Vocational Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who apply highly specialised knowledge and skills in the field of organisational learning and capability development. In these roles they are required to generate and evaluate complex ideas; and to initiate, design and execute major learning and development functions within an organisation. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others.

This qualification may apply to leaders and managers in an organisation where learning is used to build organisational capability.

Job roles

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

general manager human resources

general manager/head of school registered training organisation (RTO)

director, workforce planning and development

learning and development senior consultant

manager, learning and change management

manager, learning and development.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 8

2 core unitsplus

6 elective units

At least 4 of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below. Up to twoelective units may be selected from the elective units listed below or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

add topic BSBINN801A Lead innovative thinking and practice

add topic BSBRES801A Initiate and lead applied research

Elective units

Financial management

add topic BSBFIM701A Manage financial resources

Innovation

add topic BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation

OR

add topic BSBINN601B Manage organisational change

IT building and implementation

add topic BSBITB701A Implement advanced electronic technologies

Learning and development

add topic BSBLED701A Lead personal and strategic transformation

add topic BSBLED702A Lead learning strategy implementation

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

OR

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 in an RTO or human resource development (HRD) operational area, selection from the following elective units of competency is recommended.

add topic BSBINN601B Manage organisational change

add topic BSBLED701A Lead personal and strategic transformation

add topic BSBLED702A Lead learning strategy implementation

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 and 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 a higher education qualification, together with relevant vocational practice

    with the related TAE70210 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Management (Learning), which will credit as four elective units towards this qualification (a candidate with this related qualification will be required to successfully complete the two core units and two further elective units to meet the requirements of TAE80210 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning))

    with extensive relevant vocational practice, without formal qualifications.

    Examples of job roles include:

    learning and development consultant

    manager/head of department, registered training organisation (RTO)

    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.


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

TAE80210 Vocational Graduate Diploma of 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

reading and interpreting structurally intricate texts

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

using highly developed 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 client needs

cultivating collaborative and participative work relationships

Problem-solving

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

researching trends in the industry and analysing research information

securing data and records

systematically evaluating strategic outcomes

Initiative and enterprise

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

conducting situational analyses

encouraging learning via an active learning partnership

promoting innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, and exploring and identifying innovation activity and needs in a given context

identifying emerging business opportunities

shaping strategic thinking and inspiring others through a shared vision

using creativity in coaching and mentoring techniques

using influencing strategies

Planning and organising

determining the relationship between human capital and organisational requirements

establishing rules and procedures, and reporting on programs as required

framing research strategies in consideration of available resources

maintaining currency and relevance of information

planning and developing people, including career development and human capital that links to performance and organisational learning imperatives

planning, developing and implementing a mentoring 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

leading sustainable innovative practices

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 with individuals and groups

forming partnership learning 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

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

selecting suitable technology and technical services

using a wide range of online and computer-based technologies

using agreed technology

using basic desktop applications to manage the contribution of learning to human capability enhancement (capital value)

using recordkeeping and reporting systems

using technology to discover, access, store, manage and report on research