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:
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.
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 qualification 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.
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 program structure or view our enrolment information page.
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This program 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.
An associate degree is normally 16 subjects. Based on the above entry requirements, Federation will grant credit for 8 subjects.
There are no extra requirements for entry into this program.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: No
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: TV3
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Fees are subject to change annually.
As a Commonwealth Supported Place student, you may be eligible to defer payment of your student contribution through the HECS-HELP loan scheme. Please visit our HECS-HELP webpage for further information.
Other feesYou may need to pay some other fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Can your studies count towards a degree with us? Use our online Credit Search to get the details on completing your studies sooner.
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 courses.
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
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The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909