Associate Degree in Vocational Education & Training

Federation University - Mount Helen (Ballarat)

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Overview

Designed for teachers and trainers within the vocational education and training sector, in TAFE, RTO’s, industry or adult education settings; or for people wishing to work in such settings. The qualification equips VET teachers and trainers with high-level skills and knowledge to handle the challenges of industry engagement, new learning modes and a changing VET environment. You’ll acquire:

• an understanding of the principles and practice of competency-based education and training as delivered in a range of settings

• insight into the broad social, economic and political context for VET

• an understanding of learning and theories and how to apply them

• knowledge and techniques to address literacy and numeracy needs of learners

• an ability to analyse, and think critically and constructively about, issues and developments in the VET sector

• skills and knowledge to liaise with industry at local and national levels

• confidence to pursue higher-level university studies

Majors

Applied research and reflective practice in VET, Contemporary VET Pedagogical Practice, Independent Learning in University Contexts, Learning Theories: VET in Context, VET Links with the Economy and Industry, VET Teaching and Assessment Practice, VET in Society, Writing and Analysis for Study and Work.

Potential Career Outcomes

Students will enjoy enhanced career opportunities as teachers and trainers within the vocational education and training sector, in TAFE, Registered Training Organisations, industry or adult education settings.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Federation University website for admission criteria information.

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