Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation

This course provides you with the essential teaching and learning skills required to pathway into an undergraduate teacher education program.

You will develop fundamental knowledge of the education environment, inclusive education, the teaching profession and approaches to learning in the context of early childhood, primary and secondary schooling.

You will develop the skills to:

examine approaches to learning and the ways in which contemporary issues in education impact on teaching and teachers collaborate with and lead others use language, literacy and numeracy at a level required to enter undergraduate level teaching qualifications develop self-management strategies source and select relevant information read, summarise and paraphrase academic literature communicate using academic language and structure use academic referencing systems.

You will graduate with knowledge of twenty-first century learning and teaching practices and have the confidence to pursue further study in the field.

To be awarded the 22451VIC Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency, comprising of:

• nine (9) core units;
• one (1) unit from the education practice stream, and;

• two (2) elective units, selected from:
• the electives listed within the 22451VIC Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation qualification;
• the units listed within the education practice stream of 22451VIC Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation that have not previously been selected, and/or;
• any other accredited course or endorsed training package where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4 or above in the source training product.

The selection of elective units should be guided by the vocational, educational and/or personal development needs of learners as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• VU21356 - Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
• VU21360 - Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
• VU22074 - Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems
• VU22271 - Develop academic skills for the tertiary learning environment
• VU22272 - Investigate the education system
• VU22273 - Examine approaches to learning
• VU22274 - Investigate contemporary issues in teaching
• VU22275 - Investigate the digital education environment

EDUCATION PRACTICE STREAM

• CHCEDS022 - Work with students in need of additional support

ELECTIVE UNITS

• CHCEDS019 - Support students’ mathematics learning
• CHCEDS020 - Support students’ literacy learning

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Applicants are best placed to successfully undertake this qualification if they have language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Training review, including a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Working with Children Check. Failure to provide the required document in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following is a suggested site you could visit to obtain this check:- Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 24 credit points of study.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be credited for up to 24 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

The purpose of the qualification is to support successful transitions into an undergraduate initial teacher education qualification for those from diverse backgrounds and life stages, without compromising the rigour of their preparation as teachers. Note: Completion of this qualification will not result in registration as a teacher.