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Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)

Normal course duration

Full-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

The Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies) 3429TA can be completed in a four (4) year, 3 Session calendar period.

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

This course may utilise a three session per year teaching calendar. Students should consult the Enrolment Pattern for availability of subjects in Session 3, or contact their Course Coordinator.

Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy

Normal admission requirements of the University will apply, with students being admitted under the UAC and VTAC systems.

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements for Teacher Preparation Programs
English Language Proficiency entry requirements for non-Anglophone International students is: Academic IELTS Reading and Writing 6.5, Speaking and Listening 7.5.

Please note that these requirements are for admission to this course, not to the teaching profession in Australia. Employment in Australian schools is conditional on more stringent English Language Proficiency requirements as outlined under professional accreditation.

Credit CSU Credit Policy

Credit arrangements have been organised with Southern Cross University (SCU) to provide eight discipline subjects, namely

DES10634 Design & Technology: Essential Technologies
DES10651 Timber Design and Production
DES10652 Metal Design and Production
DES10653 Timber Industry Practice and Management
DES10654 Metal Industry Practice and Management
DES10643 Textiles Science & Innovation
DES10641 Textiles & Design
DES10642 Textiles & Society

This credit will be represented via the following entry level credit packages:

EPI14C Timber/Metal Production  -  32 credit points -  this covers completion of four SCU subjects, namely:

- DES10651 Timber Design and Production;
- DES10652 Metal Design and Production;
- DES10653 Timber Industry Practice and Management; and,
- DES10654 Metal Industry Practice and Management
 

EMT11C Design & Technologies - 8 credit points -  this covers completion of one SCU subject, namely:

- DES10634 Design & Technology: Essential Technologies

TXT03C Textiles and Design - 24 credit points -  this covers completion of three SCU subjects, namely:

- DES10643 Textiles Science & Innovation;
- DES10641 Textiles & Design; and,
- DES10642 Textiles & Society

 

Graduation requirement

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 264 points.

Course structure

The course structure contain the following 34 subjects (equivalent of 264 points) including a zero (0) point Professional Experience subject:

- Twelve (12) Core Education subjects;
- Six (6) Design & Technology subjects;
- Ten (10) High School Specialist subjects;
- Two (2) Curriculum Method subjects;
- One (1) Indigenous subject;
- One (1) Elective subject;
- One (1) Compulsory Literacy subject; and
- One (1) Community Professional Experience subject (0-point).

Compulsory Literacy Subject:
LIT101 Language and Text

Community Professional Experience Subject
EEB106 Community Cultural Education Program

Core Education Subjects:
EEA202 Managing the Classroom Environment
EED308 Adolescence and Learning
EEP306 Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms
ESC407 Classroom Technologies
EEE314 Assessment and Reporting
ELN402 Literacy Strategies for Learning
EMT203 Design & Technologies: An Introduction
EPT123 Implementing Professional Knowledge in the TAS Classroom
EPT218 Student Learning and Engagement
EPT329 Working within the Community
EPT436 Transitions to the Teaching Profession
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Classroom

Indigenous Subject
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

Core Design & Technology Subjects
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
EMT303 Design & Technology Project
GRP225 Experimental Design
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
** EMT11C Design & Technologies - 8 credit points - (credit package based on completion of one specified Southern Cross University subject - see below)

High School Specialist Subjects:
Agricultural Technology - Major
AGB165 Agribusiness Systems
AGR220 Extension
AGR237 Property Planning and Development or CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
AGS300 Livestock Management
AGS301 Weed & Pesticide Science
PSC102 Botany
PSC104 Soil Science
PSC202 Crop and Pasture Science
PSC236 Pasture Production & Management or PSC270 Annual Crop Management

Information Technology - Major
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC114 Database Management Systems
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
ITC211 Systems Analysis
ITC216 On-line Multi-Media
ITC212 Internet Technolgies
ITC233 Network Engineering 1
ITC301 IT Project
ITC331 Ethic and Professional Practice
ITC354 Network Engineering 2

