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Updates to the targeted learning policy and procedures
The updated Targeted Learning (TL) Policy and Procedure is effective from 15 September 2017. A flowchart outlining the targeted learning process is available.
Three types of TL have been renamed for clarity and consistency:
- rotation-based targeted learning: required for an unsuccessful rotation
- progression-based targeted learning: required when the TL deadline for a centrally administered summative assessment is reached as per the trajectory
- assessment-based targeted learning: required for two fails of the same centrally administered summative assessment.
Summary of updated rules
Rotation-based targeted learning
Trainees must commence rotation-based TL within 60 days of an unsuccessful rotation. As rotation-based TL cannot be undertaken on a break in training, a trainee on an approved break must commence it within 60 days of their return to active training. A failure to submit the Commencement Form to the College head office by 60 days will trigger a trainee’s requirement to show cause to remain in the Fellowship Program.
Rotation-based TL must be at least 3 FTE months in duration. The Completion Form is required to confirm its conclusion.
Trainees cannot progress to the next stage of training or to Fellowship if they are still in rotation-based TL, even if they have finished all other requirements.
Rotation-based TL is not a barrier to attempt any centrally administered summative assessments, including the OSCE.
Progression-based targeted learning
Trainees must commence progression-based TL within 60 days of notification. Late or non‑submission of the Commencement Form is not a barrier to attempt the assessment; however, this non-compliance will be considered in any future show cause applications related to any assessment.
Progression-based TL will now be considered complete when the relevant assessment is passed; there is no completion form. It is recommended a TL plan is reviewed approximately every 3 months and prior to any related assessment attempt.
- Trainees who are currently enrolled in progression-based TL will now remain in TL until the assessment has been passed.
- Trainees who have completed progression-based TL prior to 15 September 2017, but who have not yet passed the related assessment will not need to re-enter TL.
Progression-based TL can be undertaken while on an approved break in training (but this is not required and is not possible where the DOT has not agreed to the development of the TL plan).
Assessment-based targeted learning
Trainees must commence assessment-based TL within 60 days of notification; they are ineligible to re-attempt the assessment until the Commencement Form has been submitted. In addition, any non-compliance will be considered in any future show cause applications related to any assessment.
Assessment-based TL will now be considered complete when the relevant assessment is passed; there is no completion form. It is recommended a TL plan is reviewed approximately every 3 months and prior to any related assessment attempt.
- Trainees who are currently enrolled in assessment-based TL will now remain in TL until the assessment has been passed.
- Trainees who have completed assessment-based TL prior to 15 September 2017, but who have not yet passed the related assessment will not need to re-enter TL.
Assessment-based TL can be undertaken while on an approved break in training (but this is not required and is not possible where the DOT has not agreed to the development of the TL plan).
Progression and assessment-based targeted learning for the same assessment
If a trainee is required to undertake both progression and assessment-based TL for the same assessment at the same time, only one TL plan is required and only one Commencement of Targeted Learning Form must be submitted to the College.
The TL plan should be reviewed at this time and at approximately every 3 months to include further support based on the assessment results, trainee’s progress, or other relevant new information.
Summary table
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Type of TL
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Rotation-based
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Progression-based
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Assessment-based
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Cause
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After unsuccessful rotation
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At TL deadline on trajectory
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After 2 unsuccessful attempts
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Consequence of non-compliance
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Show cause
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Considered at any future show cause
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Not eligible to re-attempt, considered at any future show cause
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Duration
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Min. 3 FTE months
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Varies
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Varies
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Completion
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Submit completion form
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Passing of assessment
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Passing of assessment
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Assessment eligibility
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Yes
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Yes
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Must Commence TL to re-attempt
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Allow during a BIT
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No
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Possible if the plan is approved by DOT
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Possible if the plan is approved by DOT
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►Targeted Learning Policy and Procedure
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