The demand for teachers in TAS is significant. Many existing technology teachers have only one area of expertise and, over the next 10 years, major shortages of TAS teachers are predicted across Australia. CSU's Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) will address this need. The program is offered as a full-time, four-year on campus program taught at the Wagga Wagga Campus.
On completion of this course you will be classed as a teacher of technology with the ability to teach in the key learning area of Technology and Applied Studies. Dual accreditation for general education and vocational education applies for graduates from the program.
Predicted employment trends indicate considerable growth in opportunities in TAS across Australia, particularly due to teacher retirements and the newly established Trade Training Centres in schools.
Graduates will be eligible to teach throughout Australia and overseas.
Professionals teaching you professional skills
The course is taught by dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience. Education staff have experience across a broad range of educational settings, from schools, TAFE and industry training.
The discipline studies associated with the different technologies are drawn from industry accredited courses in the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Business.
This course is currently awaiting accreditation approval from the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Students undertake extensive practical experience in schools.
As part of the Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) students will complete a TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, which will require enrolment with CSU Training to complete this award. Enrolment and certificate issue costs need to be met by each student. For students who hold a current TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment this component of study may be exempted.
Extra costs may be associated for the acquisition of units of competency to gain accreditation and registration to teach VET in schools. These costs will be determined by various Registered Training Organisations (e.g. TAFE NSW) and must be independently paid for and organised by students.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 264 points.
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An indicative course structure and enrolment pattern are available in the CSU Handbook.
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
It is recommended that those interested in studying Food Technology have HSC Chemistry knowledge. If not, completion of a linkage course through CSU or TAFE prior to commencing study is recommended. CSU has distance education STUDY LINK courses available – for more information see: www.csu.edu.au/student/studylink/. These STUDY LINK courses are available throughout the year.
Once enrolled with CSU as a student in the Bachelor of Education (TAS), students will be able to access Learning Study Skills Centre Workshops in Chemistry. For more information, visit: www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning/studycentres.htm
To be successful at studies within certain courses, students must be highly competent in spoken and written English literacy.
All students who do not have this level of competence in spoken and written English will be required to independently organise some form of coaching in English literacy, such as a short TAFE course or other form of tuition to improve their skills. Students will be advised of their options by the Head of School from the campus where they are enrolled.
If, after an agreed period of study in English literacy, a student’s English literacy standard has not improved, the appropriate Head of School will provide further advice with regard to alternative career options.
The competency at English is considered to have been met if students have achieved a minimum Band 4 in Higher School Certificate English (Standard English or English as a Second Language (ESL) or Advanced English) or equivalent.
NOTE: Where applicants do not have a minimum Band 4 in Higher School Certificate English (Standard English or English as a Second Language (ESL) or Advanced English) or equivalent they will complete an approved supplementary English subject (LIT101 Language and Text) before graduation.
Most states in Australia (except NSW) require preservice teachers to undergo a Working with Children Check (WCC) prior to undertaking a placement in a school or early childhood service. The checks are intended to identify people who have convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, who may put patients’/clients’ personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.
NSW and other state schools only require the WCC for students undertaking an internship.
Prospective students should be aware that not passing a criminal record clearance may make it difficult for them to complete a teacher education course satisfactorily because of the unavailability of suitable school or preschool experiences. Preservice teachers who participate in Internship programs in NSW DET schools will be required to have a Working with Children Check.
In addition, all students are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration every year of the program, indicating if they are a prohibited person under the Child Protection Act 1998.
The Department of Health in NSW, and most other states, currently require all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement, to undergo a Working with Children Check.
Currently, NSW Department of Sport & Recreation have the same guidelines as NSW DET.
If you have any queries regarding this matter, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Coordinator.
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