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The Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) has been developed for use in both countries for the production and analysis of industry statistics. This 2006 edition of the ANZSIC replaces the 1993 edition, which was the first version produced. Prior to then, Australia and New Zealand had separate industry classifications. The 'Related Information' tab has more information on the available support tools which could assist users in the transition from ANZSIC 1993 to ANZSIC 2006.

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The ePortfolio Interoperability XML (EPIX) Specification was created to support a standard protocol for the integration of disparate applications, to support the integration of ePortfolio applications with other enterprise and personal systems, as well as to manage transportability of ePortfolios and the items contained within the ePortfolio across computing devices. EPIX is a Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)-based API (application program interface) that leverages both XML and web-services to specifically support the needs of ePortfolio system interaction and integration.

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Eportfolios.net.au is a resource put together allowing users to explore the opportunities and challenges that you might discover with social e-learning in practice. The site aims to give you practical guidance and tips on current trends.

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XCRI is a JISC-funded project that aims to define a vocabulary and appropriate technology bindings (e.g. XML, RDF) for describing course-related information that encompasses course marketing, course quality assurance, enrolment and reporting requirements. Developed by the E-Learning Framework's Course Information Group.

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The FOAF project is based around the use of machine readable Web homepages for people, groups, companies and other kinds of thing, using a FOAF vocabulary to provide a collection of basic terms that can be used in these Web pages. The initial focus of FOAF has been on the description of people, since people are the things that link together most of the other kinds of things described in the Web. For instance they make documents, attend meetings, and are depicted in photos. The FOAF Vocabulary definitions are written using RDF/OWL to enable processing of facts about the terms in the FOAF vocabulary, and consequently about the things described in FOAF documents. A FOAF document, unlike a traditional Web page, can be combined with other FOAF documents to create a unified database of information. Note: the FOAF vocabulary is not an ISO or W3C standard, although it depends on XML, XML Namespaces, RDF, and OWL standards. It is managed in the style of an Open Source or Free Software project.

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hResume is a microformat for publishing resumes and CVs. hResume is one of several open microformat standards suitable for embedding in HTML, XHTML, Atom, RSS, and arbitrary XML.

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The HR-XML Consortium is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of a standard suite of XML specifications to enable e-business and the automation of human resources-related data exchanges. Specifications include: assessments, competencies, education history, organization, person name and resume.

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The IMS ePortfolio specification was created to make ePortfolios interoperable across different systems and institutions. The ePortfolio specification: supports the advancement of lifelong learning important to many government initiatives; makes exchanging portfolios from school to work transitions easier; allows educators and institutions to better track competencies; enhances the learning experience and improves employee development. The website makes available sections of the specification for download and there is also an ePortfolio Public Discussion List to share implementation thoughts and questions.

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LEAP2A is a working interoperability specification for e-portfolio tools, and is an output of the Portfolio interoperability projects (PIOP), supported by CETIS and funded by JISC. It is intended to cover the representation of several kinds of information, centred around individuals, who collect, create and use their own information. Much of this information is typically of the kind that can be used for individuals' learning, but rather than being learning materials authored by an educator, the information covered by this specification is authored by the individuals themselves, about themselves. It is not the purpose of this specification to cover information gathered by others about an individual, over which that individual has no access or control.

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A collaborative 3 year project initiated in October 2002 involving four UK-based universities: The University of Newcastle (lead partner), The University of Leeds, the University of Sheffield and The University of Dundee. The project aims to develop Web based portfolios to support reflective approaches for evidencing the attainment of programme outcomes in undergraduate Medicine. The development of database driven portfolios will be closely integrated with on-line curricula / study guides to become an integral part of the networked learning environment for Medicine.