Vocational Education and Training

As an experienced tradesman or professional looking to upgrade and formalise your existing qualifications in vocational education and training, the Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training will give you the knowledge and skills you are seeking. This practical 3 year full-time equivalent program offers a balance between theory and practical learning, extending and enhancing your skills in your current job while you study and giving you valuable training industry networking opportunities.

Applicants of the Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training need to have a recognised formal trade or professional qualification and work experience in your proposed training area. Exemptions are available, dependent on your qualifications and work experience, helping you reach your personal and professional goals sooner.  

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses13

Plus 11 x teaching area courses11

Plus 100 hours of professional experience 

Total    24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

EDC1100Lifespan Development and Learning

EDC1200Self, Education and Society

EDC1300Perspectives in Education

EDC1400Foundations of Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

EDC2300Assessment and Reporting

EDC2400Diversity and Pedagogy

EDC3100ICT and Pedagogy

Compulsory course:  

EDU5221Professional Learning

Specialisation courses:  

EDV3401Program Design and Evaluation

EDV3500Competency Based Training and Assessment

EDV3551Vocational and Workplace Literacies

Discipline Studies:Students will identify their discipline studies in consultation with the Program Coordinator

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA)
• a recognised formal trade or professional qualification, or equivalent, in their content area
• have substantial workplace experience in their proposed teaching content area
• have access to an approved instructional setting in the post-compulsory education and training sector. Such access must enable applicants to plan, implement and evaluate actual instructional programs as required by specified courses within the program. Written verification of such access will be required before enrolment can be confirmed.

Special entry

• those who do not hold formal, recognised qualifications, but have extensive relevant training and work experience, may be considered for special entry

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution
• a recognised formal trade or professional qualification, or equivalent, in their content area
• have substantial workplace experience in their proposed teaching content area
• have access to an approved instructional setting in the post-compulsory education and training sector. Such access must enable applicants to plan, implement and evaluate actual instructional programs as required by specified courses within the program. Written verification of such access will be required before enrolment can be confirmed.

Special entry

• those who do not hold formal, recognised qualifications, but have extensive relevant training and work experience, may be considered for special entry

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.