This unit addresses the skills and knowledge needed to identify the parameters of a learning program, determine the design, outline the content and review its effectiveness.

The trainer/facilitator uses learning programs to develop more specific and detailed delivery plans which contextualise and individualise the learning for particular groups.

A learning program can be discrete, providing a planned learning approach, relating to specific learning/training needs, or it may form part of the learning design for a qualification. In the latter context, the learning program represents a subset of a learning strategy, adding detail to specified content areas outlined within the learning strategy. For each learning strategy a number of learning programs would need to be developed to guide implementation.

The competency requirements to develop a learning strategy are separately identified in TAADES501B Design and develop learning strategies.

Competency standards must be used as the basis for determining the learning program content in a learning and assessment pathway which leads to a recognised vocational qualification or Statement/s of Attainment under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The competency of ‘unpacking’ and interpreting Training Packages is addressed separately in TAADES401B Use Training Packages to meet client needs.

Application of the Unit

Where the learning program is designed to meet a general education need within vocational education and training or to meet specific organisational or business needs that do not lead to AQF certification, other criteria may form the basis for the learning outcomes.