Analyzing VET: Training Packages, SRTOs, AQF, and Learning Design

This assignment provides a comprehensive overview of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system, focusing on key components such as training packages, skill sets, accredited courses, and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It explains the differences between qualifications at AQF levels 3 and 5, emphasizing the importance of trainers and assessors understanding the AQF and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The assignment also compares training and assessment strategies with learning program plans, detailing the roles of various VET organizations. It highlights the significance of competency-based training (CBT) in enhancing learners' skills and preparing them for the workforce. The document is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of VET systems and frameworks, ensuring they can effectively design and implement learning programs to meet diverse needs.

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TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs
TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited
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TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs
TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client
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Student Assessment
Purpose of the task:
This holistic assessment addresses components of two units of competency. It gathers evidence of required
knowledge to:
 conceptualise, design, develop and review learning programs to meet an identified need for a group
of learners
 identify the parameters of a learning program, determine its design, outline the content, and review
its effectiveness
 use training packages and accredited courses as tools to support industry, organisation and
individual competency development needs.
Instructions: Read requirements for satisfactory completion and answer questions in full.

Student Assessment
You must answer all questions to a satisfactory standard. For a satisfactory result:
● submit typed (not hand-written) responses
● respond using complete sentences, making direct reference to the question
● responses are correct, and cover all parts of each question
● respond using your own words—when occasionally quoting information from another source, you
must acknowledge that source
● each numbered response is about 200-250 words long—this is an average only; some questions will
require longer responses, some shorter
● your responses match instructions provided about terminology (see below)
Terminology used in the questions—how to respond
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List In bulleted, numbered or paragraph form, provide a number of consecutive items—if paragraph
form, use commas (,) to separate items
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circumstances and details.
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action taken, insight or challenge.
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or concept, or quote an accurate, published definition (in this case, note the source).
Summarise In paragraph or list form, explain the key points or insights derived from a text, event or situation.
Compare List, describe or explain the similarities and differences between two (or more) ideas, concepts,
events, situations, challenges or insights.
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required to answer the questions that were incorrect.
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To successfully achieve this assessment, you are required to complete all questions correctly to achieve a
Satisfactory (S) outcome.
The outcome of this assessment will contribute to the evidence used in the final decision to achieve
competency for the two units.
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Written
Questions
Answer the
questions below
(50 – 100 words
each)
1. Explain the vocational education and training (VET) system
a. Explain what VET is and describe its key features
b. Explain what competency-based training (CBT) is and describe its key characteristics.
2. Questions about key VET systems and frameworks
a. Questions about the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF):
Submission requirements
Vocational education
and training system is
basically a teaching
procedural skills course
and knowledge booster
qualification. With the
help of this system the
person can easily
develop their skills and
abilities so that they can
work effectively in the
future job. They can
pursue any kind as per
their interest and this
training ensures
development of skills in
a wide range of
occupational sector via
work based learning
and school based
learning.
Key features: VET
focuses on practical
knowledge and
experience instead
through hands on
training so that person
can make themselves
ready for doing job
effectively. Hence, it is
said that performance
of student is based on
competence and
motivate them to meet
certain criteria which is
important.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory
It is a type of training
which is designed so
that learner can
enhance their abilities
and skills. With the help
of competency based
training, student or any
learner can allow
themselves to be more
proactive beyond their
roles. By learning
various skills they can
achieve their desired
goals which helps them
to develop their
professional skills too.
Key characteristics:
competency based
training improves the
time management
system at learning
environment or any
workplace. It also
allows personalization
which helps learners to
enhance integration
around them at
workplace or learning
place. With the help of
CBT, the learners can
easily explore the
learning opportunities
which helps them to
achieve their goals.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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i. Explain what the AQF is
ii. Describe the purpose of the AQF in Australia’s VET system
iii. Compare the outcomes of an AQF level 3 qualification with a level 5 qualification
AQF is national policy
which is especially
designed by the
government of Australia
to support the learners
in order to ensure that it
will provide an easy
qualification which all
learners have their own
job results and learning
activities.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory
The major purpose of
the AQF is to offer an
effective and flexible
and high level of quality
framework that will
provide all the learners
in Australia a good
knowledge and study.
Plus, it provides a
framework for
regulation across the
sectors related to
training, development
and education so that it
will support learners
and enhance mobility of
learners at national and
international level.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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iv. Explain why trainers and assessors should understand the AQF
In level 3 qualification
the learners will be able
to apply a wide range
of skills, experience,
interest and knowledge
in the workplace.
According to level 3
qualification, the
learners will need at
least 1-2 years to
complete certificate 3
courses. While on the
other side, level 5
qualification is an
advanced diploma
course which allow
learners to have good
knowledge and skills
when they complete the
course. This
qualification provides
high level of
understanding to
students and it takes
slightly less time as
compared to level 3
qualification which is
1.5 years.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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b. Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (SRTOs)
i. Explain what the STRO’s are
It is important for
trainers and assessors
to understand the AQF
so that they can deliver
all the units to support
learners so that they
can develop vocational
skills and knowledge.
This can be done by
offering them training
products such as
training and education
related package. Plus,
by understanding the
purpose of AQF they
demonstrate
equivalence of
competency. It is
essential for trainers
and assessors to
attend activities at
workplace by visiting so
that they can
experience the latest
resources and methods
to the demonstration of
current skills of
industries.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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ii. Describe the purpose of the SRTOs in Australia’s VET system
This is a standard
which is designed to
ensure the integrity of
nationally recognised
qualification as a
forming part of the
vocational education
and training quality
framework. According
to these standards, it is
important that all
assessors and trainers
must undertake
professional
development in the
fields of the effective
practical knowledge to
improve vocational
skills by vocational
training.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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iii. Explain why trainers and assessors should understand the Standards for RTOs
The major purpose of
SRTOs is to protect the
learners' interest in
VET system of
Australia. This standard
ensures the high quality
assessment and
training across
Australian training
system for the
betterment of learners.
Plus, SRTOs ensure
access to accurate
detailed information
about the vocational
education and training
quality. Also, this
standard promote a
VET system and
innovation, so that
people can understand
the concept that meets
social and economic
requirements.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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3. Explain the similarities and differences between:
a. a training package qualification, a skill set and an accredited course—to do this, compare the format and
structure of each
It is essential for
assessors and trainers
to understand the
standards for RTOs
and pay proper
attention to RTO
standards because by
doing, so they can be
ensured whether RTOs
operate in ethical
manner or not. By
understanding this,
they can consider the
requirements and
needs of both the
industries skills and
develop student
vocational skills. Once
the trainers understand
the concept behind this
standard they can meet
requirement which is
essential to enhance
integrity for
employment and further
courses. They must
ensure that all the
important data of
students results and
related information is
accurate and true.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory

