Unit Synopsis
The effective training and development of employees is critical for the sustainability and growth of organisations. This unit will provide you an understanding of the role of human resource training and development (T&D) function in an organisation, as well as the underlying concepts and principles upon which T&D is based. You will gain knowledge and skills to evaluate T&D needs, recommend appropriate interventions, evaluate T&D outcomes, and experience the role of a trainer and a trainee. The unit will also provide you an overview of contemporary developments in the field of T&D and the role of T&D in broader management and organisational strategy.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 2 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 4 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
There are no pre-requisites for the unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2026
Term 1 - 2027 Profile
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Assessment Task | Weighting |
|---|---|
| 1. Group Work | 15% |
| 2. Presentation | 40% |
| 3. Written Assessment | 45% |
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Source: Informal student feedback via messages and class discussion
Weekly Summary Sheets
Students requested a one-page weekly summary to help consolidate key concepts, especially for those balancing study with work or family commitments. In response, weekly summary sheets were piloted in 2025 Term 1, offering concise snapshots of each topic. Based on positive student engagement, this initiative should continue in future offerings and be introduced earlier in the term to support consistent engagement.
One-page weekly summary sheets were implemented across the unit and provided students with a concise overview of key concepts and learning each week. These were received positively by students and were retained throughout the term.
Source: Student survey and direct feedback
Later Class Times
Later Class Times will be reviewed.
Class times were moved to 5:00 pm to better accommodate students’ work and other commitments. This change was implemented successfully and was associated with improved student attendance and engagement in scheduled classes.
Source: Teaching team reflections and student comments during the term
Assessment Structure and Design
Although the current assessment structure is effective, there is potential to refine it to further support scaffolded learning. For example, integrating more formative checkpoints or clearer alignment between assessment tasks and weekly activities could help students track their progress more effectively. A review of the structure before the next offering is recommended.
The assessment structure is currently undergoing review at the Head of Department level, with consideration being given to how the assessment design can better support scaffolded learning and alignment across the unit. Any approved changes are intended to be implemented for the 2027 offering of the unit.
Source: Self-reflection and student performance data
Weekly Knowledge Checks
Introduce short, non-assessed weekly knowledge checks alongside the existing weekly summary sheets. These will provide students with regular opportunities to consolidate key concepts, check their understanding and identify areas requiring further revision.
In Progress
Source: Student attendance and teaching team reflection
Later Class Times
Continue scheduling classes later in the day, where operationally possible. The move to a 5:00 pm class time in 2026 resulted in improved attendance and better accommodated students balancing study with work and other commitments.
In Progress
Source: Teaching team reflection and ongoing departmental review
Assessment Structure and Design
Continue the review of the unit assessment structure, with any approved revisions to be implemented for the 2027 offering. The revised structure should focus on clearer scaffolding of learning, progression between assessment tasks, and alignment between weekly learning activities and assessment requirements.
In Progress
Source: Unit Coordinator self-reflection and ongoing assessment review
Unit Content and Learning Resources
Undertake a broader review of unit content and learning resources following the completion of the assessment review. While lecture materials have recently been updated, the prescribed textbook and supporting learning resources should also be reviewed to ensure they remain current and align with the revised assessment structure and contemporary training and development practice.
In Progress
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the concepts, principles and theories of training and development
- Assess the link between training and development and broader organisational issues and strategies
- Evaluate training and development needs in a practical workplace context, design appropriate interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of such interventions
- Examine training and development opportunities and challenges in contemporary workplaces
- Synthesise concepts and theories covered in the unit to develop training and development interventions for practical workplace contexts.
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Group Work | • | • | |||
| 2 - Presentation | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3 - Written Assessment | • | • | • | • | • |
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | • | • | • | • | |
| 2 - Problem Solving | • | • | • | • | • |
| 3 - Critical Thinking | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4 - Information Literacy | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5 - Team Work | • | • | • | • | |
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | • | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | • | • | • | • | • |
| 8 - Ethical practice | • | • | • | • | • |
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |