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Investigate trades of the future
Investigate trades of the future
Module
National Code
VU23141
VU23141
State Code
BA134
BA134
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2024
Field of Education
129999 - Mixed Field Programmes, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate the impact of future technologies on the current and future trades workforce. It includes identification of the various types of trades, their role in both the community and industry more broadly. Students will investigate the current state of trades and how emerging technologies will change where they work, how they work, the materials they work with, and the nature of work they will complete.
This unit will also explore the increasing transferability of skills across traditional and non-traditional trades sectors and how students can increase their career resilience. It applies to individuals wishing to understand the choices they have in the trade sector and how those roles will evolve.
It is recommended that this unit of competency is assessed with a holistic approach with other units within the capability set.
No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit will also explore the increasing transferability of skills across traditional and non-traditional trades sectors and how students can increase their career resilience. It applies to individuals wishing to understand the choices they have in the trade sector and how those roles will evolve.
It is recommended that this unit of competency is assessed with a holistic approach with other units within the capability set.
No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Examine the impact of evolving technology on the trade sector
- 1.1 Consult with industry stakeholders to gain insight into the trade workforce’s current and anticipated future environment
- 1.2 Explore the emergence and use of technologies within the trades sector
- 1.3 Describe jobs that could be created or disappear as a result of new technology for the trade sector, and how this may result in employment disruption
- 1.4 Explore the evolution of trade job roles due to emerging technologies
- 1.5 Assess where skill shortages could develop over the short and long-term within the trade workforce
Determine the impacts of technology on the work environment
- 2.1 Consider changes in the work culture within the trades sector due to the growing use of technology
- 2.2 Explore how technology influences the development of alternative ways of working
- 2.3 Identify the impacts of technology on the wellbeing of workers in the trade sector
- 2.4 Determine strategies to reduce the adverse effects of technology-driven change in the trades environment
Identify the need for career resilience for future trades workers
- 3.1 Identify potential career options and compare the skills, capabilities and responsibilities they have in common
- 3.2 Explore skills that need to be developed to emerge as a tradesperson of the future
- 3.3 Outline strategies to build career resilience for movement within the trades sector
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGY11 | 52922WA | Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support | Accredited course |