Course Title: Provide work skill instruction

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: TCHE5961C

Course Title: Provide work skill instruction

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4436 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Contact: Jeremy Glover

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99251485

Course Contact Email: jeremy.glover@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct individual and small group work skill instruction using existing support materials and demonstration of work skills as a training strategy; and assess the success of training and one’s own training performance. It focuses on the training being driven by the work process and context.

The unit applies to a person working under supervision as a work skill instructor in a wide range of settings not restricted to training organisations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAEDEL311 Provide work skill instruction

Element:

1. Organise instruction and demonstration

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Gather information about learner characteristics and learning needs

1.2 Confirm a safe learning environment

1.3 Prepare simple session plan for work skill instruction and demonstration objectives

1.4 Access and review support materials for their suitability and relevance

1.5 Organise access to physical support material required for instruction and demonstration

1.6 Notify learners of planned work skill instruction

Element:

2. Conduct instruction and demonstration

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Interact with learners to establish a safe and comfortable learning environment

2.2 Brief learners on work health and safety (WHS) procedures and requirements prior to, and during, training

2.3 Follow plan for work skill instruction and cover all learning objectives

2.4 Use facilitation techniques to structure, pace and enhance learning, and explain and demonstrate work skills

2.5 Apply coaching techniques to assist learning

2.6 Use communication techniques to provide information, engage and instruct learners and demonstrate work skills

2.7 Monitor professional relationship with learner, and adjust to suit learner needs

2.8 Provide opportunities for learners to practise the work skill

Element:

3. Check training performance

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Use observation and questioning to check learner acquisition and use of new skills and knowledge

3.2 Provide feedback on learner performance to support learning

3.3 Monitor learner progress and outcomes in consultation with the learner

Element:

4. Review training performance

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Gather feedback from learners on work skill instruction according to organisational procedures

4.2 Reflect on own practice in providing instruction and demonstration, and identify strategies for improvement

4.3 Maintain, store and secure learner records, according to organisational and legal requirements

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities activities include discussions, quizzes, peer presentations, small group work, online research tasks, simulations and creating workplace documents. These activities and the participant manual form a core component of the course and the relevant activities will need to be completed prior to the live session each week.


Teaching Schedule

Week Date Topic Assessment / Learning activities

Week 1

 15 - 21 July

Topic 1: The VET system

 

Week 2

 22 - 28 July

Topic 2: Working in VET as a trainer and assessor

PDD Task 01: Identify VET frameworks, roles and responsibilities

Due Sunday 28 July 2024 11:59pm 

Week 3

 29 - 4 August

Topic 1: Adult learning: an introduction

Topic 2: Identify needs and objectives

Topic 3: Plan training sessions

PDD Task 02:  Develop a professional development plan

Due Sunday 4 August 2024 11:59pm 

Week 4

 5 - 11 August

Topic 4: Deliver training: principles of effective communication

Topic 5: Plan and deliver training sessions with a presentation

Topic 6: Record and review training

Due Sunday 11 August 2024 11:59pm

TTT Task 01: Knowledge questions

TTT Task 02: Provide work skill instruction for an individual

 

Week 5

 12 - 18 August Assessment Support Session/Help Tutorial. 
This week does not include any new content - it is a chance for consolidation, questions, assistance with the aim of everyone submitting and finalising All outstanding Assessment Tasks. 

 

Week 6

 19 - 25 August

Marking & Resubmissions Only

Due Sunday 25 August 2024 11:59pm

TTT Task 03: Train a small group (1)

TTT Task 04: Train a small group (2)

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Performance Evidence

The individual must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • provide at least 3 work skill instruction sessions, with each session being of at least 30 minutes duration and involving:
  • a different work skill for each session
  • delivery of at least 1 session to an individual learner
  • delivery of at least 1 session to a small group of at least 2 learners.

Knowledge Evidence

The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • organisational procedures for gathering feedback from learners on work skill instruction
  • learner characteristics and needs
  • information included in a plan for work skill instruction:
  • session plan, consisting of:
  • session objectives
  • content to be covered
  • delivery approach to be used
  • task breakdown
  • timing
  • sources, availability and content of suitable support materials
  • training facilitation and coaching techniques to support adult learning relevant to work skill instruction, and when to use them
  • overview of adult learning principles and their application to work skill instruction
  • key steps for practising self-reflection on own work skill instruction to identify opportunities for improvement
  • sources of assistance relating to contextualising support materials to the workplace
  • work health and safety (WHS) issues in the learning environment, including:
  • roles and responsibilities of key personnel
  • responsibilities of learners
  • WHS policies and procedures, including those relating to:
  • hazard and risk identification
  • safe use of equipment and emergency procedures
  • risk controls for the specific learning environment.


Feedback 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress. 

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course. 

 


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.   

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.  
  
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates 

  

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:  

CA: Competency Achieved  
NYC: Not Yet Competent  
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment  

  


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

Attendance:  

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises   

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.  

  

Information about your studies:  

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.  

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students  

  

Assessment:  

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment  

  

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:   

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity  

  

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:   

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).  

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.    

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit  

  

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