Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training

Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training
Award abbreviation: GCVET
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus (intensive)
Duration: 1–2 years part-time
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Summer Semester
USC program code: ED504
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Expand your skills and become a VET-accredited trainer.

This program creates leaders in VET practice who can design and deliver quality vocational education and training to retain learners, build workplace learning success, and establish pathways to further education, training and employment.

Changing work roles of VET practitioners requires shifting mindsets, new models and workforce renewal. Vocational education and training is immersed in an evolving environment in which system-wide radical reforms aim to produce a more industry-focused and responsive sector. This challenges the nature of vocational learning and the way in which it is delivered to a market with new and changing expectations.

Many teachers now facilitate learning in a range of blended delivery modes—“they are learning managers requiring effective communication skills, relevant and up to date content and the knowledge and skills to deliver and assess in a wide range of contexts” (The Vocational Education and Training Workforce – new roles and ways of working 2004:2).

Build your capacity to deliver a learner-centred, industry-focused product that is responsive to the challenges of change at an individual, organisational and systemic level. You complete four courses to develop the learning frameworks, build learning engagement, grow connectedness with product and process development, and recognise and facilitate the achievement of current industry competencies.

Courses are delivered using face-to-face interaction, on-line learning engagement, and support and peer learning groups which are focused on an enquiry-based learning experience built on industry exposure and critical reflections on practice. This learning approach uses real and relevant assessment strategies that are authentic to the VET context and provides a rich learning experience that allows you to develop your skills, from observation and critical analysis to product design, delivery and review.

Admission requirements

To teach in schools, applicants will need to be a registered teacher, and hold a degree in education, or a graduate diploma in education.

For those working in non-school contexts, in areas such as nursing, social work or business and office practices, for example, applicants require possession of a degree to gain entry into the postgraduate qualification, and they may require workplace experience of up to five years. These applicants need to be aware that the award of a Certificate is not a qualification for teacher registration.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background will be required to attain an IELTS level of 6.5 in each category of the test. Equivalent scores from other forms of English language testing may also be considered.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: education@usc.edu.au

Program structure

Program requirements and notes

• Students are required to successfully complete four courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training program structure.
• Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
• Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
• When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Required courses (4)

EDU301 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
EDU314 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement
EDU315 Vocational Education and Training: Research and Development
EDU329 Building a Professional Learning Portfolio

Study Plan

This Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training study plan is for students commencing in the current semester.

Required courses: (4)

Why choose USC? 

It’s the best of both worlds. Students choose USC for its industry focused degrees, experienced academics, student support, overseas study opportunities and relaxed campus atmosphere.

Am I eligible for university study?

Find out what qualifications you need to apply for entry into your proposed study program. If you don’t have the required qualifications, there may be alternative pathways you can take to gain entry to USC.

If you have previously undertaken university or TAFE studies, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. This requirement applies to all students intending to study at the University.

How do I submit an application?

• Current Year 12 students—regardless of whether you are OP-eligible or not—apply for university using the Twelve to Tertiary (TTT) application service on the QTAC website
• Non-school leavers use the Apply by Web (ABW) online application service on the QTAC website
• Postgraduate applicants apply directly to USC
• International students apply directly to USC International
• All other applicants

When should I apply?

Check if the program is offered in Semester 1 and / or Semester 2, then follow the deadlines on the application calendar. The academic calendar provides all the key dates you need to know as a student at USC.

What happens next?

Accept your offer with QTAC (if applicable) and USC, enrol in your classes and attend Orientation.

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to apply:

• Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.

Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:

1. Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
2. Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
3. Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable 
4. Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
5. Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
6. Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
7. Pay required study fees by the fee due date

Useful links

• Getting Started Guide
• USC Central Guide
• Common enrolment problems
• Class timetables
• Academic Calendar
• Faculty major and minor offerings
• Student-related policies, plans and procedures
• Contact Student Administration

Where can I ask more questions?

If you have more questions about how to enrol:

• Online: Refer to the USC Central Guide 
• Email: information@usc.edu.au
• Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
• In person: Student Central, Building C

If you have questions about your program:

• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering