Vocational Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning)

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who apply substantial specialised skills and knowledge in the field of learning and capability development. In these roles they make significant high level independent judgements in major planning, design, operational and management functions within highly varied or specialised contexts.

This qualification may apply to leaders and managers in an organisation where learning is used to build capability; in these roles they harness learning to enhance existing practices and thinking, workforce capability and career development.

In addition, the qualification may relate to professionals or managers in registered training organisations (RTOs) seeking to advance organisational learning and capability.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles and roles relevant to this qualification include:

human resources development (HRD) operational manager

learning and development consultant

RTO manager or head of department

organisational learning and leadership manager

training manager

workforce capability development leader

workforce planner

educational professional working within an RTO

manager providing research or information related to career development.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 4

2 core unitsplus

2 elective units

At least 1 of the elective units must be selected from the 700 series units in that list. One furtherelective unit may be selected from the list of electives below or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

add topic BSBLED701A Lead personal and strategic transformation

add topic BSBLED702A Lead learning strategy implementation

Elective units

Financial management

add topic BSBFIM701A Manage financial resources

Innovation

add topic BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation

add topic BSBINN601B Manage organisational change

IT building and implementation

add topic BSBITB701A Implement advanced electronic technologies

Learning and development

add topic TAELED703A Implement improved learning practice

add topic TAELED704A Review enterprise e-learning systems and solutions implementation

add topic BSBLED705A Plan and implement a mentoring program

add topic BSBLED706A Plan and implement a coaching strategy

add topic BSBLED707A Establish career development services

add topic BSBLED708A Conduct a career development session

add topic BSBLED709A Identify and communicate trends in career development

add topic BSBLED710A Develop human capital

Management

add topic PSPHR616A Manage performance management system

add topic PSPMNGT614A Facilitate knowledge management

Relationship management

add topic BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

Selecting elective units for different outcomes

The context for this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes follow.

For specialisation in a leadership and management role within an RTO or HRD operational area, selection from the following elective units of competency is recommended.

add topic BSBINN601B Manage organisational change

add topic BSBREL701A Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

add topic PSPMNGT614A Facilitate knowledge management

add topic TAELED703A Implement improved learning practice

For specialisation in organisational learning or leadership of workforce capability development, selection from the following elective units of competency is recommended.

add topic BSBFIM701A Manage financial resources

add topic BSBITB701A Implement advanced electronic technologies

add topic BSBLED705A Plan and implement a mentoring program

add topic BSBLED706A Plan and implement a coaching strategy

add topic BSBLED710A Develop human capital

add topic PSPHR616A Manage performance management system

add topic PSPMNGT614A Facilitate knowledge management

add topic TAELED704A Review enterprise e-learning systems and solutions implementation

For specialisation where managers provide research or information related to career development, selection from the following elective units of competency is recommended.

add topic BSBLED707A Establish career development services

add topic BSBLED708A Conduct a career development session

add topic BSBLED709A Identify and communicate trends in career development

Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Prerequisite requirements

    There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.

    Pathways into the qualification

    Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake study at graduate level, including:

    with a relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma, or a relevant Certificate III or Certificate IV together with significant relevant vocational practice

    with extensive relevant vocational practice, without formal qualifications

    with a higher education qualification, together with relevant vocational practice.

    Pathways from the qualification

    After achieving TAE70210 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning), candidates may undertake TAE80210 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning).

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

TAE70210 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning)

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

consulting with stakeholders and undertaking advocacy for target groups

developing collaborative relationships and cultivating new and existing partnerships

using conflict resolution and negotiation skills, and applying techniques and tools to identify and change thinking and practice

using interpersonal and language skills to model and encourage collaborative thinking

Teamwork

building trust, confidence and respect of diverse groups and individuals

creating a collective responsibility for innovation and changes in practice to respond to advances in learning or client needs

cultivating collaborative and participative work relationships

Problem-solving

collecting, analysing and interpreting data using a variety of data collection methods

developing strategies to maximise the asset value of human resources

promoting changes to thinking, practice and learning strategies using a range of tools and techniques

securing data and records

systematically evaluating strategic outcomes

Initiative and enterprise

applying a range of concepts and principles to develop a learning strategy

encouraging learning via an active learning partnership

influencing thinking and inspiring others

promoting innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, and exploring emerging business opportunities

using creative coaching and mentoring techniques

Planning and organising

determining the relationship between human capital and organisational requirements

establishing rules and procedures, and reporting on programs as required

maintaining currency and relevance of information

planning and developing people, including career development and human capital to improve organisational learning and capability

planning, developing and implementing a mentor program

prioritising and implementing strategies for deploying human capital

reviewing performance of resources and people

setting business targets and identifying resource requirements

Self-management

acting as a role model in the workplace

complying with legislative requirements, codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures

conducting activities ethically, cooperatively and respectfully

demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of work

maintaining professional standards

maintaining self efficacy and promoting personal reflection on own leadership styles and approaches

Learning

assisting an organisation to harness learning to achieve improved capabilities and sustainable outcomes

conducting career development sessions

contributing to the learning of others by developing organisational learning strategies

developing, reviewing and updating career plans for individuals and groups

forming learning partnership programs

inducting mentors and mentees

reflecting upon and evaluating personal leadership style, and personal and professional competencies

seeking expert advice on behalf of others

Technology

analysing and implementing technological and system requirements

applying foundation skills in using standard desktop applications

reviewing and implementing improved electronic business systems, sales, network and learning technology within the organisation

using a wide range of learning technologies (online and computer based)

using agreed technology

using recordkeeping and reporting systems

using technology to manage and report on the development, learning and contribution (capital value) of learning to an organisation