| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Developing VET Curriculum for Training Providers and Industry |
| Unit ID: | EDTAS1206 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 070109 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit equips students with the skills and knowledge required to develop and evaluate curriculum for the vocational education and training (VET) sector and non-accredited workplace settings. The curriculum may be based on training package qualifications and units of competency, or other accredited and non-accredited courses, including units developed in collaboration with employers. The unit focuses on the development of effective training strategies, the selection and development of appropriate delivery methods, and the creation of suitable learning resources. These skills can be applied in Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and industry contexts. Students will explore the principles of curriculum design in the VET sector and learn how to work confidently with enterprises as external or internal clients in providing training services and advice. The importance of training program evaluation is explored and applied in addition to planning and conducting a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as part of establishing and fostering effective Industry-RTO partnerships. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | |  | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Identify curriculum theories as they apply to VET |
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| K2. | Identify effective design in teaching strategy documents |
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| K3. | Explore the importance of appropriate delivery mode and learning resources to the effectiveness of the learning and assessment |
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| K4. | Recognise where to find relevant information that address the competencies/learning outcomes to be achieved by the learner, including Training Packages and accredited courses |
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| K5. | Interpret relevant information that addresses organisational requirements and learning outcomes to be achieved by learners when conducting a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) |
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| K6. | Recognise national VET policy developments relevant to working with industry sectors |
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| K7. | Investigate training methods and their suitability for different organisational contexts |
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| K8. | Use effective communication techniques when working with staff within the registered training organisation (RTO) and external organsations. |
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| K9. | Explore training program evaluation techniques that can be used to determine the effectiveness of training delivery |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Determine the parameters of the training strategy, addressing learner cohort needs and learning context |
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| S2. | Design and develop learning strategies including content and structure of a training program |
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| S3. | Incorporate learning resources effectively in the training strategy |
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| S4. | Review learning strategies and resource design from feedback to improve design capabilities |
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| S5. | Use design skills to produce learning resources to meet design and presentation quality measures |
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| S6. | Develop a training needs analysis using information from the organisation or organisation sections to provide targeted training initiatives |
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| S7. | Develop research and report-writing skills to investigate and prepare recommendations for training for the organisation as part of an RTO-industry partnership relationship |
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| S8. | Use problem solving skills and negotiation skills when working with industry |
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| S9. | Develop planning and organising skills when working with industry |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Develop learning strategies appropriate for the VET context using a range of teaching and learning strategies |
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| A2. | Design learning resources, considering contexts and learner needs |
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| A3. | Utilise basic principles of curriculum theory as they relate to VET |
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| A4. | Analyse the learning context and learner diversity within an organisation or community setting |
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| A5. | Apply training needs analysis skills that can be used in a partnership with industry |
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| A6. | Apply evaluation theory and techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics include: - Introduction to curriculum in VET
- Curriculum theory
- Training program design
- Learning content and resources
- Training program evaluation
- Training in companies
- Training needs analysis
- VET partnerships with industry and the community
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K7, K9, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3, A4, A6 | Prepare a teaching program for a group of learners, based on a unit of competency, together with a learning resource and an evaluation plan. Respond to short answer questions on VET curriculum. | Practical task and report | 40-60% | | 2. | K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, K8, K9, S1, S6, S7, S8, S9, A1, A4, A5, A6 | Complete a plan for a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and an Industry Partnership between an employer or community group and a Registered Training Organisation for training activities, and associated evaluation, to be conducted in a selected industry context. Complete a reflection and short answer questions. | Practical task and report | 40-60% |
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