Faculty of Education

 Graduate Diploma of Training and Development (GradDipT&D)

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    Subject descriptions

The Graduate Diploma of Training and Development is an academic course of professional development for graduates who work, or wish to work, in the field of vocational education and training (VET). The aim of the course is to develop professional educators and trainers with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in vocational education and training. Sound knowledge of the theory, practice and context of VET will enable graduates to address the needs of individuals, groups and organisations in settings as diverse as business, industry, government, community, technical and further education (TAFE), post-compulsory schooling, universities, clinical services, the armed services and learning networks.

The course may be completed in a minimum of one year full-time study or a maximum of three years part-time study.

Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma of Training and Development can apply to enter the two-year Master of Training Development, and receive 100 points of credit. Further details about the Master of Training and Development are available in the Faculty of Education Postgraduate Studies Handbook 2001.

 1. Course objectives

On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Training and Development graduates should be able to:

• demonstrate appropriate professional qualities including self-management, leadership and organisational skills and an awareness of the ethical considerations affecting VET;

• apply and adapt key concepts and theories of education and training to the changing contexts of VET;

• engage in ongoing critical reflection as a means of continuing their professional development;

• develop and maintain professional relationships and collaborative work practices;

• evaluate the contexts of VET using a range of theoretical perspectives;

• analyse the interplay between group, individual and organisational needs and how these can be addressed through education and training; and

• apply research findings to VET and identify further areas for investigation.

 2. Course structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Training and Development students must complete the eight compulsory subjects outlined below.

Course outline
Compulsory subjects		Points
	468-109 Learning Principles in VET 1	12.5
	468-110 Learning Principles in VET 2	12.5
	468-125 Contexts of VET 1	12.5
	468-120 Contexts of VET 2	12.5
	468-121 Professional Practice in VET 1	12.5
	468-122 Professional Practice in VET 2	12.5
	468-123 Professional Practice in VET 3	12.5
	468-124 Information Technology Tools in VET	12.5
Total Points		100.0

 3. Contact hours

The contact hours listed in the subject descriptions are expressed in terms of the total contact or equivalent for that subject.

1. Intensive program:

Subjects are offered over six half-days on weekends via a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars.

2. On-line delivery:

Some subjects will be available in online mode for students who have access to the required computing and internet facilities.

 4. Credit

Applicants who have completed a minimum of Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training or Certificate of Workplace Training Category 1 through CHRDT Training Services and Development or a TAFE institution or private provider may, on application, be eligible for credit for 468-121 Professional Practice in VET 1.

 5. Workplace learning agreement

The subjects Professional Practice in VET 1 and 2 include a special requirement statement which advises students of the need to have access to an approved role in education and training to enable them to undertake workplace assessment as required. The access to an approved role in education and training is normally guaranteed by the employer in writing as a condition of entry to the course. Should access to this role become unavailable or restricted during the course, the student will be responsible for finding an alternative placement as approved by the Faculty. Failing this, in extenuating circumstances, the Faculty may approve a period of leave of absence for a reasonable period of time in which employment or an education or training role may be sought by the student.

Students in Professional Practice VET 1 and 2 may be required to collaborate with workplace mentors, supervisors or colleagues, as well as lecturers and fellow students to undertake tasks in their workplace. It is expected that time of at least equivalent to subject contact hours will be spent in the workplace training role.

Subject descriptions

468-109 Learning Principles in VET 1
468-110 Learning Principles in VET 2
468-125 Contexts of VET 1
468-120 Contexts of VET 2
468-121 Professional Practice in VET 1
468-122 Professional Practice in VET 2
468-123 Professional Practice in VET 3
468-124 Information Technology Tools in VET

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