COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the Plan & Facilitate Distance-Based Vocational Training course. This program has been designed to strengthen your capability to deliver high-quality, inclusive and compliant vocational training to learners who are located outside the traditional face-to-face classroom environment.

Distance-based delivery is now a key training mode across the VET sector. This course begins by outlining the purpose and application of distance training, the responsibilities teachers and trainers hold when facilitating learning remotely, and the diverse contexts in which distance delivery occurs—including urban, regional, rural, remote and very remote communities. It highlights the importance of structured planning, consistent communication and learner-centred approaches in distance-based delivery.

Regulatory requirements form the foundation of compliant distance-based training. This section examines trainer qualification and currency requirements, the conditions under which industry experts may contribute to training, legislative obligations for learner support and WHS responsibilities associated with remote facilitation. Learners consider how compliance expectations shape training planning, communication and documentation.

Organisational policies and procedures guide all aspects of distance delivery. This section explores procedures for interpreting training and assessment strategies, requirements for customising and accessing session plans, protocols for using training technologies, recordkeeping responsibilities and processes for escalating learner support needs. Learners examine how organisational systems ensure consistency, quality and safety.

A strong understanding of nationally recognised training products supports effective training design. This section covers how to interpret units of competency, understand the structure and application of training products, identify workplace performance standards and incorporate required foundation skills (LLN, digital and employability) into training. Learners also explore the dimensions of competency and their relevance to distance facilitation.

Adult learning principles remain central in distance-based contexts. This section examines core adult learning theories, their application to remote delivery, strategies for supporting diverse learning styles and methods for engaging adult learners who may be studying independently or with limited peer interaction.

Learning resources must be suitable for remote environments. This section introduces paper-based and online learning resources, key features of distance-appropriate materials, methods for matching resources to learner contexts and considerations for remote regions where connectivity or access may be limited.

Effective distance delivery requires proficiency with digital technologies. This section explores tools for accessing and exchanging information, digital applications, LMS platforms, communication channels and the hardware and software requirements needed for reliable participation and facilitation.

Understanding learner characteristics is essential to planning meaningful training. This section examines learner profiles, additional learning needs, foundation skills support requirements and technical support needs. Learners consider how these factors shape training design, resource selection and communication strategies.

Inclusive and supportive practices are essential to learner success. This section explores inclusive language, building psychologically safe learning spaces, supporting diverse needs, recognising early signs of learner difficulty and applying engagement strategies that sustain motivation across distance-based delivery.

Specialist support enhances learner access and progression. This section covers identifying when specialist support is required, types of LLND, technical and learning support available, the use of Australian foundation skills frameworks and processes for accessing specialist personnel outside the trainer’s scope.

Planning prepares trainers for successful delivery. This section explains how to confirm distance-based procedures, clarify purpose and requirements, review training products to identify performance standards, manage session plan versions, organise foundation skills and technical support and identify potential risks and constraints that may impact learner access or participation.

Customisation ensures training meets the needs of specific groups. This section covers reviewing learner characteristics, selecting and adapting learning resources, developing a distance-based training plan and organising appropriate support and communication channels tailored to learner needs.

Managing distance-based learners requires proactive communication and monitoring. This section examines how to confirm expectations, review learner context, adapt session plans, distribute resources and provide support throughout the training period.

Distance facilitation techniques must be aligned with compliance requirements and learner needs. This section explores facilitation methods suited to remote delivery, strategies for addressing learner difficulties, maintaining engagement, monitoring participation, providing support outside scheduled communication times and ensuring accurate and secure recordkeeping.

WHS requirements extend to remote training environments. This section explains the trainer’s WHS responsibilities, applying WHS considerations to distance delivery and ensuring learners can participate safely from their learning environment.

Communication skills underpin effective remote facilitation. This section examines how to build learning relationships, clarify expectations, maintain effective digital communication, provide clear instructions and confirm understanding across online or remote channels.

The course concludes by focusing on continuous improvement and adaptability. This section covers collecting learner feedback, modifying resources and delivery methods, analysing facilitation practices, and adjusting approaches based on reflective practice. Learners also examine strategies for resolving learner issues, troubleshooting technical problems and adapting to diverse learning contexts to maintain high-quality, learner-centred distance-based training.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the planning capability, facilitation techniques and digital competence required to deliver safe, inclusive, effective and compliant distance-based vocational training across a wide range of learning environments.

Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.

This course is designed to align with the content outlined in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency TAEDEL413.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

1. Introduction to Distance-Based Vocational Training

• Application of distance-based training in VET
• Responsibilities of teachers and trainers in distance delivery
• Training contexts: urban, regional, rural, remote and very remote

2. VET Regulatory Requirements for Distance-Based Training

• Trainer qualification and currency requirements
• Requirements for use of industry experts
• Legislative requirements for learner support
• WHS responsibilities when facilitating distance-based training

3. Organisational Procedures for Distance-Based Training

• Procedures for interpreting training and assessment strategies
• Requirements for access and customisation of session plans
• Protocols for using training technologies and tools
• Requirements for recordkeeping and documentation
• Procedures for escalating learner support needs

4. Nationally Recognised Training Products and Performance Standards

• Interpretation of units of competency
• Structure, content and application of training products
• Identifying workplace performance standards
• Foundation skills requirements (LLN, digital, employability)
• Dimensions of competency and their relevance to facilitation

5. Learning Theories and Adult Learning Principles

• Core adult learning principles
• Application to distance-based training
• Supporting diverse adult learning styles
• Engaging adult learners at a distance

6. Learning Resources for Distance-Based Delivery

• Paper-based resources suitable for distance training
• Online learning resources and their key features
• Selecting resources that address learner context
• Ensuring resource suitability for remote environments

7. Technologies and Tools for Distance-Based Training

• Tools for accessing and exchanging information
• Digital applications and electronic platforms
• LMS and communication channels used in distance delivery
• Hardware and software requirements for distance training

8. Identifying Learner Characteristics and Needs

• Reviewing learner profiles and contextual information
• Identifying diverse and additional learning needs
• Foundation skills support requirements
• Identifying technical support needs (hardware, software)

9. Strategies for Inclusive and Supportive Distance-Based Learning

• Inclusive language and communication practices
• Building safe and supportive learning environments
• Supporting learners with diverse needs
• Recognising learner behaviours indicating difficulty
• Strategies for engagement and motivation

10. Specialist Support Requirements

• Processes for identifying when specialist support is needed
• Types of technical, LLND and learning support
• Using authorised Australian foundation skills frameworks
• Accessing specialist personnel outside own role scope

11. Planning and Preparing Distance-Based Training

• Confirming distance-based training procedures
• Identifying purpose, target group and requirements
• Accessing training products and identifying performance standards
• Reviewing session plans and confirming version control
• Organising foundation skill, learning and technical support
• Identifying constraints and risks to distance-based training

12. Customising Distance-Based Training

• Reviewing target group characteristics
• Selecting and customising learning resources
• Developing a distance-based training plan
• Organising learner supports and communication methods

13. Managing Distance-Based Learners

• Communicating with learners to confirm expectations and needs
• Reviewing information about learner context
• Adapting session plans and resources for individual needs
• Distributing learning resources appropriately

14. Facilitation Techniques for Distance-Based Training

• Using facilitation techniques suited to delivery method
• Ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance in training
• Identifying and addressing learner difficulties
• Maintaining learner engagement and motivation
• Monitoring and documenting engagement and progress
• Providing support outside formal communication processes
• Maintaining and securing training records

15. WHS Requirements in Distance-Based Training

• Identifying WHS responsibilities of the trainer
• Applying WHS requirements to training delivery
• Maintaining a safe learning environment remotely

16. Communication Skills for Distance-Based Training

• Establishing and maintaining learning relationships
• Clarifying expectations and checking understanding
• Facilitating effective communication in remote settings
• Providing clear instructions and support

17. Review and Improvement of Distance-Based Training

• Seeking and recording learner feedback
• Modifying resources and methods to meet learner needs
• Analysing own facilitation practice
• Identifying improvements for future delivery

18. Problem-Solving and Adaptive Practice in Distance Training

• Identifying and responding to learner issues
• Troubleshooting technical challenges
• Adjusting delivery approaches based on learner context
• Applying reflective practice to continuous improvement

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:

Purchase and download course content.

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”.