Course Title: Facilitate work-based learning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: TCHE5135C

Course Title: Facilitate work-based learning

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4177 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Contact : Maria Dimitrakopoulos

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4933

Course Contact Email:maria.dimitrakopoulos@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 15

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no formal entrance requirements for this course. However, applicants are required to have effective language, communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to write a range of documentation.

Course Description

This unit specifies the outcomes required to use work effectively as a learning process.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAADEL404B Facilitate work-based learning

Element:

01 Establish an effective work environment for learning

Performance Criteria:

• The purpose or objectives of the work- based learning are established and agreed with appropriate personnel
• The areas of work encompassed by the work-based learning are defined and documented
• Work practices and routines are analysed to determine their effectiveness in meeting the work-based learning objectives
• Changes are proposed to work practices, routines and the work environment to support more effective learning, where appropriate, and discussed with relevant persons
• Occupational health and safety (OHS) and industrial relations implications of using work as the basis for learning are identified and addressed

Element:

02 Develop a workbased learning pathway

Performance Criteria:

• The documented work areas are analysed to determine an effective work- based learning pathway
• Organisational strategies to support the work-based learning are proposed
• Any contractual requirements and responsibilities for learning at work are addressed
• Connections are made with the training and/or assessment organisation to integrate and monitor the external learning activities with the work-based learning pathway where relevant
• The proposed work-based learning pathway is evaluated against appropriate criteria
• Agreement is obtained from relevant personnel to implement the work-based learning pathway

Element:

03 Implement the workbased learning pathway

Performance Criteria:

• The learners' profile and characteristics are evaluated to determine possible requirements for support
• The purposes/objectives for undertaking work-based learning and the processes involved are clearly explained to the learners
• The introduction of workplace tasks, activities and processes is sequenced to reflect the agreed work-based learning pathway
• Agreed organisational strategies are put into effect
• Relations with other work personnel affected by the work-based learning pathway are managed to ensure effective implementation
• Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills are used to develop a collaborative relationship with learners

Element:

04 Monitor learning and address barriers to effective participation

Performance Criteria:

• Access and equity considerations are addressed, where appropriate
• The readiness of the worker to participate in and/or take on new tasks and responsibilities is effectively monitored
• Work performances are observed and alternative approaches suggested where needed
• Learners are encouraged to take responsibility for learning and to self-reflect
• Techniques for learners to demonstrate transferability of skills and knowledge are developed
• OHS requirements are monitored to ensure health, safety and welfare
• Feedback is provided to learners about work performance and success is communicated and acknowledged

Element:

05 Review the effectiveness of the workbased learning pathway

Performance Criteria:

• Work performance and learning achievement are documented and recorded in accordance with legal/organisational requirements
• Learners are encouraged to provide critical feedback on their learning experiences
• The effectiveness of any integration of work-based learning and external learning activities is assessed
• Improvements and changes to work-based practice are recommended in light of the review process


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Students will study the principles and skills involved in training and assessment through a range of classroom based and out of classroom based activities. The use of ‘real world’ examples will assist students throughout the course to contextualise the course content.

Classroom learning will be active. Students will individually, in pairs, in small groups and with the whole group have the opportunity to :
• reflect on and discuss key concepts.
• apply concepts to current training situations.
• make presentations to the class
• participate in case studies and problem solving scenarios
• research using the internet

The training material and assessment tasks also aid in the development of skills and reflection and consolidation of the learning.

In the delivery of material in this program, the trainer models effective training methods and practices. Students are encouraged to critically examine teaching strategies and identify potential application for their teaching situation. This means that learning happens on two levels: through the actual content and the experience of the course delivery


Teaching Schedule

A course guide is provided to the participant before the course begins.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will take place throughout the course. You work will be assessed on a competent/not yet competent basis – it will not be graded. Work in class and out of class is assessed. It will include:
• Individual assignments, group tasks and presentations
• workplace projects

Assessment task list are provided for each Module – this will include ‘in class’ tasks and individual projects out of class time


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will take place throughout the course. You work will be assessed on a competent/not yet competent basis – it will not be graded. Work in class and out of class is assessed. It will include:
• Individual assignments, group tasks and presentations
• workplace projects

Assessment task list are provided for each Module – this will include ‘in class’ tasks and individual projects out of class time


Assessment Matrix

A student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency 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 will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework and in class exercises, written tests, practical problem solving exercises and practical tests. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met

This program covers fourteen competencies required for the TAA Certificate IV. An assessment matrix containing the competencies and their elements is matched against the assessment tasks submitted by each student.

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