This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate within the vocational education and training (VET) sector regulatory and operational context relevant to the job role of an entry-level VET teacher, trainer and assessor. The unit applies to VET teachers, trainers and assessors who use a range of general competencies and knowledge to work effectively within the VET sector and typically within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). 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

Interpret VET policy context

• Access and interpret the regulatory standards for RTOs and associated VET regulator guidance to support RTO compliance
• Access and interpret regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the role of a VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Access and interpret the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and how it applies to the delivery of vocational education and training
• Identify, access and interpret information on VET policy and how it may impact roles and responsibilities of VET teachers, trainers and assessors

Operate within VET delivery and compliance frameworks

• Identify job roles and functions, including related work processes, within VET environments
• Analyse organisational policies and procedures relevant to VET teachers, trainers and assessors that are applicable to a VET environment
• Identify and access opportunities to increase knowledge of VET compliance frameworks and quality improvement processes

Work effectively with vocational learners

• Identify the range of learner cohorts undertaking training within the VET sector including the needs and expectations of each
• Interpret common processes used to identify and address individual learner needs
• Identify organisational, legislative and regulatory requirements associated with working with vocational learners
• Identify best practice principles related to learner diversity and inclusivity
• Interpret processes used to seek and act on feedback from vocational learners to improve the quality of training and assessment in a VET environment

Plan to improve own professional practice

• Evaluate own vocational competency and industry currency in relation to meeting regulatory and other standards when working as a VET teacher, trainer and assessor
• Identify digital technology requirements relevant to the role of VET teachers, trainers and assessors
• Identify sources of feedback from industry, colleagues and learners to improve professional practice
• Identify opportunities to improve skills and knowledge to enhance professional practice
• Develop a plan to build and maintain vocational competency and industry currency, and skills and knowledge required for the delivery of vocational training including digital skills

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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