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 qualification 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. You will acquire:

• an understanding of the principles and practice of competency based education and assessment relevant to a range of settings
• insight into the broad social, economic and political context for VET
• an understanding of learning theories and how to apply them
• knowledge and techniques to address literacy and numeracy needs of learners
• an ability to analyse, and think critically and constructively about, issues and developments in the VET sector
• advanced skills in teaching practice
• skills and knowledge to liaise with industry at local and national levels
• skills and knowledge in reflective practice and applied research
• confidence to pursue higher-level university studies

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.

TAFE teacher
Vocational education teacher
Registered training organisation trainer
Training consultant
Vocational education and training ( VET ) teacher

Students will enjoy enhanced career opportunities as teachers and trainers within the vocational education and training sector, in TAFE, Registered Training Organisations, industry or adult education settings.

This course meets the requirements for an AQF level 6 or above teaching qualification in the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement. This enables teachers to proceed beyond the fifth incremental salary point.

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