Elements and Performance Criteria

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
International onshore education initiatives may include:
exchanges and study abroad programs including postgraduate and other academic and work placements
onshore education programs and projects in:
primary and secondary schools
English language and preparatory schools
higher education organisations
vocational education and training organisations
onshore study tours
Influences may include:
competitors
costs
cross credit arrangements
current stakeholders
demand for skills and knowledge
economic growth trends
international trade agreements and liberalisation
language
local capacity
local policies
political
quality
social
Opportunities and threats may include:
economic
educational
financial
political
public health
resourcing
Relevant legislation, regulations and codes may include:
current relevant legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and policy (commonwealth and state/territory) relating to:
anti-discrimination including equal opportunity and equal employment opportunity, disability discrimination, racial intolerance
business compliance relevant to work roles
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, and subsequent amendments and related legislation
employment, education and training - relevant to onshore and offshore provision
environmental issues
immigration related policies and procedures for example from commonwealth government departments such as Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA), Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT )
National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of International Education and Training
occupational health and safety
privacy and confidentiality
Transnational Quality Strategy (2005)
workplace employment practices and industrial relations
National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) standards for young learners and for teaching English language to international students
quality assurance guidelines set by particular organisations e.g. cultural diversity, equity and access, critical incidents and workplace practices
Required resources may include:
communications and information technology
Procedures to deal with learning and cultural differences may include:
clear guidance for staff about cross-cultural issues
cultural and academic induction programs
language support
mentoring and buddy systems
pre-departure information
social and cultural events
staff cross-cultural training, coaching and mentoring
study skills support
Pastoral care needs may include:
academic
accommodation
cultural and religious
financial
health
language and learning
social

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
identifying, researching, reviewing and evaluating a specific international onshore education initiative including marketing and meeting, regulatory and financial requirements
knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements; organisational policies, procedures and guidelines; standards, codes and industry codes of practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
activities are related to an international onshore education context and a specific education sector
access to international education-related workplace information and data.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of supervisor's reports on how the candidate developed an onshore educational program
analysis of projects, response to a problem-based case study-related task, completed records and reports developed by the candidate
review of opportunities and threats identified as likely to influence international onshore education initiatives
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of factors influencing strategic directions in international onshore education
review of marketing strategies and implementation plan developed for international onshore education initiatives.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
with other units in the qualification in which this unit is packaged.