Read the statements related to legislative and VET regulatory requirements for designing and developing plans. Indicate whether they are true or false.

The training and assessment strategies and practices must align with RTO Standards 2015 Clauses 1.1 to 1.4 and 2.2.	Answer 1Choose...FalseTrue
The plan must cover the competency standard and the assessment requirements.	Answer 2Choose...FalseTrue
Evaluation of viable enrolments must be conducted.	Answer 3Choose...FalseTrue
The units selected do not need to be on an RTO's scope of registration.	Answer 4Choose...FalseTrue
A well-designed plan will cater for the targeted learner group and their characteristics.	Answer 5Choose...FalseTrue
The amount of learning or volume of learning associated with the units must be considered when determining the timing of delivery.	Answer 6Choose...FalseTrue

Select 3 items that are included in an RTOs policies and procedures for vocational training plans?

Select all that apply:

The process for designing and developing vocational training plans.

Consultation with stakeholders.

The process for recruiting training and assessment staff.

Actions required to finalise and implement vocational training plans.

A focus on the core units required in each vocational training plan.

Identify a key method for capturing evidence of an organisation's adherence to policies and procedures for consulting with required stakeholders.

Select one:

Maintaining comprehensive documentation of stakeholder engagement activities.

Conducting annual employee satisfaction surveys.

Establishing a dedicated team responsible for stakeholder engagement.

Conducting regular staff training sessions on stakeholder consultation techniques.

Select 5 purposes of the National Register of VET.

Select all that apply:

Lists all accredited courses.

Determines session times.

Provides details of all nationally recognised training products.

Provides details on how to train and assess units of competence.

Provides detail of all current RTOs.

Enables identification of currency and changes to training products.

Lists all training packages, qualifications, and units of competence.

Read the statements on the use of National Register of VET carefully and indicate true or false.

The National Register of VET can be used to analyse learner cohorts.	Answer 1Choose...FalseTrue
The National Register of VET contains sample vocational training plans.	Answer 2Choose...FalseTrue
The National Register of VET describes how vocational training plan designers should assess learners.	Answer 3Choose...FalseTrue
The National Register of VET is used to provide national benchmarks that informs course design and sets a standard for workplace tasks.	Answer 4Choose...FalseTrue
The National Register of VET is used to search for RTO providers.	Answer 5Choose...FalseTrue

Read the statements about Merrill's instructional design principles carefully and indicate true or false.

Learning is promoted when learning prioritises theoretical discussion.	Answer 1Choose...TrueFalse
Learning is promoted when existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge.	Answer 2Choose...TrueFalse
Learning is promoted when new knowledge is demonstrated to learners.	Answer 3Choose...TrueFalse
Learning is promoted when it sits separately from daily work activities.	Answer 4Choose...TrueFalse
Learning is promoted when it is applied by the learner.	Answer 5Choose...TrueFalse

Match the following common instructional design principles to different design options for training program design and structure.

1. Consider learner characteristics
2. Develop clear objectives
3. Use a variety of learning and delivery methods
4. Plan each stage of training and assessment
5. Establish learner comprehension

Structure and link instructional content, interactions, resources and timeframes and design valid tasks and strategies to measure progress.	Answer 1Choose...BCDEA
Determine what the learners will know or be able to do the end of the learning program.	Answer 2Choose...BCDEA
Design the activity around the knowledge of the learner and life experience.	Answer 3Choose...BCDEA
Design the learning with practice activities, provide feedback and encourage reflection and debriefing.	Answer 4Choose...BCDEA
Break the content up between theory, activities, videos, discussion and practice.	Answer 5Choose...BCDEA

What 4 key components of the training and assessment strategy (TAS) should be used when designing and developing vocational training plans.

Select all that apply:

Learning activities and existing resources.

The delivery mode as indicated in the TAS.

The length of time allocated to the unit(s).

Licensing and or regulatory requirements.

Any clustering, co-delivery, or co-assessment.

Detailed session plans.

Select 4 characteristics of a well-developed vocational training plan.

Select all that apply:

Is aligned to needs of the target learners.

