Vocational Education And Training (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
Length
1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
The course is offered jointly through La Trobe University and selected TAFEs, and includes both university and TAFE subjects. It provides a professional teacher education qualification for those interested in or involved in teaching and training in environments such as industry or TAFE.
Course structure
The course comprises six 20-credit-point subjects, with 60 credit points of university subjects and 60 credit points of Advanced Standing (credit) for modules undertaken at the Institute of TAFE or private Registered Training Organisation (RTO). University subjects include Methods of Teaching (Adult), Curriculum Development and Design, and an approved 20-credit-point elective. The TAFE component comprises the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and 60 hours' VET teaching practice.
Subject details
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 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $12,110 per 120 credit points.
Fees adjusted per 20 credit points of university subjects. TAFE subjects attract a different fee.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognised professional/trade qualification that satisfies requirements for employment in the TAFE sector, and five years' industry experience. Special Entry may be available on the basis of equivalent professional qualifications or experience.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Career opportunities
Recent graduates have found employment as TAFE lecturers in a variety of learning areas, training development officers and instructors in the Australian Defence Force, nurse educators, adult educators in government and community organisations, and training officers in engineering, manufacturing and service industries.
Professional recognition
The course attracts a range of professional accreditations in the VET sector in Victoria and NSW, including sponsored Teaching Fellowships awarded through the Victorian TAFE Development Centre.