Establish transnational offshore education initiatives

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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBEDU703A, 'Establish transnational offshore education initiatives'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Propose strategic directions for transnational offshore education initiatives

1.1. Review the diversity and economic significance of Australian transnational offshore education initiatives

1.2. Distinguish trends in the activities of competitors

1.3. Analyse factors impacting positively and negatively on transnational offshore education initiatives

1.4. Identify innovative possibilities in offshore education for Australian entrepreneurs

2. Develop marketing strategies appropriate for transnational offshore education initiatives

2.1. Determine roles and responsibilities of participants in international bidding processes

2.2. Develop protocols for effective communication with relevant agencies and bureaucracies

2.3. Investigate curriculum and qualification issues for potential clients

2.4. Review Australian education marketing strengths in relation to specific customer focus

2.5. Determine appropriate product development and customisation to address specific transnational offshore education opportunities

2.6. Develop appropriate documentation relating to an offshore education initiative

3. Develop strategies to deal with legal and financial issues associated with transnational offshore education initiatives

3.1. Compare a range of funding models, networks and partnerships that support offshore education ventures

3.2. Determine the tax implications associated with transnational offshore education projects

3.3. Develop a process for costing offshore initiatives

3.4. Determine the impact of local infrastructures and bureaucratic practices on transnational offshore education initiatives

3.5. Develop procedures to comply with and take account of, Australian and local legal and regulatory requirements that could affect transnational offshore education projects

4. Develop an implementation plan for transnational offshore education initiatives

4.1. Identify business imperatives and best practice for transnational offshore education initiatives

4.2. Determine the resources and infrastructure required by transnational offshore education initiative

4.3. Develop communication guidelines for transnational offshore education personnel

4.4. Develop procedures to select and manage local and expatriate personnel

4.5. Determine appropriate implementation strategies, contingency plans, risk assessment strategies and quality management procedures for transnational offshore education initiatives

5. Develop evaluation procedures for transnational offshore education initiatives

5.1. Identify key areas of activity to be monitored and evaluated

5.2. Determine an appropriate evaluation methodology

5.3. Determine sources and type of information to be used in evaluating the initiative

5.4. Develop appropriate tools and processes to gather and analyse information

5.5. Identify possible actions that effectively respond to an evaluation process and implement within organisational guidelines