Bachelor of Training and Development
Bachelor of Training and Development
The term ‘Training and Development’ describes the intersection of adult education and training with individual and organisational development. As such, this hybrid-type course provides cross-disciplinary expertise in the fields of education and business. Emphasis is placed on providing workplace trainers and developers with new tools to enhance professional development with…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The term ‘Training and Development’ describes the intersection of adult education and training with individual and organisational development. As such, this hybrid-type course provides cross-disciplinary expertise in the fields of education and business. Emphasis is placed on providing workplace trainers and developers with new tools to enhance professional development with increased managerial responsibilities. The UNE Bachelor of Training and Development has been designed to provide the cross-disciplinary expertise required by workplace trainers, supervisors and HR staff with system level responsibilities or who are seeking to move into such positions. This course recognises your professional background by giving you full credit for your previous studies, training and work experience and helping you take the step into tertiary education. The UNE Bachelor of Training and Development aims to link training concerns with leadership and organisational development and to facilitate the effectiveness of individual trainers in a workplace environment. It also includes an advanced academic skills unit that helps students refine their writing and information literacy skills for tertiary study.
Course Aims
This course is designed specifically for training and development professionals who want to refine their skills in identifying, modifying and assessing the training needs and requirements for both individuals and organisations. Emphasis is placed on providing training and development assistance to improve learning outcomes and organisational effectiveness in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of Training and Development for the individual and organisations in diverse contexts;
- identify, develop and assess teaching and learning materials and skills necessary to improve individual or organisational performance;
- utilise flexible and appropriate learning approaches to enhance, supplement and evaluate professional development and training for diverse contexts and specific audiences;
- link workplace learning and development with organisational leadership, human resource development and lifelong learning; and
- demonstrate interpersonal and language communication skills to model and present to diverse audiences in workplace practice.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants to this 144 credit point course are granted 96 credit points of Advanced Standing at the time of admission based on a combination of formal education and work-based learning. This course may not be undertaken concurrently with, or upon successful completion of, UNE Bachelor of Organizational Leadership.
A candidate shall:
(a) Hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or overseas equivalent in a relevant area; or
(b) Hold an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma qualification in a relevant area from a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and at least three years’ relevant professional experience; or
(c) Hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma qualification in a relevant area from a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and at least four years’ relevant professional experience; or
(d) have relevant professional development/training activities equivalent to 2400 hours (the applicant is required to provide a portfolio of evidence and a summary of face-to-face and private study hours) and at least five years’ relevant professional experience which is deemed to be equivalent to Admission Rule (a), (b) or (c).
An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
