Course Title: Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3203
Course Title: Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
Portfolio: DSC
Nominal Hours: 60.0
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EMPL5869 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
360T Education |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2012,
Term1 2013, Term2 2012 |
Course Contact: Baia. Tsakouridou
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 44 88
Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
The focus of the unit is to evaluate pathway options and plan skills development; design, implement and monitor a learning plan; and compile a portfolio of evidence.
This unit is designed to meet the needs of learners with personal, learning, employment and community participation goals.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU155 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio |
Elements: |
1 Identify potential pathways |
2 Clarify learning goals |
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3 Design and implement an individual learning plan. |
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4 Prepare portfolio of completed work samples |
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5 Monitor and update the individual learning plan. |
Learning Outcomes
- The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)
http://www.deewr.gov.au/SKILLS/PROGRAMS/LITANDNUM/ACSF/Pages/default.aspx
They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence at Level Five (Reading).
Learners needs and expectations require a focus on individual learner objectives such as:
- improved language, literacy and numeracy skills
- new skills and knowledge
- specific competencies
- target qualifications
- new career
- career advancement
Learner objectives may also include:
• information and advice on courses, learning programs, qualifications and assessment
• individualised learning support systems
Overview of Assessment
This course is delivered as 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.
You may be assessed by:
- Course and career research pathway
- Cover letter and resume writing
- Face to face course/job interview
Feedback:
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Generic statements for Overview of Assessment section
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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc