Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01349:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01349
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Character Range: 12402–15927

ELICOS provider must, upon completion (or partial completion) of study, issue each student with a document that:

       a)      indicates the CRICOS course name, registered ELICOS provider and contact details, dates of study, course duration, levels of achievement or proficiency, authorised signature and name of signatory

       b)      includes, or is accompanied by, a plain English explanation of the terms used in awarding grades at all levels.
     P4.3 Providers must undertake processes for continual improvement of student assessment by:

       a)      making adjustments based on collection and analysis of feedback from students and other stakeholders as appropriate

       b)      monitoring appropriateness of assessment for student groups

       c)      regularly evaluating course outcomes achieved.

Standard P5 – ELICOS educational resources

 Registered ELICOS providers maintain a supply of sufficient educational resources that are aimed at achieving course objectives, encourage diversity in learning activities and teaching methodologies, and are appropriately organised and regularly reviewed.
     P5.1 The registered ELICOS provider must demonstrate access to educational resources that:

       a)      are sufficient to provide for each student at every stage of their course, as appropriate

       b)      are appropriate for the type and level of course offered

       c)      include access to a range of multimedia, as appropriate

       d)      enable varied learning activities and teaching methodologies

       e)      are developed for classroom and individual student use and address specific student needs and course learning outcomes

       f)        reflect new developments in TESOL theory and practice and changes in course offerings and student profiles.
     P5.2 The registered ELICOS provider must have educational facilities with sufficient equipment and support resources for the number of enrolled students, including:

       a)      educational and computer technologies that support:

             1. classroom teaching and learning activities;

             2. independent student practice, study and research; and

             3. teacher study, research and preparation.

       b)      material that is catalogued and presented for easy access, where the registered provider makes material available for access or independent study

       c)      equipment and resources to facilitate independent study (for example, study areas or wi-fi access).

     P5.3 The registered ELICOS provider must give teachers access to reference resources that reflect contemporary knowledge of the theory and practice of TESOL, in its own facilities or through easily accessible jointly managed facilities.

Standard P6 – ELICOS specialist staff

 Registered ELICOS providers must employ suitably qualified specialist staff and provide them with ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Academic leadership of ELICOS

     P6.1 The registered ELICOS provider must have an academic management system that ensures:

       a)      clear organisation-wide academic leadership of ELICOS

       b)      a coordinated and effective approach to developing, implementing and reviewing curricula

       c)      management of educational resources

       d)      provision of guidance to teaching staff.

     P6.2 Senior academic leadership staff must hold a degree, suitable postgraduate TESOL qualification/s, and appropriate educational management and TESOL teaching