Fully covers the unit(s) of competence and assessment requirements.

Includes scaffolding as well as engaging activities and resources.

Costings for trainers and assessors.

Provides for a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Provides details of trainers and assessors qualifications.

Select 3 facilitation techniques support and engage learners?

Select all that apply:

Consultation with stakeholders.

Session plan design.

Quiz, feedback questionnaires, multiple choice questions.

Power-point slides, videos and hand-outs and resources.

Case studies or scenarios, brainstorming and problem-solving activities.

Match each facilitation technique to the correct description.

Lecture, discussion, collaboration, storytelling, debate, meeting, icebreaker, state changers or energisers, buzz groups, break out, game.	Answer 1Choose...Large group or small group activitiesQuestioning activitiesProblem solving activitiesFormative assessmentIndividual activitiesAudio or visual techniques
Brainstorming, mind map, case study, research, decision trees experiment, model, theory, simulation.	Answer 2Choose...Large group or small group activitiesQuestioning activitiesProblem solving activitiesFormative assessmentIndividual activitiesAudio or visual techniques
Quiz, multiple choice question, matching, ordering, short answer, polling, voting, forum.	Answer 3Choose...Large group or small group activitiesQuestioning activitiesProblem solving activitiesFormative assessmentIndividual activitiesAudio or visual techniques
Set the field or frame, white or Smart board, PowerPoint, Prezzi, Google slides, video, flip chart, post it note, podcast, music, flash cards.	Answer 4Choose...Large group or small group activitiesQuestioning activitiesProblem solving activitiesFormative assessmentIndividual activitiesAudio or visual techniques
Report writing, project, interview, reflection, learner observation or demonstration, learner practice, learner presentation, reading, worksheets, role plays.	Answer 5Choose...Large group or small group activitiesQuestioning activitiesProblem solving activitiesFormative assessmentIndividual activitiesAudio or visual techniques
A wide range of activities that contribute to the unit outcome.	Answer 6Choose...Large group or small group activitiesQuestioning activitiesProblem solving activitiesFormative assessmentIndividual activitiesAudio or visual techniques

Match each mode of delivery to the correct description.

Where the student learns online: on site or remotely using digital devices and the internet.	Answer 1Choose...BlendedFully onlineOn-the-job-trainingFace to faceE-learning
Trainer and learner are in the same learning space at the same time.	Answer 2Choose...BlendedFully onlineOn-the-job-trainingFace to faceE-learning
Learning is provided through a mix of online and face-to-face.	Answer 3Choose...BlendedFully onlineOn-the-job-trainingFace to faceE-learning
Learning is provided in an online environment using digital tools to interact.	Answer 4Choose...BlendedFully onlineOn-the-job-trainingFace to faceE-learning
Learner is employed and undertakes workplace learning.	Answer 5Choose...BlendedFully onlineOn-the-job-trainingFace to faceE-learning

Identify the relationship between training assessment and vocational training plans by indicating the correct response in the space provided.

When planning a vocational training plan, mapping is used to ensure all training assessment unit requirements

The design sequence of a vocational training plan usually includes training assessment training and assessment

A vocational training plan design that sequences all the training followed by all the assessment would be considered properlypoorlywell

Read the statements on the relationship between training and assessment, and vocational training plans and indicate if the statement is true or false.

Training plans should include a process for undertaking assessment validation.	Answer 1Choose...TrueFalse
Training plans provide flexibility and always address the rapidly changing demands of the job market.	Answer 2Choose...TrueFalse
Training plans should enable activities to check learner knowledge and to provide feedback that can be used to improve training.	Answer 3Choose...TrueFalse
Training plans should include activities to equip students with the knowledge and skills to all assessment events.	Answer 4Choose...TrueFalse
Training plans should incorporate meaningful workplace scenarios and activities to enable contextualised assessment events.	Answer 5Choose...TrueFalse

Select 4 aspects of a vocational training plan design can be impacted by learner characteristics?

Select all that apply:

The RTO budget

The assessment evidence

The number and length of sessions

The delivery mode

The methods of assessment

The type of learning activities