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The purpose of this course is to provide participants with contemporary learning and teaching practices to complement the industry and/or research expertise they bring to the higher education setting. The intended learning outcomes of the GCETE are framed within the seven criteria of the Australian University Teaching Criteria and Standards Framework. The course content provides a foundation on which to develop quality pedagogies in a range of tertiary teaching environments supported by evidence research and scholarly practice. Learning activities and assessments support the creation of contemporary and relevant learning and teaching practices for use in your current and future courses. Examples include: course design assessment online and blended learning student engagement learning partnerships academic pathways and the scholarship of learning and teaching. Participants will be encouraged and supported to relate their learning directly to their workplace and areas of specialty
This course is recognized as a tertiary/higher education teaching qualification (AQF 8) and highly desirable if currently working or looking to work in the higher education sector. Completion of the GCETE will enhance your career path in teaching and working within the tertiary education sector.
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current unit information and cost, click on the individual unit name below, or click here to view current unit information and cost for ALL units.
10 hours per week of online learning per course.
To be eligible to enrol in this course, you must have completed a Bachelor's degree or possess equivalent tertiary teaching experience. It is preferable (but not essential) to be working in an academic teaching role, or professional staff working directly within a tertiary learning and teaching capacity (for example, librarians, learning designers, learning skills advisers). Students must be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. For information on CSP eligibility, visit: HECS-CSP webpage
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: TK4
$2,223 student contribution amount
A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees (student contribution amount) are set on an annual basis by the government and are determined by the discipline area and band of your individual units, not the overall course. Each unit falls into a band which determines the student contribution.
2024 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range between $4,445 Band 1 to $16,323 Band 4. To find the Band, EFTSL and contribution amount for each unit, check the Sample Structure or refer to the 2024 unit listing.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only. It is based on a typical enrolment for a student undertaking the first year of study in this course. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Total cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Staff Study Scholarships
A staff study scholarship is available to Federation University employees to cover 100% of course tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded to eligible staff members, for an individual semester of study. Staff must reapply for each semester of study they undertake within the GCETE - to be completed within each unit orientation. For full details on eligibility criteria, application criteria and scholarship terms and conditions, please visit the Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education) information page.
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution. You may also be eligible to defer payment of your SSAF through a SA-HELP loan.
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
Can your studies count towards a degree with us? Use our online Credit Search to get the details on completing your studies sooner.
Pathways into further study such as Graduate Diploma and/or Master’s course may be available. Check with the specific course entry requirements.
The tertiary sector of education is increasingly recognising the need for assuring the quality of its teaching. This course is recognised as a tertiary/higher education teaching qualification and highly desirable if working in the higher education sector.
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To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909