Vocational Education And Training (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
Length
1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
The course is offered jointly through La Trobe University and selected Institutes of TAFE. It includes both University and TAFE units of study and provides a professional teacher education credential for those who are currently involved with teaching and training in environments such as industry or TAFE, or those who have an interest in this area.
Course structure
This course has a total of 120 credit points, made up of six 20-credit point units. This normally consists of 60 credit points of enrolled university units and 60 credit points of advanced standing (credit) for modules undertaken at the Institute of TAFE or private Registered Training Organisation (RTO). University enrolled units include: Methods of Teaching (Adult), Curriculum Development and Design and an approved 20-credit point elective. The TAFE component of the program consists of the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and 60 hours of VET Teaching Practice.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University (contact details below).
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative: $11,320 (per 120 credit points)
Fees adjusted per 20 credit points of university enrolled units. TAFE units attract a different fee.
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Additional costs (AUD)
There may be additional costs ranging from $25 - $50 for course materials.
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree; or recognised professional or trade qualification which satisfies requirements for employment in th TAFE sector plus five years' industry experience.
Special entry for equivalent professional qualifications or experience will be considered.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Career opportunities
Recent graduates have found employment in the following areas: Lecturers in TAFE in a variety of learning areas, Training development officers and instructors in the Australian Defence Force, Nurse Educators, Adult Educators in government or community organisations, training officers in engineering, manufacturing and service industries.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Diploma in VET attracts a range of professional accreditations in the VET sector in Victoria and NSW, including sponsored Teaching Fellowships awarded through the Victorian TAFE Development Centre
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/education/courses_pg.htm
Contact information
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Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton: (02) 6024 9865; education.aw@latrobe.edu.au
Bundoora: (03) 9479 2546; Email: education@latrobe.edu.au;
www.latrobe.edu.au/educationalstudies
Bendigo: (03) 5444 7907; bendigoeducation@latrobe.edu.au
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover