This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise, facilitate and review learning that is delivered online, using suitable delivery methods, digital tools and existing learning resources and materials. The unit applies to individuals who use a range of technical and training competencies to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous individual or group learning in online environments. These learners may be participating in training remotely and interacting with teachers, peers and other industry professionals by means of various electronic applications and communication channels. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. All assignments are completed online making it easy and portable to keep track of where you are up to.

• Students will be paying this course in two payments, one with an initial fee of $200 on enrolment, with a marking fee of $75 to be paid when the assessor has finished marking your unit.
• This unit must be completed within 3 months. Extensions (1 month - $50, 3 month - $150, 6 month - $350) can be purchased through the office upon request.
• All students have 90 days to submit the required documentation on enrolment or WEA Sydney reserves the right to cancel their enrolment.
• Access to our online learning platform will be issued once we have received and verified all your supporting documentation and USI number.

Course entry requirements

Those entering this program must be able to demonstrate vocational competency in their proposed teaching and assessing area. Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience. Effective language, literacy and numeracy skills to plan, research and write a range of documentation and present information as well as access to a computer and internet is also required. Please notify us during the enrolment process of any additional learning needs to maximise your potential. Please ensure that you have read the WEA Sydney Student Handbook before enrolling.

Elements and Performance Criteria

Plan and organise online learning environment for delivery of synchronous and asynchronous learning activities

• Establish learning objectives and determine online learning activities that meet them
• Identify individual learner characteristics to inform effective planning
• Identify and organise required support for foundation skill, learning and technical needs within scope of own role; and make necessary reasonable adjustments and/or access specialist support where required
• Develop or customise delivery plan for online learning activities to reflect learning theories and principles and suit learning needs
• Access and confirm technical requirements for online learning environment according to organisational policies and procedures
• Access and confirm communication channels and online learning resources and materials are suitable for learner

Introduce and establish online learning

• Introduce learner to online learning environment and discuss and clarify learning objectives and protocols
• Establish online relationship with learner and confirm learner access to and engagement with online environment, delivery strategies and communication methods, and scheduled synchronous learning events
• Identify and establish practices and methods that provide a safe and inclusive environment for learners undertaking online learning activities

Facilitate online learning

• Use digital tools and communication channels to facilitate learning according to delivery plan and learner needs
• Select and use facilitation practices and methods that support learner engagement and progress
• Use or access support mechanisms to address any technological challenges or issues
• Provide opportunities for interaction, collaboration, feedback, and practice in the online learning experience

Support online learning

• Review and document learner participation and progress according to delivery plan and organisational processes, policies and procedures
• Provide input, support and guidance relating to online learning environment as required to meet learner needs and ensure a safe and inclusive environment
• Maintain, store and secure learner records according to organisational policies and procedures and regulatory requirements

Review online learning processes

• Seek learner feedback on online learning experience and outcomes according to organisational procedures
• Review own performance as an online learning facilitator and effectiveness of online facilitation, and record review outcomes
• Discuss identified improvement opportunities and needs with required personnel, and action agreed changes according to organisational procedures

For a full overview of this individual unit, please visit the training.gov.au website.

Will you need to sit for any exams?

No, this is a competency-based course. You will need to show that you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received and will be required to competently complete assessment tasks for all units of learning.

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