edu4ivs introduction to vet

INTRODUCTION TO AUSTRALIA'S VET SYSTEM

EDU4IVS

2019

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject focuses on the key features of the Australian Vocational Education and Training System as they influence and shape the work of teachers, trainers and learners. These features include the development of the industry-driven VET system currently in place, the development of training packages and industry-endorsed competencies and the primacy of workplace competence. Attention is paid to the variety of settings in which VET occurs, with particular consideration of the workplace delivery and assessment of education and training. The content of the subject includes the competencies required by the Australian National Training Authority to qualify individuals in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104). Students should seek advice from the University Academic Co-ordinator of the course to confirm specific modules of the Certificate IV that are required in order to be eligible for credit for this subject.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAssuring Quality and Choice in National Training: Australia's National Training FrameworkPrescribedAustralian National Training Authority (ANTA)ANTA, MELBOURNE, 1997
ReadingsCompetency Based Education and TrainingPrescribedHarris, R., Guthrie, H., Hobart, B., Lundberg, D.MACMILLAN EDUCATION, MELBOURNE, 1995.
ReadingsThe Examination of the Theoretical Underpinning of AssessmentPrescribedGillis, S., Griffin, P. Trembath, R. and Ling, P.THE CENTRE FOR VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT RESEARCH, MELBOURNE, 1997.
ReadingsAssessment: Technical Manual,RecommendedHagar, P., Athanasou, J., Gonzi, A.DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AGPS: CANBERRA, 1994.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. TBE

Activities:
TBE

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 5000 word assignment incl. a research study10001