Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to facilitate training in a synthetic environment including planning a synthetic learning activity; preparing the trainee for these activities; guiding, facilitating and monitoring learning; conducting post-training activities and reviewing facilitation processes. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
This unit has application for the use of synthetic devices for training in the workplace. Learning in a synthetic environment often takes place in conjunction with other modes of delivery, e.g. face-to-face. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions. Work is performed under various levels of supervision dependent on workplace context, and in a team environment. This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Diploma. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan a synthetic learning activity |
1.1 The learning strategy and/or learning program is accessed, read and interpreted to determine learning outcomes or objectives to be met and relevant delivery requirements 1.2 Potential risks including those associated with human factors aspects of synthetic training devices are identified 1.3 Limitations of the synthetic training device are identified 1.4 A delivery plan is developed to plan, manage and sequence synthetic training activities and events to ensure logical progression of learning content, trainee safety and continuity of trainee progress 1.5 Technical and human factors requirements for the synthetic environment including safety and emergency procedures are confirmed |
2 Prepare trainee for synthetic training activities |
2.1 Availability of suitable resources is confirmed 2.2 Mental and physical preparedness of the trainee to undertake training in the synthetic environment is confirmed 2.3 An introduction to the synthetic environment is provided including training objectives and relevant workplace procedures 2.4 Instructional relationships are established between trainer/facilitator and trainees using appropriate communication tools and skills 2.5 Trainee is briefed on how the synthetic training activity will be conducted to meet the training objectives 2.6 Risk management issues applicable to the synthetic training activity are discussed and the trainee's responsibility for managing relevant risks is confirmed 2.7 Trainee's ability to comprehend and/or recall the training objectives, underpinning knowledge, handling techniques and planned synthetic training activity/scenario are confirmed |
3 Guide and facilitate learning in a synthetic environment |
3.1 Liaison with relevant personnel is conducted to determine simulation activity requirements 3.2 Learning is facilitated in accordance with the delivery plan using relevant synthetic devices and facilitation skills 3.3 Good practice in facilitating learning in a synthetic environment is demonstrated to ensure an effective and safe transfer of learning to the real world 3.4 Technical issues are addressed where required using relevant technical support mechanisms and/or personnel 3.5 Opportunities for authentic learning, practice and formative assessment are built into the learning experience 3.6 Pre-loaded automatic demonstrations are employed where appropriate 3.7 Abnormal/unusual conditions are monitored and addressed 3.8 Variations to activity conditions are implemented where applicable 3.9 Hand-over/take-over procedures for control of the synthetic device are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures |
4 Monitor learning in a synthetic environment |
4.1 Trainee progress is monitored and documented in accordance with workplace procedures 4.2 Trainee's cognitive load is assessed, monitored and managed 4.3 Support and guidance are provided within the synthetic environment as appropriate 4.4 Trainee is encouraged to develop self-assessment skills 4.5 Trainee interaction with others and participation in synthetic training activities is continuously monitored and interventions are made where appropriate 4.6 Opportunities are provided for trainees to reflect on their learning progress |
5 Conduct post-training activities |
5.1 Significant details of trainee's performance are clearly and accurately debriefed 5.2 Playback devices are employed during debriefing to illustrate key learning points when appropriate 5.3 Trainee is briefed on the details of the next training event as appropriate 5.4 Trainee records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 5.5 Relevant stakeholders are kept informed about trainee progress 5.6 Synthetic device faults are recorded and/or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures 5.7 Support and guidance are provided post synthetic environment activities as appropriate |
6 Review synthetic environment facilitation processes |
6.1 Synthetic training session outcomes are evaluated against desired session outcomes 6.2 A review is undertaken post-completion of the learning program/course/qualification 6.3 Time is taken to reflect on own performance as a trainer/facilitator, and ways to improve performance are explored 6.4 Recommendations for improvements in facilitating training and appropriateness of synthetic systems, tools and resources are identified and documented, and discussed with relevant personnel for future action |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Potential risks may include: |
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Limitations of the synthetic training device may include: |
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Synthetic training devices may include: |
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A delivery plan may include: |
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Synthetic training activities may include: |
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Safety and emergency procedures may include: |
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Good practice in facilitating learning may include: |
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Abnormal/unusual conditions may include: |
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Variations to activity conditions may include: |
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Trainee's cognitive load may be affected by: |
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Interventions may be made to: |
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Reflect on own performance may include: |
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Simulation sickness may include: |
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Workplace communications may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
M - Training and Assessment |