Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)

Literacy requirement

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.

National Criminal Record Check

You must undergo a National Criminal Record Check either through your State or Territory Police Service or through the Australian Federal Police in order to obtain a National Police Certificate.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, including  the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course  Coordinator.

Professional experience

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. Students should not make arrangements for placements prior to discussions with staff in the Professional Experience Office.

More about protocols on professional experience in the Faculty of Education