Technology Education (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2012

Award

Graduate Diploma in Technology Education

Length

2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course provides a qualification to teach in secondary schools in specialist areas of technology and vocational education and training (VET), covering design, creativity and technology (Years 7 to 10), and systems and technology, design and technology, food technology, and information technology (Years 11 and 12).

Graduates are qualified to teach in one or more of these areas and in Year 11, 12, VCAL or VET areas, depending on prior qualifications and experience.

Course structure

First-year studies include curriculum design, teaching methodology, information technology and the materials and systems associated with teaching in the design and technology curriculum in schools. Second-year studies include five-day summer school dealing with classroom management and discipline, theory and practice of secondary education, technology teaching methods and teaching practice. The TAFE component can be taken in either first or second year, and includes the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a recognised course in occupational health and safety. The program also includes 60 days of teaching experience.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $9970 per 120 credit points.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

One or more of the following:
- Certificate of Proficiency of the Victorian Industrial Training Commission or equivalent, and at least eight years' relevant work experience
- Certificate of Technology or other approved two-year full-time post-Year 11 TAFE certificate or equivalent, and at least six years' relevant professional experience.
- Diploma of Technology or other approved two-year full-time post Year 12 diploma, or equivalent, and at least two years' relevant professional experience.
- Other qualifications and experience deemed by the University and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to be at least equivalent to one of the above.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)

Additional information

Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing.

Career opportunities

Prospective roles for graduates include secondary school teacher, VET teacher, technology and design teacher, teacher (applied learning).

Professional recognition

The course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).