Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage transnational offshore education programs including partnerships, twinning programs, and exchange and study abroad agreements. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals who manage transnational offshore education programs in an international education provider context. They could work in the administration of education programs and projects in organisations from one or more international education sectors (schools, English language training organisations, vocational education and training, higher education, postgraduate education). These organisations could be onshore or offshore and could be public or private. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Manage strategic plans to establish transnational offshore education programs |
1.1. Develop and seek approval for strategic plans and protocols for working in transnational offshore education programs 1.2. Identify potential groups and partners with whom transnational offshore education programs could be developed, and analyse the suitability of a range of programs 1.3. Identify risk factors and entry and exit strategies, and incorporate these into strategic plans for transnational offshore education program promotion and delivery 1.4. Propose budgets and financial models for transnational offshore education program promotion and delivery, and agree with organisational stakeholders 1.5. Establish and review procedures for establishing, managing and evaluating transnational offshore education programs |
2. Establish and develop relationships with offshore clients and partners |
2.1. Manage consultation and negotiation with potential international clients and partners 2.2. Monitor correspondence and follow-up action with international clients and partners 2.3. Arrange meetings and interviews with current and prospective international clients and partners 2.4. Manage records of discussions and correspondence with international clients and partners 2.5. Develop plans for ongoing relationship management with international clients and partners |
3. Develop and review contracts and agreements for transnational offshore education program delivery |
3.1. Apply risk management processes to contracts and agreements with regard to transnational offshore education programs 3.2. Review and manage contracts related to transnational offshore education programs, according to organisational policies and relevant legislation , regulations and codes 3.3. Seek and use, advice in developing and managing contracts related to transnational offshore education programs 3.4. Adapt contracts and agreements to a range of transnational offshore education program delivery functions |
4. Develop and promote transnational offshore education programs to clients and stakeholders |
4.1. Provide information about transnational offshore education programs to clients and stakeholders 4.2. Adapt methods of promotion for transnational offshore education programs for a range of clients and stakeholders 4.3. Include relevant organisational staff in consultation and negotiation about delivery methods and arrangements for transnational offshore education programs 4.4. Review client services delivery for transnational offshore education programs and incorporate results in forward planning strategies 4.5. Develop improvement strategies for transnational offshore education programs and communicate to clients and stakeholders 4.6. Manage access to and use of, information and services with regard to transnational offshore education programs 4.7. Identify and implement improvements to communication processes in transnational offshore education programs |
5. Manage infrastructure and operations for transnational offshore education programs |
5.1. Propose and develop models for service and transnational offshore education program delivery 5.2. Develop client services to meet client and stakeholder needs in transnational offshore education program delivery 5.3. Develop and manage operational procedures and protocols for transnational offshore education programs 5.4. Apply financial models to delivery of transnational offshore education programs 5.5. Survey client satisfaction on processes and outcomes of transnational offshore education programs and make recommendations for improvements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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 skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
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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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Transnational offshore education programs may include: |
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International clients and partners may include: |
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Contracts may include: |
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Relevant legislation , regulations and codes may include: |
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Client services may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Educational Administration |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
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