新英格兰大学

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, supervisors and HR staff 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.

Career Opportunities

Trainers, supervisors and HR staff who have positions of responsibility or are seeking to move into such positions.

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, human resource development and lifelong learning; and
• demonstrate interpersonal and language communication skills to model and present to diverse audiences in workplace practice.