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EPT331 Workplace Training (8)

Abstract

In this subject students will learn how to train and assess individuals or small groups in workplaces through demonstration and instruction. They will do this within the context of a particular organisation and its policy and regulatory frameworks. Students will explore, apply and critique a range of theories relating to workplace learning and analyse the place of training in business. A practicum of 50 hours is included in this subject. This subject will include content from key Units of Competency from the TAE40110 Training Package.

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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Education

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed a TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This subject is not available to students who have completed the subjects:
EMC201, EMC220, EMC440, EPT210, EPT423 or EPT322. This subject is not available to students who have been granted the VET03C or VET02C credit.

Incompatible subject(s)	Related subject(s)
EMC201 EMC220 EMC440 EPT210 EPT322 EPT423	EPT322 Shared content

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to identify and work with the range of stakeholders who have involvement in and responsibility for training in workplaces;
be able to discuss the importance of, and advocate for the place of training in assisting business effectiveness;
be able to deliver and assess training in a workplace context;
be able to apply the principles of Recognition programs in workplaces;
be able to discuss a range of workplace learning theories;
be able to carry out a training needs analysis;
be able to prepare training plans including those appropriate for work-based apprentices and trainees or other workers;
be able to discuss the importance and usefulness of reflection on their practice in developing professional expertise; and
be able to critically discuss a range of workplace learning theories and their usefulness in a variety of situations.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

TRAINING IN ENTERPRISES
Training and learning in workplaces
Nationally recognised training in enterprises
Researching the workplace environment
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Improving workplace performance
Theories about learning in the workplace
DELIVERING WORKPLACE TRAINING
The training cycle in the workplace
The context for workplace training delivery
Organising and planning workplace training
Delivering workplace training sessions
Evaluating workplace training
WORKPLACE LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
Workplace learning
Providing an environment that facilitates learning
Evaluating work-based learning sequences
The effects of workplace context on workers' learning
Assessing learner performance
Validating the training
REFLECTING ON PRACTICE
Developing reflective practices
Strategies for reflection and self-evaluation
Reflecting on professional practice

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 6 days duration. The 50 hours of workplace learning / practicum for this subject is made up of the following components:

Approximately 15 hours undertaking teaching and assessing activities in the workplace
Approximately 15 hours observing and investigating teaching and assessing activities in the workplace
Approximately 20 hours developing workplace training and assessment activities and related administration tasks