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The Diploma of Education and Training is designed to provide those students entering vocational education and training (VET) programs with no prior tertiary qualifications with the basic knowledge and skills to become a competent teacher, lecturer or instructor in Vocational Education and Training. It may be completed in two years full time or equivalent part time.
The course broadly aims to develop professional educators and trainers able to make significant contributions to the Australian community, business, industry, educational and governmental organisations. Completion of the course should enable you to:
apply and adapt key concepts and theories of adult education and training within the changing contexts of vocational education and training;
evaluate the contexts of vocational education and training using a range of theoretical perspectives;
analyse the interplay between group, individual and organisational needs and assess how these can be addressed through education and training;
develop and maintain professional relationships and collaborative work practices; and
engage in on-going critical reflection as a means of continuing your professional development.
The Bachelor of Education and Training is designed to provide students with more advanced teaching/learning skills and knowledge in Vocational Education and Training, and also with the knowledge and skills to take on greater responsibilities for the supervision and management of VET. It also gives them the opportunity to go on to a variety of postgraduate programs in VET.
An honours year, following the third year of the Bachelor of Education and Training, provides outstanding students with the opportunity to study aspects of VET at an advanced level, to undertake a significant piece of research in the field, and it further enhances their opportunity to go on to postgraduate work in this area. The degree may be completed in three years full time or equivalent part time.
The course broadly aims to develop professional educators and trainers able to make significant contributions to the Australian community, business, industry, educational and governmental organisations. Completion of the course should enable you to:
apply and adapt key concepts and theories of adult education and training within the changing contexts of vocational education and training;
evaluate the contexts of vocational education and training using a range of theoretical perspectives;
analyse the interplay between group, individual and organisational needs and assess how these can be addressed through education and training;
develop and maintain professional relationships and collaborative work practices; and
engage in on-going critical reflection as a means of continuing your professional development.
The Bachelor of Education and Training (Singapore Program) is taught off-shore in Singapore through an arrangement with the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). Holders of the Diploma in Human Resource Management at SIM have the opportunity to upgrade their qualification to degree level by undertaking the Bachelor of Education and Training on an combined distance/intensive mode basis.
Students enrolling in the Singapore Program receive 100 points credit towards the Bachelor of Education and Training and complete the remaining 200 points in Singapore, normally over three years.
The Bachelor of Education and Training (Technology Specialisation) is normally undertaken full time over three years.
In the Honours year or part-time equivalent, two subjects are undertaken from the postgraduate subject pool (see Master of Education brochure or The University of Melbourne Postgraduate Studies Handbook) in addition to a research methods subject and a minor thesis. An honours year, following the third year of the Bachelor of Education and Training, provides the opportunity for candidates with a special interest in and capacity for research to undertake a challenging and intensive program with a major research focus in a selected area of vocational education and training.
You may apply for the Bachelor of Education and Training (Honours) if you have completed the Bachelor of Education and Training at a standard of H2B or above in the final year, or an approved equivalent.
Upon completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate:
an understanding of the theory and practice of educational research needed to evaluate the research literature and carry out systematic research activities;
an appreciation of the professional responsibilities and ethical principles associated with research, particularly that conducted in vocational education and training settings; and
advanced knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice in a selected area relevant to vocational education and training settings.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education (Honours) award you must:
complete two subjects chosen from the postgraduate pool of subjects (see Faculty of Education, Postgraduate Handbook, 1999). Subjects should be related to a potential thesis topic (2 x 25 points);
complete a research methodology subject (25 points); and
complete a 10,000 word thesis (25 points).
Please contact the Faculty Office at the Hawthorn campus, telephone (03)9810 3320, for further information about these courses.
Students who have already completed Certificate IV of Workplace Training prior to commencing the Diploma/Bachelor may, on application, receive credit for all first year subjects except for 468-119 Integrating IT Into Training.
For information on lateral entry and credit, please contact the Faculty Office at the Hawthorn Campus.
