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.

Workplace learning

There are two blocks of a minimum of six weeks' teaching professional experience in the course. Each block may be split into two smaller blocks totalling 30 days. The first professional experience placement must be completed before enrolling in the second. In order to meet course and accreditation requirements, students will be expected to undertake professional experience placements in two different and diverse settings.

In undertaking the professional experience placements, students need to be mindful of relevant protocols that are explained on the PEP website. Students should not make arrangements for placements prior to discussions with staff in the Professional Experience Office.

Residential School

Please note that this course may have residential school component.

Workplace Learning

Please note that this course may have a Workplace Learning component.

Course structure

This course consists of 264 points. Students enter with a credit package equivalent to 96 credit points - please refer the standard entry credit.

Students who do not have Band 4 Literacy on entry into the program may undertake study in the subject EML102 Written Communication concurrently with their studies

Curriculum subjects:

EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EMC414 Curriculum Studies: Vocational Education

Education subjects:

EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
ESC407 Classroom Technologies
EMV301 Vocational Education: Professional Practice
EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment
EEL441 Literacies for Learning
ESS441 Inclusive Learning and Teaching
EED442 Teaching for Learning
EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education

Design subjects:

VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
GRP103 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design

Restricted Elective subjects:

[ ] Technology Discipline subject *
[ ] Technology Discipline subject *

Professional Practice subjects:

EPT441 Professional Experience 1
EPT442 Professional Experience 2
and
EML102 Written Communication (if student does not have Band 4 Literacy)

* Restricted Elective subjects: Technology Discipline subject

1. Agricultural Technology Major

These subjects focus on enhancing and extending existing industry skills and/or computing skills where deficient; broadening discipline knowledge or skills in an existing industry area, e.g. if a horticulture background, student will complete subjects with a focus on animals.

As approved by Course Coordinator - these subjects may include, but are not restricted to:
AGR141 Introduction to Ecological Agriculture
AGR156 Plants in Agriculture
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
AGS204 Livestock Breeding & Selection
AGS300 Livestock Management
ASC227 Animal Industries
ASC261 Animal Reproduction
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
HRT221 Ecological Agriculture Design Systems
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC202 Crop and Pasture Science
PSC236 Pasture & Production Management
PSC270 Annual Crop Management

or other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator - including but not restricted to:
ASC171 Animal Anatomy & Physiology
ASC273 Animal Nutrition
PSC102 Botany

If a student came with a strong agriculture background in both plant production and animal technology they will undertake study in another technology area (e.g. textile technology; timber technology; metal technology; digital technology etc) to extend their range of knowledge of technology areas. As approved by the Course Coordinator - these subjects may include, but are not restricted to:
EPI104 Wood Workshop 1
EPI203 Metals Workshop
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
HRT107 Introduction to Landscape Design
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology
TXT111 Introduction to Textiles: Surface and Form
TXT201 Textiles & Costumes for Theatre and Television

2. Food Technology Major

These subjects focus on enhancing and extending existing industry skills and/or computing skills where deficient; broadening discipline knowledge or skills in an existing industry area, e.g. if a student came with a strong food science background and has already completed sufficient study in Nutrition and/or Textiles they will undertake study in another technology area (e.g. plant or animal production technology; timber technology; metal technology; digital technology etc) to extend range of knowledge of technology areas.

As approved by Course Coordinator - these subjects may include, but are not restricted to:
TXT111 Introduction to Textiles: Surface and Form
NUT201 Food and Health

or other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator - including but not restricted to:
AGR156 Plants in Agriculture
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
EPI104 Wood Workshop 1
EPI203 Metals Workshop
FDS101 Food Processing
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
HRT107 Introduction to Landscape Design
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology

3. Industrial Technology Major

These subjects focus on enhancing and extending existing industry skills and/or computing skills where deficient; broadening discipline knowledge or skills in an existing industry area, e.g. if a student came with a strong timber technology background and already has extensive metals skills and/or information technology skills / or a strong metals technology background and already has extensive timber skills and/or information technology skills they will undertake study in another technology area (e.g. plant or animal production technology; timber technology; metal technology; digital technology etc) to extend their range of knowledge of technology areas.

As approved by the Course Coordinator - these subjects may include, but are not restricted to:
EPI104 Wood Workshop 1
or
EPI203 Metals Workshop
and one of:
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology
AGR156 Plants in Agriculture
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
HRT107 Introduction to Landscape Design
TXT111 Introduction to Textiles: Surface and Form

4. Information Technology Major

These subjects are focussed on enhancing and extending existing industry skills and/or computing skills where deficient; broadening discipline knowledge or skills in an existing industry area, e.g. if a student came with a strong background in programming and software development they may focus on database systems. If a students came with a strong background in both programming, software development and database systems they will undertake study in another technology area (e.g. plant or animal production technology; timber technology; metal technology; textiles technology etc) to extend their range of knowledge of technology areas.

