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HRM312 Learning and Development

Course Coordinator:Melissa Innes (minnes1@usc.edu.au) School:School of Business and Creative Industries

2024Semester 1

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

Seeking competitive advantage for organisations is dependent on understanding employees’ capabilities and the role of human resources in developing the firm. The practice of developing human resources, is fundamental to building a flexible, adaptable workforce. In this course you work with an organisation to identify training needs, and design, implement and evaluate a small individual-focussed training program. As a result of your participation in this course you will have learned both traditional and contemporary training techniques and developed your knowledge and skills to assess and deliver effective, ethical and sustainable (aligned with SDG definitions) training programs.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Interactive online learning activities. 1hr Week 1 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Scheduled face to face workshops. 2hrs Week 1 11 times
Seminar – Scheduled face to face seminars. 1hr Week 1 Once Only
Online
Learning materials – Interactive online learning activities. 1hr Week 1 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Scheduled online workshops (Recorded). 2hrs Week 1 11 times
Seminar – Scheduled online seminars (Recorded). 1hr Week 1 Once Only

Course Topics

Module 1: Introduction to learning and development

Module 2: Aligning training to strategy & organisational learning

Module 3: Needs assessment

Module 4: Learning, motivation and transfer of training

Module 5: Training design

Module 6: Training delivery methods – Traditional

Module 7: Training delivery methods – Technology-based

Module 8: Developing and implementing training

Module 9: Evaluation of training

Module 10: Presentation skills in a training environment

Module 11: Developing capability in organisations

Module 12: Ethical issues and approaches in training and development

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... Professional Standard Mapping * Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
1 Apply knowledge of key concepts associated with training and development learning theories, organisational learning, motivation and performance, and learning needs analysis. Knowledgeable
Empowered 
PC3, PC3.1, PC6.2
2 Identify, design and implement appropriate ethical and sustainable (as per SDG definitions) training practices into a training program. Creative and critical thinker
Ethical
Sustainability-focussed 
PC4.1
3 Design and implement a training needs analysis within an existing organisation through applying adult learning and instructional design theories. Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Empowered 
PC3, PC3.1
4 Utilise knowledge of adult learning theories, training delivery methods and instructional design to develop, implement and evaluate a training program. Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Empowered 
PC1, PC2.1, PC3, PC3.1, PC6.2
5 Work effectively with teams from diverse backgrounds and display effective leadership behaviours. Empowered
Engaged 
PC1, PC2.1
6 Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in a business context Knowledgeable
Engaged 
PC1.2
7 Demonstrate effective written communication skills in a business context Empowered 
PC1.1

* Competencies by Professional Body

CODE COMPETENCY
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
PC1 Communication
PC1.1 Written Communication
PC1.2 Oral Communication
PC2.1 Teamwork
PC3 Creative and Critical Thinking
PC3.1 Problem Solving
PC4.1 Social Responsibility and Sustainability
PC6.2 Discipline Knowledge

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

Not applicable

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Students will be offered an opportunity in Weeks 2 and 3 to clarify the selection of their organisation for the focus of tasks 1 and 2. Formative feedback will be provided weekly in class to support training program development.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Report Individual 20% 
1000 words
 Week 5 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 2 Report Group 50% 
3,000 words
 Week 11 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 3 Oral Individual 30% 
10 mins
 Exam Period Online Submission
All - Assessment Task 1:Training Needs Analysis Report
Goal: 
Present a training needs analysis on an approved organisation of choice through conducting an organisational analysis, person analysis and task analysis; incorporating an industry environmental analysis.
Product: Report
Format: 
This is an individual assessment; however, students will gather organisational information as a group (up to three members). Students will write their own short report outlining unique needs identified for an organisation (reports will differ in focus, based on agreement between members of Task 2 group). In addition, students must submit a Self & Peer Assessment (formative only) based on group performance during collection of data for this task. Further details available on Canvas.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Analysis and representation of key issues related to the organisation and context
 1
2 
Analysis and representation of needs assessment of the organisation, task and / or person
 3
3 
Development of arguments, integration of various sections, interrelationship of ideas presented, logical conclusions
 7
4 
Presentation including neatness, layout, legibility, readability, referencing and communication
 7
5 
Acknowledgement of relevant sustainable opportunities (as per SDG definitions) and implications in a business context.
 2
All - Assessment Task 2:Training Program Delivery & Report
Goal: 
To design, implement and evaluate a training program.
Product: Report
Format: 
This is a group and individual assessment. 
Students will design, implement and evaluate one short training program for the trainee in the organisation that was analysed in Task 1. The training program must incorporate an online / digital delivery component.
Groups will prepare a report (30% with word count 3,000 words maximum excluding appendices and Reference List) which includes all details as outlined on Canvas. 
Students must also submit an individual reflection on groupwork (10%) complete with a peer contribution evaluation (10%). Evidence of team processes based on group performance during the design, delivery, evaluation and development of the report must be included. See Canvas for further instructions.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Key elements incorporated, justified and well-integrated throughout report, including: Training purpose statement; Training objectives (linked to needs assessment); Session plan; and evidence of evaluation methods.
 1 2 3 4
2 
Presentation including neatness, layout, legibility, readability, referencing and communication
 7
3 
Evidence of group processes through a) the completion of a team contract, b) evidence of team processes (e.g. meeting minutes), and c) individually submitted groupwork reflection (10%) and peer contribution evaluation (10%).
 5
4 
Identification of digital tool/channel for specific training purposes and outcomes
 1 4
5 
Knowledge of digital communication tools/channels to present, share and communicate in a business context
 4
All - Assessment Task 3:Narrated PowerPoint Training Program Pitch
Goal: 
To develop and present a business case, considering ethical implications, sustainable training opportunities (aligned with SDG definitions) for developing capability, and consideration of return of investment for the proposed training program (delivered in Task 2).
Product: Oral
Format: 
Submit: Week 15
This is an individual assessment. Students will develop and deliver a 10-minute narrated PowerPoint oral presentation for their ‘client’ (i.e. their tutor) which presents a business case for their Training Program, considering ethical and sustainable implications (as per SDG definitions), opportunities for developing capability, and consideration of return of investment for the proposed training program delivered in Task 2.
This task is being used for measuring assurance of learning towards Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation. The following Program Competency will be assessed: Program Competency 1.2 – Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in a business context:
See Canvas for further instructions.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Structure of the presentation, including Clarity, logic and flow of arguments presented.
 6
2 
Depth and breadth of content
 1 4
3 
Use of appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication
 6
4 
Use of appropriate supporting materials
 6
5 
Use of effective time management
 6
6 
Identification and consideration of relevant ethical and sustainable training program opportunities (as per SDG definitions).
 2

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

Schedule

Period and Topic Activities 
Module 1: Course Overview and Introduction to training and development
 
Special Seminar (in-person or online): 1 hour
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 1
 
Module 2: Aligning training to strategy & organisational learning
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 2
 
Module 3: Needs assessment
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 3 & additional readings on Canvas
 
Module 4: Learning, motivation and transfer of training
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 4
 
Module 5: Training design
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 5 & additional readings on Canvas
 
Module 6: Training delivery methods - traditional
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 7
 
Module 7: Training delivery methods - technology-based
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 8
 
Module 8: Developing and implementing training
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 5 & additional readings on Canvas
 
Module 9: Evaluation of training
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 6
 
Module 10: Presentation skills in a training environment
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: NO WORKSHOP THIS WEEK
Reading: Readings on Canvas
 
Module 11: Developing capability in organisations
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop: 2 hours
Reading: Readings on Canvas
 
Module 12: Ethical issues and approaches in training and development
 
Online learning activities: 1 hour
Workshop 2 hours
Reading: Chapter 10
 
Week 13: Revision Week
 
Online Summary of Course

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Recommended Raymond A. Noe 2023 ISE Employee Training & Development 9th edition McGraw Hill

Specific requirements

Students should have access to their own PC or laptop to engage in online or face-to-face workshops and to undertake assessment.

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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Study help

For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.

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