Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish an effective work environment for learning
- 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
- Develop a worK-based learning pathway
- 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
- Implement the work based learning pathway
- 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
- Monitor learning and address barriers to effective participation
- 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
- Review the effectiveness of the work based learning pathway
- 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 the work based pathway is evaluated against the objectives, processes and models used
- 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