GC-EDUC v.1 Graduate Certificate in Education
Course CRICOS Code: 102809K
Registered full-time Duration:
6 Months
Course Overview
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
The Graduate Certificate in Education has been designed to provide a vehicle for postgraduate level students from a variety of disciplines to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of education. This fully flexible program will enable students to choose course content that aligns to their interests and career development aspirations, in the context of their existing experience. It covers fundamental understandings about learning and teaching in different contexts. By selecting course content with a specific area of educational focus, students will be well-placed to utilise this Graduate Certificate as the basis for further study in education, including potentially seeking qualification as a school teacher. Customised programs for cohorts of students are also available.
This course will not enable graduates to register as a qualified teacher in a school or educational facility.
Career Opportunities
This course will provide foundational educational understandings for those looking to pursue education-orientated careers outside of the school system.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. All Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities that are essential for demonstrating the achievement of course learning outcomes and graduation. Students who are unable to meet or demonstrate those requirements, now or in later stages during their studies, may seek reasonable adjustments by the University wherever possible to facilitate alternative ways of achieving those requirements. If reasonable adjustments cannot be accommodated, Curtin will discuss study options to find an alternative course of study or an exit degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR A minimum of a Diploma level qualification combined with relevant professional experience Minimum English language proficiency requirement is IELTS 6.5.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Students considering applying for entry to the Master of Teaching, in order to qualify for registration as a school teacher, should follow the recommendations regarding unit selection in this course to ensure they maximise their eligibility to receive credit for recognised learning.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
This course is designed as a pathway for entry into the Master of Education for those who do not hold a four-year Australian teaching qualification (or equivalent). However, some graduates may be required to complete further study before they are eligible for entry to the Master of Education, depending upon their educational background. Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education does not guarantee eligibility for entry into the Master of Teaching (for registration as a teacher). Graduates of this course will still be required to meet academic, non-academic, English language proficiency and any other requirements for entry to the Master of Teaching. Graduates who are successfully admitted to the Master of Teaching and have selected the set of recommended units focusing on Early Childhood Education or Primary Education will be eligible to receive credit for recognised learning.
Course Organisation
Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply discipline knowledge to curriculum and learning design, assessment and evaluation.
2. communicate in different pedagogical modalities to promote active and engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners in specific contexts.
3. develop culturally competent, ethical and sustainable practices to create positive learning environments in the educational workplace.
Duration and Availability
This course is 0.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Uni Term 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Uni Term 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Uni Term 3 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Uni Term 4 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Options to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| EDEC5006 | v.1 | Creative and Media Arts in Early Childhood | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDUC5006 | v.1 | Creative Technologies | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDUC5011 | v.1 | Developing Positive Learning Environments | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDUC5027 | v.1 | Diverse Abilities and Curriculum Differentiation | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDEC5003 | v.1 | Early Literacies and Play-Based Pedagogies | 25.0 | ||
| EDEC5005 | v.1 | Humanities and Science in Early Childhood | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDEC5004 | v.1 | Language, Literacy and Communications in Early Childhood | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDSC5022 | v.1 | Managing the Learning Environment | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDEC5002 | v.1 | Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDEC5007 | v.1 | Numeracy for Birth to 4 Year-Olds | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDUC5009 | v.1 | Pedagogies for Diversity | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDPR5007 | v.1 | Quantitative Mathematics for Science Inquiry | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDSC5036 | v.1 | Research-Based Inquiry to Enhance Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDPR5008 | v.1 | Teaching Arts in the Primary Years | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDPR5004 | v.1 | Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary Years | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDPR5002 | v.1 | Teaching Language and Literacy in the Primary Years | 25.0 | ||
| EDPR5006 | v.1 | Teaching Language and Literature in the Primary Years | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDPR5003 | v.1 | Teaching Number, Algebra and Probability in the Primary Years | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDPR5005 | v.1 | Teaching Science in the Primary Years | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| EDUC5005 | v.2 | Theories of Development and Learning | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: http://students.curtin.edu.au/contact_offices.cfm. For Domestic Future Students: Curtin Connect Future Students, enquiries: https://future.connect.curtin.edu.au/ , Tel: +61-1300 222 888. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au, Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal time frame and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