Food Technology - Major
FDS101 Food Processing
FDS308 Food Processing (16 points)
NUT201 Food and Health
NUT325 Food Service Practice & Management (16 points)

Industrial Technology - Major
MTH105 Introductory Mathematics or MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics
PHY107 Engineering Physics
* EPI14C Timber/Metal Production - 32 credit points - (credit package based on completion of four specified Southern Cross University subjects - see below)

Textiles Technology – Minor
(Prerequisite: Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology )
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
*** TXT03C Textiles and Design - 24 credit points - (credit package based on completion of three specified Southern Cross University subjects - see below)
Graphics and Multimedia Technology - Minor
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
GRP117 Graphic Design Theory & Practice
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
GRP224 Identity and Branding

Curriculum Method Subjects
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies

Elective Subject
The Elective subject is an unrestricted choice of subject.

Key Subjects
Key subjects which apply from 201430:
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories & Contemporary Realities
LIT101 Language and Text
EMT203 Design & Technology: An Introduction
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology

VET in Schools
Students are encouraged to undertake ‘VET in Schools’ Qualifications concurrently with the BEd (TAS) to enhance their employment opportunities. Students would be responsible for accessing these courses through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as TAFE or similar training providers. This would be optional study and any associated costs would be the responsibility of the student.

Possible VET in Schools areas include:

Industrial Technology related VET area requirements:
Certificate ll in Engineering (Production Technology) and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment and related industry experience and/or Certificate 1 in Construction and Certificate ll in Construction Pathways and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment and related industry experience. There is the opportunity to include the 70 hours of work placement in a related industry as part of EEB106 Community Cultural Education.

Food Technology related VET area requirements:
Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment and and related industry experience. There is the opportunity to include the 70 hours of work placement in a related industry as part of EEB106 Community Cultural Education.

Agricultural Technology related VET area requirements:
Certificate ll in Agriculture or Certificate ll in Horticulture and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment and related industry experience. There is the opportunity to include the 70 hours of work placement in a related industry as part of EEB106 Community Cultural Education.

Information Technology related VET area requirements:
Certificate lll in Information, Digital Media & Technology and Certificate lV in Training and Assessment and related industry experience. There is the opportunity to include the 70 hours of work placement in a related industry as part of EEB106 Community Cultural Education.

Cross-Institutional Studies with Southern Cross University

Credit arrangements have been organised with Southern Cross University (SCU) to provide eight discipline subjects. Students will enrol in these subjects as cross-institutional enrolments and the workshop components will be delivered on the CSU Wagga campus as Residential School blocks of study.

This credit will be represented on student transcripts via the following credit package codes:

* EPI14C Timber/Metal Production - 32 credit points - this covers completion of four SCU subjects, namely:

- DES106 51 Timber Design and Production; DES106 52 Metal Design and Production; DES106 53 Timber Industry Practice and Management; DES106 54 Metal Industry Practice and Management.

** EMT11C Design & Technologies - 8 credit points - this covers completion of one SCU subject, namely:

- DES106 34 Design & Technology: Essential Technologies

*** TXT03C Textiles and Design - 24 credit points - this covers completion of three SCU subjects, namely:

- DES106 43 Textiles Science & Innovation; DES106 41 Textiles & Design; DES106 42 Textiles & Society

Enrolment pattern

** Please note: Where a credit code (e.g. EMT11C Design & Technologies and/or EPI4C Timber/Metal Production and/or TXT03C Textiles & Design) is noted in the enrolment pattern this indicates that the student will enrol in a subject through Southern Cross University (SCU). The subject selected will be as specified in the arrangements for that credit package, and as approved by the Course Director. Credit will be ungraded and represented as Transfer Credit (TCR).

