Teaching and Learning Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training
This program is designed for Vocational Education & Training (VET) personnel wishing to maintain their knowledge and skills in an ever-changing VET environment. In this course you will:
- Assess the effectivenss of your current learning and assessment practice and improve it by researching and applying learning theories and improved strategies in a given context
- Develop an understanding of the role of VET policy in shaping practice
- Gain the skills and knowledge to lead and implement innovation and change within your RTO
- Undertake an action research project designed to influence strategic practices and outcomes within your RTO
How to apply
Course application form
Please complete and submit the above application form to apply.
Please note courses fill quickly and you may be assigned to a waiting list.
Admission requirements
To access this course you must have:
- Completed a TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, including the TAA elective TAADEL402A Facilitate group-based learning
OR equivalent relevant competencies
AND - Completed a 21697VIC Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Practice
OR equivalent relevant competencies
AND - relevant work experience demonstrating potential to undertake work at this level
In line with the Australian Qualifications Framework you may also enter under other arrangements. This includes but is not limited to:
- Transition from a Bachelor degree, with relevant professional practice required
OR - Transition from an Advanced Diploma, Diploma or higher-level Vocational Certificate together with extensive relevant work experience
OR - On the basis of extensive relevant work experience demonstrating potential to undertake work at this level.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods will be used and may include oral presentations, 360 degree feedback, supervisor observation, written text, research tasks, a reflective journal, portfolio and case studies.
If you are already competent in areas of the course, and have evidence of your training ability and background, you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Course details
- Duration: 1 year with 14 days face to face contact timetabled over the year
- Location: Newport Campus - view campus map
- Dates: Course Calendar | Course Timetable
- Cost: Full course is $2200.00. It may be less if units are covered through the RPL process (there is a fee for RPL subjects)
What employment opportunities will I have?
The competencies specified in this course are typically required by those who have a leadership role in:
- accessing, anlaysing, implementing and reviewing VET policy
- promoting quality in training and assessment and leading continual improvement of practice
- modeling professional expertise and personal integrity
- using applied research to enhance individual, team and organisational performance
Further studies
The Grad Cert in VET is a pathway into the Master of Education at Victoria University.
Make an enquiry
Jayne Pitard - Project Officer
Phone: +61 03 9919 8396
Email: jayne.pitard@vu.edu.au
Location: Newport