Course Title: Set study goals and plan education pathway

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: GEDU6091

Course Title: Set study goals and plan education pathway

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Jane Collins

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: jane.collins@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

 

None.

Assumed knowledge: 

To successfully undertake this unit, minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to level 3 of ACSF are recommended.

Course Description

 

This course will be delivered in a two hour weekly face to face class. By studying this course, you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. During this course, you will familiarise yourself with the range of further study options available. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to research and prepare applications for tertiary study in keeping with your goals and career choices. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21864 Set study goals and plan education pathway

Element:

1. Access information for further study

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Investigate sources of information to support transition to tertiary study

1.2

Identify opportunities to participate in activities to support transition to further study

1.3

Research available support services and their role

1.4

Investigate factors which may impact on transition to tertiary education and strategies to address these

Element:

2. Research a selected field of study to establish eligibility

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Identify and access appropriate resources and select relevant information about study options

2.2

Analyse information about options

2.3

Select field of study from range of options

2.4

Rank study options

Element:

3. Examine course requirements for selected field of study

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Examine entry requirements from a range of institutions

3.2

Review personal circumstances, skills and achievements against entry requirements

3.3

Review own educational history and current skills

3.4

Identify options for direct application for selected courses at institutions of interest

3.5

Analyse course specific requirements for direct entry

Element:

4. Investigate responsibilities as a tertiary education student

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Research academic expectations for tertiary study

4.2

Investigate strategies for time and task management

4.3

Apply strategies for time and task management

4.4

Investigate strategies to develop independent learning

4.5

Apply strategies to develop independent learning

Element:

5. Design and implement a study pathway plan

Performance Criteria:

5.1

Research and select preferred study option according to own goals

5.2

Use selected study option to plan study pathway

5.3

Establish a timeline of priorities and activities according to required deadlines

5.4

Gather and document  required documentation for study pathway and arrange to complete additional requirements where necessary

5.5

Complete activities according to plan

5.6

Review study pathway with others and make necessary adjustments to plan

Element:

6. Present study pathway plan and evaluate progress towards achievement

Performance Criteria:

6.1

Select presentation format and parameters

6.2

Gather supporting artefacts and information

6.3

Develop strategyfor collaborative evaluation of the study pathway plan

6.4

Conduct presentation and collaborative review of presentation and study plan


Learning Outcomes


 

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and Australian Qualities Framework (AQF).

http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework

http://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf/in-detail/aqf-levels/ 

They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF/AQF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 4.


Details of Learning Activities

This course (subject) is part of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation and will teach the skills and knowledge required to develop a study plan and an educational pathway. 

You will:

Access information for tertiary study 

 

Research a selected field of study 

 

Examine course requirements for selected field of study 

 

Investigate responsibilities as a tertiary education student 

 

Design and implement a study pathway plan 

 

Present study pathway plan and evaluate progress 

 

Course Dates:  

Semester 1:  Monday 10 February – Friday 12 June 2020 

Mid-semester break: Thursday 9 April – Wednesday 15 April (inclusive) 

Public Holidays: 9 March 2020 (Labour Day); 8 June (Queens Birthday) 


Teaching Schedule

Week 

Topic 

Activities 

VU21864 Elements 

Assessment 
 

Introduction to Set Study Goals 

  

  

  

  

Expectations of tertiary students 

  

Introduction to this course 

Week 1 

Orientation to RMIT (induction booklet); access myRMIT, outlook emails 

Navigate through Canvas -  access Modules and Assessment Tasks 

Requirements for successful tertiary study (organisation skills, academic skills, time management, setting goals) 

  Start RMIT Uni Prep Quizzes (Part of AT 1) 

Introduce ‘New to RMIT student Guide’ 

 

E1, E4 

  

Week 2 

Begin planning and reflecting on your pathway 

  

Job and Career Advice 

  

  • RMIT services and support related to further study & career planning 

  • Unpack Assessment Task 1  

  • Understand extension policy & Special consideration 

  • Time management & wellbeing activities 

  • Demo and use RMIT Library Assignment Planner 

  • Create a weekly planner  

  • Start Pathways Questionnaire/quiz on Canvas (Part of AT 1) 

  • Guest Speaker RMIT VE Wellbeing: networks, support services, time management/wellness 

 

E1, E2, E3,   

  

  

Week 3 

Pathways and Introduce Assessment Task 1 

  

  • Pathways presentation in class  

  • Students to complete pathways questionnaire on Canvas  

  • Introduction to Joboutlook  

  • Begin one-to-one interviews with students 

 

 E2,E3, E5 

  

  

  

  

  Work on Assessment Task 1 : Career and Study Pathway 

Week 4 

  

Individual Pathway Interviews and Flowchart 

 

  

  • Review progress on Joboutlook research 

  • Check in on progress of Assessment Task 1 (due Week 7) 

  • Continue one-to-one interviews with students 

  • Model flowcharts 

 

  

  

 E2, E3, E5 

  

Week 5 

Individual Pathway Interviews and Flowchart 

 

  • Review progress on Joboutlook research 

  • Check in on progress of Assessment Task 1 (due Week 7) 