Agricultural Technology Major

Year 1
Session 1
AGB165 Agribusiness Systems
PSC102 Botany
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Session 2
AGS100 Livestock Production Systems
EMT203 Design & Technologies: An Introduction
GRP225 Experimental Design
PSC104 Soil Science
Session 3
LIT101 Language and Text

Year 2
Session 1
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to Present
AGR237 Property Planning and Development or CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals
PSC202 Crop Pasture Science
EMT11C Design & Technology credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 2
PSC236 Pasture Production & Management or PSC270 Annual Crop Management
AGR220 Extension
AGS300 Livestock Management
AGS301 Weed & Pesticide Science
Session 3
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology

Year 3
Session 1
EEA202 Managing the Classroom Environment
EMT303 Design & Technology Project
EPT123 Implementing Professional Knowledge in TAS Classrooms
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories & Contemporary Realities
Session 2
EED308 Adolescence & Learning
EEP306 Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT218 Student Learning & Engagement
Session 3
EEB106 Community Cultural Education Program
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 4
Session 1
EPT329 Working within the Community
EMS441 Curriculum Method 1: Science or Elective subject
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
Session 2
EEE314 Assessment & Reporting
EPT436 Transition to the Teaching Profession
ELN402 Literacy Strategies for Learning

Food Technology Major – Textiles Technology Minor **

**Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology is a prerequisite for the Textiles Technology Minor.
PLEASE NOTE: the Textiles minor can be replaced by the Graphics and Multimedia Technology Minor.
Year 1
Session 1
CHM108 Chemical Fundamentals or [ ] Elective subject
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Session 2
EMT203 Design & Technology: An Introduction
FDS101 Food Processing
GRP225 Experimental Design
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories & Contemporary Realities
Session 3
LIT101 Language and Text

Year 2
Session 1
FDS308 Food Processing (16 points - commenced)
NUT201 Food and Health
EMT11C Design & Technology credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 2
FDS308 Food Processing (completed)
NUT325 Food Service Practice & Management (16 points)
TXT03C Textiles and Design credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 3
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology

Year 3
Session1
EEA202 Managing the Classroom Environment
EMT303 Design & Technology Project
EPT123 Implementing Professional Knowledge in TAS Classrooms
TXT03C Textiles and Design credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 2
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
EED308 Adolescence & Learning
EEP306 Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms
EPT218 Student Learning & Engagement
Session 3
EEB106 Community Cultural Education Program
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 4
Session 1
ELN402 Literacy Strategies for Learning
EPT329 Working within the Community
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
Session 2
EEE314 Assessment & Reporting
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT436 Transition to the Teaching Profession
TXT03C Textiles and Design credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)

Industrial Technology Major – Graphics and Multimedia Technology Minor
PLEASE NOTE: The Graphics & Multimedia Minor can be replaced by the Textiles Technology Minor
Year 1
Session 1
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
MTH105 Introductory Mathematics or MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Session 2
EMT203 Design and Technologies: An Introduction
GRP225 Experimental Design
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories & Contemporary Realities
EPI14C Timber/Metal Production credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 3
LIT101 Language and Text

Year 2
Session 1
PHY107 Engineering Physics
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
EPI14C Timber/Metal Production credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
EMT11C Design & Technology credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 2
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
GRP117 Graphic Design Theory & Practice
EPI14C Timber/Metal Production credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 3
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology

Year 3
Session1
EEA202 Managing the Classroom Environment
EMT303 Design & Technology Project
EPT123 Implementing Professional Knowledge in TAS Classrooms
EPI14C Timber/Metal Production credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 2
EED308 Adolescence & Learning
EEP306 Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms
EPT218 Student Learning & Engagement
GRP224 Identity and Branding
Session 3
EEB106 Community Cultural Education Program
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 4
Session 1
EPT329 Working within the Community
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
ELN402 Literacy Strategies for Learning
Session 2
EEE314 Assessment & Reporting
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT436 Transition to the Teaching Profession
[ ] Elective subject

Information Technology Major
Year 1
Session 1
ITC106 Programming Principles
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Session 2
EMT203 Design and Technologies: An Introduction
GRP225 Experimental Design
ITC212 Internet Technolgies
ITC114 Database Management Systems
Session 3
LIT101 Language and Text

Year 2
Session 1
ITC216 On-line Multi-Media
ITC233 Network Engineering 1
ITC331 Ethic and Professional Practice
EMT11C Design & Technology credit (see above ** Southern Cross University - subject enrolment)
Session 2
ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories & Contemporary Realities
ITC211 Systems Analysis
ITC354 Network Engineering 2
Session 3
EEB106 Community Cultural Education Program
EMT445 Curriculum Method 1: Design & Technology

Year 3
Session1
EEA202 Managing the Classroom Environment
EMT303 Design & Technology Project
EPT123 Implementing Professional Knowledge in TAS Classrooms
Session 2
EED308 Adolescence & Learning
EEP306 Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms
EPT218 Student Learning & Engagement
ITC301 IT Project
Session 3
ESC407 Classroom Technologies

Year 4
Session 1
EPT329 Working within the Community
ESS419 Principles of Inclusive Education
ELN402 Literacy Strategies for Learning
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production or Elective subject
Session 2
EEE314 Assessment & Reporting
EMT446 Curriculum Method 2: Technologies
EPT436 Transition to the Teaching Profession

Professional recognition

This course has been submitted for accreditation with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES).

Please note that the following requirements relate to Australian Employment Requirements only. These requirements differ from both CSU Admission and CSU Graduation Requirements. As such, it is each student’s responsibility to ensure that they meet these requirements prior to seeking employment as a teacher within Australia.

AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership

From 1 January 2013, AITSL introduced changes to the assessment criteria for English language proficiency to be consistent with teacher registration requirements in Australian states and territories, as per below:

English Language proficiency requirements from 1 January 2013

1. An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows:

• A score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and
• A score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening.

The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 12 month period prior to submitting an application.

OR

2. An applicant has completed study assessed by AITSL as comparable to at least four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education (university) study, that results in a qualification/s comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor degree or higher, (must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification) in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America.

New South Wales Institute of Teachers

ACCEPTED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS
The tests and results which are accepted by the NSW Institute of Teachers are listed below.

3.1 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
The IELTS test for academic purposes is an appropriate test for prospective teachers. The Institute requires that the applicant needs to attain a minimum overall score of 7.5 including a minimum result of 8.0 in both the speaking and listening modules and 7.0 in reading and writing. The test is widely accepted as an international standard for English language skills. Testing and locations can be found at http://www.ielts.org/.

3.2 Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT)
The applicant must have Band A in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This test has been developed for teachers intending to teach in the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC). DEC requires relevant teachers to undertake the PEAT. The DEC has advised that Band A is required for teaching in government schools. It is available at the University of NSW Institute of Languages. The website is http://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/PEAT/. Only the DEC may refer teachers to undertake PEAT.

3.3 International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)
The applicant must have a score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This test was originally developed as the ASLPR (Australian Second Language Proficiency Rating). It was developed at Griffith University and is available in a form specifically designed to test language proficiency in the teaching context. The website is http://www.islpr.org.

4. EXCEPTIONS
The following applicants generally do not need to complete one of the approved language tests:
applicants for whom English is their first language
applicants who have gained the majority of their qualifications in English, in a country where English is the main language. These countries are: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), Republic of South Africa and the United States of America
applicants who can provide evidence that they have successfully taught in English in a school in a country where English is the main language for a substantial period of time.

5. CURRENCY OF RESULTS
The Institute has accepted the advice of the test providers regarding the length of currency of results. Applicants who submit results from IELTS must submit results from a test taken within a period of two years of their application for provisional or conditional accreditation. Applicants who submit results from ISLPR must submit results from a test taken within a period of twelve months of their application for provisional or conditional accreditation. A successful PEAT does not lose currency.

Contact

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au

The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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