Associate Degree in Adult and Vocational Education

Overview

Graduates at this level will have broad knowledge and skills for paraprofessional/highly skilled work and/or further learning; broad theoretical and technical knowledge of a specific area or a broad field of work and learning; and broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse and interpret information and to transmit solutions to complex problems in order to develop skills in others. Graduates at this level will be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in contexts that are subject to change and within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions

The program is available by distance education and is designed as an entry level course for people who wish to work in adult and vocational education settings as a teacher or trainer. It corresponds to the first half of the Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education course.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Students must have a recognised vocational qualification as follows:

a Certificate III as part of a completed apprenticeship leading to trade recognition and accreditation and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience;
or

an advanced certificate (Certificate IV), associate diploma, diploma or the appropriate tertiary qualification and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience;
and

have completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116) with an accredited Registered Training
Organisation.
or

be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110 or TAE40116 with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
or

have completed a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
or

be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
or

have completed a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
or

be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
or

have demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in training and assessment through continued professional practice and development as evidenced by a statement of service from employing organisation/s.

NOTE:

Students who receive the VET02C Forward Credit (FCR) based on evidence of current enrolment and study of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116) or a Diploma of VET (TAE50111 or TAE50116) or a Diploma of TrngDes&Dev (TAE50211 or TAE50216) on entry must have completed the qualification and provided a copy of their Certificate/Diploma and transcript prior to enrolling in EEB312 or EPT320.

A Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (BSZ98) or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104 or TAE40110 or TAE40116) or a Diploma of VET (TAE50111 or TAE50116) or a Diploma of TrngDes&Dev (TAE50211 or TAE50216) do not count as a vocational qualification for entry purposes.

Credit

Credit Arrangements

All students receive a standard entry-level credit package of 64 points. This is represented as VET08C Entry Level Vocational Credit and is based on the following entry criteria:

Certificate III as part of a completed apprenticeship leading to trade recognition and accreditation, and a minimum of three years relevant industry experience; or

Advanced certificate (Certificate IV), associate diploma, diploma or the appropriate tertiary qualification and a minimum of three years relevant industry experience.

For eligible students additional 16 point credit package may be granted as below:

An additional standard credit package of 16 points based on the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116);
or

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116);
or

Diploma of Training Design & Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216).

This is represented as VET02C CIVTAE 40110/16-DipVETTAE 50111/DipTD&DTAE 50211/16 and will appear as a Forward Credit (FCR) conditional upon the successful completion of the subject EEB312 Reflective Practice and Lifelong Learning or EPT320 High Level Facilitation Skills for Adult and Vocational Education, and is based on the following entry criteria:
Evidence that they have completed, or are currently enrolled in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116); or Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116); or Diploma of Training Design & Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216).
NOTE: Students who receive the VET02C Forward Credit based on current enrolment in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116); or the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116); or the Diploma of Training Design & Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216) must have completed and provided a copy of their Certificate and transcript prior to enrolling in the subject EEB312 Reflective Practice and Lifelong Learning or EPT320 High Level Facilitation Skills for Adult and Vocational Education
Other credit arrangements include:

Students who possess the BSZ98 Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment or the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment only, must upgrade to the TAE40110 or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.

Credit will not be granted for a partially completed (with no intention to fully complete) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116); or the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116); or the Diploma of Training Design & Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216).

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Credit information64 Credit Points

Essential set64 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

The course consists of five core subjects, three compulsory subjects (one when VET02C credited) and a major or restricted electives

Core subjects40 Credit Points

Compulsory subject for students with VET02C credit package24 Credit Points

Compulsory subjects for students without VET02C credit package24 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Full-time (With VET02C credit) - Commencing session 1

Full-time (With VET02C credit) - Commencing session 2

Full-time (With VET02C credit) - Commencing session 3

Full-time (Without VET02C credit) - Commencing session 1

Full-time (Without VET02C credit) - Commencing session 2

Full-time (Without VET02C credit) - Commencing session 3

Part-time (With VET02C credit) - Commencing session 1

Part-time (With VET02C credit) - Commencing session 2

Part-time (With VET02C credit) - Commencing session 3

Part-time (Without VET02C credit) - Commencing Session 3

Part-time (Without VET02C credit) - Commencing session 1

Part-time (Without VET02C credit) - Commencing session 2

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

be able to demonstrate an understanding of adult learning theory, and skills in teaching and learning in a range of environments, including the classroom, workplace and online;

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the competency-based education and training system in Australia, and skills in teaching and learning practices, assessment of student learning, and evaluation of training programs;

be able to demonstrate an understanding of lifelong learning, and skills in reflective practices that enhance their own professional development;

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the broad socio-economic and political context of adult and vocational education both in Australia and globally;

be able to demonstrate an understanding of social justice and equity policies in relation to teaching and learning, and focusing on minority and marginalised learners and learner groups;

be able to demonstrate proficiency in written communication, and an understanding of the use of appropriate communication technologies in education; and

have the ability to analyse and think clearly and constructively about current developments in adult and vocational education and training.

Related courses

Articulated Set

Alternative exit options

The Bachelor and Associate Degree make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Handbook

3113VE01 - Associate Degree in Adult and Vocational Education