Course Title: Research study options and plan education pathway

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: GEDU6195

Course Title: Research study options and plan education pathway

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4411 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Jane Collins

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4055

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None. 

  

Assumed knowledge:  

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

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.  

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU23094 Research study options and plan education pathway
Performance Criteria:	0
Element:	1. Prepare for transition to tertiary study
Performance Criteria:	1.1  Identify and investigate sources of information to support transition to tertiary study  1.2  Identify opportunities to participate in activities to support transition to further study  1.3  Research available student support services and their role  1.4  Investigate factors which may impact on transition to tertiary education and strategies to address these
Element:	2. Investigate and apply responsibilities expected of a tertiary education student
Performance Criteria:	2.1  Research academic expectations for tertiary study  2.2  Investigate and apply strategies for time and task management  2.3  Investigate and apply strategies to develop independent learning
Element:	3. Research study options
Performance Criteria:	3.1  Identify own study goals   3.2  Identify and access appropriate resources and select relevant information about available study options according to study goals  3.3  Analyse information about study options  3.4  Compare and rank study options according to study goals
Element:	4. Examine course requirements for field of study
Performance Criteria:	4.1  Select field of study and associated courses from range of options  4.2  Examine entry requirements from a range of institutions  4.3  Review personal circumstances, skills and achievements against entry requirements   4.4  Review own educational history and current skills  4.5  Identify options for direct application for selected courses at institutions of interest  4.6  Analyse course specific requirements for direct entry
Element:	5. Design a study pathway plan
Performance Criteria:	5.1  Confirm selected study option/s according to own study goals   5.2  Follow steps to plan a study pathway for selected study option   5.3  Establish a timeline of priorities and activities according to required deadlines   5.4  Gather and record required documentation for study pathway and arrange to complete additional requirements where necessary  5.5  Review study pathway with others and make necessary adjustments

Learning Outcomes

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.  

Details of Learning Activities

This course (subject) is part of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation and will teach the skills and knowledge required to develop a study plan and an educational pathway.  

You will: 

Access information for tertiary study  

  

Research a selected field of study  

  

Examine course requirements for selected field of study  

  

Investigate responsibilities as a tertiary education student  

  

Design and implement a study pathway plan  

  

Present study pathway plan and evaluate progress  

Teaching Schedule

Course Dates:   

Semester 2: Monday 12 July 2021 – Friday 5 November 

Mid semester break: Monday 30 August-Friday 3 September 2021 

Public Holidays: Grand Final Holiday Friday 24 September, Melbourne Cup Day 2 November 2021 

 

Business/Science/Engineering Teaching Schedule 

 

Week	Topic	Activities	VU21864 Elements	Assessment
	Introduction to Study Skills              Expectations of tertiary students	Introduction to this course  Orientation to RMIT access RMIT Students page, Outlook emails  Navigate through Canvas - access Modules and Assessment Tasks  Requirements for successful tertiary study   Introduce AT1: Study Skills and Student Support  Understand extension policy & Special consideration.	E1, E4	Introduce AT1: Study skills and student support
Week 2	Study skills	Demonstrate RMIT Library Assignment Planner  Create a weekly planner (part 4)  Create a semester planner (part 4)  Research/Evaluate your study skills (part 2)	E1, E2
Week 3	Support services	Introduce RMIT transition support services (part 1)  Overcoming barriers (part 3)  one-to-one pathway interviews with teacher/student (AT2 part 1)	E1,E2
Week 4	Choosing a career	Introduce AT2: Choosing the best course for your career.  Research possible careers (part 1)  Continue one-to-one pathway interviews with teacher/ student (part 1)	E1,E4
Week 5	Choose the right course for your career	Research courses for your study pathway (part 2)  Research different institutions/universities (part 3)  Continue one-to-one pathway interviews with teacher/student (part 1)	E3, E5	Introduce AT2: Choosing the best course for your career  AT1: Study skills and student support DUE
Week 6	Preparing a pathway	Prepare a pathway flowchart to show your study pathway and career  (part 4)	E3, E4, E5
Week 7	Flowchart group discussion	Group discussion on pathway flowchart	E3, E5
Week 8	Review course choices and entry requirements	Pathway flowchart group discussion cont.	E3,  E5	AT2: Choosing the best course for your career due
Week 9	Review course choices and entry requirements	Introduce AT3: Applying for a course  review course requirements and dates (part 1)	E3, E5
Week 10	Writing Personal Statements	Structure of a Personal Statement   Write a DRAFT personal statement for teacher feedback (part 3)   Model/sample Personal Statements  Edit/Complete Personal Statement using  teacher feedback (part 3)	E1, E2,E3,E4, E5
11	Writing Personal statements	Model/sample Personal Statements  Edit/Complete Personal Statement using  teacher feedback (part 3)    Review dates, entry requirements, important paperwork (part 2)  Collect feedback on  application plan from peers/teacher/program coordinator (part 2)	E1, E2, E3,E4, E5
12	Review Application plan Direct applications	How to apply for VE and university studies; Direct Applications	E1, E2, E3,E4, E5
13	Direct applications/VTAC	How to apply VTAC applications   Focus on applications, folios, interview preparation, entrance tests	E1, E2,E3,E4, E5,E6
14	Resume writing and job applications	The importance of transferable and soft skills in the labour market  The benefits of volunteering to develop skills.  Write/update resumes   Key Selection Criteria/addressing KSC using STAR	E1, E2, E3, E4, E5	AT3: Applying for a course Due
15	Applications:Interview skills	Preparing for an interview  Types of questions/using STAR in interviews/difficult questions	E5
16	Reflection on Certificate IV/Application support/Assessment support	Reflection on the semester  Assessment Resubmissions  Support with RMIT/Direct/VTAC applications, SEAS and assessment resits	E5
17	Application Support and Assessment Re submissions	Application Support and Assessment Re submissions  Support with RMIT/Direct/VTAC applications, SEAS and assessment resits

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

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.  

Assessment Tasks

Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed as competent (CA) or not yet competent (NYC). 

You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. 

 
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. With each assessment you will be given clear guidelines about the elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task.  

Submission dates and deadlines will also be clearly explained. 

All assessment must be submitted through Canvas. 

Assessments: 

Assessment Task 1: Study skills and student support 

Due week 5 
Research your career and study pathway 

Assessment Task 2: Choosing the best course for your career 

Due week 8  

Assessment Task 3:  Applying for a course

Due week 14 

 

 All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements. 

Assessment Matrix

Each assessment outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. All of the assessment tasks cover all the elements in this course.  

Other Information

Student Progress 

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. 

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. Extension of time and submission for submission of assessable work 

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.  

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy 
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity 

  

You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or Program Coordinator. 

 

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