Vocational Education and Training (VET) pre-training review

Course details

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Section A - Student information

Surname/family name:

Given names:
(leave space between names)

Daytime contact number:
(must be an Australian contact number)

Personal email address:

Attendance mode:

Please select... On campus Multimodal Online

Study mode:

Full-time Part-time

Campus:

Please select... Croydon Hawthorn Wantirna Online

Course commencement:

Please select... January February March April May June July August September October November December

Section B - Pre-training review questions

Why did you choose this course to study and how does it align with your personal interests and career aspirations?

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For example, your response might be something like: I hope to gain the necessary qualifications to seek employment as a caseworker within the aged care and disability sector, and to further my interest in mental health. I've been involved with a variety of community services in a voluntary capacity, and have a real interest in helping others.

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Do you have any prior experience related to this course (eg: already working or volunteering in the field or industry)? Explain the roles held.

Yes No

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Indicate the devices that you regularly use:
( you can tick more than one box )

  Desktop computer
  Laptop
  Tablet
  Ipad
  Smartphone

List any other devices you may use:

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I regularly use the following software
( you can tick more than one box )

   Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
   Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
   Communication Tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack)
   Design Software (AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Solid Works, Revit)
   Accounting Software (MYOB, QuickBooks, Xero)
   Media creation and production software (DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Logic Pro, OBS Studio)
   Web Browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox)
   Antivirus and Security Software (Norton, McAfee, Microsoft Defender)
   Cloud Storage Services (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud)
   Project Management Tools (Trello, Asana, Jira)
   Other, please specify:  

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Swinburne has a range of learning, personal and accessibility support services available for you to access and help you during your studies. These services include academic assistance, wellbeing support, and guidance for personal or study challenges.

Do you have any accessibility requirements that may impact or affect you participating in your studies (eg: attending classes, practical placements, completing assessments)?

Yes No

Do you think you may require extra academic support to assist you during your studies (eg: writing, research, digital skills)?

Yes No

Do you have any health or wellbeing matters that might impact your studies?

Yes No

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I learn best by:
(you can tick more than one box)

   Participating in regular face-to-face classes
   Combination of face-to-face and online learning
   Online self-directed tasks and activities
   On the job/in the workplace

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I learn best through:
(you can tick more than one box)

   Visual format (seeing concepts eg: diagrams, charts, videos, images)
   Audio (hearing and speaking eg: listening to lectures, discussions, podcasts, recordings)
   Reading and/or writing (process information through words eg: reading texts, writing notes, essays)
   Hands-on (doing and moving eg: practical activities, experiments, role-playing, building models)
   Collaboratively (social and interactive settings eg: group work, peer discussions, team projects)
   Independent or Self-paced (working alone at your own speed eg: online topics or modules, research tasks, flexible timelines)

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What is/are the main reasons for choosing this course?
( you can tick more than one box )

   Gain and develop my knowledge and/or study skills
   Develop my skills for a better job outcomes or a change of career
   Develop my skills for my current job
   To gain employment
   As a pathway into further study
   Other, please specify:  

Section C – Digital capability

Digital capability means being confident and skilled in using technology for learning, communication , and everyday tasks. It’s about knowing how to find information online, use digital tools safely, and create content responsibly. Having strong digital skills helps you study effectively and prepare for the future.

Pre foundation

You are able to:

• Turn on a device
• Enter text and/or numbers
• Recognise device parts
• Understand and click on icons and/or buttons
• Follow visual prompts
• Identify help and/or support

Foundation

Your basic skills enable you to:

• Use devices to create simple content
• Manage files, store and/or retrieve data
• Use common applications such as email, word processing, and online communication tools
• Navigate the internet safely
• Verify credibility
• Search for information
• Protect privacy

Intermediate

Your intermediate skills enable you to:

• Use multiple applications and platforms
• Create and edit documents, speadsheets and presentations
• Undertake basis problem-solving skills for common technical issues
• Combine content
• Explain search strategies
• Manage and organise data and files securely
• Apply safe online practices including analysing credibility

Advanced

Your advanced skills enable you to:

• Problem-solve and critically assess information
• Use specialised software and collaborative tools
• Create and manage complex documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Manage data efficiently
• Develop instructions
• Guide communication
• Resolve complex issues

Specialist

Your high-level skills enable you to:

• Analyse complex data
• Develop digital solutions
• Integrate complex digital tools into professional workflows
• Solve complex problems
• Guide best practice
• Propose and apply innovative solutions
• Troubleshoot advanced technical issues

My digital capability is (select one):

Pre foundation (follow simple instructions to complete very basic digital tasks with support)
Foundation (perform routine digital tasks with support, use simple tools and follow set instructions)
Intermediate (use common tools and systems confidently, solve predictable problems with limited guidance and support)
Advanced (select, integrate and customise digital tools, solve complex problems and improve processes)
Specialist (design new digital solutions, lead others and shape organisational or industry practice)

Section D – Recognition of previous studies and experience

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL involves the assessment of previously unrecognised skills and knowledge that an individual has achieved through formal, informal and non-formal learning. The RPL process requires the individual to provide evidence, which is assessed to determine whether an individual has achieved the required learning outcomes of a unit within a course or for entry to a course. Fees apply.

Recognition of Current Competence (RCC)

RCC applies when a student has previously successfully completed the requirements for a unit and needs to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained (eg. by a licensing authority). Fees apply.

Do you intend to apply for RPL and/or RCC?

  Yes   No

Credit transfer

Credit transfer involves the recognition of previously completed units of study that have the same or equivalent learning outcomes as a unit in your current course. Certified copies of Academic Transcripts, Statement of Results or a Statement of Attainment are required as evidence to support the process. No fees apply.

Do you intend to apply for credit transfer?

  Yes   No

Section E – Other assistance

Do you need information or help with choosing the most appropriate course?

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