Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education

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Are you someone with an established career looking to develop the next generation of workers in your professional or vocational area? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education from Charles Sturt University is an entry-level teaching qualification for established professionals, providing the knowledge and skills to develop your teaching practice and help students achieve their best.

If you have previously completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, you will be awarded credit based on this award, and the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education will further develop your teaching practice in the field of adult and vocational education.

You can take the Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education as a standalone course or progress to the Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education or the Master of Adult and Vocational Education.

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.

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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 - 0.5 year(s)
Maximum time - 3 year(s)

Entry score

TBA

Indicative fees

Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):

Full fee - $2,304.00

Course points and codes

Credit Points: 32
AQF: Level 8
Cricos:

Additional information

  • Work-integrated learning

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Why study with us?

This adult education degree develops your skills in teaching and learning, with a focus on enhanced awareness of adult learning theories. Your graduate certificate also provides professional development for practising vocational trainers or educators seeking to extend their expertise and knowledge in the vocational education sector beyond the baseline Certificate IV in Training and Assessment level of practice.

Career change

This teaching course is ideal for established professionals who are seeking a career change from a practitioner to an educator in their field.

Enjoy a competitive advantage

As an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 8 award, this course puts you ahead of the curve in a competitive training and assessment employment market.

Study that works for you

Delivered online, this course gives you the flexibility to study alongside your work and family commitments. You will have access to a wide range of online learning materials and communication tools, as well as dedicated support services.

Join our community

You'll learn with teaching staff who are experienced practitioners and researchers. You'll join a supportive learning community overseen by experts in the field.

We’re #1 in NSW for education postgrads who get jobs.

91% of our grads are employed full-time within 4 months of graduating.

*Good Universities Guide 2022/23

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you could teach adult, vocational and community education and training at TAFE, registered training organisations (government or private), or community and other voluntary organisations, or work as a teacher, workplace trainer, lecturer, learning facilitator, vocational education consultant or HR manager with training and assessment responsibilities.

    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.

    The course consist of three core subjects and a compulsory elective for students entering the course without VET02C credit package .

    Students entering the course with VET02C credit package complete the two core subjects EEL518 and EEB541.
    Students may receive credit packages for completion of prior qualifications (see entry requirements and credit arrangements)

    Credit information

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Students may receive credit packages for completion of prior qualifications (see entry requirements and credit arrangements)
    VET02CCertificate IV TAE40110/4011616 credit pts

    Core subjects24 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Students entering the course without VET02C credit package complete three core subjects. Students entering the course with the VET02C credit package do not complete EMV501.
    EEL518Learning Theory in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
    EEB541The Reflective Practitioner8 credit pts
    EMV501The Adult and Vocational Education System in Australia8 credit pts

    Restricted elective8 Credit Points

    Legend:
    • Intensive school
    • Workplace learning
    Students entering the course without VET02C credit package select one (1) subject from the following:
    EEB506Professional Practice in Education and Training8 credit pts
    EPT509High Level Facilitation for Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts
    For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

    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.

    Costs

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    • Fees calculated based on 1 year of full-time study (ETSL).
    • Fees dependant on chosen subjects.
    • Subject to annual increase each year.

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    We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!

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    Entry requirements

    Selection rank:

    TBA

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    • Bachelor degree (or AQF equivalent) from a recognised university
      and
    • minimum of three years relevant industry experience or equivalent related to their undergraduate degree 

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

    Credit and pathways

    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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    We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

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