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National course document template

All VET accredited courses are nationally recognised, so it is essential that key information relating to the training and assessment of each course is presented in a consistent format, using the National course document template.

National course document template

The template is included in the Standards and includes:

  • specifications for the course
  • essential course information, including packaging rules, skill and knowledge outcomes, assessment and resource requirements
  • suggested formatting for presenting information, such as tables and appendices
  • a unit of competency template for developing enterprise units of competency.

The completed National course document template is known as the ‘course document’, and is the legally recognised specification for the course. Training providers registered to deliver the course will use the course document as the basis for developing training and assessment strategies.

For assistance in completing the national course document template refer to the Users’ guide to developing a course document.

The course document is divided into three sections as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: About the National course document template

National course document template

Section A:

Applicant and course classification information

  • information about type of application, i.e. initial accreditation renewal of accreditation or amendment application
  • copyright, licensing and franchise information
  • course classification
  • period of accreditation

Section B:

Course information

  • the course code
  • title
  • nominal duration
  • outcomes and description
  • development of the course
  • qualification level
  • foundation skills
  • recognition
  • licensing or regulatory requirements
  • structure
  • entry requirements
  • assessment strategy
  • trainer and assessor competencies
  • delivery requirements
  • pathways and articulation
  • ongoing monitoring, evaluation and compliance strategy
  • mapping information to previous course (if applicable)

Section C:

Units of competency

  • enterprise units of competency, i.e. units developed by the course owner for this particular course
  • training package units of competency are not included in the course document

Note: a course owner can develop a VET accredited course consisting of training package units of competency; or they may develop their own units of competency, known as enterprise units of competency.

Related links

  • National course document template.doc
  • Users’ guide to developing a course document
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