Personal Learning Plan Survey - Diploma

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The Three Steps to Success

We know that taking a few minutes to complete this Survey will get us off to a good start, and save lots of time later. We don’t want anyone to jump through hoops just for the sake of it. That is why we have developed this three step process so you can move forward with both confidence and certainty.

Complete this Survey as best you can then submit it. Expect that it could take around 30 minutes – there is a Save and Continue button if you need to save your responses and come back a bit later.
We will develop a Personal Learning Plan to show how we believe your Diploma program should be structured. It will consider how to approach each unit, in which order and over what timeframe to meet your goals.
Once you’re enrolled, we set up your Learner Portal based on the Plan that we have developed for you and you can get started. We stay close, and change the program as new information comes in, or as your circumstances change.

Note: If you would prefer that we email you the PLP Survey as a word document, please contact Karenn at: karenn@fortresslearning.com.au and she will email the word version of the PLP Survey directly.

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Section 1 - About you

First Name?*

Last Name

What is your phone number (only if you are open to receiving a call from us)?

What is your email address?*

Once we have developed your Plan, we will be in touch by email. Would you also like us to schedule an appointment with our team to walk it through with you?*

Yes

Section 2a - Understanding your expectations

Are you interested in the Single Dip VET or the Dual Dip VET / TDD?*

Single

Dual

What is the name of the Registered Training Organisation you are currently working for?*

Are you currently training and assessing enrolled vocational students, or have you trained and assessed vocational students within the past 12 months AND can provide evidence of this?*

Yes

No - if no please contact us

What timeframe would you like to have your program completed within - 6, 12 or (18 months for VIC RRP program only)?*

Is your priority to:

include units that will help you to get it done as fast as possible?

include units that that will help you develop a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge?

Do you have any particular needs, or anything else youâ€™d like us to be aware of?

You have obviously considered Fortress Learning to deliver this qualification. What was it about our way that you believe "fits" with what you need? Knowing this will help us to better ensure that we do indeed meet your needs.

Do you hold any other qualifications that are at the Diploma or Advanced Diploma level?*

Yes

Please list any AQF level 5 + qualifications with the code and title*

Example: AVI50219 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

Are you in a position/role that enables you to meet the following requirements? (tick for yes)*

Plan for delivery and assessment of accredited units of competency?

Deliver training and assess accredited units of competency?

Access peers and other colleagues with whom you can collaborate through a range of reflective activities?

Conduct applied research related to, at the least, your own training and assessment practice?

Are you seeking to be reclassified within the Victorian TAFE sector?*

Yes

Section 2b - Extra questions for Victorian TAFE teachers only

The Reclassification Program includes 200 hours of Professional Activity. This includes being observed for 50 hours by a TAE qualified observer who holds a TAE Diploma or higher, and observing others for 50 hours, among other things. All of the hours MUST be undertaken during the period of your enrolment with us (i.e. RPL cannot apply to these hours). The TAE Diploma has a Practicum for those not seeking RPL. There are two ways to address the 200 hours of Professional Activity: Which option do you prefer?*

Do it as part of the TAE Practicum that covers the requirements for 4 units. This will result in the entire program being completed at the one time, i.e. you will not be able to exit early with a qualification.

Attain those 4 units via RPL, and then do the 200 hours in addition. This option allows you to exit with the Diploma/s before completing the entire Reclassification program (and for many people reduces the total time required.)

No preference

The requirements to be Reclassified are greater than the requirements of either of the TAE Diplomas. This includes things like 50 hours of watching others teach, and of having yourself teach. These sorts of things generally lead to people needing longer to complete the 200 hours Professional Activity part than to complete the Diploma part. Because of that, are you wanting to exit with at least one qualification prior to completing the entire Reclassification Program?

Yes

Note regarding â€˜Qualified Observerâ€™: If you are seeking to complete the Reclassification Readiness Program, your own delivery must be observed by an appropriately qualified person. This means that they will possess, at a minimum: â€¢ Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult learning â€¢ minimum 5 yearsâ€™ relevant experience Each supervisor will be required to confirm the authenticity of their observations, and provide us with evidence of their qualifications and experience. If you do not have direct access to a suitably qualified Observer, we are able to view recordings of your delivery. This is an additional service that incurs additional costs. Itâ€™s something we can talk about if you think you might need it.

Section 3 - Understanding your professional self

Complete the following tables to help us understand you professionally. The more detail you provide, the better we will be able to plan your program and assist you during it.

TAEASS501 - Provide advanced assessment practice

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEASS501) It is a core unit of the Dip VET?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Not Sure

Have you completed this unit (TAEASS501) previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit.

Yes

TAEASS501 - Section Questions

Have you assessed at least 20 separate students in nationally recognised qualifications or courses?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you led assessment processes with at least 3 other assessors in such a way that your leadership led to improved processes and practices?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you reviewed assessment processes and methods in a critical (i.e. not just ticking the boxes) way so that you came up with recommendations for how things can be done better?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEASS502 - Design and develop assessment tools

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEASS502)It is a core unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Not Sure

Have you completed this unit previously(TAEASS502)? If yes, you can move to the next unit.*

Yes

TAEASS502 - Section Questions

Have you developed at least three assessment tools, with each tool enabling an entire Unit of Competency to be assessed?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you justify the design of each tool in terms of the target students, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEDEL502 - Provide advanced facilitation practice

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEDEL502)It is a core unit of the Dip VET?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Not Sure

Have you completed this unit (TAEDEL502) previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit.

Yes

TAEDEL502 - Section Questions

Have you delivered at least 100 hours of training to groups of adult learners (it does not need to be in accredited qualifications)?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you designed session plans that show different delivery methods, and can you justify the design of each session in terms of the needs of the target learner group and theories of how people learn?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you reflected on your own facilitation skills in a way that has led to improvements?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAELLN411 - Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAELLN411)It is an elective unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit (TAELLN411) previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit.*

Yes

TAELLN411 - Section Questions

When did you address core LLN issues in training and assessment practice on at least two different occasions?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

What did you do to cater for the LLN needs of a particular student?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

How did you make sure that you used the ACSF to determine the level of a student?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAELLN412 - Access resources and support to address foundation skills in vocational practice, and TAELLN413 - Integrate foundation skills into vocational training delivery

Note: These two units form part of the TAESS00009 â€“ Address Foundation Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set.
Students completing these units must also have already completed TAELLN411 Address adult language literacy and numeracy skills and they will be able to RPL these 2 units upon successful completion of the core Dip VET unit: TAELLN501 - Support the development of adult language literacy and numeracy skills

Before we begin: Do you need to do these units (TAELLN412 and TAELLN413) They are elective units of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Maybe - These are elective units, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including these units in your program

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit. (TAELLN412 and TAELLN413)

Yes

TAELLN412 and TAELLN413 - Section Questions

Have you analysed a training specification and a group of learners to identify key areas where foundation skills are critical to vocational competence using the ACSF?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you analysed training plans to identify where foundation skills will need to be addressed in training and assessment for at least two of the core skills (learning, reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy)*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you accessed and used appropriate resources with learners to address at least two of the core skills (learning, reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy)*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you identified and accessed specialist input required to support own vocational practice and collaborated with LLN specialists to plan training?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you planned and implemented instructional strategies and assessments that integrate foundation skills, in collaboration with vocational and foundation skills practitioners?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you checked/reviewed that the integrated strategies are addressing foundation skills requirements and make necessary adjustments to practice?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you documented these successful training and assessment practices and resources?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you participated in at least two professional development activities with a focus on improving planning and delivery of integrated foundation skills delivery?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAELLN501 - Support the development of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAELLN501)It is a core unit of the Dip VET?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Not Sure

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit.(TAELLN501)

Yes

TAELLN501 - Section Questions

Have you used tools based on the ACSF to determine the LLN levels of at least 5 people?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you used that information to select and apply relevant LLN support strategies relevant to each of the 5 learnersâ€™ context?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you reviewed, either formally or informally, the effectiveness of those strategies?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you engaged in ongoing PD related to LLN, both formal (e.g. workshops & courses) and informal (e.g. professional conversations)?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you enhanced the knowledge of LLN held by other trainers/assessors?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEPDD501 â€“ Maintain and enhance professional practice

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEPDD501) It is a core unit of the Dip VET?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Not Sure

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit. (TAEPDD501)

Yes

TAEPDD501 - Section Questions

Have you reviewed with your peers the feedback collected from at least 10 hours of training that you have delivered?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Have you reviewed with your peers the feedback collected from at least 10 assessments that you have conducted?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

Do you have a Professional Development plan?*

Yes

Can you justify it in terms of your organisationâ€™s needs, theories of professional development and current trends in VET?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEDES501 â€“ Design and develop learning strategies

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEDES501)It is a core unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Not Sure

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit (TAEDES501).

Yes

TAEDES501 â€“ Section Questions

Have you developed at least two learning programs, each of which covers at least a few weeks (things like full qualifications, units or skill sets are usually good for this)?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you justify the design of each of your learning programs in terms of the needs of the target learner group, theories of how people learn and the training package?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you reviewed a learning strategy that you or someone else has implemented to make sure that it is improved?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEDES502 â€“ Design and develop learning resources

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEDES502) It is a core unit of the Dip TDD?

Yes - Only the Single Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit. (TAEDES502)

Yes

TAEDES502 â€“ Section Questions

Have you developed at least two print-based learning resources (e.g. learner guide, PowerPoint presentation, collection of activity sheets)?*

Yes

Can you explain how you went about researching, designing and developing each of them in a structured/planned way?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you justify the design of each of your learning resources in terms of the needs of the target learner group, theories of how people learn and the training package?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you reviewed your learning resources to make sure that it is improved?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEDES505 â€“ Evaluate a training program

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEDES505)It is a core unit of the Dip TDD?

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit (TAEDES505).

Yes

TAEDES505 - Section Questions

Have you evaluated a training program against workforce performance needs and capability requirements, such as an audit to see if a qualification is being delivered in accordance with the Standards for RTOs?*

Yes

Can you produce an evaluation report that addresses all phases of the evaluation process including recommendations on areas for improvement?

