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Associate Degree of Vocational Education and Training

Developed for trainers and teachers in the vocational education and training sector. Builds on your existing Training and Assessment and industry qualifications, and qualifies you for a higher pay rate in Victorian TAFE.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
On-line Learning
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
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On-line Learning
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Length
This part time course is delivered over 2 years or 1.5 years if you have already completed a Diploma of VET or Diploma of VET Practice.
(240 credit points = 2.0 EFTSL)
ATAR

This qualification is for teachers and trainers within the vocational education and training sector, in TAFE, Registered Training Organisations, industry or adult education settings; or for people wishing to work in such settings. The qualification equips VET teachers and trainers with high-level skills and knowledge to handle the challenges of industry engagement, new modes of learning and a changing VET environment. You will acquire:

  • an understanding of the principles and practice of competency based education and assessment relevant to a range of settings 
  • insight into the broad social, economic and political context for VET
  • an understanding of learning theories and how to apply them
  • knowledge and techniques to address literacy and numeracy needs of learners
  • an ability to analyse, and think critically and constructively about, issues and developments in the VET sector
  • advanced skills in teaching practice
  • skills and knowledge to liaise with industry at local and national levels
  • skills and knowledge in reflective practice and applied research
  • confidence to pursue higher-level university studies

This part time course is delivered over 2 years, or 1.5 years if you have already completed a Diploma of VET or Diploma of VET Practice.
 

  • TAFE teacher
  • Vocational education teacher
  • Registered training organisation trainer
  • Training consultant
  • Vocational education and training ( VET ) teacher

Students will enjoy enhanced career opportunities as teachers and trainers within the vocational education and training sector, in TAFE, Registered Training Organisations, industry or adult education settings.

This course meets the requirements for an AQF level 6 or above teaching qualification in the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement. This enables teachers to proceed beyond the fifth incremental salary point.
 

Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.

Year 1

Semester 1 Certificate IV entry

WRITING AND ANALYSIS FOR STUDY AND WORK
EDTAS1203, 15 credit points
VET TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT PRACTICE
EDTAS1205, 15 credit points

Semester 2

LEARNING THEORIES: VET IN CONTEXT
EDTAS2001, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

VET IN SOCIETY
EDTAS2004, 15 credit points
CONTEMPORARY VET PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE
EDTAS2005, 15 credit points

Semester 2

VET LINKS WITH THE ECONOMY AND INDUSTRY
EDTAS2003, 15 credit points

Flexible delivery (online, printed material and optional workshops)

This course includes a total of either 100 or 200 teaching placement hours in vocational education and training, depending on prior qualifications. Most students undertake these hours as part of their normal VET teaching duties.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

The entry requirements into the Associate Degree of Vocational Education and Training (VET) are outlined below:
 Completion of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE); and

  •  four years industry experience; and
  •  an industry qualification at Certificate III or above.

An associate degree is normally 16 units. Based on the above entry requirements, Federation will grant credit for 8 units.

You will be granted credit for 10 units if, additionally, you have a Diploma of VET/VET Practice TAE50111, TAE50116, TAE50122 (if it includes TAEDEL512) or 21697VIC.

The University will only grant a maximum of 66% credit into any course.

How you apply will depend on your current situation – school leaver, tertiary background or life experience – and whether you’re also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more.

Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes:

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: TV3

2025 Indicative Fees

Fee Type: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Total estimated cost of course, which is delivered part-time:
Certificate IV entry (8 subjects) $4,627 student contribution amount

Diploma entry (6 subjects) $3,468 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 subject falls into a band which determines the student contribution.

2025 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range between $4,627 Band 1 to $16,992 Band 4.  To find the Band, EFTSL and contribution amount for each unit, check the Sample structure or refer to the 2025 subject 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. Total cost will vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.

Other fees

You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Use our credit search to find out if that’s the case.

For students who wish to progress to a full degree, special arrangements are in place for Associate Degree graduates to complete a Bachelor of VET by distance education through Charles Sturt University.

If students already hold the Diploma of VET Practice or Diploma of VET, they need only study six units.

Semester One: February to June
EDTAS 1203: Writing and Analysis for Study and Work
EDTAS 2001: Learning Theories: VET in Context

Semester Two: July to November
EDTAS 1204: Applied Research and Reflective Practice in VET
EDTAS 2003: VET Links with the Economy and Industry

Semester Three: February to June
EDTAS 2005: Contemporary VET Pedagogical Practice
EDTAS 2004: VET in Society
 

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

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The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Preparatory

Course co-ordinator

Annette Foley