Are you looking to enter the automotive industry, or get a taste for the mechanical trade before undertaking an apprenticeship? This pre-apprenticeship course is designed to give you broad automotive knowledge as well as specialised skills in motor mechanics. It may also increase your opportunities to gain an apprenticeship.
If you're keen to bring new skills to your family farm or enter one of the many areas in the multi-billion dollar agriculture industry, this certificate will teach you the skills and knowledge needed. You have a signed training agreement and are looking for a training plan tailored to suit your interest.
This qualification provides a trade outcome through an apprenticeship in bricklaying covering work for residential and commercial applications. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. According to the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) graduates at Certificate III level have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for work and/or further learning.
Learn the skills you will need to start your career in business and administration services. This program will prepare you for a career across the public and private sector, including but not limited to the medical, legal, real estate, accounting, government and hospitality sectors. You will learn the essential skills for operating within any business environment, including the creation and use of databases, how to produce spreadsheets, how to design and produce business documents and desk top publishing. You will also develop your problem solving skills and learn efective team working and customer service skills
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is the perfect course to develop the skills required to begin a career protecting our environment. You will choose from electives such as recognising fauna, surveying pests and operating chainsaws while also learning important core skills including workplace safety and conduction ecological and cultural site inspections and restorations. This skills-based certificate can be taken as part of a traineeship agreement or as an on-campus student paving the way for a career in roles such as community field officer, wildlife officer, weeds officer and more.
Electricians are paid higher than average weekly full time wages and a high number of job openings are expected over the next five years, according to the Department of Employment.
Study this certificate while you complete your apprenticeship and you can apply for an A Grade Electrical Licence through an approved Energy Safe Victoria examination process. You'll learn the broad range of electrical skills including installing and maintaining electrical components, wiring, equipment and systems.
As a wind turbine blade technician apprentice, you will get hands-on blade inspection, maintenance, and repair experience at a variety of locations around the country. From 2023, students at Federation TAFE will be able to study the Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade), a three-year apprenticeship program that will be Australia’s first defined pathway for people to enter the wind generation industry as blade repair technicians. There are also significant opportunities for trade workers from various backgrounds to take a sideways step into the renewable energy sector and go on to become wind-turbine technicians.
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson - fabrication within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification has been specifically developed to meet the needs of apprentices in the above trade. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship. The qualification may also be achieved through formal skills recognition assessment processes.
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required for a higher engineering tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering work undertaken in the fields of refrigeration and air conditioning, casting and molding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming, fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, maintenance, plant mechanics, marine electronics, mechatronics, patternmaking, robotics, toolmaking, welding and watch and clock services and repair, including post- trade work.
Can you see yourself working in a day spa at a tropical resort, as a body treatment specialist on a cruise ship, creating new looks for beauty bloggers, or running your own beauty salon? With this diploma, you'll learn about a huge range of body and facial treatments and will graduate qualified to manage your own beauty salon.
Protect endangered species, advise on bush fire prevention programs, manage waterway redevelopment projects and take your love for the environment and make it your career through Federation’s Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Becoming an expert in conservation and ecosystem management means you can work in rural, suburban and metro settings with a large amount of time being spent outdoors. You may wish to work in a laboratory, or you might prefer working outdoors. Whichever avenue you choose, you'll have a career with plenty of hands-on and rewarding work. |
Hoping to get that leadership role? Take your career as an early childhood educator to the next level with the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. You’ll learn how to design and implement curriculum as well as maintain compliance in your service’s operations. Upskill with the diploma and you’ll feel confident to take on more responsibility.
Love designing and developing machines? Want to create the future of mobile phones, solar-energy systems and aircraft? FedUni's one-year Diploma of Engineering (Technical) will make youa highly skilled technician in turning energy into power and motion, whether it's for your future career in hydraulic power, robotics, ergonomics or even teaching these skills.
The Diploma of Mental Health includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services, and requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
If you thought that university was not for you because you don’t have the academic background or the study skills, or if you have finished year 12 but do not have the entry requirements you need to start a degree, the Federation Access Studies program (FAST) may be the pathway for you.
For guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Business and higher education, complete our globally recognised Diploma of Business (Higher Education) and gain real world knowledge to tackle common problems faced by businesses. You’ll benefit from smaller class sizes and more one on one time with teachers.
For a guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering, the Diploma of Engineering (Higher Education) is a globally recognised, hands on and practical course where you’ll develop the specialist knowledge and skills you’ll need to solve problems faced by the engineering industry. You’ll benefit from smaller class sizes and more one on one time with teachers.
For guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology and higher education, complete our Diploma of Information Technology (Higher Education) an array of IT skills, with a focus on the fundamentals of software development, problem solving, networking and security. You’ll also benefit from smaller class sizes in this Diploma and more one on one time with teachers.
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) delivers graduates with advanced training necessary to conduct independent high quality research in business. Graduates are equipped with critical thinking and problem solving skills applied to the creation of new knowledge that addresses business related requirements and challenges.
Become a confident and qualified early childhood teacher with Federation University.
You may be working in the early childhood field and want to upskill, straight out of school or changing careers. You will discover how young children learn and how you can develop and support their learnings in these critical early years. This is a hands-on course that will get you into the classroom for a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement so you can put into practice what you have learnt. You will develop the skills to teach in a variety of early education settings which may include kindergartens, pre-schools and long day care centres, including those in special needs settings.
A range of scholarships from the Victorian Department of Education and Training are available to help support your dream of a becoming an early childhood teacher, especially if you’re a regional student.
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a pathway into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education). You may receive 1 year of credit (120 credit points) through this pathway.
We provide a number of pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream of becoming a great teacher. Visit our Become a Teacher website and use our interactive study tool to find your path to a rewarding career in education.
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Make an impact every day with a career in nursing! Federation will connect you with a large network of healthcare providers for local and international placement and career opportunities. Victorian students who enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing for 2024 are eligible for up to $16,500 through Victorian Government scholarships.
Occupational therapists are qualified health professionals who are skilled in a number of areas, including physical health, mental health, rehabilitation, pain management, driving assessments and pediatrics. Our program focuses on contemporary occupational therapy practice and is based on real-life scenarios and cases. It takes four years full-time to complete and covers a variety of topics. Some subjects are delivered with other health professional students so you will have an inter-professional experience, which will increase your employability upon graduation.
You’ll play a key role in helping clients by providing guidance and the physical skills required to modify and undertake daily tasks. You’ll also be key in helping people achieve participation in recreational/leisure activities that are important factors in enabling them to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Rural Australians have less access to occupational therapists than Australians who live in cities and the demand for qualified occupational therapists continues to grow. This program is designed to help to fill this gap, while providing you with rewarding career opportunities.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy is for those who want to prevent injury and disability in others as well as rehabilitate those already injured. With a focus on the physiotherapist-client relationship, this course is highly practical in its orientation and provides graduates job ready skills to have them highly employable on graduation from our accredited program.
If you are fascinated by science, this comprehensive degree could be your passport to an exciting future in one of many diverse areas. Tailor this course to your specific career destination and interests. Majors include Biochemistry, Biological Science, Molecular Biology, Behavioural Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Restoration, Food Science, Geoscience (double major), Health and Nutrition, Mathematics, Microbiology and Molecular Biology.
The Bachelor of Secondary Education (Applied Teaching) will prepare you for a career as a teacher in Victorian secondary schools. Many secondary schools are currently struggling to find qualified teachers who are able to teach the new VCE (Vocational Major) and, with many teachers “teaching out of field” because of staff shortages, this is an in-demand qualification.
Your previous occupation, experience and qualifications will be assessed prior to admission into the program. In many circumstances, you will receive recognition for prior learning based on your experience and qualifications, enabling you to become a fully qualified VCE (Vocational Major) teacher in the either 24 or 30 months.
Federation University has a long-standing reputation for producing highly skilled, passionate and resilient health and physical education teachers. With smaller class sizes, our education lecturers get to know our students, providing one-on-one assistance with assignments and course work – that’s why we’re Victoria’s #1 university for student support*.
