Course Title: Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

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Class Section: All

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Course Code: TCHE5920C

Course Title: Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4377 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Contact: Paschal Somers

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4911

Course Contact Email: paschal.somers@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 30

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

None

Course Description

This course (unit of competency) describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and deliver training for individuals within a group. Typically, it applies to a person working as an entry-level trainer, teacher or facilitator structuring a learning program developed by others in, or with, a training and assessment organisation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning

Element:

1. Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Access, read, and interpret learning program documentation to determine delivery requirements

1.2 Use available information and documentation to identify group and individual learner needs, and learner characteristics

1.3 Identify and assess constraints, and risks to delivery

1.4 Confirm personal role and responsibilities in planning, and delivering training, with relevant personnel

Element:

2. Prepare session plans

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Refine existing learning objectives according to program requirements and specific needs of individual learners

2.2 Develop session plans and document these plans for each segment of the learning program

2.3 Use knowledge of learning principles and theories to generate ideas for managing session delivery

Element:

3. Prepare resources for delivery

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Contextualise learning materials to meet the needs of the specific learner group

3.2 Finalise learning materials and organise facility, technology and equipment needs in time for delivery of learning sessions

3.3 Confirm overall delivery arrangements with relevant personnel

Element:

4. Deliver and facilitate training sessions

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Conduct each session according to the session plan, modified where appropriate to meet learner needs

4.2 Use the diversity of the group as another resource to support learning

4.3 Employ a range of delivery methods to optimise learner experiences

4.4 Demonstrate effective facilitation skills to ensure effective participation and group management

Element:

5. Support and monitor learning

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Monitor, and document, learner progress to ensure outcomes are being achieved, and individual learner needs are being met

5.2 Make adjustments to the delivery sessions to reflect specific needs and circumstances

5.3 Manage inappropriate behaviour to ensure that learning can take place

5.4 Maintain and store learner records according to organisational requirements


Learning Outcomes


The learning outcomes for this course will enable the learner to:    • Interpret learning environment and delivery requirements   • Prepare session plans   • Prepare resources for delivery   • Deliver and facilitate training session   • Support and monitor learning    


Details of Learning Activities

All learning activities you will undertake within the Cert IV in Training and Assessment program are designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform training and assessment to the standard expected in the workplace. For each course in this program you will receive a result of ’competent’ or ’not yet competent’ as your final mark, no graded assessment is used.   You will participate in class learning activities such as: analysis of case studies and scenarios, role plays, delivering learning programs, group discussions and working in pairs. Other activities will include: reading and discussing the Participant Manual online research, and the reading articles provided by your trainer.   At RMIT Work Integrated Learning (WIL) refers to opportunities for you to experience either real or simulated workplaces within your program. WIL activities in this program include: • Simulations of training and assessment work environments  • Work based projects completed within your own workplace.   Many students who undertake this program are already employed in a training and assessment role. Some assessment activities are conducted in a workplace and you are encouraged to use your own workplaces for this. If you do not have a workplace please consult your trainer about alternative arrangements.

 


Teaching Schedule

Details on the delivery of the unit are addressed on the LMS Canvas - see the Syllabus Section for dates. Delivery for these units are as follows: Days 5-8 of the overall program.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All course resources are located on the RMIT LMS, Canvas


Overview of Assessment

The unit TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning is holistically assessed with TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace and BSBCMM401 Make a presentation. Assessment will consist of

  • a set of knowledge questions
  • a project where you plan, organise and deliver one 30-min session to a group of eight (8) or more learners (during training)
  • a project where you plan, organise and deliver two consecutive, 40-minute sessions to a group of eight (8) or more learners (in your workplace)
  • a project where you plan, organise and facilitate workplace learning for an individual (on two separate occasions)

 


Assessment Tasks

Comprehensive project briefing documents will be provided at the commencement of classes.  

  • Knowledge questions - complete the questions set in the task to the required standard.
  • Project 1 - an ’in class’ group project in which you design and develop a learning program for a simulated work environment
  • Project 2 - a project in which you design, develop, deliver and assess a learning program for your own workplace or a training  environment of your choice.
It is a requirement of the Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116) program, that all assessment projects (both in-class (Project 1), the workplace (Project 2) are to be submitted electronically through the RMIT LMS Canvas. 

 You must include a signed RMIT Cover Sheet with all assessments.

 *Please add your name and student no: into the footer of your project document.  *Please note, that no ‘Hard Copy’ portfolios will be accepted.

 


Assessment Matrix

Delivery Module Assessment matrix TAEDEL401 Assessment matrix is located on the School of Education I-Drive

 

Other Information

In adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, trainers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course. These include, but are not limited to:  • Conserving natural resources  • Using recycled materials wherever possible  • Minimising pollution  • Applying energy savings measures  • Reducing waste Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course. Attendance Your course involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course. Special consideration policy (Late submissions) All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which: • have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or  • prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration   Academic Integrity and Plagiarism  RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy

 

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