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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine the parameters of the learning strategy
  2. Develop the framework for the learning strategy
  3. Devise the content and structure of the learning strategy
  4. Review the learning strategy

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of Assessment

To demonstrate competency against this unit candidates must be able to provide evidence that they have designed at least two learning strategies

The learning strategies provided as evidence must establish the learning context identify learner and client needs identify the units or other criteria which best reflect these needs outline the learning framework which has been designed and sequenced to maximise learning be logical innovative and engaging to the learner group identify the delivery and assessment arrangements indicate pathways to from and within the qualification identify the operational resources needed to deliver the strategy and provide a review process both before and after implementation

Evidence Requirements

Required knowledge includes

Training Packages including

range of current and relevant Training Packages

structure and definition of the endorsable components of Training Packages

content of Training Packages relevant to learning strategy

availability of relevant noted support materials

relevant accredited courses

relationship to the National Reporting System NRS

AQTF including

standards for Registered Training Organisations RTOs

standards for State and Territory RegisteringCourse Accrediting Bodies

AQF including

key features of each qualification

guidelines for each qualification title

national guidelines on crosssector links

issuing a qualification guideline for qualification title of the learning strategy

guidelines on crosssector qualification linkages

industry and enterprise knowledge for example

the names of relevant industry associations and trade unions

the relevant ISC or stateterritory authorities

particular industry or enterprise requirements relevant to the learning strategy

industry licensing arrangements where relevant

particular regulations and guidelines relevant to the learning strategy eg immigration labour market

a general knowledge of the main branches of adult learning theory for example

behavioural learning theory

information processing theory

cognitive learning theory

andragogy

vocational education and training pedagogy

learning principles for example

adults have a need to be selfdirecting

adults have a range of life experience which they can connect to learning

adults have a need to know why they are learning something and its benefits

training needs to be learnercentred to motivate adults

the learning environment encourages interaction

instructional learning design including

presenting material in a logical order and sequence

presenting material in order of increasing difficulty

opportunities for review of material and repetition

the need for learner activity and interactivity

inclusion of a variety of approaches and techniques for presenting information and activities and for encouraging participation by learning

structure of the information is clear logical

assessment including

Training Package Assessment Guidelines requirements

AQTF requirements

the basis and rationale for different assessment methods appropriate to the learning strategy

assessment tool design

appropriate cultural sensitivity for example

organisation diversity policies

cultural learning styles preferences and communication of the indigenous community

cultural learning styles preferences and communication of other potential target groups

reasonable adjustment principles and practice

sources of information for example

National Training Information Service NTIS

vocational education and training national bodies DEST ISCs National Centre for Vocational Education Research NCVER and Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board AQFAB

State and Territory Training Authorities STAs and agencies

regulatory agencies

professional associations

relevant policy legislation codes of practice and national standards including Commonwealth and stateterritory legislation for example

security of information

plagiarism

competency standards

licensing

industryworkplace requirements

duty of care under common law

antidiscrimination including equal opportunity racial vilification and disability discrimination

workplace relations

industrial awardsenterprise agreements

relevant OHS knowledge relating to the work role and OHS considerations which need to be included in the learning strategy including

internal policies and procedures to meet OHS requirements

hazards commonly found in the work environment to which learning is related

Required skills and attributes

literacy skills to

read interpret and analyse information

develop and revise the content

write the learning strategy in accordance with design requirements

document and record the strategy using appropriate computer software

planning skills to

set timelines to develop the learning strategy

organise and structure the development process

identify the tasks to be undertaken

identify measures to monitor progress

research skills and techniques to gather and interpret information relevant to the content and development of the learning strategy for example

literature and webbased research

interviews

focus groups

communication skills to

clearly articulate information

collaborate with others on the strategy development

get feedback on the strategy

interpersonal skills to

manage conflict and problems

negotiate the strategy development

solve problems

Products that could be used as evidence include

documented learning strategies

documented reviews of learning strategies

evidence of collaboration that took place during the strategy development

documentation analysing industry or organisational documentation

documentation outlining content research

Processes that could be used as evidence include

how learner characteristics were researched the methods used and why

how others were consulted to plan the strategy and why those people were selected

how Training Package qualification rules were interpreted or how learning outcomes were defined

how the learning framework was designed and the reasons for the approach adopted

why the content was sequenced in the proposed order

how reflection has been built into the learning design process and why it is important