Our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) prepares you to teach from year 7 through to VCE. You will have the opportunity to make a difference by giving young people the knowledge and tools to lead healthy and active lives.
Areas of study include exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor development, learning fundamentals, foundations of health and physical education, health and human development, nutrition, physical activity, creative movement, applied sports science, contemporary curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment for teaching and learning in health and physical education.
In addition to specialising in health and PE education, you will choose a second teaching method:
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Science
• Outdoor education
You’ll be ready to teach by undertaking a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement with our partner schools throughout the course.
Teachers are in high demand and you can teach across Australia in remote communities, thriving regional centres or in our capital cities.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and families and helping to build strong communities for current and future generations?
Work closely with communities to provide counselling and support services and be an advocate for social justice and human rights. Make a real difference to the lives of people in need and build strong communities. Excel in your career in one of the fastest growing professions.
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education) (GCETE) is a postgraduate course suited to academic teaching staff, professional staff working directly within a tertiary learning and teaching capacity (for example, librarians, learning designers, learning skills advisers), and those working towards teaching in the higher education sector.
This qualification offers an opportunity to engage with contemporary professional level issues at both a local and international level of relevance to emergency nursing. Graduates will engage critically with current debates in the field of emergency nursing in order to develop understanding for industry based engagement.
Also available onlineWith a focus on safety and quality, learn how policy, leadership and strategic management each play a central role. Engage with contemporary global debates and developments in evidence-based leadership, and receive support to develop an understanding and expertise in your own specific area of professional interest. Successful completion will enable you to drive change and innovation and provide you with advanced skills and knowledge for application within a health service context, leading to career progression.
Australia is a leader in the field of paediatric nursing and this qualification offers an opportunity to engage with contemporary professional level issues at both a local and international level of relevance to paediatric nursing. Graduates will engage critically with current debates in the field of paediatric nursing in order to develop understanding for industry-based engagement.
The overall aims of this specialist program are to develop skills and experience in research and to produce graduates that will, subject to satisfactory performance, become eligible for entry into higher degree by research programs. Specifically, Master’s by research and Doctoral degree programs.
The program will create an additional pathway to research, and will sit alongside traditional honours degree programs and honours equivalence arrangements. The program serves as a prelude to a higher degree in research or advanced professional practice in careers that entail complex research work. Graduates will obtain attributes that are equivalent to AQF level 8.
The research project allows the student to pursue an area of interest in some depth, whilst practising the investigative skills that are important in research. Elective courses will strengthen the student’s skills in finding the latest work published in their area of interest, and in assimilating and analysing this information, and developing quantitative or qualitative methodologies appropriate to the student’s research project and discipline area.
Become a leader in healthcare. Develop specialist knowledge to manage a multitude of issues and advance your skills in leadership, policy, practice and evidence-based delivery. If you are currently working in the sector and are aspiring to a management position or have a non-health background with interest in the healthcare industry, this is the degree for you.
The Master of Data Science will equip you with a comprehensive suite of skills needed to manage, manipulate, analyse and visualise data, across a wide range of sectors including science, business, IT, health care and government. Your studies will include a deep dive into areas such as artificial intelligent and machine learning, data analytics for cyber threat intelligence, experiment design and visualisation, programming and more.
As a graduate, you will meet the AQF level 9 requirements, putting you in high demand. This includes high-level roles in data science, data engineering, business analytics, statistics or data warehouse operation.
The course is fully accredited by the Australian Computing Society (ACS) and the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA).
Increase your value in the workplace along with your specialised knowledge with our highly rated program. Graduates have ranked their experience in our post-graduate engineering courses better for teaching quality and overall satisfaction compared to other Australian universities.
Expand your advanced nursing knowledge and skills and lead the way to improved access in rural and remote communities to transform lives. Nurse practitioners (NP) have the potential to significantly improve the delivery and outcomes of health services in geographically distant regions and underserved populations.
Make a real difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities using a strengths approach for a sustainable future. Upon graduation, you'll be qualified as a professional social worker and will have the skills and confidence to work with diverse populations to advocate for social justice and human rights.
This Doctor of Philosophy course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of no less than 20,000 words, plus a studio portfolio examined by exhibition.