VU23567 - Investigate features of the education system in Australia

Unit code: VU23567 | Study level: TAFE
50
Footscray Nicholson
St Albans
Sunshine
Werribee
N/A
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to examine the Australian education system including its structure and cultural features.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

  • the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Reading and Writing and Oral Communication at Level 3, and
  • the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 2+, Listening 2+, Reading 2+ / 3 and Writing 2+ / 3.
    This unit applies to learners needing to develop their English language skills to familiarise themselves with the education system and the cultural features of education in Australia to support educational or employment opportunities.This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • identify and examine key Australian education structures and two cultural features of the education system
  • access and discuss information on one selected feature of the Australian education system using appropriate strategies to participate in the discussion
  • write a report on the feature discussed comprising at least two paragraphs and demonstrating appropriate structure, writing conventions and styles.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

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