Information Program & Assessment eSkilling the SES – Stage 2

eSkilling the SES – Stage 2
Program & Assessment
Information
TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development
blended delivery
Aligned to TAE10 Training Package, v2
Your providers:
● NSW State Emergency Service
● Kiama Community College
● Learning Lines
● Wholistic Learning P/L
● Anna Francis
Program and Assessment Information ● TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Learning Pty Ltd (WL) under license.
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Version control & document history
Date
8 March 2012
Summary of modifications made
Version 1 customised for use by NSW State Emergency
Service blended learning participants.
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Contents
This program and your providers ................................................................. 4
NSW State Emergency Service contact details ............................................... 4
Kiama Community College contact details (RTO) ......................................... 4
Trainer/ Assessor contact details ........................................................................ 4
Program Information ..................................................................................... 5
Attendance .......................................................................................................... 5
Webinars ................................................................................................................ 5
Self paced online work ........................................................................................ 5
Assistance and support ....................................................................................... 5
The assessment process................................................................................ 6
Frequently asked questions .......................................................................... 7
More information .................................................................................................. 8
Assessment tasks at a glance ...................................................................... 9
Clustering ............................................................................................................... 9
When you’ll be assessed ..................................................................................... 9
Submitting my completed assessment tasks .................................................... 9
More information ................................................................................................ 10
Assessment Task Summary ................................................................................ 11
Task 7: Short answer questions – stage 1 ......................................................... 11
Task 8: Design and conduct an organisational training needs analysis .... 11
Task 9: Analysing LLN support needs ............................................................... 12
Task 10: Design and Develop a Learning Strategy ........................................ 12
Task 11: Design and Develop a Learning Resource ...................................... 12
Task 12: Implement and Review a Learning Strategy ................................... 13
Task 13: Conduct a second TNA and design and develop a second
learning strategy ................................................................................................ 13
Task 14: Short answer questions – design and develop ............................... 13
Task 15: Design and develop assessment instruments .................................. 13
Task 16: Short answer questions - assessment................................................ 14
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This program and your providers
This document contains general information
about how the Diploma of Training Design and Development
will be delivered and assessed
Please read through information given in this document and contact us if you
have any questions. Our contact details:
NSW State Emergency Service contact details
Phone
02 4251 6518
Email
[email protected]
Ask for
Sonya Oyston
Kiama Community College contact details (RTO)
Phone
02 4232 1050
Fax
02 4232 1051
Email
[email protected]
Ask for
Tara Meehan or Su Bowing
Trainer/ Assessor contact details
Name
Ann Brady (General support and assessment)
Email
[email protected]
Name
Marina Chadiloff (Training)
Email
[email protected]
Name
Anna Francis (ELLN support and assessment)
Email
[email protected]
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Program Information
This section provides some general information about the program.
Attendance
You are expected to attend and participate in each scheduled webinar . if
you are unable to attend you must advise the relevant person (this will be
provided at the first webinar) before the start of the webinar.
The face to face assessment days are compulsory. You must be available for
all days.
Webinars
There are eleven 2-hour webinars with online self-paced activities in between.
The schedule of dates is provided in the Participant information and Program
Outline.
Webinars will begin and end on time. Participants must log in at least 15
minutes before the start time of each webinar.
Self paced online work
The self paced learning activities in between each webinar prepare you for
the topics that will be covered in the following webinar. These activities are
explained in the Participant information and Program Outline.
A review of the activities will start each webinar. You will have the opportunity
to ask questions or to bring up any issues you might have had completing the
activities.
Assistance and support
If you require any assistance or support during the program there are a
number of ways to access help. For example:
The Help forum for general questions or comments about the learning
activities, assessment tasks etc.
The Registered Training Organisation (RTO) if you have any questions about
your enrolment, administrative issues etc
The lead trainer can answer specific questions about the webinar topics,
learning activities etc.
The assessor who can answer questions about individual assessment tasks etc.
At the first webinar you will advised which person to contact and the best
way to contact them.
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The assessment process
The flow chart below summarises how each assessment task of TAE50210
Diploma of Training Design and Development is administered:
1. Complete all the steps as required in the task.
2. Create a file name as directed in the instructions and upload the task or give the
evidence as directed to the assessor. Keep a copy.
3. Your assessor will briefly look through the task to ensure that:
a. all steps have been completed
b. your task is logically organised and clearly presented.
If the task
IS well organised
If the task
IS NOT well organised
4. Your assessor will review and evaluate the evidence provided in your completed task.
If all evidence is of a
SATISFACTORY
standard
If any evidence is of a
NOT YET SATISFACTORY
standard
The assessment result is
Satisfactory for that task
The assessment result is
Not Yet Satisfactory
In this case, you have to opportunity to resubmit,
support from the assessor is available.
5. Your assessor will provide a written response that includes an assessment result,
detailed feedback, and /or recommended action plan to improve the quality of the
task or achieve a satisfactory result.
6. After successful completion of all assessment tasks you will be deemed competent.
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Frequently asked questions
What if I can't attend a webinar?
Each webinar will be recorded so you can access the presentation after the
conclusion of the webinar. If you cannot attend, you must inform the appropriate
person. If you require a link to the recording please contact Ann Brady and
request a copy.
What if I have questions or need assistance in between webinars?
At the first webinar you will be advised who to contact depending on
whether your question relates to the RTO, attendance, learning activities,
assessment tasks etc.
What is my assessment deadline?
You will be advised of the due date for each assessment task. This information
will be provided in the Program Outline and reminders will be provided during
the webinars.
How do I submit my completed assessment tasks?
The steps for submitting your assessment tasks are included in the instructions
for each task. Generally you will be asked to either upload your work or to
hand it directly to the assessor if you are assessed in a face to face
environment.
What if I can’t submit my completed assessment tasks by the deadline?
If you are unable to submit your work by the due date you must advise the
lead trainer as soon as possible. An extension request must be made in writing
and no later than one week prior to the due date.
Each request will be dealt with individually and no more than two extensions
can be granted for any assessment task.
I’m not sure I can complete the assessment tasks as described. What
are my options?
We can negotiate a flexible option. If it would help make the assessment more
‘accessible’ to you, we’re happy to make a reasonable adjustment to the
assessment process. We can’t compromise the quality of the assessment, though.
Please discuss your options with your lead trainer.
Will my assessment records be kept confidential?
Yes! Assessment records are stored securely, and won’t be shared with
anyone who is not authorised to view them.
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What are the possible assessment results?
The only possible assessment results you can get are:
Result
Code What this result means
Competent
C
Celebrate! You have earned a statement of attainment for each
unit/s of competency assessed.
Satisfactory
S
Good. You have successfully completed the task.
Not yet
satisfactory
NYS
There are two possible reasons for a NYS result:
● The evidence you submitted was of a satisfactory standard, but
not all the required evidence was submitted (in this case, all you
need to do is submit the remaining required evidence)
● The evidence you submitted was not of a satisfactory standard.
If you attain a NYS result, your assessor will advise you on the
steps needed to achieve a satisfactory result. PLEASE NOTE: you
have two opportunities to resubmit your work. If you are still
not yet satisfactory then we can offer one to one support
which will incur an additional fee.
Will I get my evidence returned to me once the assessment tasks have
been completed?
No, you will receive feedback on your work, a result and either statements of
attainment for the completed unit/s of competency or a qualification. We
advise you to keep a copy of your work and any feedback received.
What if I disagree with the assessment result?
If you disagree with your assessment result, you have the right to appeal the
decision. Please follow the process listed below:
1. Discuss your concerns with your assessor. If you don’t arrive at a mutually
beneficial solution…
2. Contact Kiama Community College. We’ll help you get started with your
formal appeal.
More information
For details
of Kiama Community College policies / procedures
relating to nationally recognised training and assessment, please go to:
http://kcc.nsw.edu.au
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Assessment tasks at a glance
This section provides a list of all assessment tasks to be completed throughout
the program.
Clustering
The assessment tasks are divided into four broad areas of focus, called
‘clusters’. They are:
1.
Review cluster—this cluster covers knowledge requirements of Stage 1 of eSkilling
the SES
2.
LLN cluster—this cluster covers skills and knowledge requirements of the Australian
Core Skills Framework and the elective unit of competency TAELLN401A Address
adult language, literacy and numeracy skills.
3.
Design and develop cluster—this cluster covers skills and knowledge needed to
design and implement an e-learning strategy to support both learner and
organisational requirements; and develop print-based resources for use in
implementation.
4.
Training/mentoring cluster—this cluster covers skills and knowledge needed to
plan and facilitate individual e-mentoring and/or group e-learning
5.
Assessment cluster—this cluster covers skills and knowledge needed to design,
develop and review assessment tools.
When you’ll be assessed
You’ll be assessed:
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progressively throughout the webinar series, and
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at towards the end of the webinar series (as part of a two-day face-to-face
weekend workshop).
Submitting my completed assessment tasks
When you have completed an assessment task please follow the instructions
provided regarding the naming convention for files and documents.
If you are asked to resubmit, please complete these steps:
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highlight what is different in the resubmitted work, and
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rename the document and version starting with the word ‘Resubmit’. E.g.
Ann_Brady_Assessment_Task_7
would become
Resubmit_ Ann_Brady_Assessment_Task_7.
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More information
The following pages list and briefly explain the assessment tasks you’ll be
asked to complete both throughout the webinar series and as part of the
weekend face-to-face workshop.
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Tasks relevant to the Review cluster are listed in purple font.
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Tasks relevant to the LLN cluster are listed in blue font*
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Tasks relevant to the Design and Develop cluster are listed in orange font.
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Tasks relevant to the Training/Mentoring cluster are listed in pink font.
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Tasks relevant to the Assessment cluster are listed in green font.
*Note that some components of the LLN assessment are integrated across other tasks.
At the start of each cluster we’ll give you:
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more detailed instructions about the assessment tasks.
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soft copies of templates you may use to complete the assessment tasks. These
are for optional use.
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a program outline for that cluster, which lists the due date for each task.
You may ask any questions you have about the tasks both during the relevant
webinar and also via the participant forum.
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Assessment Task Summary
Task 7: Short answer questions – stage 1
You will be answering 20 questions which relate to the required knowledge for
the 5 units of competency from Stage 1. To complete this task, you’ll need to
refer to the activities and assessment tasks covered in Stage 1. The questions
will provide links to relevant sections of the program.
For a ‘satisfactory’ result in this task, all questions must be answered to a
‘satisfactory’ standard. At Diploma level this means that:
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you can answer using complete sentences or using dot points, making
direct reference to the question
you specifically address all parts of the question you use your own
words—when occasionally quoting directly from another source of
information, acknowledge that source ·
your answers are about one third to half a page long—this is an average
only; some questions will require longer answers, some shorter.
Task 8: Design and conduct an organisational training needs
analysis
This task involves designing, conducting, documenting and presenting ONE
organisational Training Needs Analysis’ (TNA) to identify the training needs of
SES members who:
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may be new to Moodle or online learning generally. The TNA may
expand upon your work in Task 3A of Stage 1 of eSkilling the SES, OR
may be interested in becoming e-facilitators, OR
may be interested in becoming e-assessors
Your TNA must include at least TWO people who may require some LLN
support and use the Australian Core Skills Framework to determine their LLN
level. It should also include but is not limited to:
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organisational requirements
target audience
learning and training needs
any other relevant information.
recommendations and options for the organisation
review of feedback and comments from the organisation.
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Task 9: Analysing LLN support needs
This task involves analysing THREE student profiles and mapping your findings
against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). You will be provided with
the profiles and a copy of the ACSF to complete this task. You will identify
gaps and prepare appropriate questions to determine the LLN support needs.
You will then identify a local source of LLN support with whom to consult from
within the NSW SES or from outside the organisation.
Task 10: Design and Develop a Learning Strategy
This task involves the design and development of ONE competency-based
learning strategy which meets the needs identified in your TNA in Task 8
including:
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how you will address specific LLN needs for at least one learner
meets the requirements of the unit of competency, qualification and
training package
uses learning theories and instructional design principles
incorporates a review process designed in consultation with relevant
stakeholders.
A template will be provided to document your learning strategy.
Task 11: Design and Develop a Learning Resource
This task involves the design and development of ONE print-based resource to
support your learning strategy. Resources must:
 be developed in consultation with all stakeholders
 conform to SES style guide
o use consistent fonts and formatting
o use SES colours
o be well layed-out and easy to read
 be written in plain English and provide clear instructions
 provide LLN support identified in your TNA and learning strategy
 be trialled and reviewed.
Learning resources might include but are not limited to:

instructional guides for learners, facilitators or assessors
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Powerpoint presentations
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learning activities e.g. case studies, scenarios, quizzes
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handouts
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etc.
The original and the post-review document will be required.
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Task 12: Implement and Review a Learning Strategy
The purpose of this task is to implement and review your learning strategy and
print-based resource in your region with an individual or small group. At least
ONE learner must require LLN support.
Evidence of implementation will be required for example:

attendance sheet

completed student work
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an observer checklist

student feedback
A written review including feedback from all stakeholders is required (2
pages) along with evidence of participation and feedback
Task 13: Conduct a second TNA and design and develop a
second learning strategy
This task involves:

designing, conducting, documenting and presenting a SECOND
organisational Training Needs Analysis, and

designing and developing a SECOND learning strategy which meets
the needs identified in your TNA.
This task follows the guidelines provided above in Tasks 8 and 10. The TNA
must be undertaken using a different methodology and have a different efocus to the TNA completed in Task 8.
Task 14: Short answer questions – design and develop
You will be answering 10 questions which cover the required knowledge for
the units of competency covered in Tasks 9-13. You may refer to your
workbook or other online resources. You may not collaborate with your
colleagues. For the requirements for satisfactory completion see about Task
7.
Task 15: Design and develop assessment instruments
This task involves the design and development of TWO assessment instruments
addressing the requirements of three units of competency at different AQF
levels. The focus of this task will be to develop assessment instruments which
support the implementation of e-learning within the SES. Appropriate units of
competency will be provided.
This task will be completed in small groups in a face to face workshop.
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Task 16: Short answer questions - assessment
You will be answering 7 questions which cover the required knowledge for the
units of competency covered in Tasks 15. You may refer to your workbook or
other online resources. You may not collaborate with your colleagues. For
the requirements for satisfactory completion see about Task 7.
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