BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

This Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) document has been developed to clearly advise the Trainers & Assessors involved in the delivery of training and collection of assessment evidence. This TAS provides a top-down perspective of BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course and the training and assessment that will be applied.

This is a working document and is likely to change over time as BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course is subject to continuous improvement. This TAS document should be read in conjunction with the learning and assessment documentation of this course.

1 Year (52 weeks, fulltime)

The mode of delivery for this course is 20 hours face-to-face.

The training program for BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is delivered for 20 hours per week over 52 weeks, divided into 4 ten-week terms including 12 weeks of term breaks.

The classes are scheduled and delivered as below:

Shift 1 – Monday & Tuesday: 8:15 – 16:45 and Wednesday: 8:15 – 12:15

Shift 2 – Wednesday: 12:30 – 16:30 and Thursday & Friday: 8:15 – 16:45

Shift 3 – Monday to Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00

Shift 4 – Friday: 17:00 – 21:00 and Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 – 17:30

BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) training program is delivered in face-to-face classes, flexible learning, and self-study to provide a rich and engaging learning experience. This training program is offered full time only and students are required to:

• Attend any 20 hours shift from the above 4 shifts based on the availability of that shift;
• Attend classes during each term as per timetable;
• Complete course assessments and learning activities;
• Complete 10 hours self-study per week during term time to absorb undertaken study, knowledge for practical application and research, prepare and complete assessments.

The face-to-face delivery includes training/teaching, videos, group activities, pair work and class presentations. The program in BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is designed to allow for the adoption of a range of learning approaches to cater for differences in learning preferences, learning interests and needs, and variations in learning opportunities. Students are expected to attend all scheduled training sessions and they are expected to undertake reading and research activities in their own time in conjunction with the delivery of face-to-face theory and practical sessions.

This qualification is aimed at students who would like to enhance their skills and knowledge to create further educational and employment opportunities for themselves.

Target Group 1

The first target group for this qualification is for existing business professionals requiring a formal qualification through recognition of prior learning. This group of candidates will normally consist of:

• Senior Administrator
• Senior Executive
• General Manager
• Area Manager

If you do not identify yourself with one of the target groups, please call the office on +61 2 8844 1000 and one of our training consultants will discuss this further with you so that an informed decision can be made.

RSB will provide the BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) program to people who meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have successfully completed the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (or equivalent) or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent);
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

Recommended requirements

RSB advises prospective students that the following competencies are required to enter BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) program:

• Ability to read, comprehend and write a range of texts within a variety of contexts;
• Ability to use and respond to spoken language, including some unfamiliar material and terminology, within a variety of contexts;
• Ability to recognise, understand and use some of the conventions, symbols and formulae of formal mathematics and statistics.

International student admission entry requirements

International students must:

• Have a valid IELTS* score of 5.5 or equivalent.  English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following;
• Studied for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
• Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note:

Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL will be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results of other English language tests for confirmation of their equivalence to IELTS 5.5.

Students must show certified proof of their proficiency or proof of having passed an appropriate English Language Test within the last two years.

The students will also be required to undertake an LLN test to identify if they will require additional learning support and if the identified level of additional support is within RSB capabilities to deliver. Based on the group of students that this course is designed for all are expected to have high- level of LLN capabilities.

On the basis of the individual’s LLN test outcomes, the School will arrange appropriate learner support in the following areas:

• Language
• Literacy
• Numeracy

Prospective students who require additional support services to those offered by Richmond School of Business, will need to verify that these support options are available before enrolment by calling the office on +61 2 8844 1000.

Please note that the support services offered above form part of the reasonable adjustments options offered by Richmond School of Business. If a student needs access to the support services listed above, no additional fees apply.

Support from Trainers / Assessors

Each enrolled student will have access to trainer / assessor support. Trainers / assessors can be contacted by telephone and email during business hours. There is no additional cost to chat with a trainer or assessor. All of our trainers and assessors are passionate industry experts who are available to guide you through your learning experience.

Student Support Services Department

Richmond School of Business has a dedicated Student Support Services Department which provides administrative support to enrolled students (e.g. how to log into the online learning system, etc.).

Student Welfare

RSB is committed to the academic success and emotional wellbeing of its students. RSB student support staff, Academic Manager and the Principal will offer initial student welfare advice. For students needing professional counselling, RSB has contracted an external qualified Student Welfare Counsellor, Mrs Judith Bowler. RSB Principal may refer students to Mrs Bowler for counselling/welfare advice, if/when required.

RSB will pay for the first consultation. Subsequent consultation charges will be borne by the student.

Each student must provide their USI (Unique Student Identifier) before they are to commence their studies. If you do not have a USI, you can create one at:

https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi

RSB will assist students to create their USI if required. Students must contact admin@rsb.edu.au or the RSB Reception Desk at +61 28844 1000 if they face any challenges with creating their USI.

Students of BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of training of each unit.

BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course assessments are the process of collecting evidence and making judgements about whether competency has been achieved to confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the relevant endorsed unit of competency.

Assessments are carried out in accordance with:

• Identified industry benchmarks and available best practice relevant for particular assessment.
• specific industry requirements.
• specific principles of assessment.
• rules of evidence.

The Assessment tasks given to the students throughout the unit of competency will require the students to manage their workload and schedule assessment tasks accordingly. As this is a competency-based course, assessments continue throughout the course until the participant either achieves competency in their assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

Formative assessment is provided throughout the course in terms of practice.  This is achieved through using the tasks outlined in the learners’ resources as practice.  Those tasks are separate to the summative assessment process that concludes each unit of competency.

The assessment process for all students in BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course may include theory, projects, and practical assessments.

Each unit has an individual assessment tool and a mapping document which establishes the details of the assessment methodology including:

• Outlining the assessment methods.
• Providing instructions for the Trainer & Assessor.
• Providing instructions for the students.
• Being mapped to the unit of competency.
• Ensuring assessment is summative.

All activities and projects are assessed by the assigned Assessor and then returned to the student with feedback. Assessor’s feedback to student allows them to monitor their progress before progressing onto new activities so they may apply lessons learned in their previous assessments.

The assessment process may include theory, projects, and practical assessments.

Each unit in BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) course has an individual assessment tool and mapping document which establishes the details of the assessment methodology including:

• Outlining the assessment methods.
• Providing instructions for the Trainer & Assessor.
• Providing instructions for the students.
• Being mapped to the unit of competency through a separate mapping document.
• Ensuring assessment is summative.

All activities and projects are assessed by the assigned Assessor and then returned to the student with feedback. Assessor’s feedback to student allows them to monitor their progress before progressing onto new activities so they may apply lessons learned in their previous assessments.

The assessment resources in general for this course are given below: