[vet-it] New VET IT course

[Colliver, Terri H]

The new course seems to have been watered down, particularly the
Software Applications stream, where a lot of the technical component
modules have been taken out.  

Previously students gained knowledge in technical as well as software
tools.  Particularly the module Connecting Internal Components which
gave more depth and interest to the course.

What are others thoughts on the new program?

Regards 

  

Terri Colliver 

  

Oberon High School 

12 Pickett Cres

BELMONT  VIC  3216

Ph 52434444

Fax 52442005

-----Original Message-----
From: vet-it-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:vet-it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Allan Barnes
Sent: Wednesday, 4 October 2006 12:51 PM
To: 'Vet Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: [vet-it] New VET IT course

Hi everyone

After having a good look through the new VET IT program guide I am
interested in feedback from people. It seems to me that it is a much
better
structure than the last set up.

The way I read it is that students who complete the Certificate II in IT
will actually get full credit for the first year of the Cert III in IT
course, so essentially students can attempt the Certificate II in IT,
complete it, and then enrol into the second year of the Certificate III
in
IT course and select the appropriate stream that they want to complete.

Is this how people read it?

I am currently editing and re-writing the Cert II and Cert III VET IT
books,
and am also wondering if people think it will be of use if I add in an
RPL
section into the front of the Cert III IT book for students that have
completed either part of the Cert II IT course, or have completed IT
elective units at a Year 10 level and are wanting to receive credit for
work
already completed. As with any assessments made by the teacher, though,
it
would have to be done by someone with the relevant BSZ or TAA
Certificate IV
in Training and Assessment qualifications.

I'd be interested in people's thoughts on any of this.
 


Kind regards


Allan Barnes, CEO
Australian Institute of Education and Training
Phone: (03) 9387 2051
FAX: (03) 9387 3470 
E-mail: abarnes at aiet.com.au

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