Unit Variables
The Unit Variables provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment.
Background to the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program Phase I will include:
Rationale for the project
Funding of the project
Stakeholders
Consultations
Dates
Project objectives
Project outcomes.
Elements of the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program Phase I will include:
Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum
Regional Qualifications Framework and Skills Recognition System
ASEAN Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals
Mutual Recognition Arrangement
Recognition of Prior Learning
Regional Secretariat.
Competency Based Training and Competency Based Assessment will include:
Definition of Competency Based Training
Rationale for Competency Based Training
Benefits of Competency Based Training
Definition of Competency Based Assessment including Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence
Role of Competency Based Assessment in Competency Based Training and its relationship to Competency Based Training.
Training/learning theory will include:
Learning as voluntary behaviour
The learning/training process
Learner characteristics and learning styles
Principles of learning and adult learning
Barriers to learning
Training as a system
Training Needs Analysis
Development of training plans
Interpretation of Competency Standards
Development of training programs
Development of learning plans
Role of assessment
Content
Training methods
Training resources
Training delivery
Labour Divisions will include:
Front Office
Housekeeping
Food and Beverage Services
Food Production
Tour Operations
Travel Agencies.
Unit Titles of ASEAN toolboxes will include:
List of 242 units developed for the CATC/RQFSRS.
Qualifications available will include:
Identification of all Qualifications across all Labour Divisions from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma levels.
Concept of Packaging Rules will include:
Overview of how qualifications may be constructed to suit individual need
Indication of where detailed information on Packaging Rules may be accessed.
Elements of an ASEAN Competency Standard will include:
Identification of the role of the Competency Standard
Description and explanation of Unit Title, Unit Number, Nominal Hours, Unit Descriptor, Elements, Performance Criteria, Unit Variables, Assessment Guide, Linkages to other units, Critical Aspects of Assessment, Context of Assessment, Resource Implications, Assessment Methods.
Components of an ASEAN Trainee Manual will include:
Identification of the role of the Trainee Manual
Identification and explanation of Introduction, Assessment matrix, Glossary, Notes/training content, Presentation of written work, Recommended Reading, Trainee Evaluation Sheet, Trainee Self-Assessment Checklist.
Components of an ASEAN PowerPoint slide show will include:
Identification of the role of the PowerPoint slide presentation
Presentation and discussion of Student view element
Presentation and discussion of Presenter view element including identification and explanation of Classroom Activities.
Components of an ASEAN Trainer Guide will include:
Identification of the role of the Trainer Guide
Review of ‘CBT and Assessment – An Introduction for Trainers’, Competency Standard, PowerPoint slides
Identification of ‘Recommended Training Equipment’, ‘Instructions for Trainers for using PowerPoint – Presenter View’, ‘Appendix – ASEAN acronyms’.
Components of an ASEAN Assessor Manual will include:
Identification of the role of the Assessor Manual
Review of ‘CBA – An Introduction for Assessors’, Competency Standard
Identification and explanation of Oral Questions, Written Questions, Answers to Written Questions, Observation Checklist, Third Party Statement, Competency Recording Statement.
Pre-requisites for eligibility must include:
Nominated industry experience.
Plan and prepare for assessment of an ASEAN Competency Standard will include:
Review of Competency Standard
Determination of assessment approach
Preparation of assessment plan
Selection and scheduling of assessment activities/instruments
Liaison with trainer
Organisation of assessment environment
Communication and confirmation of assessment requirements and arrangements to candidates and relevant others.
Conduct assessment of an ASEAN Competency Standard will include:
Verification of assessment with candidate/s
Principles of assessment
Rules of evidence
Need to gather quality evidence
Need to support candidates
Use of Work Projects
Use of Assessor Manual
Implementation of selected assessment items
Making the assessment decision.
Evaluate ASEAN assessment will include:
Completion of required assessment records
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