Bachelor of Training and Development

The term 'Training and Development' describes the intersection of adult education and training with individual and organisational development.

As such, this hybrid-type course provides cross-disciplinary expertise in the fields of education and business.

Emphasis is placed on providing workplace trainers and developers with new tools to enhance professional development with increased managerial responsibilities.

The UNE Bachelor of Training and Development has been designed to provide the cross-disciplinary expertise required by workplace trainers and supervisors with system level responsibilities or who are seeking to move into such positions.

This course recognises your professional background by giving you full credit for your previous studies, training and work experience and helping you take the step into tertiary education.

The UNE Bachelor of Training and Development aims to link training concerns with leadership and organisational development and to facilitate the effectiveness of individual trainers in a workplace environment.

It also includes an advanced academic skills unit that helps students refine their writing and information literacy skills for tertiary study.

Course Aims

This course is designed specifically for training and development professionals who want to refine their skills in identifying, modifying and assessing the training needs and requirements for both individuals and organisations. Emphasis is placed on providing training and development assistance to improve learning outcomes and organisational effectiveness in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of Training and Development for the individual and organisations in diverse contexts; identify, develop and assess teaching and learning materials and skills necessary to improve individual or organisational performance; utilise flexible and appropriate learning approaches to enhance, supplement and evaluate professional development and training for diverse contexts and specific audiences; link workplace learning and development with organisational leadership and lifelong learning; and demonstrate interpersonal and language communication skills to model and present to diverse audiences in workplace practice.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will be able to demonstrate skills in facilitating, monitoring and assessing training and development for capacity-building purposes. They will be able to compare and analyse trends and developments internationally in workplace training and development and apply their knowledge to local communities and contexts. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral, in promoting flexible delivery and reflective practice. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to use reflective praxis in determining the training and development needs of individuals and organisations and how to apply appropriate measures. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of flexible, online learning platforms and be able to design and develop their own training resources (e.g. curriculum design, action-based learning) for practical application. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will understand the importance of professionalism and ethics, and value diversity in the workplace, the enriching qualities of human agency, and the need to act decisively on social and cultural issues that may discriminate, marginalise, harm or denigrate a people, race, nation or culture. Lifelong Learning Graduates will understand the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement and apply the concepts of critical reflection, inquiry and the learning cycle. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to work independently and develop team-based approaches to improve learning and/or continuous improvement outcomes and apply appropriate training and development techniques to improve team performance and organisational effectiveness.