12490 (v.2) Ed 318 - Post School Education and Training in Australia

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	10.0
Individual Study:	1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	National and state organisation, coordination and funding of post-school education and training. Major government white papers on training, education and employment, aboriginal education, institutional governance, quality processes and audits, paraprofessional and industrial training, competency-based training, social justice policy, occupational health and safety, open learning and professional preparation of trainers.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Described the way in which policies are formed with regard to higher education and vocational education and training in Australia. Discussed how and why policy decisions are made. Identified policy documents of many kinds using the web and other sources. Effectively critique HE and VET policies. Defended some of your own personal viewpoints on some of the issues confronting the HE and VET sectors based on a foundation of knowledge and understanding from reading and through the use of reasoned argument.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	West, R. (Chair). (1996). Learning for Life. Canberra, AGPS. Report of the Review Committee of the Australian Education Council (the Finn Committee). (1991). Young People's Participation in Post-Compulsory Education and Training. Canberra, AGPS. NationalBoard of Employment, Education and Training (Carmichael Report). (1992). The Australian Vocational Certificate Training System. Canberra, AGPS. Senate Employment, Workplace Relations, Small Business and Education References Committee. (2001). Universities in Crisis http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/EET_CTTE/public%20uni/report/contents.htm Report of the Knowledge Nation Taskforce: An Agenda for the Knowledge Nation. Canberra, Chifley Research Centre. http://www.alp.org.au/kn/kn_report_020701.html
Unit Texts:	Marginson, S. (1997). Educating Australia: Government, Economy and Citizen Since 1960. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment 1 : Discussion Paper Approximate Length: Less than 3000 words 50%, Assessment 2 : Discussion Paper Approximate Length: Less than 3000 words 50%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2     Y 2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Northam Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2 Y     2004 Margaret River Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Margaret River Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 2 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 1 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 2 Y