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

CSU's Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) - industry entry program brings together a diverse range of subjects. Graduates will be trained as secondary school teachers eligible to teach in the Trade Training Centres in schools.

Why study this course?

There is a significant demand for Technology and Applied Studies teachers. CSU’s Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) – industry entry program provides students who have industry experience the opportunity to enhance their skills qualifying them for career opportunities in Trade Training Centres in schools. The program is offered part-time and full-time by distance education, allowing students to fit study around work, family and other commitments.

Students will develop strong practical skills through workplace learning. On completion of this course students will be classed as teachers of technology with the ability to teach in the key learning area of Design and Technology and  another teaching area selected from: Agricultural Technology; Industrial Technology; Information Technology, Food Technology and Textiles Technology. Graduates from the program have the opportunity to gain dual accreditation for general education and vocational education.

NOTE: If you are a school leaver and/or do not believe you hold the required industry qualifications and experience for this course then the four-year on campus Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) may be the course for you.

Associated costs

As part of the Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) students will complete a TAE40110 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 TAE40110 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.

Residential School

Please note that this course may have residential school component. For more information refer to the course structure.

Credit

Students receive 96 points of credit awarded upon admission based on existing relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers to 31 December 2014. Graduates will be eligible to teach throughout Australia and overseas.

Additional admission requirements

• Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership requirement
• National Criminal Record Clearance

Graduation requirements

To graduate from the Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) –  industry entry program, students must satisfactorily complete 264 points, which comprises 96 points of credit awarded upon admission and 168 points completed through the 21 standard coursework subjects.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.