Technology Education (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2011
Award
Graduate Diploma in Technology Education
CRICOS course code
040051B
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
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. For more information on course structure, please see the handbook link below.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
19 520
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
International students require an IELTS score of 7.0, with no individual band score less than 7.0, and may be interviewed to assess suitability for classroom context.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have a formal technical or trade qualification that is relevant to the curriculum of secondary schools, or an approved international equivalent. Applicants must also satisfy one or more
of three further requirements:
- Certificate of Proficiency of the Victorian Industrial Training Commission or equivalent and substantial work experience
- Certificate of Technology or other approved two-year full-time TAFE Certificate or equivalent plus at least six years of work experience
- Diploma or other approved two-year full-time qualification plus at least two years of work experience. Please see the website for more details: www.latrobe.edu.au/education
Special requirements
Applicants must provide an original Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check card. The Criminal Record Check must not be more than 12 months old, and from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more (after the age of 18 years) in the past 10 years. Students must obtain a Working With Children Check card from Australian authorities before commencing the course. The Working With Children Check application is available through Australia Post offices.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience.
Career opportunities
Graduate positions include secondary school teacher, vocational education and training teacher, technology and design teacher, teacher (applied learning).
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au