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Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

1. Course objectives
2. Entry requirements
3. Course structure
4. Contact hours
5. Workplace Learning Agreement

Subject Lists
Subject descriptions

The Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training is an academic course of professional development for graduates who work, or wish to work, in the field of vocational education and training (VET). The aim of the course is to develop professional educators and trainers with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in vocational education and training (VET). Sound knowledge of the theory, practice and context of VET will enable graduates to address the needs of individuals, groups and organisations in settings as diverse as business, industry, government, community, technical and further education (TAFE), post compulsory schooling, universities, the armed services and learning networks.

The course may be completed in a minimum of one year full-time study or a maximum of three years part-time study.

For further information about this course please contact the Faculty Office at the Hawthorn campus, telephone (03) 9810 3320.

1. Course objectives

On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training graduates should be able to:

demonstrate appropriate professional qualities including self-management, leadership and organisational skills and an awareness of the ethical considerations affecting VET;
apply and adapt key concepts and theories of education and training to the changing contexts of VET;
engage in ongoing critical reflection as a means of continuing their professional development;
develop and maintain professional relationships and collaborative work practices;
evaluate the contexts of VET using a range of theoretical perspectives;
analyse the interplay between group, individual and organisational needs and how these can be addressed through education and training; and
apply research findings to VET and identify further areas for investigation.

2. Entry requirements

You may apply for the Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training if you:

have successfully completed a three year degree or equivalent at an approved university or tertiary institution; and
have access to an educational or training placement in which the professional practice content of the course will be carried out.

3. Course structure

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training you must complete the eight compulsory subjects outlined below.

Course outline

Compulsory Subjects	Points
	468-109 Learning Principles in Vocational Education and Training (VET) 1	12.5
	468-110 Learning Principles in Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2	12.5
	468-125 Contexts of Vocational Education and Training (VET) 1	12.5
	468-120 Contexts of Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2	12.5
	468-121 Professional Practice in Vocational Education and Training (VET) 1	12.5
	468-122 Professional Practice in Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2	12.5
	468-123 Professional Practice in Vocational Education and Training (VET) 3	12.5
	468-124 Information Technology Tools in Vocational Education and Training (VET)	12.5
Total Points	100.0

4. Contact hours

The delivery of subjects is flexible and involves a range of alternative modes. These include:

Weekly Sessions A combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars.
Intensive Seminars and Workshops These may be offered as intensive sessions of one or more days. Weekend and vacation teaching may also be possible.
Computer Mediated Delivery As most subjects in the course involve use of computer technology, where possible, students will be engaged in the use of Bulletin Boards, information networks and multimedia applications. Students will be encouraged to publish and communicate with colleagues and lecturers using this technology.
Combinations Subjects may be delivered in one or a combination of these modes. The only exception is the computer mediated delivery; this will not be the only form of delivery for any subject.

The contact hours listed in the following subject descriptions are, therefore, expressed in terms of the total contact for that subject.

5. Workplace Learning Agreement

The subjects Professional Practice in VET 1 and 2 include a special requirement statement which advises students of the need to have access to an approved role in education and training to enable them to undertake workplace assessment as required. The access to an approved role in education and training is normally guaranteed by the employer in writing as a condition of entry to the course. Should access to this role become unavailable or restricted during the course, the student will be responsible for finding an alternative placement as approved by the Faculty. Failing this, in extenuating circumstances, the Faculty may approve a period of leave of absence for a reasonable period of time in which employment or an education or training role may be sought by the student.

Students in Professional Practice VET 1 and 2 may be required to collaborate with workplace mentors, supervisors or colleagues, as well as lecturers and fellow students to undertake tasks in their workplace. It is expected that time of at least equivalent to subject contact hours will be spent in the workplace training role.

Subject descriptions

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