Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 10.0 |
Other: | 1 x 10 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Presentation of Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) principles and guidelines. Outline of the Australian qualifications framework and national training models and training packages, levels and the point system. |
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Unit Outcomes: | At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the structures, policy and practice of VET. Use the language of VET policy. Demonstrate a knowledge of the workplace and practices associated with training in the workplace. Establish effective partnerships with local business, industry and community organisations. Demonstrate a knowledge of the factors which have shaped current VET policy. Outline the elements of the Australian training reform agenda. Evaluate the implications and impact of current and future initiatives on VET in schools. Apply knowledge of VET policy to the implementation of a VET in schools program. |
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: | Keating, J. (1995) Australian training reform - Implications for schools. Carlton, Victoria, Curriculum Corporation. Robinson, C., and Kenyon, R. (1998). The market for vocational education and training. Leabrook, SA, NCVER. Robinson, C., and Thomson, P. (1998). Readings in Australian vocational education and training research. Kensington Park, SA, NCVER. |
Unit Texts: | Keating, J., and Smith, E. (1997). Making sense of compentency based training. Wentworth Falls, NSW, Social Science Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 20%. Journal Entries 30%. Applied Project 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | Y | | | 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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