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Delivery and Assessment Strategy Name of RTO Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (ACNM) trading as Endeavour College of Natural Health, Fitnation, FIAFitnation, College of Natural Beauty, Wellnation Provider No #: 31489 Qualification Code and Name SIS50213 – Diploma of Fitness Course Level Diploma – AQF Level 5 Course Descriptor This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry, including working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals in a broad range of settings, such as fitness facilities, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces. Those with this level of competency will be expected to provide exercise training to individual clients with specific needs, on a one-on-one group basis, and may include older clients and children with chronic conditions. Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to implement, evaluate and modify the exercise prescription provided my medical or allied health professionals for clients with specific conditions, within an agreed scope for progression as recommended by referring medical or allied health professionals. Specialised exercise trainers will have the ability to monitor client progress and, in collaboration with medical or allied health professionals, utilise an evidence-based approach to deliver solutions by applying knowledge of physiology and anatomy and the Delivery and Assessment Strategy – SIS50210 – Diploma of Fitness 2.0 January 2015. V2 1 Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (ACNM) trading as Endeavour College of Natural Health, FIAFitnation, College of Natural Beauty, Wellnation

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Delivery and Assessment Strategy

Name of RTO

Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (ACNM) trading as Endeavour College of Natural Health, Fitnation, FIAFitnation, College of Natural Beauty, Wellnation

Provider No #: 31489

Qualification Code and Name

SIS50213 – Diploma of Fitness

Course Level Diploma – AQF Level 5

Course Descriptor

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of activities and functions within the fitness industry, including working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals in a broad range of settings, such as fitness facilities, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces.

Those with this level of competency will be expected to provide exercise training to individual clients with specific needs, on a one-on-one group basis, and may include older clients and children with chronic conditions.

Persons with this level of competency will have the ability to implement, evaluate and modify the exercise prescription provided my medical or allied health professionals for clients with specific conditions, within an agreed scope for progression as recommended by referring medical or allied health professionals.

Specialised exercise trainers will have the ability to monitor client progress and, in collaboration with medical or allied health professionals, utilise an evidence-based approach to deliver solutions by applying knowledge of physiology and anatomy and the pathology of specific medical conditions.

The completion of this course can provide employment opportunities such as:

Specialised Exercise Trainer.

Delivery Locations

The face-to-face course options will be delivered at ACNM campuses in:

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane

Training Package Pre-requisites

Entry into this course requires completion of the units listed below and have significant experience in the fitness industry.

SISFFIT415A Work collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals

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SISFFIT416A Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals

SISFFIT417A Undertake long term exercise programming

SISFFIT418A Undertake appraisals of functional movement

SISFFIT419A Apply exercise science principles to planning exercise

SISFFIT420A Plan and deliver exercise programs to support desired body composition outcomes

SISFFIT421A Plan and deliver personal training

BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

While the nature and duration of the individual’s vocational experience may vary according to the fitness business activity undertaken, evidence of the programming and delivery of a diverse range of fitness services to clients is required.

Training Package Eligibility Requirements

Not applicable.

Pathways into the qualification (if applicable)

No pathway is applicable.

This qualification will be completed as described in this Delivery and Assessment Strategy.

Pathways for the qualification

The trainer/assessor will advise students of further vocational pathways and articulation into higher levels of training during the delivery of this course.

Students are provided with advice on employment and training options throughout the delivery of the program. While ACNM may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, they identify relevant progression that may be attained:

HLT40307 - Certificate IV in Massage HLT50307 – Diploma of Remedial Massage 10454NAT – Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics for

Personal Trainers Progression to higher education.

Students may pursue further qualifications through other training providers or obtain traineeships through employment.

If a qualification is only partly achieved, a Statement of Delivery and Assessment Strategy – SIS50210 – Diploma of Fitness 2.0 January 2015. V2 2Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (ACNM) trading as Endeavour College of Natural Health, FIAFitnation, College of Natural Beauty, Wellnation

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Attainment is issued for successful achievement of single or multiple units of competency. At a later date, the individual can undertake further skills development or training and be assessed against additional competencies until they have achieved all of the competencies required for the full qualification.

Students can exit at any point and receive a Statement of Attainment.

The sport, fitness and recreation sector qualifications are flexible to meet a range of jobs, support current qualifications, and provide for a wide range of career pathways. They allow for various entry options, including direct entry at all qualification levels, and credit transfer between qualifications.

College Entry Requirements or Pre-requisites

ACNM is an open access institution and admission is granted through the normal tertiary process of direct entry. Prospective students may be admitted via direct application.

To support a successful study experience with the College, applicants are required to meet the following entry requirements:

1. All applicants must attend a final admissions interview upon submission of their enrolment paper work. During the admissions process an applicant may be requested to complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and additional online courses to support the applicants successful study journey.

2. Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must have an academic IELTS score of 6.0 or as per pathway requirements. This level has been set to ensure the student will have the ability to successfully engage in their study. Refer to the English Proficiency Policy for details. At the discretion of the College, prospective students may be required to undertake an assessment of English language at their own cost and achieve a result at least equivalent to:

IELTS 6.0 (overall score)

Pearson (PTE) Academic Score of 50 (overall score)

Paper based (PBT) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 523

Internet based (iBT) TOEFL score of 75.

3. All applicants must meet minimum computer literacy standards as determined by the College and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account.

4. Domestic applicants aged under 18 years at the time of application must turn 18 in their first enrolled semester of study or within 6 months of acceptance into the course.

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Prospective students under the age of 18 must have their enrolment paper work witnessed by a parent or guardian. International students must be 18 years of age or older on arrival to Australia to be eligible for admission.

5. It is the responsibility of all students admitted to College programs to acquire the required text books, delivery tools and resources required to fully participate on campus and/or in online subjects.

The College estimates the following Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) levels in relation to this qualification will be:

Learning 5 Reading 5 Writing 4 Oral Communication 4 Numeracy 4

As per the Training Package and the Australian Core Skills Framework.

Target Groups

To provide skills and knowledge for individuals wishing to further their career in the fitness industry. In particular, the qualification will be targeted at those wishing to work in collaboration with medical and allied health professionals, in rehabilitation and with clients diagnosed with specific medical conditions.

Target Groups include those fitness professionals wanting to become exercise specialists in:

Cardiorespiratory conditions Metabolic conditions Musculoskeletal conditions Elderly clients with chronic conditions Elderly clients with neurological impairment Injury prevention

Transition In compliance with RTO standards the College will ensure that students will receive current training products. The currency of qualifications and units of competency is monitored by via email notifications from:

Appropriate Skill Councils Skills@ work Training.gov.au Any other relevant bodies i.e. Professional Associations

The College will transfer all currently enrolled students into a revised Training Package qualification within 12 months of its endorsement date published on the national register (training.gov.au), unless it would genuinely disadvantage students to do so. The College would then continue to deliver the superseded qualification for up to 18 months. New enrolments may be accepted into the superseded qualification for a period of 12 months. The National VET Manager and the

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Director of the respective VET pillar will be responsible for the transition of training products.

The transition process will be implemented as per the College’s Training Product Transition Policy and Procedure.

Licensing Rules

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, unit/s of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative, and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Employability Skills

Employability skills are integral to workplace competency and, as such, must be considered in the design, customisation, contextualisation, delivery and assessment of all vocational education and training programs in an integrated and holistic way, as represented diagrammatically as follows:

The delivery of this course will reflect relevant industry work situations and will develop/enhance skills identified in the employability skills for this course. Employability skills are therefore embedded, as appropriate, within the units of competency and learning outcomes. Information on Employability Skills can be accessed from the Sports, Fitness and Recreation training package, SIS10 available from the training.gov.au website.

The application of Employability Skills is holistically assessed in the evidence gathering techniques.

Qualification Rules(Required rules from the Training Package)

To attain the Diploma of Fitness, a total of thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed, comprising of nine (9) core units and four (4) elective units.

Core Units:

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Integration of Employability Skills

Competency Standards

LearningOutcomes

Assessment Strategies

LearningStrategies

WorkplaceActivities

Reflection

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HLTAID006 Apply advanced first aid

SISFFIT523A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardiorespiratory conditions

SISFFIT524A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions

SISFFIT525A Advise on injury prevention and management

SISFFIT526A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions

SISFFIT527A Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease

SISFFIT528A Apply research findings to exercise management strategies

SISXCCS404A Address client needs

SISXIND405A Conduct projects

Elective Units

SISXIND507A Manage education initiatives

SISFFIT529A Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with a disability or neurological impairment

SISFFIT531A Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions

SISSSCO513 Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs

Duration & Schedule The qualifications’ Volume of Learning is a minimum of 13 weeks, maximum of 12 months which lies within the AQFs Qualification Type Descriptor. Nominal hours, as per NCVER have also been considered to in the calculation.

All assessment requirements must be completed in the duration in order to gain the qualification including completing ten real life client case studies during placement with a rehabilitation professional.

Training and assessment will be delivered in 1 trimester of 13 weeks per trimester for face-to-face full-time delivery. The Course Structure is attached (Appendix 1) for specific information regarding the delivery sequence of this

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qualification.

Delivery Period

This is to be confirmed with the student at time of enrolment as it is dependent upon the study mode selected by the prospective student and may include;

Full time, face-to-face Online, full-time or part-time.

Date of commencement of delivery is 2015.

Alignment to the AQF

Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled/paraprofessional work and/or further learning.

Graduates at this level will have the technical and theoretical knowledge in a specific area or a broad field of work and learning.

Graduates at this level will have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:

Analyse information to complete a range of activities Provide and transmit solutions to sometimes complex

problems Transmit information and skills to others

Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.

Graduates in this qualification may (but not limited to):

Work with specific clients with specific health conditions Work with individual clients or with groups of clients Work with medical and allied health professionals Undertake and evaluate health assessments Address the needs of clients including modifying

programs to meet the needs of clients Deliver prescribed exercise to clients Monitor clients progression in exercise programs Plan programs including high performance training

programs Advise on injury prevention and management

Location & Nature of Facilities

The face-to-face course will be delivered at the following ACMN campuses:

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane

All campuses has the following facilities:

Classroom facilities for workshop delivery, online delivery and practical demonstrations

Library resources

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Student support and administration. Access to gym facilities for practical application of theory.

Resource Requirements

ACNM has reviewed the equipment and facility requirements for this course and ensures that:

All staff involved in the delivery and assessment of this course have direct access to the current training package

All staff involved in delivering the training have access to facilitator, assessor and candidate support materials relative to their areas of delivery and assessment

All assessors have access to online and print copies of the assessment tools that are used in this course

ACNM has access to staff and training/assessment resources to meet the requirements of candidates with special needs and has an assessment approach that incorporates reasonable adjustment procedures

ACNM has an operational library on all campuses including hard copy resources, e-learning resources, journal access and e-text licenses, study guides, relevant audiotapes, CD/DVD’s

Suitable classroom facilities for all types of learning, delivery and assessment in a variety of modes where required

Suitable facilities for the development of simulated workplaces

Gym facilities enabling students to involve theoretical learning to applied practice in a range of clinical settings.

All training resources follow the principles of ethical practice in resource development.

Student Support As part of the delivery of this course ACNM provides the following student support services:

A Student Services team which offers assistance in coping with the demands of being a student

Study Skills Workshops which teach or refresh skills needed to undertake study successfully

Language, Literacy and Numeracy assistance Tutoring Assistance Reasonable Adjustment to those students with a

disability/difficulty Educational Pathways including Recognised Prior Learning

(RPL), Credit Transfer (CT) and Informal Articulation to those students who believe they are eligible

Confidential counselling services, Student Assistance Program (SAP), via an external organisation who can support students in all aspects of study life

The Access and Equity Program (A&E) that helps students with specific needs participate in education at the College

Library assistance to students with a disability in the areas of library catalogue, database and Internet training.

Student Handbooks and relevant study guides are supplied

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to all students as appropriate.

Reasonable Adjustment

The College shall take all reasonable steps, as per the Disability and Special Needs Policy to ensure that:

A prospective student with a disability, medical condition or special need is able to seek admission to or apply for enrolment

A student with a disability, medical condition or special need is able to participate in the courses provided, and use the facilities and services of the College

Where required, reasonable adjustments will be made to aid the students learning

The need that forms the basis of any adjustment to the course will be identified and appropriate strategies will be agreed between the student; the National Training Manager and/or Senior Trainer and Assessor; and an Access and Equity Program Officer. Any adjustments will be recorded in the student file, session plan and/or training plan (if applicable) and will not compromise the competency standard and conform to the industry competency standards as expressed in the Training Package

The adjustment approvals and the appropriate strategies will be determined according to the Disability and Special Needs Policy and the Access and Equity Program.

Adjustments may be related to:

the learning and training experience resources assessments

Delivery and Assessment Staff

To deliver the units of competency in this course the trainer/assessor is required to have the following vocational and assessment qualifications:

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Hold the relevant unit of competency they are delivering

OR Required vocational competencies or equivalent

experience up and to the level being delivered. Relevant and current industry experience including

ongoing vocational exposure, development and experience to maintain currency of industry skills.

In excess of 3 years industry experience. Have completed mapping to skills matrix. All trainers/assessors with qualifications awarded

overseas have formal evidence of equivalence from an approved Australian recognition authority.

Where a trainer/assessor is in the process of undertaking an upgraded qualification, all delivery and assessment activities are supervised by the training co-ordinator or TAE qualified specialist and recorded on the Supervision Template and Log.

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A Staff Matrix is required to be completed by new trainer/assessors on employment and then regularly updated by continuing staff.

Some areas of VET currency will be provided by internal professional development provided by ACNM.

Current trainers/assessors for delivery of this qualification are listed in Appendix 2.

Delivery Arrangements & Assessment Methods

Delivery Arrangements:

This course will be delivered:

Face-to-face Online Within Units of Study

The program is delivered through a variety of methods that may include:

Face-to-face delivery in campus facilities Online learning that will be available to

students/trainees with use of training resources, completion of assessment activities, and for use outside of scheduled study periods.

Live and recorded webinars to assist in self-study course components.

A workplace observation of an appropriate allied health professional.Self-paced learning allowing students to study at their own pace ensuring flexibility.

Unit of Study Outlines are provided to students prior to commencement of the unit providing details of delivery methods, contextualisation, delivery/learning hours, unit elements, core learning activities, supporting learning activities, assessment tasks and timing of assessment.

Students will be supported by experienced trainers and assessors using reflective practice and debriefed by experienced staff members to assist in improving skills, knowledge and confidence.

Training and AssessmentResources

A variety of training resources will be available to students including:

E-learning resources as appropriate ACNM developed training and

assessment materials as appropriate Access to an interactive exercise library Access to an online bank of frequently

asked questions.

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Live and recorded webinars.

Assessment The College maintains the Assessment Policy – VET which aims to promote transparent, equitable and accountable practices and justifiable outcomes.

The College will ensure that the assessment items:

Follow the critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency as per the unit of competency detail

Are based on the principles of assessment (Valid, Flexible, Reliable and Fair)

Embrace the rules of evidence (Validity, Sufficiency, Authenticity and Currency)

Assessors will;

hold the relevant Training and Education (TAE) competencies or are working in collaboration with an assessor who does

hold relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed or are working in collaboration with an assessor who does

have industry currency directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken

practice continuous development of their VET knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and competence as an assessor

ACNM ensures that all training and assessing staff of the units of competency included in the course have access to:

• The present version of the unit of competency as well as the assessment guidelines.

• Trainer, assessor and student support materials and resources relating to the unit of competency.

• Sufficient resources to meet the requirements of students with special needs and has a process in place that includes reasonable adjustment procedures.

The necessary facilities and equipment needed to conduct the unit.

Assessment results will be based on the Assessment Policy – VET which includes:

Assessment of elements Assessing competence Additional assessment criteria

If a domestic student does not agree with the result awarded the student can access the Grievance Policy and Grievance Procedure available which manages students’ grievances in an equitable, confidential and prompt manner. International

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students can access the Complaints and Appeals Procedure - International

The table on the last page demonstrates an overview of the assessment methods to be used in each unit of competency. Detailed mapping will be used to ensure the assessment methods address the unit of competency’s elements; performance criteria; required skills and knowledge.

Simulated/Synthetic Workplace Environment

Not Applicable.

Students at Risk

The College will identify students at jeopardy, as per its Assessment Policy – VET and Academic Progression Policy – HE and VET, of not completing the course within the earliest timeframe possible. Identifiers used by the College include:

Poor performance Multiple instances of Not Yet Competent

The College has intervention strategies, including a variety of student support services available to enable students at jeopardy of not academically progressing to complete the unit/s of competency included in the course in the nominal hours prescribed. These strategies include enacting one or more of the following:

Liaising with a Student Advisor to discuss an appropriate progression plan

Referring to tutoring assistance Referring to study skill sessions Referring to the Access and Equity program Referring to the Student Assistance program (SAP) The Special Circumstances Policy Library services

The College will as outline by its polices undertake procedures to minimise risks to students whilst studying at the college, this includes implementing the:

Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy – Students Clinic Student Safety Policy Health and Safety Responsibilities and Accounting

Policy Student Charter and Code of Conduct Smoke Free Workplace Policy Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy

Educational Pathways/Advanced Standing

The College has methodical Educational Pathways that include Recognised Prior Learning, Credit Transfer, and Informal Articulation. Educational pathway processes outlined to prospective students prior to enrolment via the website, discussion, the Student Handbook, or supplied on request. Students are encouraged to apply if they believe they may be

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eligible for an Educational Pathway.

Pathway assessors are responsible for conducting the evaluation of all applicants. Previous learning will be assessed as equivalent to the College’s unit of study and/or unit of competency for advanced standing to be granted. Assessment will take into account the units of study, units of competency, volume of learning, program of study, including content and the learning and assessment approaches of the previous learning and/or work life experience.

RPL will be available to students where it is appropriate and suitable to a specific award course and only where a student’s previous non-formal or formal learning has taken place within the last three years as outlined in the RPL Procedure – VET.

The formal education evidence for CT must be within the past three years to be considered. The CT processes will support VET to VET and Higher Education to VET advanced standings.

Successful educational pathway applicants will have ‘EX’ (Exempt) applied to the unit/s of competency on their academic transcript.

Unsuccessful educational pathways will be notified to students in writing with an explanation of why the application was unsuccessful. If the student wishes to dispute the unsuccessful result they may access the Grievance Policy to appeal the decision.

Validation and Moderation

Validation and moderation are processes in the College’s commitment to quality assurance through continuous improvement.

Validation and moderation aims to align tools, training or assessment tools, to the qualifications’ requirements and desired outcomes whilst ensuring the philosophy of natural medicine is preserved.

It is the responsibility of the National VET Manager, Director of VET Health, Director of Aesthetics and the Director of Fitness to ensure validation and moderation are implemented as per the Validation and Moderation Policy.

Validation at the College is a quality review process which involves checking that the tools produced are valid, reliable, sufficient, current, and authentic and are able to provide reasonable adjustment to the relevant aspects of the training package. The procedure will include preparation for a validation session; a session being held; and documentation of the session and its outcomes. An external validation session is optional and at the discretion of the CEO. This would see members of the ‘Industry Advisory Group’ unpacking and reviewing various aspects of the DAS; delivery tools; assessment tools; and their relevance to industry standards.

Moderation at the College is the process of ensuring

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assessment judgements are in alignment with the ‘Rules of Evidence’ and the Standards. It ensures that the same standards are applied to all assessment results within a unit of competency across all cohorts.

Information gained from student and other stakeholder feedback and input will form a part of the validation and moderation processes.

Validation and moderation will also examine past Recognised Prior Learning submissions.

Course Monitoring and Evaluation

Course monitoring and evaluation is to ensure the course remains current with industry needs, enterprises and community groups; remains relevant to the training package and industry; remains viable; and creates a favourable climate.

Methods may include but are not limited to;

Student and stakeholder feedback Trainer/assessor feedback Continuous improvement activities Validation and moderation activities Bench marking against other RTOs Reviewing attrition and retention rates Reviewing new enrolment rates Industry reviews Alumni employment rates Peer reviews Utilisation of consultants VET Advisory Board Committee

This course has been, and will be further developed through effective consultation with one or more of following persons and/or organisations/groups:

ACNM trainers and assessors, Program Leaders, Director of Education

Relevant Pillar Advisory Group (external industry members are included in the membership of the Advisory Groups)

VET Advisory Board Skills Councils Benchmarks Professional bodies/associations

Feedback will be sought, analysed and acted upon, where necessary, on a regular basis.

Continuous Improvement The concept of continuous improvement is integral to the goal of best practice for RTOs. Continuous improvement provides the principles for reviewing service delivery, structure, administration systems and processes.

ACNM utilises a variety of techniques and approaches to ensure continuous improvement across the organisation and for courses delivered as per its Quality and Compliance Policy.

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Continuous Improvement activities may include but not limited to:

Organisational reviews Performance management Quality management Benchmarking

Continuous improvements is applied as either whole of organisation and/or functional level and to a range of structures, systems and processes.

Discontinuation of Course

Courses can be discontinued if they are no longer viable to the ACNM, or have to be discontinued due to external factors such as government or industry decisions. If this occurs the College will enact one or more of the following options as per the Course/Training Packages Discontinuation Policy:

Notify students Cancel the course and enact the provisions of the

Tuition Assurance Policy Apply to ASQA for ‘teach out arrangements’ Facilitate the completion of the students’ course within

the accreditation/endorsed period Transfer students to another course delivered by the

College Refer students to another institution for completion of a

comparable award

Delivery and Assessment Strategy Review

From 2015 and the release of the new Standards of Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) the National VET Manager and the Director of the respective VET pillar will be responsible for:

Reviewing this Delivery and Assessment Strategy (DAS) when there is a change to the Training Package that impacts on this DAS

An annual systematic review and approval process to ensure that any College resources, industry needs, and student needs that may have been changed are considered and applied to this DAS as appropriate.

Any recommended changes required to this DAS will involve discussion with relevant VET trainer/assessors, Program Leaders and relevant Advisory Groups. A record of the relevant data, feedback and/or changes that contribute to the review and its approval will be maintained in the relevant applications including the Learning Management System, The Source, and updated in the Continuous Improvement Register.

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Assessment Evidence Gathering Techniques – the following techniques may be used to collect suitable assessment evidence for a judgement of competency. Suitability will be considered for the individual.

Unit/s Code Unit/s Name A B C D E F

Core Units

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid Obtained by student from external RTO

SISFFIT523A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardiorespiratory conditions

X X

SISFFIT524A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions

X X

SISFFIT525A Advise on injury prevention and management

X X X

SISFFIT526A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions

X X X X

SISFFIT527A Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease

X X

SISFFIT528A Apply research findings to exercise management strategies

X

X

SISXCCS404A Address client needs X

SISXIND405A Conduct projects X

Elective Units

SISXIND507A Manage education initiatives

X

SISFFIT529A Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with a disability or neurological impairment

X X X X

SISFFIT531A Deliver prescribed X X X X

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exercise to older clients with chronic conditions

SISSSCO513 Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs

X

Key

A B C D E F

multiple Choice Assessment

long answer written questions

Practical Observation

reflection of application/ presentation

project literature review /research

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Appendix 1SIS50213 Diploma of Fitness Course Structure 2015Trimester One – 13 weeks (12 teaching weeks, and one week mid Trimester break)

