VOCATIONAL UPGRADE KIT
Certificate III in Business
(BSB30107)
A professional
development opportunity
for secondary teachers
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Worklinks Inc is offering a professional development
opportunity for secondary teachers to:
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obtain a qualification
maintain currency of skills and knowledge of industry
network with other vocational teachers
meet continual improvement indicators.
Contact Details
Worklinks Inc
2/477 Newman Rd, Geebung
PO Box 631
Virginia BC QLD 4014
P:
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3265 3447
3216 2706
www.worklinks.com.au
janerobinson@worklinks.com.au
Course Times: 9 am - 3 pm (unless otherwise advised).
Numbers for each course limited to 14. Should numbers exceed 14, a 2nd set of dates may be considered.
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SECTION A
Information
It is VITAL you read this information prior to commencing the process. It
provides generic information on the qualification, as well as an overview
of the streamlined RPL assessment process.
Overview
Teachers will be provided with an opportunity to participate in one or
more of the following activities over the year. The cost for each
individual day or part thereof is $200 + GST, payable in advance of the
day.
Day 1 RPL ASSESSMENT
1/4/2011 
Conversations with the trainers will identify any gaps that
require further PD and a Statement of Results will be issued
for any units that are acquitted through the RPL process.
(Note: all documentation must have been forwarded to Worklinks
Inc at least 5 working days beforehand.)
Day 2 INDUSTRY CURRENCY
20/5/2011 This will be a currency day where teachers are able to find out
current information about the industry
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it could involve industry representatives, industry visits or
industry placement.
Day 3 GAP TRAINING
10/6/2011 
Day 4
This will be a training day addressing any gaps identified
through the RPL process. Some additional work may be
required to be completed by teachers in their own time.
Gap training
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This will be a training day addressing any gaps identified
through the RPL process. Some additional work may be
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required to be completed by teachers in their own time.
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Participation in VETnetwork’s annual industry network day to validate
Training and Assessment Strategies and assessment tools would
complement this professional development model.
BSB30107 Certificate III in Business
This qualification has one core and 11 elective units. Please refer to the information
below and a full copy of all units, available on www.ntis.gov.au, when developing
your RPL application.
National Code
Unit of Competency Title
BSBOHS201A
Participate in OHS processes
Elements of Competency:
1. Contribute to workplace hazard identification
2. Gather information about workplace hazards
3. Contribute to OHS risk assessment
BSBDIV301A
BSBFIA301A
BSBITU302B
BSBITU303A
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Work effectively with diversity
Elements of Competency:
1. Recognise individual differences and respond appropriately
2. Work effectively with individual differences
Maintain financial records
Elements of Competency:
1. Maintain daily financial records
2. Maintain general ledger
3. Monitor cash control
Create electronic presentations
Elements of Competency:
1. Prepare to create presentation
2. Create presentation
3. Finalise presentation
Design and produce text documents
Elements of Competency:
1. Prepare to produce word processed documents
2. Design word processed documents
3. Add tables and other data
4. Produce text documents
Core /
Elective
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BSBITU304A
BSBITU306A
BSBWOR301A
BSBWRT301A
BSBCMM201
FNSACC303A
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Produce spreadsheets
Elements of Competency:
1. Select and prepare resources
2. Plan spreadsheet design
3. Create spreadsheet
4. Produce simple charts
5. Finalise spreadsheets
Design and produce business documents
Elements of Competency:
1. Select and prepare resources
2. Design document
3. Produce document
Organise personal work priorities and development
Elements of Competency:
1. Organise and complete own work schedule
2. Monitor own work performance
3. Coordinate personal skill development and learning
Write simple documents
Elements of Competency:
1. Plan document
2. Draft document
3. Review document
4. Write final document
Communicate in the workplace (one elective unit may be selected
from a Certificate II qualification)
Elements of Competency:
1. Gather, convey and receive information and ideas
2. Complete workplace documentation and correspondence
3. Communicate in a way that responds positively to individual
differences
Perform financial calculations (from the Financial Services training
package – one of the core units in FNS30310)
Elements of Competency:
1. Obtain data and resources for financial calculations
2. Select appropriate methods and carry out financial calculations
3. Check calculations and record outcomes
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BSBITU307A
Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
Elements of Competency:
1. Use safe work practices
2. Identify and develop keyboard skills
3. Check accuracy
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BSBITU309A
Produce desktop published documents
Elements of Competency:
1. Prepare to produce desktop published documents
2. Set up desktop published document
3. Create desktop published document
To be awarded the qualification you must be able to demonstrate that you can
competently perform the required skills and apply relevant underpinning knowledge
to current industry standards.
You may not have all of the skills and knowledge relevant to all of these units but
you may be able to demonstrate competency in one or more particular units. This is
still worthwhile as you can receive recognition for the skills that you have and may
only need some training where there are gaps in skill or knowledge.
You will be provided with a streamlined client-focused approach to recognition of
prior learning, gap training and industry currency. The RPL process will focus on
knowledge and skills gained inside and outside of the formal education and training
system that are relevant to your selected qualification.
RPL assessment will:
 be customised to the types of evidence most easily accessed by secondary
teachers
 ensure that evidence meets current industry standards and the critical evidence
for each unit of competency within the qualification
 use a conversational approach to checking a candidate’s knowledge and skills
rather than requiring the candidate to collect large amounts of documentary
evidence or mapping evidence to competency elements and/or performance criteria.
EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF EVIDENCE THAT MIGHT BE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT AN
APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION
This table lists examples of the types of evidence you could provide when applying
for recognition. The list is not exhaustive and you may be able to demonstrate
equivalence through other means. Please note that more than one form of evidence
may be required for some units.
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Units of Competency
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BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations
BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents
BSBITU304A Produce spreadsheets
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace
FNSACC303A Perform financial calculations
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents
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Legend:
A = Certified copy of teaching qualification or Queensland College of Teachers’
teacher registration certificate
B = Evidence of teaching these same/equivalent units of competency – Worklinks
Third Party reports to be completed and signed by Principal.
C = Qualifications/statements of attainment relevant to specific unit/s of
competency (certified copies required)
D = Relevant professional development activities (documentary evidence required)
E = Relevant industry/community experience (testimonials required)
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SECTION B
STEPS IN THE PROCESS
STEP 1- PROVIDE INFORMATION OF YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Fully complete and return all sections (sections A-E) of the following Application
Form.
Provide copies (certified for qualifications etc) of all supporting documentation.
Post all of the above, together with a cheque for the RPL assessment component
only ($200 + GST), to: Worklinks Inc, PO Box 631, Virginia BC 4014.
Depending on your individual experience you may or may not have a lot of
documentary evidence available. This should not deter you from continuing the
process.
STEP 2 – MEET WITH AN ASSESSOR - RPL INTERVIEW
An assessor will review your application and arrange to conduct a “competency
conversation” appointment – to be held on Friday 1 April. This will enable you to
discuss your experience with the assessors. The assessor will have some key
questions to ask you.
This is not a test, but an opportunity for you to talk about the industry skills and
knowledge you already possess and to provide further elaboration on the material
you have submitted.
If you are able to demonstrate relevant industry knowledge, skills and experience for
ALL units of competency, a simple RPL assessment will suffice and the qualification
issued.
If you have not been granted automatic RPL for the entire qualification, you will be
required to attend:
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an ‘industry’ day, organised by Worklinks (Friday 20 May) – a payment of $200 +
GST is required for this day, with payment to be received prior to the day
gap training – one or two days (Friday 10 June and Friday 22 July), plus possible
work to be completed in own time, depending on the number of units to be
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completed through gap training. The gap training days are charged at $200 + GST
per day.
STEP 3 – ATTEND THE INDUSTRY TRAINING DAY
STEP 4 – ATTEND GAP TRAINING, IF REQUIRED
One or two days is scheduled for this and you may be required to also complete
work in your own time.
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APPLICATION FORM
A. SELF ASSESSEMENT
Please complete the following self-assessment.
Qualification Code and Title: BSB30107 – CERTIFICATE III IN BUSINESS
Candidate Name:
Please identify the competencies you are delivering and assessing and your level of
experience in each competency.
Unit Code
Unit Title
I have performed these tasks in an
industry/work context
Frequently
CORE UNITS
BSBOHS201A
Participate in OHS processes
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBDIV301A
Work effectively with diversity
BSBFIA301A
Maintain financial records
BSBITU302B
Create electronic presentations
BSBITU303A
Design and produce text documents
BSBITU304A
Produce spreadsheets
BSBITU306A
BSBWRT301A
Design and produce business documents
Organise personal work priorities and
development
Write simple documents
BSBCMM201
Communicate in the workplace
FNSACC303A
Perform financial calculations
BSBITU307A
Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBITU309A
Produce desktop published documents
BSBWOR301A
Candidate Signature:
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Date:
Sometimes
Never
2. APPLICATION FORM
Personal Details
Surname
Preferred Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss)
First Name
Home Address
Postal address (if different from above)
Telephone Numbers
Date of Birth
Gender
Home:
Work:
Mobile:
Fax:
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MALE  / FEMALE 
School email address
Personal email address
Relevant Training
Have you undertaken any training courses
related to any of the SPECIFIC units of
competency in this qualification?
YES  / NO 
If Yes, Name of course, provider, date and
links to SPECIFIC units of competency
within Certificate III in Business. If the
course relates to all units, please state
this.
(make sure you link your information to
specific units of competency)
Any further relevant professional
development you have undertaken in the
past five years – make sure you link this
PD to SPECIFIC units of competency
within Certificate III in Business. If the PD
relates to all units, please state this.
(make sure you link your information to
specific units of competency)
Relevant teaching/industry experience.
Have you taught any of these units (or
units with EQUIVALENT content) for a
minimum of two years? If so, list the units
taught and provide completed Third Party
Reports for each of these units – contact
Worklinks for the Third Party Reports for
the relevant units.
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3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Name, Address and
Phone number of
Employers
Period of
Employment
(DD/MM/YYYY)
From
To
Position Held
Full
Time
Parttime
Casual
Description of
Major Duties
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2.
3.
4.
4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
If you are including documents in your application, please provide a brief
description below
Document Description
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SPECIFIC UNIT/S OF COMPETENCY FOR WHICH THIS
EVIDENCE HAS RELEVANCE
5. DECLARATION
I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct and
that all documents are genuine.
Candidate Signature:
Date:
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