Acquisition of Vocational Skills 2 (part B) (8796.3)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.0 | 0 | Faculty Of Education |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Education | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Students participate in a program of theory and practice, learn to apply knowledge in the technology specialisation, to teach and develop the fundamental skills of Engineering Production (Metals), Clothing Production (Textiles), and Commercial Cookery, Outdoor Recreation or other specialisation as approved by the course convener in a workshop environment. This is completed with a Registered Training Organisation with the appropriate scope e.g. school or TAFE (CIT in Canberra).
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate skill development;
2. Apply knowledge of the rules and strategies for the selected discipline skills; and
3. Identify techniques and skills for teaching the acquired Vocational skills in their specialised teaching area such as Engineering Production (Metals), Clothing Production (Textiles), Commercial Cookery, Outdoor Recreation/Outdoor Education or other specialisations as approved by the course convener.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Familiarity with basic concepts in International Development.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Michaela Vergano |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Miss Emily Hills |
Required texts
A list of core texts, readings or workbooks will be provided by the relevant RTO.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Assessment submission details are specific to RTO requirements. Please check with the RTO.
Special assessment requirements
Due to the competency base and Industry requirements of assessment, students must be deemed competent in all assessment items to pass the qualification and the unit. Workbooks and course activities are required to be submitted to the RTO as evidence for the assessment of the units of competency.
In order to be eligible for the 6 credit points associated with 8796 and its companion unit 8795 Acquisition of Vocational Skills 2 (part A) in Semester 1, students must be enrolled in both units during the year and show evidence of achieving the relevant industry qualification.
Students should notify teaching staff at the RTO if they require specialised rooms or equipment during the planning phase of any assessment item.
Supplementary assessment
Refer to the RTO for specific information.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Provision of valid documentation
Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE), as a prescribed authority for investigation.
Learner engagement
The workload in each industry qualification will vary. The speciifc load will be determnined by the RTO.
Please refer to respective RTO requirements for more information.
Inclusion and engagement
Refer to the relevant RTO for specific assistance in this area.
Participation requirements
Activity in all classes is required to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes. Refer to relevant RTO guidelines for more details.
Required IT skills
Refer to the RTO for specific requirements.
In-unit costs
Training fees are payable directly to the RTO, generally at the time of enrolment. This unit does not attract HECS.
Students may need to pay an additional fee to the RTO to cover consumables. Students may also be required to purchase specific personal protective equipment (PPE) including clothing or tools of trade (e.g., kitchen knives for Food Technology/Hospitality - Commercial Cookery).
Work placement, internships or practicums
Your learning in this unit will be integrally linked to experiences in professional contexts. This includes aspects of Structured Workplace Learning.
Additional information
Foundation of this unit
The foundation of this unit is based in the required industry knowledge, skills and practice for teaching a range of technology areas and outdoor recreation in a secondary school setting. The teaching staff at RTOs are required to be appropriately qualified in their respective industry areas.
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