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Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education (with specialisations)

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If you're currently a teacher or workplace trainer or seeking to become a teacher or workplace trainer in adult and vocational education, this course is for you. Our Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education meets the professional needs of students with vocational qualifications who want to teach in their discipline area in an adult learning environment or within their particular vocational setting.

Our course recognises the diversity of the adult and vocational education sectors, offering a number of major fields of study to allow you to focus study towards a particular field of development. Or you can select from a wide range of elective subjects to tailor study to meet your personal or professional learning goals.

The course recognises your previous vocational qualifications and professional experience by awarding a full year of entry-level credit and allows further credit if you have previously completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Completion of this course also fulfils the professional development requirements for vocational trainers and educators.

The Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education is an approved qualification for the purposes of the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018 (MEA).

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Find out how your experience matters – through adult and vocational education.

Key information

Study mode and sessions

Online
Next session start: July 14, 2025
Session 1 : March 3, 2025
Online
Session 2 : July 14, 2025
Online
Session 3 : November 17, 2025
Online

Duration

Minimum time - 2 year(s)
Maximum time - 4 year(s)

Entry score

TBA
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Indicative fees

Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $6,170.00 pa
Part-time - $3,085.00 pa

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Course points and codes

Credit Points: 192
AQF: Level 7
Cricos:

Additional information

  • Work-integrated learning

Applications close February 12

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Why study with us?

Our Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education builds on your knowledge from previous vocational studies, and equips you to be a teacher or workplace trainer in adult and vocational education. The broad range of specialisations available allows you to tailor your study to meet a particular employment, or professional development, goal.

Study your way

This education course is offered online, so you can study at a time and place that suits your lifestyle.

Gain your competitive edge

This degree is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 award. It enables you to enhance your skills in teaching and learning, and in the assessment of student learning and the evaluation of training programs.

Flexible study options

You can choose a generic stream and choose from a range of electives, or select from a number of specialisations, including Language, Literacy and Numeracy; Training Systems and Human Resource Management; Vocational Education and Training; Educational Information Technology Development and Information Systems.

Graduate industry-ready

You'll graduate with expertise in face-to-face and digital teaching and learning environments. You will have the ability to analyse and think critically and constructively about current developments in your field and have strong training and research skills that you can apply to professional practice. you'll develop an understanding of the broad socioeconomic and political context in which adult and vocational education and training is located, and an awareness of social justice and equity policies and their application to Indigenous, refugee and migrant education and training strategies.

Build a professional portfolio

You'll build a professional portfolio that captures your prior learning and experience. The creation of this profile allows you to establish an online professional presence and provide evidence of your teaching experience for employment or promotion opportunities.

We are #1 in NSW for first-in-family students.

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Career opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

  • Industry workplace trainer
  • Registered training organisation teacher
  • TAFE teacher

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Students receive VET08C Entry Level Vocational Credit (64 points) on admission for completion of prior qualifications (see entry requirements and credit arrangements)

Credit information64 Credit Points

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  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
Students receive VET08C Entry Level Vocational Credit (64 points) on admission for completion of prior qualifications (see entry requirements and credit arrangements)
VET08CEntry Level Vocational Credit64 credit pts

Core subjects40 Credit Points

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  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
EML102Written Communication8 credit pts
IKC101First Nations Foundations: Knowing, Relating and Understanding Country8 credit pts
EEL320Learning Theories for Post Compulsory Education8 credit pts
EEE404Assessment Practices in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
EMV302Adult and Vocational Education in Australia8 credit pts

Compulsory subjects for students without VET02C credit package24 Credit Points

Legend:
  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
Students without VET02C complete the following subjects:
EEB220Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Vocational Education and Training8 credit pts
EEB312Reflective Practice and Lifelong Learning8 credit pts
EPT320High Level Facilitation for Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts

Compulsory subject for students with VET02C credit package24 Credit Points

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  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
Students with VET02C credit package select either EEB312 or EPT320
VET02CCertificate IV TAE40110/4011616 credit pts
EEB312Reflective Practice and Lifelong Learning8 credit pts
OR
EPT320High Level Facilitation for Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts

With Major 64 Credit Points

Majors 64 Credit Points

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  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
Select one (1) Major from the following:
ET0001Educational Information Technology Development64 credit pts
IS0001Information Systems64 credit pts
LL0001Language, Literacy and Numeracy64 credit pts
TS0001Training Systems and Human Resource Management64 credit pts
VE0001Vocational Education and Training64 credit pts

Without Major64 Credit Points

Compulsory subject8 Credit Points

Legend:
  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
EEL445The Individual in Society8 credit pts

Restricted electives 56 Credit Points

Set A24 Credit Points

Legend:
  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
Select a minimum of three (3) subjects from the following:
EEB220Language, Literacy and Numeracy in Vocational Education and Training8 credit pts
EEB312Reflective Practice and Lifelong Learning8 credit pts
EEB437Teaching Numeracy in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
EEB438Teaching Literacy in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
EEB424Contexts of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
EEB429Issues of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
EEB442International Cultural and Educational Experience8 credit pts
EEL407Mentoring/Workplace PD Strategies for VET8 credit pts
EEP423Constructing Effective Learning Environments for Adults8 credit pts
EMT409Technology for Adult Learning and Teaching8 credit pts
EPT320High Level Facilitation for Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts

Set B32 Credit Points

Legend:
  • Intensive school
  • Workplace learning
Select a maximum of four subjects (4) from the following:
HRM210Human Resource Management8 credit pts
HRM310Developing Human Resources8 credit pts
HRM320Issues in Human Resource Management8 credit pts
HRM330Strategic Human Resource Management8 credit pts
ITC212Internet Technologies8 credit pts
ITC161Computer Systems8 credit pts
ITC106Programming Principles8 credit pts
ITC114Introduction to Database Systems8 credit pts
ITC204Human Computer Interaction8 credit pts
ITC206Programming in Java 18 credit pts
MGT100Organisations and Management8 credit pts
MGT210Organisational Behaviour8 credit pts
MGT245Leading Yourself and Teams8 credit pts
MGT367Leadership Issues8 credit pts
INF111Introduction to the Information Professions16 credit pts
INF209Metadata for Resource Discovery8 credit pts
INF449Research Data Management8 credit pts
INF443Digital Curation and Preservation8 credit pts
INF441Knowledge Management in Practice8 credit pts
INF459Designing and Creating Usable Websites8 credit pts
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Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

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Entry requirements

Selection rank:

TBA

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Students must have a recognised vocational qualification as noted below:

  • a Certificate III as part of a completed apprenticeship leading to trade recognition and accreditation and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience;
    or
  • an advanced certificate (Certificate IV), associate diploma, diploma or the appropriate tertiary qualification and a minimum of three years relevant industrial experience;
    and
  • have completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
    or
  • be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110 or TAE40116 with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
    or
  • have completed a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
    or
  • be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50111 or TAE50116) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
    or
  • have completed a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
    or
  • be currently enrolled in a Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50211 or TAE50216) with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.
    or
  • have demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in training and assessment through continued professional practice and development as evidenced by a statement of service from employing organisation/s.

NOTE:

  • Students who receive the VET02C Forward Credit (FCR) based on evidence of current enrolment and study of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116) or a Diploma of VET (TAE50111 or TAE50116) or a Diploma of TrngDes&Dev (TAE50211 or TAE50216) on entry must have completed the qualification and provided a copy of their Certificate/Diploma and transcript prior to enrolling in EEB312 or EPT320.
  • A Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (BSZ98) or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104 or TAE40110 or TAE40116) or a Diploma of VET (TAE50111 or TAE50116) or a Diploma of TrngDes&Dev (TAE50211 or TAE50216) do not count as a vocational qualification for entry purposes.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

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If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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