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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify project requirements

1.1 Refer to project briefs to identify target learner characteristics and their impact on resource design

1.2 Identify content to be incorporated, generated and managed, and how content is accessed or delivered

1.3 Identify delivery platforms including learning management systems, and assess implications for media asset formats and content modification

1.4 Consult with clients to clarify project requirements

2. Research and select instructional design model

2.1 Analyse content to establish learning outcomes and assessment strategies

2.2 Research a range of instructional design models and consider their suitability to meet briefs

2.3 Identify accessibility and technical standards that may apply for the delivery platforms

2.4 Identify learning styles of target audience and consider how these may impact design

2.5 Evaluate a range of interactive learning and assessment activities to meet learning needs of target learners

2.6 In consultation with relevant personnel, select the instructional design model that best meets learning needs and project requirements

3. Draft design specifications

3.1 Use selected instructional design model to design architecture of the e-learning resource

3.2 Design sequences and interactivity based on content and project requirements

3.3 Develop content templates for content experts if required

3.4 Specify media assets as required

3.5 Specify communication and collaboration tools as required

3.6 Specify user interface of the e-learning resource

3.7 Specify production requirements, including appropriate testing strategies

3.8 Produce design specifications and instructions for design and development teams to use

4. Finalise design specifications

4.1 Present design specifications and discuss with clients

4.2 Review designs against required project outcomes and target learner needs

4.3 Review designs against creative and technical requirements

4.4 Adjust designs as necessary after discussions with relevant personnel

4.5 Clarify ownership of intellectual property to comply with production and organisational requirements

4.6 Confirm with clients their acceptance of design specifications, including deliverables, milestones and timelines

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.2-3.8, 4.2-4.5

• Identifies and interprets relevant information including applicable legislation and organisational requirements
• Integrates technical and descriptive information and ideas from a range of sources
• Interprets project briefs to inform the process of designing e-learning resources

Writing

2.1, 3.1-3.8, 4.4

• Uses text, diagrammatic and graphic formats to draft and confirm requirements and specifications

Oral Communication

1,4, 2.6, 4.1, 4.6

• Participates effectively in spoken interactions using language and features appropriate to the audience
• Uses questioning and listening strategies to confirm project requirements and elicit relevant feedback

Navigate the world of work

4.5

• Understands and adheres to organisational and legislative requirements

Interact with others

1,4, 2.6, 4.1, 4.6

• Collaborates with others throughout all stages of the design process
• Selects and uses appropriate practices and protocols to communicate with a range of audiences

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.7, 4.2-4.6

• Adopts a methodical and logical approach to planning, organising and implementing tasks required to meet requirements
• Generates complex creative ideas in alignment with the design brief
• Takes responsibility for analysing information and making decisions to ensure designs meet all requirements
• Uses digital tools to assist with the design of e-learning resources

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADIG503 Design e-learning resources

CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.