Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Practice
 

Traineeship
National Code
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21697VIC
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Centre:
Industry Education and Training
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Training, Assessment and Education;
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification for VET teachers that meets the requirements of the Victorian TAFE MBA.

You will obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to:
  • teach and assess effectively across a range of VET related contexts
  • facilitate new insights and problem solving when working with learners
  • manage the learning process to facilitate change and action in learners
  • undertake effective self-assessment in the role as teacher/trainer in a VET Environment
  • research teaching methodologies and relevant theoretical knowledge to build teaching capabilities.

Easily gain an extra qualification by undertaking just one additional unit and receiving the Diploma of Training and Assessment as well as the Diploma of VET Practice.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This Diploma is of particular relevance to VET and TAFE sector training management roles. Being a trainer and training manager is an exciting and meaningful career and is essential if you wish to become a teacher at an Australian TAFE. This Diploma will also take you to the next level in your training career and will enhance and build on your existing training knowledge, helping to make you an expertly skilled trainer, and/or training manager and assessor in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) environment.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

What further study options will I have?

Graduates may wish to progress to further specialist management programs.

Can I apply?

You must have:
  • successfully completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) or its equivalent
  • VET training and/or assessment experience
  • the ability to access the workplace environment to apply skills/knowledge and complete assessment and workplace requirements at an advanced level
  • access to a training/teaching environment in order to undertake the practicum requirement of this program.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - Beginning and mid-year entry
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of application

Length of course

Part time - 6 months

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $4.33 per hour *
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students
For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2012 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $3,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

What will I study?

The teaching practicum unit (200 hours) provides opportunities for development and review of facilitation and delivery skills and other professional skills required by a teacher in the VET sector. It consists of four segments.

  • Direct Supervision 50hrs may include:
  • Observation of other teachers - 50hrs which may include:
  • Professional Practice - 50hrs in which the teacher candidate participates in activities such as
  • Other Professional Practice – 50hrs

 
Units of Competency

Core - Plus 200 hours of teaching practicum
TAADEL501B
Facilitate E-Learning
30.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to facilitate learning delivered via electronic media.

TAADEL502B
Facilitate Action Learning Projects
30.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to facilitate a group to engage in action learning projects.

TAADES501B
Design And Develop Learning Strategies
40.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to design, develop and evaluate learning strategies.

TAADES502B
Design And Develop Learning Resources
50.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to design and develop resources to support learning.

TAAENV501B
Maintain And Enhance Professional Practice
40.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required for individuals to manage their personal professional performance and to take responsibility for their professional development in relation to the provision of training and/or assessment services.

VBN389
Innovation In Education And Training
60.00 hr

This unit requires participants to identify external and internal factors that impact on the provision of education and training services and provide opportunities for innovation.
Participants will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to identify and evaluate innovative ideas and practices in an education and training organisation. This applies to circumstances in public and private education providers and also in training and development functions within corporate enterprises.

VBP892
Facilitate Learning In Complex Environments
50.00 hr

The unit specifies the competency required to integrate and extend delivery and facilitation practices to support learning of a diverse client base operating in a range of complex contexts within the vocational education and training sector.

Electives
TAAASS501B
Lead And Coordinate Assessment Systems And Services
50.00 hr

This unit specifies the competence required to provide leadership in assessment and to coordinate assessment validation and appeals processes.

TAADEL503B
Provide Advanced Facilitation To Support Learning
40.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to integrate and extend delivery and facilitation practices to support learning of a diverse client base operating in a range of contexts within the vocational education and training sector.

TAADES503B
Research And Design E-Learning Resources
40.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to research the requirements for elearning resources and to design resources based on that research.

TAATAS501B
Undertake Organisational Training Needs Analysis
40.00 hr

This unit specifies the competency required to undertake a training needs analysis (TNA) to identify the training and assessment needs of an organisation.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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