COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course on Developing Compliant Training & Assessment Strategies (TASs). This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to create, implement, and continuously improve TAS within your Registered Training Organisation (RTO). By ensuring that your TAS aligns with industry standards and meets regulatory requirements, you will enhance the quality and effectiveness of your training programs, ultimately leading to better outcomes for learners and industry stakeholders.
We begin with an introduction to Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS), where you will learn about the purpose and importance of TAS in maintaining quality and compliance within your RTO. You will gain an understanding of the regulatory requirements governing TAS and explore the role of TAS in ensuring quality assurance across your training programs.
Planning and consultation are critical steps in developing effective TAS. This section will guide you through the initial planning stages, consulting with educators, engaging with industry stakeholders, and collecting evidence to inform the development of your TAS, ensuring that it is comprehensive and industry-relevant.
RTO details provide the foundation for your TAS. This section covers documenting your organisation’s overview, contact information, training and assessment locations, and any third-party arrangements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) that impact your TAS.
Understanding qualification and competency codes and titles is essential for aligning your TAS with national standards. You will learn how to identify relevant qualifications, understand national register codes and titles, and ensure that competency codes are accurately reflected in your TAS.
Enrolment requirements are a key consideration in the development of your TAS. This section covers criteria for course enrolment, prerequisites and co-requisites, legislative and regulatory requirements, and minimum age and industry experience necessary for successful enrolment and completion.
Core and elective units are central to the structure of your TAS. You will explore how to list core units, select appropriate elective units, provide a rationale for unit inclusion, and ensure that units align with industry needs and standards.
Training product details are crucial for ensuring compliance with packaging rules. This section provides an overview of how to document training products in your TAS, ensuring that they meet industry standards and are relevant to the learners and industries they serve.
Prerequisites play a vital role in ensuring that learners are adequately prepared for their courses. You will learn how to identify pre-existing knowledge and skills, address language, literacy, and numeracy requirements, and understand the inherent requirements for course completion.
Unit clustering allows for efficient delivery of training. This section will teach you how to define unit clustering, understand the benefits of clustering units, and develop efficient delivery strategies that maximise learning outcomes.
Learner cohort description is essential for tailoring your TAS to meet the needs of your students. You will explore how to define the target learner cohort, assess learner characteristics, and understand the impact of these factors on training and assessment strategies.
Educational support services are vital for ensuring that all learners have the resources they need to succeed. This section covers the overview of support services, department-specific support, and how to tailor support to meet the diverse needs of your learner cohort.
An overview of assessment methods and strategy is key to preparing students for success. You will learn about detailing assessment methods, preparing students for assessments, collecting and verifying evidence, and accommodating reasonable adjustments. Additionally, you will explore the role of practical placements in assessment, recognition of prior learning (RPL), and supplementary evidence requirements.
Training delivery and assessment methods must be clearly outlined in your TAS. This section will cover various training delivery modes, timing and methods of assessment, and how to adapt these strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of your students.
Entry and exit points are important for defining pathways into and out of training programs. You will learn how to document pathways, credit transfer and RPL opportunities, and ensure that your TAS provides clear guidance on these critical areas.
Timeframes are essential for structuring your courses effectively. This section covers determining course duration, scheduling training and assessment activities, and aligning these timeframes with the needs of your students.
Volume of learning and training amount are central to meeting AQF guidelines. You will explore how to define the volume of learning, distinguish between supervised and unsupervised learning, and justify the amount of training provided in your TAS.
Work-placement requirements are crucial for integrating practical experience into your training programs. You will learn about structuring work placements, supporting students during placements, and developing industry partnerships to enhance the learning experience.
Training and assessment execution is where your TAS comes to life. This section will guide you through sequencing delivery, integrating practical and theoretical learning, identifying appropriate locations and resources, and monitoring and evaluating the execution of your TAS.
Staff qualifications are critical for ensuring that your educators are equipped to deliver high-quality training. This section covers documenting educator qualifications, ensuring vocational competency and currency, and meeting supervision requirements in compliance with RTO standards.
Required resources are essential for delivering training effectively. You will learn how to identify and document necessary equipment, facilities, training and assessment resources, and materials provided by students, ensuring that your TAS is well-supported.
Industry consultation is vital for ensuring that your TAS remains relevant and aligned with industry needs. This section covers strategies for engaging industry partners, documenting consultation processes, and incorporating industry feedback into your TAS.
Program validation ensures that your TAS is effective and aligned with industry standards. You will learn about processes for program validation, strategies for continuous improvement, and ensuring that your TAS is consistently meeting its objectives.
Delivery sequence is key to structuring your training programs effectively. This section covers planning the sequence of delivery, aligning delivery with learning progression, and timing assessments to support student success.
