quality guidance is more useful when people can access practical resources to apply it. APS Academy guidance points people to the hub for case studies, tools, templates, examples and research that support better learning design, including accessibility and inclusive design. That makes it a practical bridge between the framework and day-to-day design work.

It is also important for a one-APS approach. The hub supports shared knowledge and collaboration rather than fragmented local practice. APS learning guidance says fragmented and inconsistent learning approaches miss the opportunity for targeted, collaborative one-APS design. A shared hub helps reduce that risk by making examples and tools easier to find and reuse.

What are the benefits?

Access to practical tools, templates, examples and research.
Better ability to apply the LQF in real design work.
Opportunities to learn from other APS teams and agencies.
Support for accessibility and inclusive design.
A shared place to contribute and reuse learning design knowledge.

Suitable for

Learning practitioners looking for tools and examples.
SMEs and project teams contributing content or reviewing learning design.
Agencies onboarding learning into the APS Academy environments.

General Practices

Good Practice
Use the hub to support practical application of the LQF. Reuse tools, templates and case studies where they fit the need. Share resources and examples so others can benefit. Use the accessibility and inclusive design materials when developing learning. Check the relevant sections, including the areas highlighted by APS Academy onboarding guidance. Examples Using the hub’s templates, guidance and tools to design and deliver learning would support a more consistent, accessible and well-structured learning product, while reducing duplication of effort and improving alignment with APS quality expectations. As a result, participants would benefit from clearer, more effective learning that is easier to engage with and apply in practice.

Good Practice

Use the hub to support practical application of the LQF.
Reuse tools, templates and case studies where they fit the need.
Share resources and examples so others can benefit.
Use the accessibility and inclusive design materials when developing learning.
Check the relevant sections, including the areas highlighted by APS Academy onboarding guidance.

Examples

Using the hub’s templates, guidance and tools to design and deliver learning would support a more consistent, accessible and well-structured learning product, while reducing duplication of effort and improving alignment with APS quality expectations. As a result, participants would benefit from clearer, more effective learning that is easier to engage with and apply in practice.

Practices to avoid
Treating the hub as optional and not using shared APS resources. Developing learning in isolation when similar tools or examples already exist. Missing opportunities to share reusable templates or examples. Ignoring accessibility and inclusive design support that is already available. Examples Team development of learning materials without using the available templates, guidance or tools. This may lead to inconsistent quality, gaps in structure, missed accessibility considerations and duplication of effort. As a result, participants may receive learning that is less clear, less effective and not as well aligned with APS quality expectations.

Practices to avoid

Treating the hub as optional and not using shared APS resources.
Developing learning in isolation when similar tools or examples already exist.
Missing opportunities to share reusable templates or examples.
Ignoring accessibility and inclusive design support that is already available.

Examples

Team development of learning materials without using the available templates, guidance or tools. This may lead to inconsistent quality, gaps in structure, missed accessibility considerations and duplication of effort. As a result, participants may receive learning that is less clear, less effective and not as well aligned with APS quality expectations.

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