T hings you should know
Facilities
Coomera Training College is an initiative of Coomera Anglican College and as such enjoys the full facilities and resources of the parent College. These facilities include large modern classrooms and computer labs with internet access for studies.
Vocational Education Entry Requirements
Students need be 15 years old and are required to have reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level to successfully complete the Certificate level courses.
Overseas students English Proficiency Level will be tested prior to the commencement of Vocational Education and Training Courses. CTC requires an IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5, or equivalent (as determined by CTC).
Should you feel you may not possess these literacy skills or have completed a formal leaving certificate please contact us to discuss support arrangements.
Note: All durations and times stated are the maximum timeframe to complete the program and published fees cover this timeframe. Students who have not completed their qualification in the stated timeframe can continue the program at an additional cost.
International students on a Student Visa may work for up to 20 hours per week.
Trades Recognition Australia is the assessing body for trade occupations. Information on the Job Ready Program can be found at: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/TRA/Pages/default.aspx.
Vocational Placement
Students will take part in hands-on practical experience in fully operational business located on the Gold Coast. Vocational placement forms an essential part of competency based assessment and provides the student with practical job skills and work experience.
How will the training be delivered
Class room work - much of the course delivery will happen on the College premises in the classroom. The College employs instructors from a wide variety of business areas to ensure that the training you receive is up to date and relevant to the industry in your field of study. Classroom work includes:
- Working with text books
- Role play scenarios
- Simulated scenarios and demonstrations
- Projects and case studies
- Written and oral assignments
- Guest speakers from industry
- Work groups and so on.
Field work - on occasion you may be asked to do research and/or surveys that involve you going out into the business community. On these occasions you are asked to use appropriate courtesy towards the businesses you are dealing with. The College will supply you with any paperwork necessary to assist you with this work. You may also, on occasion, go on field trips and excursions to local businesses in your field of study. Normal College behaviour standards will apply.
Work Experience - depending on the course you are undertaking you may be required to do work experience in a local business in order to demonstrate the skills you have learned. This work experience will vary in length and will form part of your assessment. If work experience is required;
- You must ensure that you behave appropriately within the business
- Keep your attendance up in accordance with the course / employer requirements
- Ensure the employer completes your time / skill sheets (which will be supplied to you by the College)
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Competency based training & assessment
Competency-based training (CBT) is an approach to vocational education and training that places emphasis on what a person can do in the workplace rather than what they know as a result of completing a program of training.
Competency-based training programs are made up of units broken into segments which are called elements. These are based on standards set by industry, and assessments are designed to ensure each student has achieved all the elements (skills and knowledge) required by each unit in order to gain their course qualification. Your course information sheet will include a list of all the learning outcomes associated with the course.
Each course is made up of the required number of core units and elective subjects which have been chosen to offer the best all around knowledge and skills base.
Assessment and evidence of competency
At Coomera Training College competency in individual units of study must be demonstrated through a combination of;
- Role Plays
- Simulations and
- Demonstrations
to demonstrate skills and practical abilities in each subject and the evidence of competency will be assessed visually by the trainer.
- Research Projects and case studies
- Written assignments and
- Examinations
to demonstrate knowledge of the subject and the evidence of competency will be assessed by way of written submissions or oral presentations.
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Literacy & numeracy skills
Business studies are concentrated very much on office skills of varying degrees. As such appropriate literacy & numeracy skills are very important and in evaluating your performance we will look at these aspects closely. Should you have any difficulty in these areas please discuss this with your teacher who will advise you of your options.
Assessment methods and times
Where students are unable, due to physical or mental disabilities, ill health or family emergency, to undergo assessment as outlined in each subject alternative forms & times of assessment must be negotiated with the teacher prior to the assessment date. In the event that illness is the reason why an assessment cannot be completed a doctor's certificate must be supplied.
Resitting Assessments
In the event of a 'not yet competent' outcome the student will have an opportunity to re-do the assessments for that unit at no cost. Should a further re-sit be necessary a cost of $75.00 per assessment will apply. If, after re-doing the assessment(s), the student still does not meet the necessary criteria for competency he/she must redo the entire unit (cost on application) in order to achieve the full qualification.
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Appeal Procedure
Should a student not agree with the outcome of an assessment or any other issue the following procedure is to be followed:
1. Discuss the matter with the class teacher
2. If discussion with class teacher does not resolve the issue then the matter should be taken up with the College Director.
3. In the event that the College Director is not able to resolve the issue then the student should take the matter up with the Principal of the parent College (Coomera Anglican College).
4. The student may, at any time in the appeals procedure, approach Queensland Department of Employment and Training to seek advice or clarification on appeal issues.
Qualifications
Upon completing each unit of competency a score of 'competent' or 'not yet competent' will be awarded to each student depending on whether the student has successfully completed the assessment tasks for the given unit of competency.
Upon successful completion of all units within the course qualification undertaken a nationally recognised Certificate and a Final Statement of Attainment will be issued.
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Recognition of current competency / Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If you have previously studied a unit being offered as part of our course with another registered training organisation, or you have relevant work experience in a field being studied you may be eligible for "RPL".
This means you may not have to complete the unit for which you believe you should get RPL and still get your full qualification.
Note: An administration fee of $200 per unit will be charged for RPL applications. The unit fee will be deducted from the total cost of the course if you are successful.
Application for recognition of current skills / prior learning
In order to apply for RPL in a given unit, you must provide proof that you have achieved competency in that unit. You can do that by;
- Providing a current statement of results from a previous course where that unit was studied (and competency was gained). Note: where the unit(s) are the same as those covered by Coomera Training College but unit codes are different it is the students responsibility to provide written evidence that the unit(s) sought for RPL exactly match the Coomera Training College unit(s).
- Providing other evidence that you can do the necessary tasks involved in the given unit. For example:
- Demonstration of the necessary skills by way of:
- Visual demonstration
- Answering questions
- Written assessment
- Demonstration of recent work experience in that competency
- Submission of any other relevant forms of evidence of competency
Students must apply (where possible) for RPL of a unit at least 2 weeks prior to commencement of study of that unit to avoid having to catch up on studies should the RPL application be unsuccessful.
Once your application has been received we will review the evidence you have provided and advise you of the outcome within two working weeks.
'Application for RPL' forms are available on the enrolments page.
Coomera Training College recognises the AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations
Access and Equity
Access to Student Records
Students will have access to their records via the student login on this site. Information contained are current details, training history and payment details. Upon commencement of your course an email will be sent to you advising you of your login password.
Equity
Coomera Training College endeavors to provide training that is accessible and equitable to students from all backgrounds and walks of life. This includes the ability for students to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the study materials in a variety of ways. Should a student be unable to complete an assessment for physical or cultural reasons, alternative options can be discussed with the class teacher and/or the College Director.
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Employability Skills
The units in each course are set up to give you the most beneficial employment prospects possible. A summary of the Employability Skills developed through your chosen qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au. All you need to do is enter the course code and the list will be presented.
Learning Aids
All students are provided with resources throughout their course which contain:
Study Guides (including competency overview, elements and performance criteria, resources, assessment outline, course content and assessment plan), Self-Assessment Checklists, Textbooks Learning Guides.
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