Study Modes
TLC understands every student comes to us with different backgrounds, needs, lifestyles and experience. It is important therefore that you consider when enrolling, what study or assessment mode suits you best. A description of each delivery mode is outlined for you on our website, but if unsure don’t hesitate to call our office for further clarification or advice.Pre-employment (QLD and NSW only)
Periodically, TLC will promote and conduct pre employment programs designed for those seeking entry into the industry. These may be targeted to specific disadvantaged client groups – Indigenous, Long-Term Unemployed, Mature Aged or those from NESB (Non-English speaking backgrounds). The advantage of these programs is that they are government funded and can cover up to five units of competency from the targeted industries training package. More importantly, they provide excellent insight into the career you have chosen enabling you to determine suitability. If you aren’t currently employed and feel you fit any of the client groups listed, please contact us to find out the next available course date. Please note, that in most cases, you will need to be registered with JSA (Job Services Australia) to be eligible.
Workplace Based(QLD and NSW only)
This is what TLC believes is the core to quality training and assessment in terms of vocational education that is competency based. Whether you commence study via a pre employment program, are working in the industry and require a formal qualification or are registered as a trainee or apprentice, you will be involved in workplace training and assessment. The majority of our students are existing workers, and their workplace becomes a crucial part of their training. If you aren’t yet employed, or choose to study externally, you will still be required to attend an approved workplace in order to undergo practicum placement.
Workplace based training means your workplace is your learning environment. TLC will provide as part of your learning and assessment tools, activities and assessment that incorporates your everyday job role and functions, workplace policies and procedures, and the government legislative requirements that are applicable to your state or service.
Distance (Available all States)
Should you live in an area where TLC Training Solutions does not yet have a Training Consultant available, or should you work outside the relevant industry but wish to achieve a qualification to gain employment, we do offer a distance mode of study.
With distance education you will be sent learning guides via the post and all correspondence will be by way of your preferred option – email, phone or mail. Although you will have access to phone and email support you will not be visited in the workplace. You will still be required to complete a practicum placement which can be undertaken during your annual leave or at a mutually convenient time arranged by you and your host workplace. This mode of study is given a longer time frame as it is self paced requiring you to manage your own study time.
Fee for Service New Apprenticeships (QLD and NSW only)
TLC Training Solutions does not currently hold a User Choice contract to support the delivery of State funded New Apprenticeships; however, we can offer Fee for Service Traineeships and Apprenticeships to eligible applicants. You will still be registered as an Australian Apprentice, but fees will need to be met by you and/or your employer. Please call our office or a Training Consultant to discuss eligibility and enrolment process.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (All States)
RPL is an assessment process that acknowledges a person’s skills and knowledge acquired through previous training both formal and informal, and life skills which enables a student to demonstrate competence in a unit of study.
It is important to note, that RPL should not be seen as an ‘easier’ option to gaining a qualification. Whilst there are no learning guides to complete (unless gaps are identified), you will be required to demonstrate competency through the provision of evidence. Training Consultants will validate your competency against required skill sets (clusters of units of similar related outcomes). Validation may occur by assessing a combination of the following:
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TLC strongly believes ‘seeing is believing’ so we make every attempt to ensure direct observation is an integral part of our RPL process. TLC does not promote an excessive evidence portfolio approach.
Credit Transfer (All States)
TLC Training Solutions recognises all statements of attainment and qualifications issued by Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) within Australia. Credit Transfer is a process for recognising formal training outcomes that have been achieved previously. If credit transfers are granted, the student may be awarded credit to the particular unit/s and a reduction in fees.
It will be necessary if applying for credit transfer to provide a certified copy of each transcript. Please be aware that whilst some units may directly cross to the qualification being undertaken, others may need to be examined through performance criteria and learning outcomes to determine the extent to which the unit completed can provide credit in a similar unit of study.
