Program Overview

Associate Degree in Adult and Vocational Education

The Associate Degree in Adult and Vocational Education is designed for individuals with existing professional experience seeking to become teachers or for existing vocational teachers looking to upgrade their qualifications and knowledge. This course is delivered fully online, allowing for flexibility in managing study with professional and personal commitments.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year.
• Duration: Minimum of 1 year, maximum of 2 years.
• Entry Score: To be announced.
• Indicative Fees:
  • Domestic online (Commonwealth grant scheme): Full-time $5,132.00 per annum, part-time $2,566.00 per annum.
  • Fee-paying students: Tuition fees vary based on the course and study load.
• Course Points and Codes: 128 credit points, AQF Level 6.
• Additional Information: Includes work-integrated learning.

Why Study with Us?

This education course is ideal for people with technical or vocational qualifications and experience who wish to teach in adult and vocational settings. It recognizes prior vocational qualifications and professional experience, offering a pathway to an AQF Level 6 qualification. The course is also an approved qualification for the purposes of the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018 (MEA).

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers as:

• Industry workplace trainers
• Registered training organisation teachers
• TAFE teachers

What You Will Study

The course comprises core subjects and electives that focus on adult and vocational education, including:

• Adult and Vocational Education in Australia
• The Expert Adult and Vocational Education Teacher
• Reflective Practice and Lifelong Learning
• High-Level Facilitation for Adult and Vocational Education
• Language, Literacy, and Numeracy in Vocational Education and Training
• Assessment Practices in Adult and Vocational Education

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: Fees are indicative and based on full-time study. Actual fees may vary depending on subjects chosen and study load.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all or part of the student contribution up front.
  • Defer fees via a HECS-HELP loan (for eligible students).
• Session Availability: The course is offered in multiple sessions throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: To be announced.
• Academic Entry Requirements:
  • Recognized vocational qualification (e.g., Certificate III with trade recognition, Advanced Certificate, Associate Diploma, Diploma) and a minimum of three years of relevant industrial experience.
  • Completion of an Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation and a minimum of three years of relevant industry experience.
  • Completion of or current enrollment in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or relevant diplomas with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: Available for relevant prior study or work experience.
• Pathways: Various admission pathways are available for students who do not meet the standard entry requirements.

How to Apply

Applications can be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly to Charles Sturt University. Important dates and application processes vary; refer to the UAC or Charles Sturt University websites for details.