Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Transnational offshore education initiatives may include:
AUSAID and Australian government department educational programs
industry placements
licensing arrangements with overseas institutions
offshore campuses
partnerships
program delivery
projects
study abroad programs
study tours
twinning arrangements
Factors impacting positively and negatively on transnational offshore education initiatives may include:
competition
economic and financial factors
language
long-term outlook
political and social factors
stakeholders
Innovative possibilities may include:
new arrangements
new clients
new pedagogical and curriculum-related concepts
new programs and projects
Appropriate product development and customisation may include addressing:
cultural factors
language requirements
pedagogical and curriculum-related requirements
pricing requirements
Appropriate documentation may include:
concept proposal
expression of interest
Memorandum of Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding
tender
Impact of local infrastructures may include:
communications and information technologies
Australian and local legal and regulatory requirements may include:
current relevant legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and policy (commonwealth and state/territory) relating to:
anti-discrimination including equal opportunity and equal employment opportunity, disability discrimination, racial intolerance
business compliance relevant to work roles
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, subsequent amendments and related legislation
employment, education and training - relevant to onshore and offshore provision
environmental issues
immigration related policies and procedures for example from commonwealth government departments such as Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT )
National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of International Education and Training
occupational health and safety
privacy and confidentiality
Transnational Quality Strategy (2005)
workplace employment practices and industrial relations
legislation, regulations, codes, standards and protocols that apply in offshore location
National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) standards for young learners and for teaching English language to international students
quality assurance guidelines set by particular organisations e.g. cultural diversity, equity and access, critical incidents and workplace practices
Communication guidelines may include:
reference to local protocols and cross-cultural communication and issues
Appropriate evaluation methodology may include:
custom-designed program-specific methodologies
standardised in-house evaluation methodologies
Tools and processes to gather and analyse information may include:
interviews
online feedback forms
questionnaires
structured focus group tools
surveys

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
identifying, researching, reviewing and evaluating transnational offshore education initiatives including marketing and meeting, regulatory and financial requirements
knowledge of relevant requirements of Australian and offshore legislation and regulations; organisational policies, procedures and guidelines; standards, codes and industry codes of practice; duty of care and visa requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
activities are related to a transnational offshore education context
access to a range of practical exercises and other practical and knowledge assessments.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of supervisor's reports
analysis of projects, responses to a problem-based case study-related task, completed records and reports developed by the candidate
review of marketing strategies and implementation plan developed for transnational offshore education initiatives
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of factors influencing strategic directions in transnational offshore education
review of evaluation methodology.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
with other units in the qualification in which this unit is packaged.