Program Overview

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry Program

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry Program is a course designed for individuals with industry experience who wish to become secondary school teachers. The program is offered through distance education and is available in various teaching areas, including Technology and Applied Studies, Mathematics, English, Science, and Human Society and Environment (HSIE).

Course Structure

The course consists of 264 points and is typically completed over 4.125 years of full-time study or 8.25 years of part-time study. Students enter the program with a credit package equivalent to 72 or 88 credit points, depending on their prior qualifications and experience.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on a range of criteria, including prior study, industry experience, and English language proficiency. Applicants must meet the requirements for their chosen teaching area, which may include:

• Technology and Applied Studies: a TAFE Associate Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field, plus five years of recent industry experience
• Mathematics: a degree with a major in mathematics, plus one year of recent industry experience
• English: a degree with a major in English, plus one year of recent industry experience
• Science: a degree with a major in science, plus one year of recent industry experience
• HSIE: a degree with a major in a relevant field, plus one year of recent industry experience

Credit

Students may be eligible for credit based on their prior study or industry experience. The credit package is determined by the admission criteria and may include:

• 72 or 88 subject points for students with a TAFE Associate Diploma or Diploma
• 72 or 88 subject points for students with a degree in a relevant field

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 264 points, including all required subjects and a minimum of six discipline subjects related to their teaching area.

Course Subjects

The course includes a range of subjects, including:

• Education Studies (8 subjects)
• Indigenous Studies (1 subject)
• Professional Experience Studies (3 subjects)
• Foundation Studies (1 subject)
• Curriculum Studies (as specified for each teaching area)
• Restricted Elective Discipline subjects (6 subjects)

Teaching Areas

The program is available in various teaching areas, including:

• Technology and Applied Studies
• Mathematics
• English
• Science
• Human Society and Environment (HSIE)

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the program varies depending on the teaching area and mode of study (full-time or part-time). Students should consult with the Course Director or Course Administrative Officer to determine their enrolment pattern.

Workplace Learning

The program includes a range of subjects with a workplace learning component, including:

• EPT123 Implementing Professional Knowledge in TAS Classrooms
• EPT241 Professional Experience - Introduction to the Secondary Context
• EPT329 Working Within The Community
• EPT436 Transition to the Teaching Profession

Residential School

Some subjects in the program may have a residential school component. Students should check the subject outlines for specific details.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) until 31 December 2016 for national accreditation recognized by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

Additional Teaching Areas

With approval from the Course Director, students may be able to complete the discipline content and curriculum studies for an additional teaching area, including:

• English
• Biology
• Modern History
• Geography
• Business Studies
• Economics
• Society and Environment
• Studies of Religion

Restricted Elective Discipline Subjects

Students must complete six restricted elective discipline subjects related to their teaching area. These subjects are designed to enhance and extend existing knowledge and skills, and may include:

• Technology and Applied Studies: subjects such as design and technology, industrial technology, food technology, textiles technology, and agricultural technology
• Mathematics: subjects such as pure and applied mathematics, algebra, and calculus
• English: subjects such as literary theory, creative writing, and linguistics
• Science: subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and environmental science
• HSIE: subjects such as modern history, geography, business studies, and economics

Key Subjects

The key subjects for the program include:

• EMM108 Mathematics and Numeracy Studies
• EML102 Written Communication
• IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
• EED308 Adolescence and Learning