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Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
TAE50122
BIL3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of experienced individuals in a variety of vocational education and training (VET) sector job roles, including:
Advanced training and assessment job roles where individuals are responsible for delivering training and assessment services in the VET sector, including promoting innovative practices and leading other VET teachers, trainers and assessors.
Job roles include:
Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Design and development job roles where individuals are responsible for designing and developing training and assessment strategies usually for registered training organisations (RTOs), including analysing training needs and designing training solutions and products to meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
Job roles include:
Education design team member
eLearning consultant
Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Instructional designer, learning designer, course designer or learning management system (LMS) designer
Resource developer, product developer or assessment developer
Subject matter expert
VET leadership job roles where individuals are responsible for providing mentoring, guidance and advice to entry-level VET teachers, trainers and assessors, including supporting quality and compliance operations.
Job roles include:
Capability, quality or eLearning consultant
Training manager
Experienced, advanced or senior VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Head or lead VET teacher, trainer and assessor
Program director
Quality and compliance manager
RTO manager.
The volume of learning of the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training is typically one to two years.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The qualification is a successor to TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)- three (3) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units, of which:
- at least five (5) must be from the chosen specialisation group A, B or C
- of the remaining elective units:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to two (2) may be from any currently endorsed Certificate IV or above training package qualification or accredited course, provided that no more than one (1) of these two (2) units is from a Certificate IV qualification.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid vocational outcome for personnel in the VET sector working at this level.
Specialisations
One of the following three specialisations must be used for this qualification.
- Advanced Training and Assessment
- Design and Development
- VET Leadership.
The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on testamurs as follows:
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Advanced Training and Assessment)
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development)
- TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Leadership)
Advanced training and assessment
- Select at least five (5) elective units from Group A Advanced training and assessment, one (1) of which must be:
- TAEASS512 Design and develop assessment tools.
Design and development
- Select at least five (5) elective units from Group B Design and development, one (1) of which must be:
- TAEASS512Design and develop assessment tools.
VET leadership
- Select at least five (5) elective units from Group C VET leadership.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEM36 | TAEDES511 | Design and develop strategies for training and assessment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEL26 | TAEDES515 | Evaluate training | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEM13 | TAEPDD511 | Maintain and enhance professional practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Advanced Training and Assessment
At least five (5) units must be from the chosen specialisation groups A, B or C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEM12 | TAERES511 | Apply research to training and assessment practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEL75 | TAEASS512 | Design and develop assessment tools | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ69 | TAEASS514 | Develop and implement plans for recognition of prior learning | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD45 | BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEM20 | TAEDEL511 | Facilitate e-learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEL62 | TAEPDD502 | Lead and mentor VET teachers, trainers and assessors | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ68 | TAEASS511 | Lead assessment | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEM38 | TAEASS513 | Lead assessment moderation and validation processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEK27 | TAELLN511 | Lead the development of adult literacy skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ95 | TAELLN512 | Lead the development of adult numeracy skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEK04 | TAEDEL512 | Lead training facilitation | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Design and Development
At least five (5) units must be from the chosen specialisation groups A, B or C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEL75 | TAEASS512 | Design and develop assessment tools | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEL66 | TAEDES513 | Design and develop e-learning resources | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ75 | TAEDES512 | Design and develop print-based learning resources | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ69 | TAEASS514 | Develop and implement plans for recognition of prior learning | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEM19 | TAEDES514 | Research and develop nationally recognised training products | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEM09 | TAETAS511 | Undertake organisational training needs analysis | 45 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C VET Leadership
At least five (5) units must be from the chosen specialisation groups A, B or C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Learner Support
The remaining units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEL50 | TAEXDB511 | Develop and implement training and assessment strategies for learners with disability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCD90 | BSBTWK501 | Lead diversity and inclusion | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEK27 | TAELLN511 | Lead the development of adult literacy skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ95 | TAELLN512 | Lead the development of adult numeracy skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAB3 | TAE50216 | Diploma of Training Design and Development | Qualification |
| BAB1 | TAE50116 | Diploma of Vocational Education and Training | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Those entering this qualification must demonstrate current VET skills and knowledge relevant to the specialisation chosen in this qualification.
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