Resource implications for assessment include

access to industryorganisation documentation

access to relevant learner information

access to materialsinformation to support content outline of learning framework

time to achieve the unit and meet the evidence requirements

access to relevant persons

The collection of quality evidence requires that

assessment must address the scope of this unit and reflect all components of the unit ie the Elements Performance Criteria Range Statement Evidence Guide Employability Skills

a range of appropriate assessment methodsevidence gathering techniques is used to determine competency

evidence must be gathered in the workplace wherever possible Where no workplace is available a simulated workplace must be provided

the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and in a learning and assessment pathway these must be separated by further learning and practice

assessment meets the rules of evidence

a judgement of competency should only be made when the assessor is confident that the required outcomes of the unit have been achieved and that consistent performance has been demonstrated

Specific evidence requirements must include

a minimum of two examples of a learning strategy designed by the candidate with differentiated design structures in each that reflect the specific qualification requirements client needs and contexts of application

Integrated assessment means that

this unit can be assessed alone or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving relevant units in the TAA Training and Assessment Training Package Suggested units include but are not limited to

this unit can be assessed alone or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving relevant units in the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package. Suggested units include but are not limited to:

TAADESB Use Training Packages to meet client needs

TAADES401B Use Training Packages to meet client needs.

TAACMQB Coordinate training andor assessment arrangements for apprenticeships traineeships

TAACMQ502B Coordinate training and/or assessment arrangements for apprenticeships/ traineeships

TAAASSB Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services

TAAASS501B Lead and coordinate assessment systems and services.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Purposemay be to:

implement a Training Package qualification

meet an identified client, industry or community need

provide learning pathways/career development

provide for apprenticeship/traineeship qualifications

settle in Australia

develop of English language, literacy and numeracy skills

meet regulatory requirements

Alearning strategymay apply to:

a nationally endorsed qualification from a Training Package or accredited course

a traineeship or apprenticeship

a course to be accredited with an AQF qualification outcome

Likely target groups and their needsmay include:

existing industry/enterprise employees

school leavers

new entrants to the workforce

apprentices/trainees

individuals learning new skills/knowledge

individuals seeking to upgrade skills/knowledge

individuals changing careers

unemployed individuals and groups

learners who have a disability, or are members of target groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

recent migrants

individuals/groups meeting licensing or other regulatory requirements

particular class of visa holder

Characteristicsof target groups may include:

level and breadth of work experience

level and previous experiences of formal education

skill/competency profile

socio-economic background

cultural background and needs

age

specific physical or psychological needs

motivation for learning

language, literacy and numeracy needs

learning styles and preferences

as determined by funding body, e.g. residence and length of time in Australia, length of time unemployed

specific levels of English language, literacy and numeracy skill as determined by initial assessment process

Qualification optionsmay include:

selecting a relevant qualification from an endorsed Training Packages

using the packaging guidelines of the Training Package to determine the final mix of units which form the qualification

selecting appropriate existing accredited courses

developing a new accredited course based on combining endorsed units from different Training Packages or developing new competency standards to meet the identified need

Relevant peoplemay include:

enterprise/industry clients

Industry Skills Councils

state/territory industry training advisory bodies

industry associations/employer bodies

trade unions

professional associations

universities

research agencies

regulatory/licensing authorities

subject or technical specialists/experts

previous clients

people working in the roles targeted by training

government agencies and departments, including:

OHS authorities

Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)

Qualification requirementsmay include:

relevant Training Package qualification or packaging rules

AQF guidelines for qualifications, including:

key features of each qualification

guidelines for each qualification title

national guidelines on cross-sector linkages

issuing a qualification

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for State/Territory Registering/Course Accrediting Bodies

levels and aspects of communication of the National Reporting System (NRS)

