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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

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to collaborate with others on the strategy development

literacy skills to write the learning strategy in accordance with design requirements

planning skills to

organise and structure the development process

identify measures to monitor progress

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

Required knowledge

Training Packages including content of Training Packages relevant to learning strategy

relevant accredited courses

Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF for registered training organisations RTOs

Australian Qualifications Framework AQF including

key features of each qualification level

guidelines on crosssector qualification linkages

industry and enterprise knowledge such as

industry or enterprise requirements relevant to the learning strategy

industry licensing arrangements where relevant

the main branches of learning theory incorporating behavioural learning theory cognitive learning theory experiential learning theory information processing theory and current research on learning as it relates to teaching in an adult environment

instructional learning design

assessment approaches including

the basis and rationale for different assessment methods appropriate to 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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

present a minimum of two examples of learning strategies designed by the candidate with differentiated design structures in each that

reflect the specific requirements of the qualification or skill set and

reflect client needs and contexts of application

implement at least one learning strategy

document a review which provides outcomes and evidence of continuous improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment


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.

Industry or organisation documentation may include:

workplace policies and procedures

internal competency specifications

existing training or learner support materials

existing course information and curriculum

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

business and risk management strategies

job descriptions

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 Packages

relevant Training Package support materials.

Options for design may include:

addressing each unit of competency separately unit by unit within a qualification

clustering units into meaningful combinations to create an integrated learning framework for a skill set or qualification

building from less complex to more complex tasks, skills, knowledge, learning objectives and outcomes

designing around work structures, work organisation and work activities

project-based learning models

synthesising knowledge and skill requirements across the skill set or qualification.

Measures may include:

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 Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).