305900 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Training and Development

GradCertTrainDev(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043327K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to provide basic pedagogical theory and understanding to trainers, and to give teaching experience in a supervised setting. Practical application of theory is emphasised and opportunity is given for the application of theory to teaching and learning. Fieldwork forms an integral part of the course and focuses on activities related to teaching and learning, and the development and assessment of modules and materials.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution. Applicants must provide evidence of current teaching, training or staff development responsibilities in which the practical requirements of the course can be satisfied.

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. Units are offered through a variety of flexible and open learning modes.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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 timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11720	v.2	Ed 530 - Instructional Design and Development	10.0	25.0
11721	v.4	Ed 550 - Post School Education and Training	10.0	25.0
11726	v.2	Ed 526 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning I	10.0	25.0
11728	v.3	Ed 528 - Internship I	3.0	25.0
		OR
11729	v.3	Ed 545 - Reflective Practitioner I	10.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11722	v.2	Ed 527 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning II	10.0	25.0
11725	v.3	Ed 521 - Adult Learning and Assessment	10.0	25.0
11727	v.3	Ed 522 - Program and Curriculum Development	10.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.