Abstract

Quality training and assessment requires practitioners to have a thorough understanding of the Australian Vocational Education system. This subject explores the theoretical, regulatory, and practical factors that influence training. The training system is examined in terms of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation cycle. The subject then presents a … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Module 1: Competency Based Training (CBT) in Australia1.1 CBT in Australia1.2 VET in Australia1.3 Australian Qualifications Framework1.4 Training PackagesModule 2: The Systems Approach to Training2.1 Plan and Analyse Training2.2 Design and Develop Training2.3 Teach and Assess Training2.4 Evaluate and Validate TrainingModule 3: Applied research and scholarship in Adult and Vocational … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Research Overview
2. Literature Review
3. Conference Poster

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to discuss theoretical, regulatory, and practical factors that influence training within the Australian vocational education and training sector;
2.
be able to discuss the vocational training system in the context of the training development cycle; and
3.
be able to design, conduct and present the findings of a small basic research project focusing on one aspect of the training cycle that addresses an issue of importance in your area of professional practice.

Assumed knowledge

This subject assumes background knowledge of content covered in the TAE Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and experience working within the context of Australian Qualifications Framework Training Packages.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed EMV501.