  • Continue one-to-one interviews with students 

  • Model flowcharts 

 

 E2, E3, E4, E5 

  

Assessment Task 1: Career and Study Pathway  

Week 6 

Individual Pathway Interviews and Flowcharts 

  • Review progress on Joboutlook research 

  • Check in on progress of Assessment Task 1 (due Week 7) 

  • Continue one-to-one interviews with students 

  • Model flowcharts 

 

  

 E2, E3, E4, E5 

  

Week 7 

Flowchart  Presentations & Exam management seminar 

Preparing for exams/tests & wellness/dealing with stress - guest speaker from SLC/Wellbeing 

Assessment Task 1: 

Deliver flowchart presentations in small groups 

Submit all documents to Canvas by Sunday 

 

 E3, E5,E6 

  Assessment Task 1: Career & Study Pathway documents due Sunday Week 7 - submit to Canvas 

Week 8 

Exam and assessment support 

  • Exam and assessment support  

  • Individual catch ups with students regarding enrolment and attendance & refer to Census Date  

  • Census date - review your progress; this is the deadline to drop a class or cancel your enrolment without financial penalty 

 

E1, E4,  E5 

  

Week 9A & B 

Introduce Assessment Task 2 & Personal Statements 

  • Introduce Assessment Task 2: Set Study Goals and Plan Education Pathway 

  • How to write a Personal Statement – students to look at various samples in preparation of writing their own 

 

E2, E3, E5 

  

  Start Assessment Task 2: Set Study Goals and Plan Education Pathway 

Week 10 

  

Assessment Task 2 & Personal Statements 

  • Personal Statement – students to look at various samples in preparation for writing their own 

  • Write Draft Personal for teacher feedback in class 

  • Continue working on Assessment Task 2 

 

 E1, E2,E3,E4, E5,E6 

  Assessment Task 2: Write Draft Personal 

11 

Assessment Task 2 & Personal Statements 

  • Draft Personal for teacher feedback in class 

  • Finalise Personal Statements 

  • Continue working on Assessment Task 2 

 

 E1, E2, E3,E4, E5,E6 

 

Continue working on Assessment Task 2 

12 

Direct and VTAC applications 

  • How to apply for VE and university studies; Direct Applications/VTAC applications 

  • Continue working on Assessment Task 2 

  • Complete Personal Statements for use in real applications 

 

 E1, E2, E3,E4, E5,E6 

 

Continue working on Assessment Task 2 

13 

Applications 

  • Finalise Assessment Task 2 

  • Focus on applications, folios, interview preparation, entrance tests (STAT & IELTS) 

 

 E1, E2,E3,E4, E5,E6 

 

Finalise Assessment Task 2 

14 

Applications 

  • Review pathways research table (part of Assessment Task 2); discuss in similar pathway groups 

  • Finalise personal statement 

  • Focus on applications, folios, interview preparation, entrance tests (STAT & IELTS) 

 

 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6 

 

Assessment Task 2: Set Study Goals and Plan Education Pathway due Sunday Week 14 - submit to Canvas 

15 

Resume writing 

  • Job Shop guest speaker: writing resumes 

  • The importance of transferable and soft skills in the labour market 

  • The benefits of volunteering to develop skills. 

  • Write/update personal resumes in class with teacher feedback 

  • Continue working on or submit applications 

 

E5 

 

16 

Application Support and Assessment Resubmissions 

  • Application Support and Assessment Resubmissions 

  • Support with RMIT/Direct/VTAC applications, SEAS and assessment resits 

 

E5 

 

17 

Application Support and Assessment Resubmissions 

  • Application Support and Assessment Resubmissions 

  • Support with RMIT/Direct/VTAC applications, SEAS and assessment resits 

 

E5 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other Resources 

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This course is delivered face-to-face and using resources in Canvas. Additional information about using Canvas is available in the Induction Booklet or for information on how to use Canvas: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas 

 

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT 
There are no set texts for this course however it is recommended that you have: 

  • Laptop computer/BYOD 

  • USB stick 


Overview of Assessment

 

This competency is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.

Feedback:

Both verbal and written feedback will be provided throughout the semester, as well as individual and group feedback on practical exercises.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will take place throughout the course.Your work is assessed as competent (CA) or not yet competent (NYC). 

You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. 

 
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. With each assessment you will be given clear guidelines about the elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task.  

Submission dates and deadlines will also be clearly explained. 

All assessment must be submitted through Canvas. 

Assessments: 

Assessment Task 1: Career and Study Pathway (due week7) 
 

Research and present your career and study pathway 

Assessment Task 2: Set Study Goals and Plan Education Pathway (due week 14) 

Research study options as well as plan and write a personal statement for further study  

  
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements. 
 
  

 

 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix 

Each assessment outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. Both of the assessment tasks cover all the elements in this course. 

Other Information

Student Progress 

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. 

Special consideration policy (Late submissions) 
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension of time and submission for submission of assessable work 

Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which: 
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or 
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment.  

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism 
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy 
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity 

  

You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or Program Coordinator. 

   

 

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