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b. a training and assessment strategy and a learning program plan.
4. Some key VET organisations are listed below. For each one:
a. Compare format
and structure of:
 A training
package
qualification,- it
is occupational
skills standards
against which
competency
assessment
and delivery of
training can
take place.
This is
designed and
developed via
national
consultation
process for the
betterment of
learners.
 a skill set-
while on the
other hand,
skill set is
basically
experienced,
capabilities,
abilities and
knowledge
which is
essential to
perform a
particular job
role or any
task. On the
formatting side,
a skill set is
considered by
people on the
basis of their
current or
previous
experience and
also on job
duties.
 an accredited
course-
Basically it is a
systematic
process by
which higher
authority in
educational
sectors go
through a
process in
order to
b. Compare:
 a training and
assessment
strategy- This
is a method
used by a
Registered
training
organisation so
that they can
provide
effective
training to
students. With
the help of this
strategy, tutor
can evaluate
their students
and know
about
weaknesses
and strengths.
By adopting
this method,
they make sure
that they are
designing
assessment
and training
sessions in
such a manner
that it can meet
the needs of
training
package or any
accredited
course.
 a learning
program plan-
while on the
other hand, this
plan provides
detailed
information to
trainer about
the objectives
of assessment
and training.
They can
easily develop
vocational
skills,
knowledge and
experience that
learners are
seeking. By
using this plan,
trainer/
assessor

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● state what the acronym stands for (where applicable)
● describe the organisation’s role, functions and responsibilities in Australia’s VET system.
a. Department of Education, Skills and Employment
b. ASQA or STAs
c. IRCs and SSOs
Industry Reference Committees (IRCs)- it is a committee which is made up
of group for people with full of knowledge, experience, skills in particular
sectors of industry. The major purpose of this committee is to increase
the improvement of training package that can easily meet the needs of
industry skill and focus on current and future requirements for learners.
Skills Service Organisations (SSOs)- it is a professional body that work
with IRCs in order to develop training package for the betterment of
students and review each training package on regular basis. They focus
on developing skill sets, qualifications and also units of competency which
is beneficial in educational sector.
d. RTO’s
It is a training organisation which is registered by Australian skills quality authority so that they can
deliver nationally recognised Vocational education and training qualification to students and support
them to achieve career related goals.
Describe: the reason behind registration is that ASQA confirms that the training provider has ability to
meet the requirement of standards or not. They confirm that whether training provider is capable of
meeting the standards made by government. As per ASQA, the organisations can provide benefits
related to education and offer certain qualifications such as graduate diploma, advanced diploma,
certificate courses and level 1,2,3,4 certificates. As per the Australian government, there are 4000
RTOs which is registered by ASQA to provide proper training and enhancing skills of students.
5. Describe how you do or could identify training needs in your workplace
The department of
education, skills and
employment is
established for the
betterment of learners.
By working with full
efforts this department
make sure that
Australian can easily
experience the
economic benefits.
With the understanding
of this department
purpose people can
enhance themselves to
experience great
wellbeing benefit that
education, skills and
employment offers.
Describe: in Australia's
VET system, this
department provide
facilities to learners and
initiates them to
enhance their skills. It
includes initiatives to up
skill and training for
achieving jobs
opportunities with the
support of
apprenticeships and
training system. By
providing required skills
development program
this department support
learners to help
overcome barriers
which stop them to
achieve and gain
employment. They
work effectively to
enhance students
experience and
qualifications
recognition.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory
Australian skills quality
authority is national
regulator for VET
system which is guided
by their values of
consistency and
collaboration. ASQA
work with full efforts for
continuous
improvement with the
support of VET field so
that they can achieve
quality outcomes for
students.
Describe: the major
purpose of ASQA is to
make sure whether
learners are getting
proper benefits or not.
They ensure quality
training and education
so that governments,
learners, workers,
employers, community
can enhance self-
confidence among
them. To make sure
they all are having high
motivational level in the
integrity of qualification
which is issued by
training providers.
☐ Satisfactory ☐ Unsatisfactory