Course Title: Set study goals and plan education pathway

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4386 Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Title: Set study goals and plan education pathway

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEDU6091

City Campus

TAFE

360T Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2017,
Term1 2018,
Term2 2018,
Term1 2019,
Term2 2019

GEDU6091

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2020,
Term2 2020,
Term1 2021

Course Contact: Jane Collins

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4055

Course Contact Email: jane.collins@rmit.edu.au



Course Description


This course will be delivered in a two hour weekly class. By studying this course, you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. During this course, you will familiarise yourself with the range of further study options available. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to research and prepare applications for tertiary study in keeping with your goals and career choices. 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.


Assumed knowledge: 

To successfully undertake this unit, minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to level 3 of ACSF are recommended.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU21864 Set study goals and plan education pathway

Elements:

1. Access information for further study

2. Research a selected field of study to establish eligibility

3. Examine course requirements for selected field of study

4. Investigate responsibilities as a tertiary education student

5. Design and implement a study pathway plan

6. Present study pathway plan and evaluate progress towards achievement


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 4.

https://www.employment.gov.au/australian-core-skills-framework




Overview of Assessment


This competency is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.

Feedback:

Both verbal and written feedback will be provided throughout the semester, as well as individual and group feedback on practical exercises.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1