Review and approval processes are essential for finalising your TAS. You will learn about verifying delivery and assessment models, reviewing scheduling, ensuring consistency with qualification rules, and aligning with stakeholder needs before final approval.
Finally, version control ensures that your TAS remains up-to-date and accurate. This section will cover the purpose of version control and key components of effective version control to maintain a current and accurate TAS.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to develop, implement, and continuously improve your Training and Assessment Strategies, ensuring compliance, quality, and excellence in your RTO’s operations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Training & Assessment Strategies (TAS)
- Purpose and Importance of TAS
- Overview of Regulatory Requirements
- Role of TAS in Quality Assurance
2. Planning and Consultation
- Initial Planning Stages
- Consulting with Educators
- Engaging with Industry Stakeholders
- Collecting Evidence to Inform TAS Development
3. RTO Details
- Organisation Overview
- Contact Information
- Locations for Training and Assessment
- Third-Party Arrangements and MoUs
4. Qualification and Competency Codes and Titles
- Understanding National Register Codes and Titles
- Identifying Relevant Qualifications
- Aligning Competency Codes with TAS
5. Enrolment Requirements
- Criteria for Course Enrolment
- Prerequisites and Co-requisites
- Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
- Minimum Age and Industry Experience
6. Core and Elective Units
- Listing Core Units
- Selection of Elective Units
- Rationale for Unit Inclusion
- Aligning Units with Industry Needs
7. Training Product Details
- Overview of the Training Product
- Compliance with Packaging Rules
- Relevance to Industry Standards
8. Prerequisites
- Identifying Pre-existing Knowledge and Skills
- Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Requirements
- Minimum Age Requirements
- Work Experience in the Industry
- Inherent Requirements for Course Completion
9. Unit Clustering
- Defining Clustering of Units
- Benefits of Unit Clustering
- Efficient Delivery Strategies
10. Learner Cohort Description
- Defining the Target Learner Cohort
- Assessing Learner Characteristics
- Impact on Training and Assessment
11. Educational Support Services
- Overview of Support Services
- Department-Specific Support
- Tailoring Support to Cohort Needs
12. Overview of Assessment Methods and Strategy
- Detailing Assessment Methods
- Preparing Students for Assessment
- Collection and Verification of Evidence
- Provision for Reasonable Adjustments
- Role of Practical Placements in Assessment
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Supplementary Evidence Requirements
13. Training Delivery and Assessment Methods
- Overview of Training Delivery Modes
- Assessment Methods and Timing
- Adapting to Diverse Learning Needs
14. Entry and Exit Points
- Pathways into the Training
- Credit Transfer and RPL Opportunities
- Pathways Out of the Training
15. Timeframes
- Determining Course Duration
- Scheduling Training and Assessment
- Aligning Timeframes with Student Needs
16. Volume of Learning and Training Amount
- Defining the Volume of Learning
- Structured Learning: Supervised and Unsupervised
- Justifying the Amount of Training
- Addressing Variations from AQF Guidelines
- Determining Realistic Course Durations
17. Work-Placement Requirements
- Importance of Work Placements
- Structuring Work Placements
- Supporting Students in Work Placements
- Industry Partnerships and Placements
18. Training and Assessment Execution
- Sequence of Delivery
- Integration of Practical and Theoretical Learning
- Location and Resources for Execution
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Execution
19. Staff Qualifications
- Documenting Educator Qualifications
- Ensuring Vocational Competency and Currency
- Supervision Requirements for Educators
- Additional Educator Requirements
- Compliance with RTO Standards
20. Required Resources
- Identifying Equipment for Theoretical and Practical Training
- Facilities for Theoretical and Practical Training
- Training and Assessment Resources for Students and Trainers
- Materials Provided by Students
- Consumable Items in Training and Assessment
21. Industry Consultation
- Engaging with Industry Partners
- Documenting Consultation Processes
- Incorporating Industry Feedback
- Rationale for Unit Selection
- Suitability of Equipment and Resources
- Alignment of Assessment with Industry Practices
22. Program Validation
- Ensuring Program Effectiveness
- Processes for Program Validation
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
23. Delivery Sequence
- Planning the Sequence of Delivery
- Aligning Delivery with Learning Progression
- Timing of Assessments
24. Review and Approval Processes
- Verifying Delivery and Assessment Models
- Reviewing Delivery and Assessment Scheduling
- Ensuring Consistency with Qualification Rules
- Reviewing Staff and Resource Allocation
- Checking Alignment with Stakeholder Needs
- Verifying Transition Plans
- Final Approval and Endorsement Processes
25. Version Control
- Purpose of TAS Version Control
- Key Components
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”.