The Diploma of Education and Training and the Bachelor of Education and Training courses consist of four compulsory strands. Studies in Learning provides subjects which enable the student to understand learning in the workplace, the wider influences on learning and the learner, and selected models and theories of learning appropriate to vocational education and training. Contexts and Applications of Education and Training provide the student with background knowledge about work and cultural issues affecting VET. All the subjects in these two strands are compulsory. The VET Practice strand provides the professional knowledge and practice necessary for graduates to assume responsibility for education and training programs. The compulsory subjects in this stream are designed to allow students to adapt models and approaches to their own workplaces. Elective subjects are available in this strand in the second and third years. The Information Technology and Multimedia strand enables the student to gain and develop skills in this area of increasing importance in education and training. The elective subjects allow students to expand their knowledge in IT in specific areas of workplace need.
| First year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects | Points | |
| 468-101 Adult Learning and Learners | 12.5 | |
| 468-103 Contexts of Workplace Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-105 Workplace Trainer | 12.5 | |
| 468-106 Preparing and Delivering Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-107 Preparing Training Programs | 12.5 | |
| 468-108 Evaluating Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-116 Assessor Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-119 Integrating IT Into Training | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects | Points | |
| 468-205 Information Technology in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-206 Issues in VET Policy | 12.5 | |
| 468-208 Training Co-ordination | 12.5 | |
| 468-219 Learning and Thinking | 12.5 | |
| 468-220 Workplace Organisation and Technology | 12.5 | |
| 468-221 Contexts in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-222 Diversity in the Workplace | 12.5 | |
| Elective subjects (Choose ONE from the following subjects) | ||
| 468-209 Mentoring and Coaching | 12.5 | |
| 468-210 Introduction to Training Consultancy | 12.5 | |
| 468-211 Individual Project | 12.5 | |
| 468-215 Building Training for Flexible Delivery | 12.5 | |
| 468-223 Multimedia Development and Production | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
As for Diploma of Education and Training, first year, see First year
As for Diploma of Education and Training, second year, see Second year
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects | Points | |
| 468-307 Advanced Learning Theory | 12.5 | |
| 468-308 Praxis | 12.5 | |
| 468-309 Program Design in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-310 VET Policy Analyis | 12.5 | |
| 468-311 Economics and Finance of VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-312 Managing Learning in the Workplace | 12.5 | |
| Elective subjects (Choose TWO from the following subjects) | ||
| 468-209 Mentoring and Coaching | 12.5 | |
| 468-210 Introduction to Training Consultancy | 12.5 | |
| 468-211 Individual Project | 12.5 | |
| 468-215 Building Training for Flexible Delivery | 12.5 | |
| 468-223 Multimedia Development and Production | 12.5 | |
| 468-313 Workplace Literacy and Numeracy | 12.5 | |
| 468-314 Philosophy and Ethics in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-315 Information Technology Policy and Planning | 12.5 | |
| 468-316 Evaluating Multimedia Resources | 12.5 | |
| 468-317 International VET | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
This program is offered in a combined distance/intensive mode for graduates of the Diploma in Human Resource Development at the Singapore Institute of Management. Credit from this Diploma is granted for the equivalent of eight subjects.
| Second/third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects | Points | |
| 468-235 Contemporary Issues in HRD (SP) | ||
| 468-236 Information Technology Programs (SP) | ||
| 468-320 Advanced Learning Theory (SP) | ||
| 468-321 Linking Theory and Practice (SP) | ||
| 468-322 Program Design in Education & Training (SP) | ||
| 468-323 HRD Strategy and Policy Analysis (SP) | ||
| 468-324 Organisational Change & Development (SP) | ||
| 468-325 Managing Learning in the Workplace (SP) | ||
| 468-326 Evaluating Multimedia Resources (SP) | ||
| Elective subjects (Choose ONE from the following subjects) | ||
| 468-327 Multimedia Development & Production (SP) | ||
| 468-328 International HRD (SP) | ||
| 468-329 Individual Project (SP) | ||
| Total Points | 125.0 | |
| First year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects | Points | |
| 468-101 Adult Learning and Learners | 12.5 | |
| 468-103 Contexts of Workplace Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-105 Workplace Trainer | 12.5 | |
| 468-106 Preparing and Delivering Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-116 Assessor Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-119 Integrating IT Into Training | 12.5 | |
| 468-189 Practices in Technology 1 | ||
| 468-118 Practices in Technology 2 | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects | Points | |
