TAFE NSW Schools Launchpad is a different way to think about school and TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET). These virtual courses combine teacher-led virtually delivered classrooms with workshops and work placements across a range of exciting career areas within growth industries.
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The Why
- Develop real world skills in years 11 and 12
- Get a head start in your career
- Be ready for the jobs of the future
- Try a career or ignite a passion
- A nationally recognised Certificate II or III qualification on successful completion
The How
- Teacher-led structured virtually delivered classes in real time
- Connect with students across NSW
- Tutorials and workshops
- Work placement
- 24/7 access to content – anywhere, anytime
- Access to industry software and tools
- Simulated organisations
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The virtually delivered TVET courses will be a blend of weekly teacher-led structured learning in real time, digitally-enabled interactive lessons, 24/7 access to content, and tutorials to connect with other students, and mandatory work placement. Some courses will include face-to-face workshops to develop real world skills. These workshops may be delivered delivered at a TAFE NSW campus, or using a Mobile Training Unit (MTU).
The virtual TVET course option is delivered via a virtual classroom in real time, similar to traditional classroom delivery, with set homework, peers in the class, a teacher and an established weekly timetable. Whereas, online courses provide students with a self-paced option that is well suited to independent learners.
These courses have been designed specifically to focus on emerging industries of employment growth. They allow for students from across the State to create a class when lack of student numbers in a particular location would normally preclude the establishment of a class. These courses are accessible to schools via the EVET system, as are all TVET programs.
All VET courses in Stage 6 contribute to a student’s pattern of study for the HSC. Students who successfully complete course requirements of a 240-hour virtual TVET course through an Industry Curriculum Framework will have access to a HSC exam. The result of this exam may be included in the calculation of an ATAR. Careers Advisers can provide advice on patterns of study.
TAFE NSW will provide students with HSC examination preparation as part of the course delivery program, including provision of the HSC trial examination, marking of the HSC trial, and submitting estimates to NESA.
These courses may provide direct access to employment or pathways to further training or education. Completing a virtually delivered TVET course may provide opportunities to gain credit in other vocational education and training (VET) courses post-school.
Course materials have been developed in consultation with industries to incorporate the necessary learning, practice and assessment. The virtual classroom will include simulations, and some courses will include face-to-face practical workshops.
All courses have been developed in association with industry and have the potential to achieve a full Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification outcome.
Application and enrolment
Students will need to speak to their school’s VET coordinator or Careers Adviser. Students who engage with their school about their interests and ambitions (as early as possible) will have the greatest chance to pursue a TVET virtually delivered course as part of their school program.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) open in Term 2 of the year prior to study and close toward the end of Term 3. It is recommended that students start conversations with their VET coordinator or Careers Adviser as early as possible.
Students who have submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) prior to the end of Term 3 will be notified of an offer of placement by the end of November.
School sectors/schools are responsible for the provision of student details to enable enrolments. Where the school sector provides data for electronic upload, no Student Detail Form is required. Schools can access Student Detail Forms via the EVET System Dashboard.
Course delivery
Virtually delivered classrooms will occur weekly in real time, and a range of options are available for each course in the EVET System to enable selections based on school programming. The actual times and days that virtual TVET courses will run will be dependent on the course, the number of students enrolled and their geographic location. When considering Schools Launchpad courses, discuss with your school and how to avoid timetabling conflicts.
Details of the days and times of virtually delivered classes will be specified in a student’s letter of offer. Should any variation be required after the date of offer, this would be communicated via the school in advance.
The course information provided via the EVET system will identify if a course has a workshop component, and will provide an indication of the number of workshops and/or locations. This may be adjusted based on demand. Schools, students and parents or carers will need to assess the student’s ability to attend workshops before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the course, and before accepting an offer of placement. Student letters of offer will detail the actual timing and location of workshops. Should any variation be required after the date of offer, this would be communicated via the school in advance.
Any costs associated with travel, accommodation and overnight supervision of students is the responsibility of the parents or carers. Virtually delivered classes provide opportunities for students to revisit their lessons, assessments and study.
