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VU21353 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio

Unit Code

VU21353

Unit Title

Research pathways and produce a learning


plan and portfolio

Unit Descriptor

This unit develops the skills and knowledge to investigate


pathway options and plan skills development, in discussion
with an appropriate support person. The learner will develop
and maintain a portfolio of evidence over time.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to learners with personal, learning,


employment and community participation goals. The learning
plan documents an agreed program that the learner will
undertake during the course to identify possible pathways,
plan, document, and monitor progress towards achieving
learning goals. The program will take into account the
learners learning style and preferences. The learner will also
develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence which documents
achievement of course goals.

Element

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the


essential outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements
describe actions or outcomes
that are demonstrable and
assessable.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to


demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard
for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further
information or explanation is detailed in the required skills and
knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance
is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1 Identify potential
pathways

1.1

Discuss a range of options with an appropriate adviser

1.2

Access and note information about possible options

2 Clarify learning goals

2.1

Identify learning goals in relation to identified options

2.2

Explore any additional skills requirements

2.3

Identify any gaps in current skills and knowledge

2.4

Discuss preferred learning styles

2.5

Discuss previous experiences in relation to achieving


identified goals

3.1

Discuss the purposes of an individual learning plan

3.2

Clarify the features and components of an individual


learning plan

3 Design and implement


an individual learning
plan

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4 Prepare portfolio of
completed work samples

5 Monitor and update the


individual learning plan

3.3

Determine the processes for developing an individual


learning plan

3.4

Document the individual learning plan and seek


approval from relevant parties

4.1

Identify possible audiences and uses for the portfolio


are identified

4.2

Identify requirements of the portfolio

4.3

Discuss types of evidence selected

4.4

Assemble examples of evidence for portfolio

5.1

Regularly review progress towards end-of-course goals


and objectives

5.2

Determine factors which contributed to success in


meeting goals

5.3

Identify barriers to success and propose potential


solutions

5.4

Identify learning strategies which can be applied to other


contexts

5.5

Evaluate individual learning plan and revise as


necessary

Required Knowledge and Skills


This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required Knowledge:
importance of documenting learning, monitoring and reviewing learning goals
potential barriers to learning to enable current and future barriers to be recognised
Required Skills:
communication and literacy skills to:

participate in the planning process to develop a learning plan

discuss aspects of the learning plan such as purpose and preferred learning styles to support
development of the plan

read and interpret a range of information about potential options

apply research skills to locate information relevant to own goals and options

problem solving skills to:

gather and use information to support development of the plan

draw on previous experiences to inform development of the plan

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identify, select and organise evidence for the portfolio

compare own skills to learning goals and options to identify achievable steps

self management skills to:

determine own preferred learning style

evaluate own skills and knowledge to identify gaps

Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work
environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold / italicised wording in the
Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Options may include:

further study
vocational qualifications
employment
community participation

Learning goals may include:

improving reading, writing and numeracy skills for a


variety of purposes:

further study

employment

community participation

health and well being

support for others

self improvement

gaining new skills and knowledge


specific competencies
target qualifications
new career
career advancement
Learning styles may include:

auditory
visual
kinaesthetic
reflective

Previous experiences can


include:

work experience
volunteer or recreational experience
family responsibilities
study including formal schooling or informal learning

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health and other personal matters

any possible barriers to completion


Purposes may include:

assisting the learner to plan systematically for the


attainment of goals
as a tool to monitor progress
to assist the transition of the learner to his/ her
preferred options at the end of the course

Features may include:

short term goals and indicators of success


long term goals and indicators of success
actions and activities to be undertaken, including
monitoring arrangements
potential issues and strategies
responsibilities
timelines

Components may include:

self assessment of learners needs


negotiation and development of long term goals
identifying one or two short term specific objectives
determination of tasks and progress to achieve goals
and objectives
agreement as to who is responsible for the
implementation of each task
identification of additional support persons:

Possible audiences may


include:

Community Advocates and Learning


Partners/Indigenous community members

case workers and personal carers

career counsellors

peer support

family members

employers
program managers and teachers
employment agencies
self
family

Possible uses may include:

documenting progress towards achievement of goals

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documenting competencies
building a picture of personal attributes
identifying areas for further skill development
documenting employability skills
Requirements of the portfolio
may include:

methods of organisation such as by date, topic area,


unit of study
format such as on-line, folder, e-portfolio

Types of evidence may


include:

collections of samples compiled by the learner


products with supporting documentation
journal/log book

Examples of evidence may


include:

audience and purpose specific


evidence of proof reading for spelling and punctuation
evidence of logical order

Factors which contribute to


success may include:

documenting a learning program


selecting and applying appropriate strategies
transferring learning from one area to a new area
practising new skills
accessing teacher, peers, other interested parties if
necessary

Barriers may include:

current life circumstances such as physical, mental,


emotional or social constraints
previous negative learning experiences
cultural differences

Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the
Assessment section in Section B of the Accreditation Submission.

Critical aspects for


assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:


identify potential pathway options and learning goals to
achieve them
undertake a self assessment of own skills and identify
factors which may affect own learning
develop and document a learning plan in relation to

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identified goals, maintain a portfolio, and monitor and


update the learning plan when necessary
Context of and specific
resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:


on-going access to appropriate persons and support
resources to assist with development of the plan
access to information about further study options,
employment opportunities
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit is
best undertaken over the course of the program so
learning goals can be reviewed and amended.

Method(s) of assessment

The following assessment methods are suitable for this


unit:
oral or written questioning using interviews or self
assessments to assess knowledge of the purpose of
learning plans and potential barriers to the
achievement of identified goals
direct observation of the learner participating in the
process of developing and monitoring a learning plan
or completing tasks for the portfolio
portfolios to assess evidence of how identified goals
have been met consisting of :

collections of samples compiled by the learner

product with supporting documentation

journal/log book

third party reports from other teachers or support staff


detailing learner performance and / or achievement

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