Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Industry Entry

Are you an industry expert seeking to share your knowledge with the next generation?

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) − Industry Entry from Charles Sturt University will prepare you for a rewarding career as a teacher.

Building on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your industry or profession, you'll learn how to translate this area of expertise into the context of secondary teaching.Offered online, this course provides both flexibility and access for those from an industry background looking to venture into teacher education.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS072 Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate A
• SSS073 Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate B
• SSS074 Maths Skills 3 – Advanced A
• SSS086 Transition to Uni Study

If you are considering Food Technology as a major teaching area, we recommend the following subject.

• SSS010 Introduction to Chemistry

If you are considering Industrial Technology as a major teaching area, we recommend the following subject.

• SSS011 Introductory Physics

If you wish to improve your writing and grammar, we recommend any of the following:

• SSS077 Essay Writing 1 – Style
• SSS078 Essay Writing 2 – Structure
• SSS079 Essay Writing 3 – Putting it into Practice
• SSS080 Grammar Essentials 1: The Basics of Grammar
• SSS081 Grammar Essentials 2: Applying Grammar in University Study

Charles Sturt takes a holistic approach to understand each applicants' potential for academic success. Each applicant is assessed on a range of factors including academic readiness, previous study, work and life experience, motivation to succeed, and awareness of the demands of tertiary study.

For the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Industry Entry program, admission requirements vary depending on prior study/industry experience and the teaching area to be completed. The entry requirements below relate to the specific first teaching areas to be covered in this course.

Technology and Applied Studies - first teaching areas: Information Technology An accredited Associate Diploma / Diploma in Information Technology / Computing completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Food Technology An accredited Associate Diploma / Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) / Food Science, completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation that will require submission of a questionnaire. or full chef qualifications (Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III in Commercial Cookery); and three to five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Industrial Technology Trade qualified (Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III) in Fitting and Turning/Machining; Metals Engineering; Carpentry; Joinery; or related areas; or Trade qualified (Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate III) in Automotive Mechanic; Diesel/Plant Mechanic; Electrical Mechanic; Electrician/Electronics; Plumbing; or related area; and three to five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire.

OR Agricultural Technology Accredited Associate Diploma Agricultural College (National or International) - two-year fulltime program or equivalent, completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. OR Textiles Technology An accredited Associate Diploma / Diploma in Fashion and Design completed through a Registered Training Organisation; and five years (post training) recent industry experience in field of qualification, not including period of training; and demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation evidenced by satisfactory responses to a questionnaire. Mathematics - first teaching area Two years or more of a relevant degree e.g. Mathematics / Engineering / Econometrics / Economics / Actuarial Studies, where Mathematics and Applied Mathematics are inclusive within the program (with one Mathematics subject at level 1 and one at level 2 and no more than one Statistics subject); and one year of recent employment/industry experience aligned to course content. or A minimum of two years university study towards a degree including a sequence of at least two Mathematics subjects (one at level 1 and one at level 2 and no more than one Statistics subject); and one year of recent employment/industry experience aligned to course content. English - first teaching area Two years or more of a degree with a minimum of two years university study including a sequence of at least two subjects from one or more of the following areas: literature, communications, media studies, creative writing and linguistics (one subject must be at level 1 and one at level 2 or higher); and one year of recent employment/industry experience aligned to course content. Science - first teaching area Two years or more of a degree with a minimum of two years university study including a sequence of at least two subjects from one or more of the following areas: biology; chemistry; physics (one subject must be at level 1 and one at level 2 or higher); and one year of recent employment/industry experience aligned to course content. Human Society and Environment (HSIE) - first teaching areas: One of: Geography or Modern History or Business Studies Two years or more of a degree with a minimum of two years university study including a sequence of at least two subjects from at least one the following areas: geography; modern history; business studies (one subject must be at level 1 and one at level 2 or higher); and one year of recent employment/industry experience aligned to course content. All Students English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements for Teacher Preparation Programs All applicants who do not meet the Standard CSU English Proficiency Requirements must demonstrate proficiency by completing an Academic IELTS (or equivalent) with an overall score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in reading and writing, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening). Note: Please refer to relevant National or State employing bodies for their English language proficiency requirements when seeking employment.

Supplementary forms

Supplementary Application Form