COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the course on Design & Develop Learning Programs. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to create effective and engaging learning programs within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in defining, designing, and developing learning programs that meet the needs of diverse learner groups and comply with relevant standards and frameworks.

We begin by defining the parameters of a learning program, including its purpose and type. You will learn how to clarify these aspects with key stakeholders to ensure that the program aligns with organisational goals and learner needs.

Accessing and confirming competency standards is crucial for ensuring that your learning program meets industry requirements. You will also identify Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) requirements to tailor the program to the needs of the target learner group.

Understanding the characteristics of the target learner group is essential for designing effective learning programs. You will learn to identify and consider these characteristics to create a program that is engaging and accessible.

Working within the VET Policy Framework, this section covers how to work within the VET policy framework, including accessing relevant policies and frameworks, identifying changes to training packages and accredited courses, and conducting work according to organisational quality assurance policies and procedures.

Developing Program Content, you will learn to research, develop, and document subject matter content, evaluate existing learning resources, and specify assessment requirements to ensure the program meets educational standards.

Designing the structure of the learning program involves breaking learning content into manageable segments, determining delivery strategies, and choosing appropriate assessment methods. You will also learn to document the complete learning program and review it with stakeholders to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with organisational goals.

Ensuring safe learning progression and conducting risk analysis are critical components of program design. You will learn to identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Training Package Developers and Course Accreditation Agencies, this section provides information about training package developers and course accreditation agencies responsible for specific learning program parameters. You will learn to use training packages and relevant competency standards as the basis of your learning program.

Understanding the distinction and relationship between a training package/accredited course, learning strategy, and learning program is crucial. You will learn about the different purposes and focuses of learning programs and how to apply instructional design principles to create effective learning structures.

You will explore the availability and types of relevant learning resources, materials, and pre-developed learning activities. This knowledge will help you develop and document new learning activities and related materials effectively.

Understanding different delivery modes and methods is essential for creating flexible and accessible learning programs. You will learn to select and implement the most appropriate delivery methods for your target learner group.

Relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) knowledge is critical for designing safe learning environments. You will learn about WHS considerations that need to be included in your learning program to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to design and develop learning programs that are effective, compliant with VET standards, and tailored to the needs of your learners. You will be equipped with the skills to create engaging and impactful educational experiences that foster learning and development.

This course is designed to align with the content outlined in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency TAEDES401.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

·       Define the parameters of the learning program

·       Clarify the purpose and type of learning program with key stakeholders

·       Accessing and Confirming Competency Standards

·       Identifying Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements

·       Identifying and Considering Characteristics of the Target Learner Group

·       Work within the VET policy framework

·       Accessing Relevant Vocational Education and Training (VET) Policies and Frameworks

·       Identifying Changes to Training Packages and Accredited Courses

·       Conducting Work According to Organisational Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures

·       Develop program content

·       Researching, Developing, and Documenting Subject Matter Content

·       Evaluating Existing Learning Resources

·       Specifying Assessment Requirements

·       Design the structure of the learning program

·       Breaking Learning Content into Manageable Segments

·       Determining Delivery Strategies and Assessment Methods         

·       Documenting the Complete Learning Program

·       Reviewing the Program with Stakeholders

·       Ensuring Safe Learning Progression and Risk Analysis

·       Information about training package developers and course accreditation agencies responsible for specific learning program parameters    

·       Training packages and relevant competency standards to be used as the basis of the learning program

·       Other performance standards and criteria to be used as the basis of the learning program, where relevant

·       The distinction and relationship between a training package/accredited course, learning strategy and learning program

·       The different purposes and focus of learning programs

·       Instructional design principles relating to different design options for learning program design and structure

·       Availability and types of different relevant learning resources, learning materials, and pre-developed learning activities

·       Methodologies relating to developing and documenting new learning activities, and related learning materials

·       The different delivery modes and methods

·       Relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) knowledge relating to the work role, and WHS considerations that need to be included in the learning program

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”.