Course Level
Associate Degree
Associate Degree of Vocational Education and Training
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 course 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.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.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
240 credit points, 2 subjects/semester over 2 years.
Subjects
- Writing and analysis for study and work
- VET Teaching and Assessment Practice
- Developing VET Curriculum for Training Providers and Industry
- Learning Theories: VET in Context
- VET in Society
- Contemporary VET pedagogical practice
- Applied Research and Reflective Practice in VET
- VET links with the Economy and Industry.
Entry requirements
- Completion of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
- four years industry experience
- an industry qualification at Certificate III or above.An associate degree is normally 16 subjects. Based on the above entry requirements, Federation will grant credit for 8 subjects.You will be granted credit for 10 subjects if, additionally, you have a Diploma of VET/VET Practice TAE50111, TAE50116 or 21697VIC. The University will only grant a maximum of 66% credit into any course.
Study Pathways
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.