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PSYB8967 – Training in Organisations
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Mel Taylor
4FW Room 505
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to GradCertBusPsy or GradDipBusPsy
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores employee training and development in the contemporary workplace. It provides students with knowledge of a range of theories and practical perspectives relating to training within organisations. Students will gain a familiarity in training needs analysis, the development and implementation of training material, and training evaluation. Practical components of the unit focus on assessing the need for training, implementing training within an organisational context, and evaluating the outcomes of training.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Articulate the role of training in meeting organisational objectives and as a basis for career development.
- ULO2: Select the most effective training methods for achieving different objectives.
- ULO3: Undertake a training needs analysis (TNA).
- ULO4: Construct a training program using the principles of learning.
- ULO5: Plan a training evaluation, using the most effective techniques.
- ULO6: Articulate the practical issues and challenges that relate to policies and the politics of training in organisations.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Training needs analysis (TNA) | 40% | No | 07/09/20 |
| Exemplar Training Package | 45% | No | 19/10/20 |
| Quiz | 15% | No | 02/11/20 |
| Quiz relating to e-lecture content | 0% | No | 06/11/20 |
Training needs analysis (TNA)
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: 07/09/20
Weighting: 40%
Students are required to prepare, conduct and interpret a TNA and communicate these outcomes in a professional report of up to 12 pages.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Articulate the role of training in meeting organisational objectives and as a basis for career development.
- Select the most effective training methods for achieving different objectives.
- Undertake a training needs analysis (TNA).
- Plan a training evaluation, using the most effective techniques.
- Articulate the practical issues and challenges that relate to policies and the politics of training in organisations.
Exemplar Training Package
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 55 hours
Due: 19/10/20
Weighting: 45%
Students will select a component of their training course and develop a training package. This is in the format of a written report (open length).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Articulate the role of training in meeting organisational objectives and as a basis for career development.
- Select the most effective training methods for achieving different objectives.
- Undertake a training needs analysis (TNA).
- Construct a training program using the principles of learning.
- Plan a training evaluation, using the most effective techniques.
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: 02/11/20
Weighting: 15%
Multiple choice quiz to be completed within 30 minutes
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Articulate the role of training in meeting organisational objectives and as a basis for career development.
- Select the most effective training methods for achieving different objectives.
- Plan a training evaluation, using the most effective techniques.
- Articulate the practical issues and challenges that relate to policies and the politics of training in organisations.
Quiz relating to e-lecture content
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 1 hours
Due: 06/11/20
Weighting: 0%
Quiz relating to e-lecture content
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Select the most effective training methods for achieving different objectives.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit is delivered as weekly classes. iLearn will be used to post all pre-work, resources, lesson recordings and assessment information relating to this Unit. Further information regarding this unit will be available via a Unit Outline posted in iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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