CSU Work Based Learning Facilitator Program

 

The Work Based Learning Facilitator program is a CSU initiative introduced in 2009. It is designed to assist staff who are responsible for workplace inductions and/or are involved in the skill development of work colleagues to develop the skills required to successfully undertake their training responsibilities.

 

The program covers two units from the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification:

 

Successful completion of all parts of the program will result in the issuing of a Statement of Attainment which states competence in these two units.

 

The program is being funded by Division of Human Resources and is being delivered by CSU Training, the University’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO). It is expected that participants will take part in the three stages of the program listed below.

 

There is a limit of 40 participants in the first intake and depending on interest, a second may be offered later in 2009. The selection process will consider the role of the applicant in providing workplace induction and/or training to co-workers in the workplace. All applications must be supported by the applicant’s supervisor/manager.  

 

The program

The program is delivered in three (3) stages:

1.      Pre workshop. This stage helps participants to prepare to design their training programs. The work completed in this stage will be assessed during the workshop.

Participants will be required to:

a.       Complete some prescribed reading from the course material that will:

                                                              i.       guide the  research of your own workplace and

                                                            ii.       be essential to workshop discussions and  activities

b.      Conduct some research in your workplace to identify such things as   training needs, features of the workplace environment that could support or hinder learning and relevant workplace policies and procedures and legislative requirements that need to be considered in your training program/s.

c.       Identify two (2) learners you will working with and consider their learning needs, personal attributes and attitudes which you will need to take into account when planning your training programs.


2.      Workshop.

During the workshop participants will:

a.       Meet each other and acknowledge the knowledge, skills and experiences participants bring to the program

b.      Identify expected learning outcomes for the training  program/s

c.       Undertake task and skill analysis

d.      Design a training program which  considers the needs and attributes of the proposed learners

e.       Identify, discuss  and practice skills to facilitate workplace learning

f.       Discuss issues relating to the implementation of the training programs in the workplace

g.       Form into learning teams

h.      Discuss the assessment process, requirement, timeframe and support available

3.      Post work shop

This stage requires participants to:

a.       deliver their training program/s to two learners

b.       evaluate the program

c.        write a reflective report and

d.      organise their assessment tasks to submit to the assessor.

 

 

Time frame

It is expected that you will complete the program within three months.

 

Approximate time for each stage:

 

Stage 1             5 to 10 hours –reading, researching and recording notes (will vary depending on prior knowledge and experience)

 

Stage 2            One day workshop (9.00am to 5.00pm)

 

Stage 3            10 to 15 hours – learning team meetings, refining, implementing and reviewing program, evaluation, writing reflective report, assembling items for assessment (will vary depending on level of experience and knowledge) 

 

 

Assessment

Program participants will be assessed through a combination of:

 

The CSU Training facilitators will guide and support participants through all stages of the program and will conduct assessment. The Professional Development Coordinator (Organisation and People Capability, Division of Human Resources), will also be providing support to participants.    

 

 

Learning Teams

Learning teams have been identified as a critical success factor for participants undertaking work based training and development programs at CSU. Participants will form self managed learning teams, comprising 3 to 4 people, during the workshop.  The purpose of the learning teams is to provide a forum for discussion and sharing of ideas and practice.

 

 

Cost

The program is funded by Human Resources and there will be nil cost to participants

 

Participants will be provided with:

·         Learning and Assessment Guides

·         Workshop

·         Guidance and support from CSU Training  facilitators and L&D Coordinator throughout the course of study

·         Assessment

·         Statement of Attainment

 

 

Roles and responsibilities

There are several stakeholders in the CSU Work Based Learning Facilitator Program including Division of Human Resources, CSU Training, Divisions/Faculties/ Schools/ sections and participants.

 

Roles

Human Resources

To provide funding, organise and participate in a selection panel, organise the launch, information sessions and workshop, and to monitor participant progress towards completing the program.

 

 

CSU Training

To design and deliver the program, conduct assessment, support and guide participants to complete the program, monitor participant progress and issue Statements of Attainment.

 

 

Supervisors and Managers

To support the participant by providing access to the appropriate people, time, information and resources to satisfactorily complete the program.  

 

Program Participants

To satisfactorily complete the qualification including completing the  pre workshop activities, participating in the workshop, undertaking post workshop tasks and submitting assessment tasks

 

 

How to apply

Complete the Application form and return it by via email to:  pdc@csu.edu.au

 

Applications Close:      19 June 09

 

 

Program Dates

 

 

Activity

 

 

Bathurst

 

Wagga

 

Thurgoona

 

Information Session and Launch

 

 

13 May 09

HR Training Rm

 

 

14 May 09

Indimarra Rm

 

19 May 09

Board Rm

 

Applications Close

 

 

19 June 09

 

 

Selections

 

 

23 Jun 09

 

 

Enrolments

 

 

30 June 09

 

 

Learning Materials Out

 

 

3 July 09

 

Workshop

 

 

4 Aug 09

Creswell Rm

 

 

6 Aug 09

Bangayarra Rm

 

13 Aug 09

B. Sparrow Rm

 

 

Assessments Due

 

 

16 Oct 09

 

 

 

Further Information

Please contact:

 

Human Resources                                                       CSU Training

Mal Hunter                                                                  Jenny King

Professional Development Coordinator                      Manager                                                                                                                                                                                 

Phone: 02 6933 4156                                                  Phone: 02 6933 2976

Email: mahunter@csu.edu.au                                     Email: jenking@csu.edu.au