Smart and Skilled : AQTF Learner Questionnaire

Important InstructIons

Please tell us about your training. Your feedback plays an important role in developing the quality of your education. In this questionnaire, the term ‘training’ refers to learning experiences with your training organisation. The term ‘trainer’ refers to trainers, teachers, lecturers or instructors from your training organisation.
Provide one response to each item on the form. Complete using a black or blue pen. Print neatly in CAPITAL letters. Place a clear ‘✗’ inside each box.

Leave the box blank if the statement does not apply. If you want to change your answer, fill in the entire box and mark the correct box with an ‘✗’.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I developed the skills expected from this training.
I identified ways to build on my current knowledge and skills.
The training focused on relevant skills.
I developed the knowledge expected from this training.
The training prepared me well for work.
I set high standards for myself in this training.
The training had a good mix of theory and practice.
I looked for my own resources to help me learn.
Overall, I am satisfied with the training.
I would recommend the training organization to others.
Training organization staff respected my background and needs.
I pushed myself to understand things I found confusing.
Trainers had an excellent knowledge of the subject content.
I received useful feedback on my assessments.
The way I was assessed was a fair test of my skills and knowledge.
I learned to work with people.
The training was at the right level of difficulty for me.
The amount of work I had to do was reasonable.
Assessments were based on realistic activities.
It was always easy to know the standards expected.
Training facilities and materials were in good condition.
I usually had a clear idea of what was expected of me.
Trainers explained things clearly.
The training organisation had a range of services to support learners.
I learned to plan and manage my work.
The training used up-to-date equipment, facilities and materials.
I approached trainers if I needed help.
Trainers made the subject as interesting as possible.
I would recommend the training to others.
The training organisation gave appropriate recognition of existing knowledge and skills.
Training resources were available when I needed them.
I was given enough material to keep up my interest.
The training was flexible enough to meet my needs.
Trainers encouraged learners to ask questions.
Trainers made it clear right from the start what they expected from me.

What were the BEST ASPECTS of the training?

What aspects of the training were MOST IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT?

What TYPE OF QUALIFICATION are you currently enrolled in? Select one only.


Certificate I
Certificate II
Certificate III
Certificate IV
Certificate level unknown
Diploma
Advanced diploma
Associate degree
Degree
Short course or statement of attainment
VET graduate certificate or graduate diploma
Other qualification or training
Do not know

What is the BROAD FIELD of your current training? Select one only.


Natural and physical sciences
Information technology
Engineering and related technologies
Architecture and building
Agriculture, environmental and related studies
Health
Education
Management and commerce
Society and culture
Creative arts
Food, hospitality and personal services
Other

What is the FULL TITLE of your current qualification or training?

In what MONTH AND YEAR did you start your current training?For example, write ‘March 2007’ as ‘03/2007’.

Are you undertaking an APPRENTICESHIP OR TRAINEESHIP?

YesNo

Did you get any RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING towardsyour training such as subject exemptions, course credits oradvanced standing?

YesNo

Gender

FemaleMale

What is YOUR AGE in years?


Under 15
15 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 or over

Are you of ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER origin?


No
Yes, Aborigina
Yes, Torres Strait Islander
Yes, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Do you speak a LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH at home?

	Yes	No
Do you speak a LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH at home?
Are you a PERMANENT RESIDENT OR CITIZEN of Australia?
Do you consider yourself to have a DISABILITY, IMPAIRMENT, OR
LONG-TERM CONDITION?

What is the POSTCODE of your main place of residence?

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