Area: | School of Management |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 4688 (v.5) Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the management and implementation of training and development. The view is taken that students are responsible for their own learning and, thus, will be required to participate in a range of activities. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Competence in a range of skills and knowledge. Defined and discussed the role of training and development in the enterprise. Discussed and evaluated current approaches to training and development. Discussed the development of training policies within organizations. Designed and developed training plans, programs and assessment methods. Developed and conducted needs analysis and defined training requirements. Evaluated theories and concepts relating to adult learning and lifelong learning. Organised appropriate training resources. Delivered and evaluated training. Assessed and reviewed progress of trainees. Ensured that training records are maintained. Evaluate the effectiveness of training and report on this; and Promote the training function and its activities within the organisation. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Laird, Dugan (1985), Approaches to Training and Development. Reading, Mass, Addison-Wesley. Tovey, M. (1997), Training in Australia. Sydney, Prentice-Hall. Frequent reference will also be made to: Rylatt, A. and Lohan, K. (1995). Creating Training Miracles. Sydney, Prentice-Hall. Schneier, C. Russell, C. Beatty, R. and Baird, L. (eds) (1994), The Training and Development Source Book. 2nd ed. Mass, Human Resource Development Press. |
Unit Texts: | Sofo, Francesco (1999), Human Resource Development: Perspectives, Roles and Practice Choices. Warriewood, Australia, Business and Professional Publishing Pty Ltd. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | A grade of 50% or more must be achieved in each assignment. Case Study (Original) 15%. Discussion Session - Leadership 15%. Library Research Report 15%. Oral Seminar/Workshop Presentation 40%. Personal Development Diary 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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