Industry or organisation documentationmay include:

workplace policies and procedures

internal competency specifications

existing training or learner support materials

existing course information/curriculum

industry codes of practice, guidance notes and other industry information on hazard and risk control

business and risk management strategies

job descriptions

case studies

regulatory requirements related to the job, including licensing

outcomes of organisational training needs analyses

documented research relating to potential content

contextualisation rules of relevant endorsed industry Training Package/s

relevant Training Package noted support materials

Options for designmay include:

a learning framework that addresses each unit of competency separately unit by unit within the qualification

a learning framework that is based on clustering units into meaningful combinations to create an integrated learning framework for the qualification

a learning framework-based on building from less complex to more complex tasks/skills/knowledge learning objectives/outcomes

a learning framework designed around work structures, work organisation and work activities

project-based learning models

a learning framework built around synthesising knowledge and skill requirements across the qualification

an articulated approach

combinations of the above

Appropriate learning theoriesmay include:

behaviourist

social learning

discovery learning

cognitive learning theory

constructivist

situational

humanistic

action science

applied learning models

Instructional design principlesmay include:

presenting material in a logical order and sequence

presenting material in order of increasing difficulty

opportunities for review of material and repetition

the need for learner activity and interactivity

inclusion of a variety of approaches and techniques for presenting information and activities and for encouraging participation by learning

structuring the information effectively

application of adult learning principles

Content headingsmay separate learning into:

topics

subjects

modules

units

knowledge components

technical skill sets

work activities

the development of specific English language, literacy and numeracy skills

generic skills

Operating constraintsmay include:

budget

timelines

availability of support materials

nominal hours

human and physical resourcing requirements

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

Genericoutcomes may include:

spoken and written communication

team work

numeracy

problem solving

planning and organising work

use of technology

self-management

initiative and enterprise

how to learn

OHS

Pathwaysmay include:

entry and exit

prerequisites/co-requisites

access and equity

RPL/RCC arrangements

credit transfer arrangements

articulation with other qualifications

Appropriate delivery strategiesmay include:

the focus of delivery, for example:

groups of varying sizes

groups from single context/from multiple contexts

groups of similar educational/competency levels/groups with divergent educational/competency backgrounds

individuals

the context of delivery, for example:

in the workplace

in a simulated work environments

in the training room/classroom

in specialist environments - e.g. laboratory, computer room

through the Internet

at home

in a community setting

the mode of delivery, for example:

face-to-face

technology-based - electronic/computer-based/ online/audiovisual

experiential

distance resource-based

blended

delivery methods, including:

lock step/learner-paced/mixed

interactive/participative/collaborative

trainer/facilitator-centred/learner-centred

time and place dependent/independent

demonstration

instruction

presentations

guided facilitation

learning activity-based

guided work-based activities/applications/experiences

tutoring

project-based

individual facilitation techniques - coaching/ mentoring

blended delivery methods

Appropriate assessment strategiesmay include:

the identification and interpretation of competency standards/other criteria for assessment and for validation

application of Training Packages Assessment Guidelines

arrangements for recognition of existing competency (RCC/RPL), including provision of guidance and assistance to candidates in gathering and evaluating evidence

determination of assessment methods for identified competency standards

selection of assessment tools for identified competency standards

organisational arrangements for assessment, including physical and human resources, roles and responsibilities and partnership arrangements, where relevant

nominated quality assurance mechanisms

identified risk management strategies

Operational requirementsmay include:

infrastructure including facilities, plant/equipment

staffing requirements including number of full-time, part-time and sessional trainers/facilitators

other staffing needs including technical support, specialist and administrative personnel

copy/ies of relevant Training Package/s

learning resources

reference lists

Relevant criteriamay include:

Training Package requirements

accreditation requirements

curriculum design

OHS implications for delivering the learning strategy

Measuresmay include:

learner/participant feedback

feedback from clients and industry bodies

enrolments

completion rates

Statements of Attainment, competencies achieved, qualifications awarded

return business

development of language, literacy and numeracy skills as measured by the National Reporting System (NRS)