EEB320 The Vocational Education and Training Practitioner in an Entrepreneurial Environment (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Early Childhood Studies (ECHIL)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

The aim of this subject is to provide an introduction to theories and practices relevant to the increasingly entrepreneurial environment in which a VET practitioner operates. Underpinning theories include ethical business practice and theories of entrepreneurship. Common practices include consulting and negotiating with clients, analysing and designing program development, including the use of training needs analysis, and project management. The subject will cover the different perspectives and practices involved in operating in profit-making arms of RTOs and operating as an external VET consultant as well as the impact of entrepreneurship on everyday VET practice.

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Session 1
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EEB320

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed EMC302

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to discuss the range of VET related activities with which a VET practitioner may now be engaged;
- recognise the changes in the roles of VET practitioners with the introduction of a Training Market;
- recognise the range of attributes, skills and knowledge which a VET practitioner may need to apply in a business environment;
- identify processes used to identify client needs and develop data collection and analysis skills including a training needs analysis (TNA);
- be able to locate and use resources which will enable them to meet the needs of clients;
- be able to apply ethical and professional standards in relationships with stakeholders and clients in the field of VET practice including delivery of programs overseas and to overseas students in Australia.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Introduction Vocational Education and Training in Australia - The Australian training market - Case studies - The opening of the training market - The role of RTOs in the entrepreneurial environment Entrepreneurship in the VET environment - The concepts of entrepreneurship - Historical development of the entrepreneur - Social entrepreneurs Setting the scene for ethical practice in VET - How are ethical standards developed - Where do our values and standards come from? - How ethics influence the operations of organisations. - Are ethics essential? - Personal ethics Marketing VET - Ethical marketing practices - Ethical decision-making - International marketing

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