Students will be able to contact their teacher outside of scheduled class time. Information about how to contact their teacher will be provided as part of their induction to the course.
Planned and unplanned changes will be communicated as soon as practical, in the case of an injury/illness this may be at the commencement of class. Students may have a number of teachers co-delivering a course, and if so will be provided with information about these teachers and their role in the delivery.
Student progress and attendance
The impact of missing workshops will need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Missing workshops may mean students are unable to achieve competency in one or more units. This may mean the student does not receive their qualification.
TAFE NSW reports attendance details to schools and provides progress reports. Where students are at risk of not meeting the course requirements they will be sent a warning letter.
TAFE NSW and the school have a joint duty of care to the students. TAFE NSW will work collaboratively with the school to engage students.
If a student appears at risk of not meeting their HSC course requirements, the principal provides written warning, advising actions required to correct the problem. At the end of the course, the principal may determine that a student has not satisfactorily completed a course. A non-completion (‘N’) determination indicates a student has not satisfactorily met course requirements and the course will not be listed on the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) or contribute to the pattern of study for the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
TAFE NSW has the responsibility for issuing the warnings and N determination in accordance with NESA’s published processes and timelines. Collaboration with the Principal in monitoring course completion is essential, as an ‘N’ determination in a VET course may result in a shortfall in a student’s pattern of study, and ineligibility for the HSC.
Weekly attendance reports will be distributed to the designated school contact via email.
Students should contact the teacher via the learning platform or email in the event of illness or misadventure. Schools should contact TAFE NSW regarding a prolonged absence or other issues that may affect a student’s ability to participate (e.g. school-based disciplinary action).
When a student’s enrolment period ends, either at the course end date or if a student withdraws, the teacher will finalise the student’s results. The system then generates credentials for distribution within thirty (30) days.
Supporting students
As with all curriculum offerings the school is in the best place to determine whether the course, and the way it is delivered, is appropriate for the student. Resources will be provided to support careers advisers, parents or carers, and students in making an informed decision about the skills required to successfully participate in and complete the course.
Where the school determines that a virtual course is appropriate for a student, schools will need to provide a range of additional wrap-around supports. The level of support will be based on the needs of the students, and how many students from the school are participating in the course. Possible supports include supervision during virtual lessons, provision of a location and equipment for students to participate in these lessons, and appropriate technology support to facilitate engagement in the learning.
TAFE NSW will provide details about the minimum technological requirements for participation in the learning.
The school will need to support students in accessing the learning environment, and troubleshooting any technical issues. Once a student can access the learning environment, TAFE NSW will provide helpdesk support.
Work placement
All Industry Curriculum Framework courses include a mandatory work placement, giving students the opportunity to use their learning in a real workplace, and assess their own interest in and suitability to a career in their chosen industry. Students may have the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for knowledge and skills developed through part-time work or other aspects of their daily life. In some industry areas, a simulated work environment may provide students with their first experience of a ‘work placement’.
Work Placement Service Providers, contracted by the school sector, will be engaged to source work placements. They will support the process, including preparation of the Student Placement Record. All work placements will follow the Department of Education’s Workplace Learning Policy. TAFE NSW will work with Work Placement Service Providers, schools, students and parents/carers to ensure all parties are aware of the placement and paperwork is completed and stored in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Any costs associated with travel and accommodation, is the responsibility of the student’s parents or carers.
No. The curriculum that is made available to students at a school is the responsibility of the school principal. These courses provide the school principal with additional options to meet the curriculum needs of students in their schools.
Disclaimer
The information provided herein should be used as a guide only. Qualification codes and content may change from time to time, and qualifications may be superseded or removed without replacement. If a qualification is superseded or removed, TAFE NSW will make reasonable efforts to provide students with the course outcome, including providing credit transfer for equivalent units and actively programming units that optimise credit transfer within your enrolment period. For up to-date-information on each qualification, visit www.tafensw.edu.au.
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