Lesson 4 - Unpacking a Unit

TGA

TGA or training.gov.au is where you will find all of the information that relates to training and the VET sector in Australia.

https://training.gov.au/

The National Register of VET is where you will find details of all the training packages as well as every unit of competency.

You can search for training packages or individual units. For example, I have typed BSB for the search criteria.

Standards for training packages

Read the document - Standards for training packages (or at least skim through the headings). Pay particular attention to the section Unit of competency template.

https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/standardsfortrainingpackages.pdf

Unpacking a unit of competency

Watch the video on unpacking a unit of competency

Reminder about the AQF levels

https://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf-levels

Other resources for Unpacking a unit of competency

https://www.slideshare.net/ACPETProfessionalDev/unpacking-a-training-package

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENI1rdQxYCw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9jUZGm_QW4

Class Activity 1

Select a unit from the Correctional Services Training package. While each student is to present a unit, you may work in pairs.

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CSC

This will provide a list of each qualification as well as every unit of competency that is a part of this package.

Click on any unit of competency to get the full details.

Each student is to present their unit to the class, outlining the following information:

Basic Information

What is the code and name of the unit?

What is the Application of the unit?

What AQF level is the unit? How can you work out the level if it isn't obvious based on the unit code?

What training package is the unit from?

What courses within the training package is it included in?

What other courses is this unit used in?

Delivery

What are the elements and performance criteria for the unit?

Assessment

What performance evidence is required?

What knowledge evidence is required?

Do you think this is reasonable for the unit, considering the elements, performance criteria and the AQF level?

*** PLEASE KEEP THIS INFORMATION AS YOU WILL USE IT IN FUTURE SESSIONS ***

Class Activity 2

You should now be ready to think about your unit for Assessment 2 - your accredited training program. Review the qualifications that were provided in the Assessment Guide and select a unit. Comment the unit code on the Assessment 1 post in our Facebook group - this is to ensure that there are no double ups. 

You should be able to gather the basic information and complete PF1 Learning program parameters

While it is not absolutely necessary that you make this decision today, it is important that you decide before our next class in 3 weeks time. You will have lots of opportunity to work on your portfolios in class building on that particular day's lesson. You can work in pairs/groups to discuss, share, compare, bounce ideas etc.,  BUT each student MUST submit their own individual unit portfolios. 

Lesson 3 - LLN

What is LLN?

LLN stands for Language, Literacy and Numeracy and it is built into every Vet training unit.

What is ACSF?

ACSF is the Australian Core Skills Framework and it provides the levels of performance required for the core skills of:

• Learning
• Reading
• Writing
• Oral Communication
• Numeracy

You will see these levels and a description when you look at any VET training unit.

https://www.education.gov.au/australian-core-skills-framework

Here is the full framework

https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/acsf_document.pdf

From the ACSF guide, read the Introduction section and in particular, pages 3 - 11. This will give you a good introduction to concept and how the levels line up.

The ACSF skills are colour coded within the document. You will find example activities for each core skill at each level. You can use these to determine whether you have built the core skills into your learning program or as examples on how you can build them in.

What is CSfW?

You will definitely never run out of acronyms in the VET training world!

CSfW is Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework. This covers what we refer to as "soft skills" or "employability skills". It includes:

• Navigate the world of work
• Interact with others
• Get the work done

https://www.education.gov.au/key-features-core-skills-work-developmental-framework

here is the full framework

https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/1._csfw_framework_0.pdf

From the CSfW guide, read pages 1 - 12.

How is LLN built into units/courses

http://eworks.edu.au/blog/2016/01/building-learner-foundation-skills-is-your-responsibility/

How can we determine if learners reach the required level for each unit?

Every unit of competency has the foundation skills built into the performance criteria. When you view the unit details, at the end you will find a table that indicates the skill and the performance criteria that each skills is incorporated in as well as a description.

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1 Establish procedures for handling, moving and storing collection material	1.1 Assess key information about collection material 1.2 Assess internal and external factors that impact moving and storing collection material 1.3 Integrate current industry best practice in procedure development 1.4 Locate and consult with stakeholders on complex matters of movement and storage 1.5 Identify and address legal, insurance and other administrative requirements impacting handling, moving and storing collection material 1.6 Identify and assess work health and safety issues and legislative requirements 1.7 Document procedures for moving and storing collection material
2 Manage operations	2.1 Organise and monitor movement and storage arrangements according to agreed procedures and work requirements 2.2 Check movement and storage of collection material against schedules and allocated budgets, and take action to address problems 2.3 Evaluate information records to ensure completeness, currency, accuracy and compliance with legal, ethical and cultural constraints 2.4 Make adjustments and enhancements to record-keeping formats and systems based on ongoing review of records and feedback from users
3 Maintain procedures for moving and storing collection material	3.1 Consult with colleagues to obtain feedback on movement and storage procedures 3.2 Update procedures based on feedback and industry practice

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBLIB602

The below Foundation Skills are the requirements in the unit BSBLIB602 Develop and monitor procedures for the movement and storage of collection material.

Reading

Performance Criteria: 1.1-1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2-2.4

Description: 
Analyses and interprets a wide range of information for incorporation into organisational practices and procedures

Writing

Performance Criteria: 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.4, 3.2

Description:

Develops and updates detailed procedures which clearly and concisely define organisational systems and practices

Develops documents using language understood by target audience

Class Activity

In small groups, discuss the foundation skills (ACSF and CSfW) for the following units.


https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/ICTWEB201

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBLIB303

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBLIB512

List some strategies you could use to build the foundation skills into the training/learning/assessment for each unit.

LLN Tools

Ideas that work - What works for LLN is a video library of training and professional development resources to support LLN.

How do I identify my learners' LLN skills

http://www.ideasthatwork.com.au/what-works-for-lln/how-do-i-identify-my-learners-language-literacy-and-numeracy-skills/

When is specialist LLN support needed:

http://www.ideasthatwork.com.au/what-works-for-lln/when-is-specialist-language-literacy-and-numeracy-support-needed/


Here is the link to all of the videos in the series:

http://www.ideasthatwork.com.au/what-works-for-lln/

Navigating Training.gov.au

The easiest way of navigating training.gov.au for you to decide on your units for the assessments, is to use Google. Start by putting your course code in, scan the results for one from training.gov.au, and click on the link.

We will look at how to "unpack" a training unit next class, but for now, you can have a look at the qualification and the units that are available = hopefully you will see something that is interesting!