COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course Work-Based Learning in Vocational Training. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Work-Based Learning (WBL) and its critical role in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. WBL is a powerful approach that integrates practical workplace experience with formal education, enabling learners to develop the skills and competencies required by industry. Through this course, you will learn how to design, implement, and manage effective WBL programs that benefit learners, employers, and RTOs alike.
We begin with an introduction to Work-Based Learning (WBL), where you will explore its definition and importance in vocational training. You will understand the numerous benefits of WBL for learners, including real-world experience and enhanced employability, as well as for employers and RTOs, who gain skilled workers and strengthen industry partnerships. This section also provides an overview of various WBL models commonly used in the Australian VET sector.
Work-Based Learning frameworks are essential for aligning WBL programs with national and state policies. You will learn about the key elements that make WBL programs effective and how to ensure that these programs are aligned with industry standards and training packages, ensuring relevance and quality in the learning experience.
Designing Work-Based Learning programs involves a strategic approach to meet the needs of both learners and industry. This section will guide you in identifying industry needs and opportunities, developing clear learning outcomes and competency standards, and structuring WBL programs that are appropriately scoped, timed, and delivered to maximise their impact.
Partnerships and collaboration are at the heart of successful WBL programs. You will explore how to build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry stakeholders, clarify the roles and responsibilities of RTOs and employers, and engage in collaborative planning and program design to ensure that WBL programs meet mutual goals.
Integrating WBL with classroom-based learning is key to creating a cohesive educational experience. This section covers how to blend work-based and classroom learning, sequence learning activities for maximum effectiveness, and coordinate learning objectives across different settings to ensure that learners gain a comprehensive understanding of their field.
Facilitating Work-Based Learning requires effective support from trainers and assessors. You will learn about their roles in supporting learners in the workplace, monitoring and evaluating learner progress, and ensuring that WBL experiences are aligned with educational goals.
Workplace induction and orientation are critical to preparing learners for their roles in the workplace. You will explore the importance of employer-led induction programs, the role of workplace health, safety, and culture in WBL, and strategies for ensuring that learners are well-prepared for their work placements.
Developing Work-Based Learning resources involves creating materials and tools that support learning in the workplace. This section covers how to customise learning materials for specific workplace environments, leverage digital tools and technologies, and create assessment tools that are suited to the work environment.
Assessment in Work-Based Learning focuses on the principles of assessing learners in the workplace. You will learn how to design competency-based assessments, gather evidence of competence from the workplace, and ensure that assessments are valid, reliable, and aligned with industry standards.
Supporting learners with diverse needs is essential for ensuring that all learners benefit from WBL. This section will guide you in addressing language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) challenges, supporting learners with disabilities, and tailoring WBL experiences to accommodate diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Managing Work-Based Learning challenges is a key part of ensuring the success of WBL programs. You will learn strategies for identifying and resolving workplace issues, managing conflicts that may arise during WBL, and maintaining consistent communication between RTOs and employers to support a smooth learning experience.
Workplace supervisors play a crucial role in the success of WBL. This section will cover how to train and support workplace supervisors, establish clear expectations and communication channels, and involve supervisors in assessing learner competence.
Evaluation and feedback are essential for the continuous improvement of WBL programs. You will explore how to collect and use feedback from learners and employers, analyse learner performance, and implement improvements to enhance the effectiveness of WBL programs.
Legal and ethical considerations in WBL are critical for ensuring compliance and fairness. This section will cover workplace rights and responsibilities, compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations, and addressing ethical issues such as fairness, equity, and confidentiality in WBL.
Finally, scaling and sustaining Work-Based Learning programs involves strategies for expanding WBL opportunities, building long-term partnerships with industry, and measuring the impact of WBL on learner outcomes and industry needs. You will learn how to ensure that your WBL programs remain effective and sustainable in the long term.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage Work-Based Learning programs that enhance the vocational training experience and meet the needs of learners, employers, and the broader industry.
Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Work-Based Learning (WBL)
- Definition and Importance of WBL
- Benefits of WBL for Learners, Employers, and RTOs
- Overview of WBL Models in the Australian VET Sector
2. Work-Based Learning Frameworks
- National and State Policies on WBL
- Key Elements of Effective WBL Programs
- Aligning WBL with Industry Standards and Training Packages
3. Designing Work-Based Learning Programs
- Identifying Industry Needs and Opportunities
- Developing Learning Outcomes and Competency Standards
- Structuring WBL Programs: Duration, Scope, and Delivery
4. Partnerships and Collaboration in WBL
- Building Relationships with Employers and Industry Stakeholders
- Roles and Responsibilities of RTOs and Employers
- Collaborative Planning and Program Design
5. Integration of WBL with Classroom-Based Learning
- Blending Work-Based and Classroom Learning
- Sequencing Learning Activities for Maximum Impact
- Coordinating Learning Objectives Across Settings
6. Facilitating Work-Based Learning
- The Role of Trainers and Assessors in WBL
- Supporting Learners in the Workplace
- Monitoring and Evaluating Learner Progress in WBL
7. Workplace Induction and Orientation
- Preparing Learners for the Workplace
- Employer-Led Induction Programs
- Health, Safety, and Workplace Culture in WBL
8. Developing Work-Based Learning Resources
- Customising Learning Materials for the Workplace
- Digital Tools and Technologies for WBL
- Creating Assessment Tools for the Work Environment
9. Assessment in Work-Based Learning
- Principles of Workplace Assessment
- Designing Competency-Based Assessments in WBL
- Gathering Evidence of Competence from the Workplace
10. Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs
- Addressing LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) in WBL
- Supporting Learners with Disabilities in the Workplace
- Tailoring WBL to Accommodate Cultural and Educational Backgrounds
11. Managing Work-Based Learning Challenges
- Identifying and Resolving Workplace Issues
- Strategies for Managing Conflicts in WBL
- Ensuring Consistent Communication Between RTOs and Employers
12. Workplace Supervisors’ Role in WBL
- Training and Supporting Workplace Supervisors
- Establishing Clear Expectations and Communication Channels
- Supervisors’ Role in Assessing Learner Competence
13. Evaluation and Feedback in Work-Based Learning
- Collecting and Using Learner Feedback for Improvement
- Employer Feedback on Learner Performance
- Continuous Improvement of WBL Programs Based on Feedback
14. Legal and Ethical Considerations in WBL
- Understanding Workplace Rights and Responsibilities
- Ensuring Compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations
- Ethical Issues in WBL: Fairness, Equity, and Confidentiality
15. Scaling and Sustaining Work-Based Learning Programs
- Strategies for Expanding WBL Opportunities
- Sustaining Long-Term Partnerships with Industry
- Measuring the Impact of WBL on Learner Outcomes and Industry Needs
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
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ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.