Common Subjects – Core Units DirectedHours

Teaching Delivery 12 weeks

CP’s EFTSL Directed Webinars/Intensives

Self-Directed Hours

Pre/Co Req

Delivery Units of Competency

MEP510 Musculoskeletal Exercise Prescription

72 6hrs p/wk x 12

4cp 0.083 1 hr p/wk x 1 webinar5 x hr internship

6 hrs p/wk x 12

Nil Online/On Campus

SISFFIT525A Advise on injury prevention and management

SISFFIT526A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions

CEP511 Clinical Exercise Prescription

72 6 hrs p/wk x 12

4cp 0.083 1 hr p/wk x 1 webinar5 x hr internship

6 hrs p/wk x 12

Nil Online/On Campus

SISFFIT523A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardiorespiratory conditions

SISFFIT524A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions

SISFFIT528A Apply research findings to exercise management strategies

MSR512 Musculoskeletal Support and Rehabilitation

72 6 hrs p/wk x 12

4cp 0.083 1 hr p/wk x 1 webinar5 x hr internship

5 hr p/wk x 12

Nil Online/On Campus

SISFFIT529A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with a disability or neurological impairment

SISFFIT531A Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions

ASC513 Advanced Strength and Conditioning

36 3 hrs p/wk x 12

2cp 0.041 1 hr p/wk x 1 webinar

3 hrs p/wk x 12

Nil Online/On Campus

SISSSCO513 Plan and Implement High Performance Training and Recovery Programs

CCM514 Clinical Case Management

36 3 hrs p/wk x 12

2cp 0.041 1 hr p/wk x 1 webinar5 x hr internship

5 hrs p/wk x 12

Nil Online/On Campus

SISFFIT527A Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease

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SISXIND405A Conduct projects

SISXCCS404A Address client needs

SISXIND507A Manage education initiativesHLTAID006 – Provide advanced first aid *Core Unit completed externally

Trimester 1 Hours 288 CP16 0.331 25 300Total Credit Points

16 EFTSL 0.331

Total Directed Course Hours 313 Total Self Directed Course Hour 300Total Course Hours (Directed & Self Directed)

613

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Appendix 2

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Delivery and Assessment for Diploma of Fitness– any one of our trainers can deliver and assess face to face or onlineContract employees Permanent Staff

Unit of competency

Code Tristan Hill(QLD)

Sara Pazell (QLD) Anthony Turri (SYD) Rob Devereux (SYD) Chris Hughes(VIC)

Ewan Birnie (SYD) Graham Fletcher (QLD)

Rupert Thomson (VIC)

Phil MacKay (SYD)

Manage education initiatives

SISXIND507

A

X X X X X X X X

Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with a disability or neurological impairment

SISFFIT529A X X X X X X X X X

Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions

SISFFIT531A X X X X X X X X X

Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs

SISSSCO513 X X X X X X X X

Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID006 Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Reviva First Aid / Vital First Aid

Conduct projects

SISXIND405A

X X X X X X X X

Address clients needs

SISXCCS404A

X X X X X X X X

Apply research findings to exercise management strategies

SISFFIT528A X X X X X X X X

Undertake SISFFIT527A X X X X X X X X

Assessing only Unit of competency Code Fancy Mehta

VIC(Online ONLY)

Manage education initiatives SISXIND507A X

Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with a disability or neurological impairment SISFFIT529A XDeliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions SISFFIT531A X

Plan and implement high performance training and recovery programs SISSSCO513 X

Provide advanced first aid HLTAID006Conduct projects SISXIND405A XAddress clients needs SISXCCS404A XApply research findings to exercise management strategies SISFFIT528A XUndertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease SISFFIT527A XDeliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal condition SISFFIT526A XAdvise on injury prevention and management SISFFIT525A XDeliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions SISFFIT524A XDeliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardio-respiratory conditions SISFFIT523A X