Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 10.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 10 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Change and the world of work. Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) principles and guidelines. Australian Recognition Framework (ARF), Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) , accreditation, recognition, Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and transfer of training and partnerships. Traineeships, apprenticeships and other qualifications school students may need. Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and the school. Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), National training modules and training packages, levels and the point system. Competency-based assessment and workplace assessment. Quality issues. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the structures, policy and practice of VET. Used the language of VET policy. Demonstrated a knowledge of the workplace and practices associated with training in the workplace. Established effective partnerships with local business, industry and community organisations. Demonstrated a knowledge of the factors which have shaped current VET policy. Outlined the elements of the Australian training reform agenda. Evaluated the implications and impact of current and future initiatives on VET in schools. Applied 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, Curriculum Corporation. Robinson, C. and Kenyon, R. (1998), The Market for Vocational Education and Training. Leabrook, NCVER. Robinson, C. and Thompson, P. (1998), Readings in Australian Vocational Education and Training Research. Kensington Park, NCVER. |
Unit Texts: | Keating, J. and Smith, S.(1997), Making Sense of Competency Based Training. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Applied Project 50%, Essay 20% and Journal Entries 30%. 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 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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