304354 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training in Schools

GradCertVETS(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is offered as specialist in-service training to Vocational Educational and Training (VET) teachers working in the post compulsory program in secondary schools. National and state initiatives are promoting emphasis on the development of vocational education and training programs in post-compulsory schooling. The aim is to make better provision for the 70 per cent of students who do not proceed to tertiary education.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year education degree or equivalent, with at least three years employment service. It is desirable that applicants are in full-time employment in a secondary school, so that they can complete the practical requirements more readily. However, they will be permitted to complete the practical requirements on a part-time or voluntary attachment to a secondary school.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
This course will be offered online through external enrolment. Interaction between student and lecturer will occur via bulletin board, teleconference and telephone. Regional study centre groups will be established where feasible.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

304358 v.2 Ed 599 - VET Context and Policy 10.0 25.0

304363 v.2 Ed 519 - VET Internship 10.0 25.0

304367 v.2 Ed 548 - Industry Project 10.0 25.0

304370 v.2 Ed 559 - Training and Assessment Systems 10.0 25.0

100.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.