Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) - Industry entry

Additional admission requirements

For entry into CSU's Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies), previous studies related to a student's designated teaching area MUST include*:

*NOTE: the following are the expected entry level requirements combined with appropriate industry experience. They are stated as equivalences, because various mixtures of TAFE, industry training and work-based learning through recognition of prior learning (RPL) can be considered as a basis for equivalence.

• Information Technology teaching area: TAFE Associate Diploma / Diploma in Information Technology / Computing plus three to five years (post-training) recent, relevant industry experiences not including period of training
  or
• Food Technology teaching area: Associate Diploma / Diploma  in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) / Food Science or full chef qualifications (Trade Certificate III in Commercial Cookery) plus three to five years (post-training) recent, relevant industry experiences not including period of training
  or
• Industrial Technology teaching area: Trade Certificate III (or equivalent) in Fitting and Turning; Building; Carpentry; Joinery; Metals Engineering; or related areas plus three to five years (post-training) recent, relevant industry experience not including period of training
  or
• Agricultural Technology teaching area: TAFE Associate Diploma Rural Traineeship or Agricultural College two-year program (TOCAL; MURRUMBIDGEE or equivalent) plus five years (post-training) recent, relevant industry experience not including period of training
  or
• Textiles Technology teaching area: Associate Diploma / Diploma in Fashion and Design plus five years (post-training) recent, relevant industry experience not including period of training
  and
• demonstrated interest in working with adolescents and/or working in training or educational settings and/or abilities to work with and manage people in a team environment
• demonstrated ability to design and implement solutions to problems and needs in their technology specialisation that will require submission of a questionnaire.

Students in Education courses are required to have a high level of English literacy skills. Refer to Literacy Requirement.

For the Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) - industry entry program, the following additional selection criteria apply:

• students are admitted on the basis of their previous studies, other attainments and experience
• students must submit a questionnaire. Assessment of a questionnaire requires applicants to demonstrate how their previous skills and experience relate to their chosen designated teaching area.

Download a copy of the Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) – industry entry questionnaire

Evidentiary documentation of industry qualifications and experience MUST be submitted with your application in addition to the Charles Sturt University Application for Admission form. These include:

• certified copies of the transcripts (subjects completed) of your university, TAFE or industry qualifications or other training completed or undertake to date
• evidence of the award of your university, TAFE or industry qualifications or other training including trade certification (i.e. Craft Certificate / Proficiency Certificate)
• curriculum vitae / resume including the following information: employers business and contact details position(s) held, the responsibilities and tasks of each position, the range of various commissions/contracts, referees
• certified copies of secondary School Certificates and Higher School Certificates results (or their equivalent)
• an overview of any experience working with adolescents either in a work or sport / community context and specific examples supported by documentary evidence
• if relevant, any experience of working in training or educational settings, including working with apprentices and trainees
• descriptions of situations that illustrate the ability to work with and manage people in a team environment
• Statements of Service attesting to the nature and length of your industry experience from your place(s) of employment.

NOTE: applicants should attach copies of any support materials they think will assist their application. Evidence of change of name where any documents supplied are in a name other than the one currently used by the applicant.

Admission requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies, and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

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.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

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.