| 468-205 Information Technology in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-212 Practices in Technology 3 | ||
| 468-213 Practices in Technology 4 | ||
| 468-214 Technology Curriculum Applications | 12.5 | |
| 468-219 Learning and Thinking | 12.5 | |
| 468-220 Workplace Organisation and Technology | 12.5 | |
| 468-221 Contexts in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-222 Diversity in the Workplace | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Third Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Subjects | Points | |
| 468-305 Technological Design and Development | 12.5 | |
| 468-307 Advanced Learning Theory | 12.5 | |
| 468-308 Praxis | 12.5 | |
| 468-309 Program Design in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-310 VET Policy Analyis | 12.5 | |
| 468-313 Workplace Literacy and Numeracy | 12.5 | |
| 468-312 Managing Learning in the Workplace | 12.5 | |
| Elective subjects (Choose ONE from the following subjects) | ||
| 468-209 Mentoring and Coaching | 12.5 | |
| 468-210 Introduction to Training Consultancy | 12.5 | |
| 468-215 Building Training for Flexible Delivery | 12.5 | |
| 468-223 Multimedia Development and Production | 12.5 | |
| 468-314 Philosophy and Ethics in VET | 12.5 | |
| 468-315 Information Technology Policy and Planning | 12.5 | |
| 468-316 Evaluating Multimedia Resources | 12.5 | |
| 468-317 International VET | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Students are required to:
Complete two subjects chosen from the postgraduate pool of subjects (see Faculty of Education, Postgraduate Handbook, 1999). Subjects should be related to a potential thesis topic (2 x 25 points);
Complete a research methodology subject (25 points);
Complete a 10,000 word thesis (25 points).
The postgraduate pool of subjects are classified within the following strands:
Policy and Context Strand
Learning and Vocational Curriculum Strand
Organisational Change Strand
Information Technology Strand
Technology Strand
Further information regarding the descriptions of the subjects available for selection can be found in the Faculty of Education, Postgraduate Handbook, 1999.
The delivery of subjects is flexible and may involve 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.
Online Delivery
Some subjects will be available in online mode for students who have access to computer equipment with communications capability.
Combinations
Subjects may be delivered in one or a combination of these modes.
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.
The contact hours listed in the subject descriptions are, therefore, expressed in terms of the total contact or equivalent for that subject. It should be noted that the type of delivery used will be determined, to some extent, by student demand.
All subjects in the first year of the Diploma of Education and Training and the Bachelor of Education and Training 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 tasks as required, integrating theory and practice. 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 and training role may be sought by the student.
Students in the first year of study may be required to collaborate with workplace mentors, supervisors or colleagues, as well as lecturers and fellow students to undertake tasks in their workplace integrating theory and practice. It is expected that time of at least equivalent to subject contact hours will be spent in the workplace training role.
In the technology specialisation of the Bachelor of Education and Training, the Workplace Learning Agreement is the means by which the practicum is completed satisfactorily. Moreover, in this specialisation, on completion of all Workplace Learning Agreements associated with the course, students will have been engaged in supervised practice teaching for 80 days.
468-101 Adult Learning and Learners
468-103 Contexts of Workplace Training
468-105 Workplace Trainer
468-107 Preparing Training Programs
468-106 Preparing and Delivering Training
468-108 Evaluating Training
468-116 Assessor Training
468-119 Integrating IT Into Training
468-205 Information Technology in VET
468-206 Issues in VET Policy
468-208 Training Co-ordination
468-209 Mentoring and Coaching
468-210 Introduction to Training Consultancy
468-211 Individual Project
468-214 Technology Curriculum Applications
468-215 Building Training for Flexible Delivery
468-219 Learning and Thinking
468-220 Workplace Organisation and Technology
468-221 Contexts in VET
468-222 Diversity in the Workplace
468-223 Multimedia Development and Production
468-305 Technological Design and Development
468-307 Advanced Learning Theory
468-308 Praxis
468-309 Program Design in VET
468-310 VET Policy Analyis
468-311 Economics and Finance of VET
468-312 Managing Learning in the Workplace
468-313 Workplace Literacy and Numeracy
468-314 Philosophy and Ethics in VET
468-315 Information Technology Policy and Planning
468-316 Evaluating Multimedia Resources
468-317 International VET
468-408 Thesis
468-230 Facilitating Work-Based Learning (SP)
468-231 Learning and Thinking (SP)
468-232 Workplace Organisation and Technology (SP)
468-233 Information Technology in Education and Training (SP)
468-130 Assessing Trainee Competence (SP)
468-234 Diversity in the Global Workplace (SP)
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