Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Associate Degree of Vocational Education and Training
Federation University Australia - Online

Course outline

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.

Admissions Criteria

Completion of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE); and

four years industry experience; and

an industry qualification at Certificate III or above.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicant must be 16; Employment requirements; Prior study

Additional entry requirements

Completion of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE); and

four years industry experience; and

an industry qualification at Certificate III or above.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2023 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

8

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51

Percentage of all students

4.3%

55.8%

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100%

Notes

Career opportunities

•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 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.

Course Code
041154
Start Date

Offer rounds
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Fee
CSP
Level of Qualification
Associate Degree
Study Area
Education
Study Mode
Part time
Course Duration

11/2-2 years Part time

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