As approved by the Course Coordinator - these subjects may include but are not restricted to:
ITC106 Programming Principles
or
ITC140 C++ Programming Techniques
and one of:
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC130 Online Publishing
ITC203 Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
ITC204 Human Computer Interaction
ITC213 Computer Supported Collaborative Network
ITC216 Online Multimedia
ITC226 Application Development for Windows
ITC254 Wireless Networks

and other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator - including but not restricted to:
AGR156 Plants in Agriculture
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
EPI104 Wood Workshop 1
EPI203 Metals Workshop
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
HRT107 Introduction to Landscape Design
TXT111 Introduction to Textiles: Surface and Form

5. Textiles Technology Major

These subjects focus on enhancing and extending existing industry skills and/or computing skills where deficient; broadening discipline knowledge or skills in an existing industry area, e.g. if a student has already completed sufficient study in Textiles they will undertake study in another technology area (e.g. plant or animal production technology; timber technology; metal technology; digital technology etc) to extend range of knowledge of technology areas

As approved by Course Coordinator - these subjects may include, but are not restricted to:
NUT201 Food and Health
AGR156 Plants in Agriculture
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
EPI104 Wood Workshop 1
EPI203 Metals Workshop
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
HRT107 Introduction to Landscape Design
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology

Key subjects for 3429TB Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) program from 201030:

EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
EML102 Written Communication

Enrolment pattern

This program is offered across the three sessions of the Academic Calendar.

Commencing Study in Session 1

Part-time- commencing study in Session 1

Year 1

Session 1

EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
EML102 Written Communication

Session 2

EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EED442 Teaching for Learning

Session 3

EMV301 Vocational Education: Professional Practice
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 2

Session 1

EEL441 Literacies for Learning
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective

Session 2

EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
EMC414 Curriculum Studies: Vocational Education

Session 3

EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology
ESS441 Inclusive Learning and Teaching

Year 3

Session 1

GRP103 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design
[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective

Session 2

EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT441 Professional Experience 1

Year 4

Session 1

EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment
EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education

Session 2

EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EPT442 Professional Experience

Fulltime- commencing study in Session 1

Year 1

Session 1

EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EML102 Written Communication
EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1

Session 2

EEL441 Literacies for Learning
EED442 Teaching for Learning
EMC414 Curriculum Studies: Vocational Education
EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment

Session 3

EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology
EMV301 Vocational Education: Professional Practice
ESC407 Classroom Technologies
ESS441 Inclusive Learning and Teaching

Year 2

Session 1

GRP103 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
EPT441 Professional Experience 1
[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective
[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective

Session 2

EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education
EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT442 Professional Experience 2

Commencing Study in Session 2

Part-time- commencing study in Session 2

Year 1

Session 2

EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EML102 Written Communication

Session 3

EMV301 Vocational Education: Professional Practice
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 2

Session 1

EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
GRP103 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1

Session 2

EEL441 Literacies for Learning
EED442 Teaching for Learning

Session 3

EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology
ESS441 Inclusive Learning and Teaching

Year 3

Session 1

[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications

Session 2

[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective
EMC414 Curriculum Studies: Vocational Education

Year 4

Session 1

EPT441 Professional Experience 1
EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education

Session 2

EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies

Year 5

Session 1

EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EPT442 Professional Experience

Fulltime- commencing study in Session 2

Year 1

Session 2

EEP441 Reconceptualising Secondary Education
EML102 Written Communication
EEL441 Literacies for Learning
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1

Session 3

EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design and Technology
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 2

Session 1

EED442 Teaching for Learning
EMT103 Curriculum Studies 1: Technology
GRP103 Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design
EED441 Constructions of Adolescence and their Educational Implications
[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective

Session 2

EEA310 Managing the Learning Environment
EMC414 Curriculum Studies: Vocational Education
EEP442 Cultural Politics of Education
EPT441 Professional Experience 1

Session 3

EMV301 Vocational Education: Professional Practice
ESS441 Inclusive Learning and Teaching

Year 3

Session 1

[ ] Core Technology Discipline - Restricted Elective
EEP443 Aboriginal Perspectives for Secondary Education
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT442 Professional Experience 2

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.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2