Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning (43K)

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Overview  2024

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 3 Years, up to a maximum of 7 Years

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

Admission to this course from 2018, will occur under A3E Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning.

Students in the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning will be teaching or aspiring to teach in an applied learning setting, such as TAFE, private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or in a workplace educator or trainer role. This course is also suitable for Service personnel seeking a commission in training specialisations.  Students who complete this degree will enjoy the flexible nature of online learning, and gain a professional qualification to enhance their teaching career.

Career outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning will be highly valued by TAFEs, Defence & Emergency Service training academies, nursing and hospitality colleges, and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). They also will be well positioned to fulfil roles within Human Resource and Development (HRD) where the professional development of staff is a key function.

Course structure

The principal aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the fields of Human Resources (HR), and Employment Relations (ER) by providing the underpinning knowledge and developing an understanding of core theoretical principles and models of Human Resource…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
HobartSemester 2
LauncestonAccelerated Study Period 3
Cradle CoastAccelerated Study Period 3
OnlineSemester 2
OnlineAccelerated Study Period 3
ECA MelbourneSemester 2

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

This unit introduces students to a range of frameworks and accreditation standards for trainers and teachers in applied learning settings. It equips students with the fundamental tools required to maximize learning in range of educational environments. The concepts of collegial…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

This unit introduces you to educational psychology and the theories of learning, relating them to contemporary teaching practices. As a result of studying this unit, you will understand why contemporary teaching practice is focused on learning rather than just educational…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 2

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

Applied learning is an approach that contextualises learning in a way to empower and motivate students, whilst developing the key skills and knowledge required for employment, further education and active participation in their communities. It involves students and teachers in…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 2

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

Organisational behaviour is the study of human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level. The primary purpose of this unit is to improve the management of organisations through the development of knowledge of human behaviour. An understanding of human…

Credit Points: 12.5

This unit is currently unavailable.

This unit considers the knowledge and skills required to facilitate engaging learning environments within applied learning settings. It will examine the theoretical underpinnings of learner and teacher engagement in a range of contexts, including face to face and online, and…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

Having understood the applied learning principles and shared them with others in EAL112 Foundations of Applied Learning, you now use them in this unit to diagnose learning issues in an educational setting, and then propose applied learning measures to resolve…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

The unit will explore the nature of inclusive education in the 21st century. Based on a philosophical foundation that values belonging, the full participation of all students, and the idea that learning is a shared experience, this unit explores practical…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

This unit provides students with an introduction to management concepts, functions and strategies. The unit outlines the key functions of management. The unit then explores the context surrounding management functioning, including an analysis of the broad environment in which organisations…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
HobartSemester 1
LauncestonAccelerated Study Period 1
Cradle CoastAccelerated Study Period 1
OnlineSemester 1
OnlineAccelerated Study Period 1
ECA MelbourneSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

In this Unit, you will explore the processes and possibilities of practitioner action research, and generate a plan for investigation into an aspect of relevance in your own educational context. The Unit aims to provide you with the opportunity to…

Credit Points: 12.5

This unit is currently unavailable.

Twenty first century education must meet the learning needs of communities and help to address twenty first century issues. As recognized by UNESCO, education for sustainability is an important part of this process. Consequently, this unit will provide students with…

Credit Points: 12.5

This unit is currently unavailable.

This unit takes an interdisciplinary perspective to prepare students for understanding the diagnosis, design and implementation process of change at group and organisation-wide levels. The need to manage change is recognised as a critical success factor for organisations. This unit…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
HobartSemester 1
LauncestonAccelerated Study Period 2
Cradle CoastAccelerated Study Period 2
OnlineSemester 1
OnlineAccelerated Study Period 2

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

In this unit you will review the literacy crises reported in the media, and then examine two different perspectives on addressing the literacy needs of students in both vocational education and workplace settings. Your active engagement with these considerations and…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 2

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

The growth of eLearning in schools, VET providers and workplaces means that every educator should feel comfortable working in this environment. In this unit, you will design and develop a pedagogically sound eLearning strategy suitable for your current or intended…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 2

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

This unit examines the factors that contribute to low numeracy levels and considers strategies suitable for supporting students with under-developed numeracy skills. It examines examples of best practice for integrating numeracy enhancement within vocational courses and analyses how best to…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

This unit examines the purpose and structure of assessment and reporting within a range of educational settings, including schools and VET. You will begin by reviewing a range of assessment types, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative, and…

Credit Points: 12.5

LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
OnlineSemester 1

Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

Same list as Year 2

Entry requirements

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Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Options for this course

This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.

You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount

Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.

Further information

Detailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Scholarships

Students who are teaching VET in a Tasmanian school, college, TasTAFE or TAFE QLD may be entitled to apply for a HECS Scholarship when undertaking a course from the Applied Learning specialisation. Please see below for more details:

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