Directions WA

Flexible Learning

Directions are committed to providing quality training and assessment in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).  As such, Directions is required to provide students with flexible learning and assessment options.  Directions is committed to providing the best practice, professional products and services to its clients and acknowledges it can only succeed in this with effective and efficient quality processes.

Classroom

Learners will be provided with access to industry professionals as trainers and assessors and a full set of learning resources.  This is a full delivery model whereby the trainer teaches full content to students as they progress through the learning of the qualification, in accordance with learning resources provided.  Learners also complete group discussions and activities.  Learners are provided with assessment tasks/assignments to complete and submit for assessment to demonstrate their competency.  

Delivery modes include, but are not limited to:

• trainer presentations and teaching, 
• audio/visual presentations, 
• demonstrations, 
• group discussions, 
• individual and group activities, 
• hands-on activities, skills practices and role plays, 
• individual training using workplace environment and projects.

Face-to-face delivery has the advantage of providing a focused, controlled environment for acquiring the advanced skills and knowledge necessary At this level, participants must be given the opportunity to practise the application of knowledge with substantial depth in some areas. Group activities allow the application of learning to a variety of situations. Self-paced research work gives Learners opportunities to develop and practice their capacity for self-directed work, and make learning very relevant to their particular circumstances and/or workplace. 

Facilitated Learning

This is a form of blended learning approach whereby learners receive a full set of learning resources and part time access to qualified professionals as trainers and assessors.  Trainers facilitate the content with students as they progress through the learning of the qualification. In this way trainers identify and point out key topics and areas of learning without teaching the full content.  Learners are required to complete much of the learning self paced, however having regular access to a qualified trainer in a classroom / formal learning setting. During facilitation learners will complete group discussions and activities.  Learners are provided with assessment tasks/assignments to complete and submit for assessment to demonstrate their competency.  

This facilitation method efficiently communicates high-level knowledge. Discussions, role play, case studies and group activities balance lecturing with opportunities to reflect on concepts and apply learning. Individual research gives participants opportunities to assimilate learning and practice self-direction and reflection.

Delivery modes include, but are not limited to:

• trainer presentations and teaching
• audio/visual presentations
• demonstrations
• group discussions 
• individual and group activities 
• hands-on activities, skills practices and role plays
• individual training using workplace environment and projects.

Assessment Coaching

This is a self paced learning approach whereby learners receive a full set of learning resources and progress their way through the learning with part time remote access to qualified professionals as trainers and assessors, and 2 hour tutorial (face-to-face) sessions where the trainer provides advise and feedback on assessment processes for the program.   Learners are provided with assessment tasks/assignments to complete and submit for assessment to demonstrate their competency.  

Distance Learning / Online

This is a self paced learning approach whereby learners receive a full set of learning resources and assessment resources either via a mailing service, email or online platform.  Participants learn at their own pace and have access to and support from trainers via telephone, email, MSN chat, Skype etc. Once participants have completed their learning and assessments they forward their completed assessment back to Directions for judgement on competency.

Workplace Based - Traineeship

This is a structured self paced learning approach in the workplace, whereby learners receive a full set of learning resources and assessment resources, including a workplace training record book. Learners and workplace supervisors are consulted and an agreed training plan is provided to all parties.  Workplace supervisors play a key role in ensuring that successful completion of the workplace learning approach.  A Trainer/Assessor visits the workplace once per month to confirm the learning and assess the learner on competencies -  as agreed in the training plan.  The learner and workplace supervisor will also complete the training record book activities in between trainer visits.  In between trainer visits, learners have access to and support from trainers via telephone, email, MSN chat, Skype etc.