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you â€“ or, if you havenâ€™t, could you - critically review the way you conducted the evaluation and make recommendations to improve the process?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAETAS501 - Undertake organisational training needs analysis

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAETAS501)It is a core unit of the Dip TDD?

Yes - The Dual Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and Diploma of Training Design and Development

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit. (TAETAS501)

Yes

TAETAS501 - Section Questions

Have you conducted at least two training needs analyses, based on groups of people within an organisation (i.e. not individuals)?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

If so, can you produce a report for each that logically shows: what the skill/knowledge need was, what the current skill/knowledge was, the gaps between the two, and the recommendations for how to address those gaps?

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you â€“ or if you havenâ€™t, could you - critically review the way you conducted each TNA and make recommendations to improve the process?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAERES501 â€“ Apply research to training and assessment practice

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAERES501)? It is an elective unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Yes - This unit must be completed as part of the VIC RRP Program

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit (TAERES501).

Yes

TAERES501 - Section Questions

Have you conducted a research project that relates in some way to training and/or assessment practice in VET?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?*

If so, can you produce a Research Brief or some other documentation that shows the purpose, method, plan, and other details?*

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you - or, if you havenâ€™t, could you - critically review the way you conduct research and make recommendations to improve the process?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you produce a research report that presents the entire project and its conclusions, using academic format?

Max. file size: 50 MB.

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEASS503 â€“ Lead assessment validation processes

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit(TAEASS503)It is an elective unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit (TAEASS503).

Yes

TAEASS503 - Section Questions

Have you worked with other assessors in such a way that you have modelled good assessment and validation practice?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

As part of the above, or in addition to it, have you taken responsibility for initiating, organising and facilitating assessment validation on at least three occasions?*

Yes

If so, could you explain how you have personally contributed positively to the way those people carry out assessments and validation?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you explain how you have used the outcomes of validation and appeals to improve assessment practice?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEDEL501 â€“ Facilitate e-learning

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEDEL501)? It is an elective unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit (TAEDEL501).

Yes

TAEDEL501 - Section Questions

Have you delivered an entire program of learning via an e-learning platform (e.g. a full unit of competency, skill set or qualification)?(Note: you do not need to have developed it yourself)*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you personally developed at least two separate e-learning activities that you included in your delivery?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you justify the way you delivered, monitored and reviewed the program in terms of learner needs, training package and/or client requirements?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

TAEDES503 â€“ Design and develop e-learning resources

Before we begin: Do you need to do this unit (TAEDES503) It is an elective unit of the Dip VET and Dip TDD?

Maybe - It is an elective unit, so you may complete this section if you are interested in including this unit in your program.

Have you completed this unit previously? If yes, you can move to the next unit. (TAEDES503)

Yes

TAEDES503 - Section Questions

Have you developed at least two e-learning resources?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

If so, can you explain how you went about researching, designing and developing each of them in a structured/planned way?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Can you justify the design of each of your learning resources in terms of the needs of the target learner group, theories of how people learn and the training package?

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Have you reviewed your learning resources to make sure that it is improved?*

Yes

If required, will you be able to do this while you are enrolled with us?

Is there anything you would like us to know about the above, or concerns/questions you might have?

What to do next?

Your next step will depend on whether you are currently enrolled or are inquiring (If that sounds a bit strange, it is because we use the same Survey for people who are inquiring as we do for people who have enrolled.)

Are you currently enrolled?*

Yes

SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR Course Advisors

Personal Learning Plan Survey – Diploma

The Three Steps to Success

Section 1 - About you

Section 2a - Understanding your expectations

Section 2b - Extra questions for Victorian TAFE teachers only

Section 3 - Understanding your professional self

TAEASS501 - Provide advanced assessment practice

TAEASS501 - Section Questions

TAEASS502 - Design and develop assessment tools

TAEASS502 - Section Questions

TAEDEL502 - Provide advanced facilitation practice

TAEDEL502 - Section Questions

TAELLN411 - Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

TAELLN411 - Section Questions

TAELLN412 - Access resources and support to address foundation skills in vocational practice, and TAELLN413 - Integrate foundation skills into vocational training delivery

TAELLN412 and TAELLN413 - Section Questions

TAELLN501 - Support the development of adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

TAELLN501 - Section Questions

TAEPDD501 â€“ Maintain and enhance professional practice

TAEPDD501 - Section Questions

TAEDES501 â€“ Design and develop learning strategies

TAEDES501 â€“ Section Questions

TAEDES502 â€“ Design and develop learning resources

TAEDES502 â€“ Section Questions

TAEDES505 â€“ Evaluate a training program

TAEDES505 - Section Questions

TAETAS501 - Undertake organisational training needs analysis

TAETAS501 - Section Questions

TAERES501 â€“ Apply research to training and assessment practice

TAERES501 - Section Questions

TAEASS503 â€“ Lead assessment validation processes

TAEASS503 - Section Questions

TAEDEL501 â€“ Facilitate e-learning

TAEDEL501 - Section Questions

TAEDES503 â€“ Design and develop e-learning resources

TAEDES503 - Section Questions

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