University of Tasmania, Australia

Students are encouraged to apply for recognition of prior learning , which includes formal study undertaken in recognised tertiary institutions, as well as vocational experience and qualifications. Students may also apply for recognition for training and assessing qualifications.

The eApplications process asks if applicants want credit for previous study. Please indicate 'yes' and ensure that certified copies of your certificates of completion are provided to the admissions office.

Once you have been offered a place and enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) you will be provided with an Application for Credit to assist you in formalising your credit pathway.

To obtain an understanding of how credit is assessed for the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) please see credit and recognition.

No. There are no essential components for entrance into this qualification, except for regular and continuing access to a teaching environment for the Professional Experience component. If you don't have any qualifications or experience in vocational education and training you will complete all the units in the four year course structure.

Whether on-campus of off-campus, each student should allow approximately 10 hours of focussed study per unit, per week. This estimate includes lectures, tutorials and workshops which generally equate to 3-4 hours per unit, per week.

Yes. Professional Experience forms a core requirement for Teacher Registration. Please see Professional Experience for more information.

The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) course is an approved teacher preparation program with the Teachers Registration Board, Tasmania. The mutual recognition act (Mutual Recognition Act 1992 (Cth) or the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (Cth)) entitles those who are already registered (in the first state) to register in the other states of Australia and New Zealand. Please note that this does not apply to New South Wales.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) will be eligible for standard teacher registration. This means that you will be able to apply for a teaching position in any school in Tasmania or interstate (assuming that recognition between states is given). Your testamur and academic transcript will detail that your specialty is in Applied Learning, as opposed to specialties like Early Childhood, Primary, Health & Physical Education and so on. It is up to your potential employer to decide whether or not your specialty is one that suits the vacant position. This will largely depend on whether your discipline area (for example, carpentry, health and beauty, hospitality, automotive services) is related to the vacant position.

Employees of the Tasmanian Polytechnic and the Skills Institute are entitled to a HECs-free scholarship when undertaking the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning.

This opportunity is also extended to all teaching staff who:

• are employed by the Department of Education (DOE); and
• are employed on a continuing basis (full-time and part-time) or who are on a fixed-term contract of 12 months or more; and
• will continue to be employed within the sector while undertaking the HECS scholarship units; and are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place under the HECS-HELP system (this applies to most people – see further eligibility guidelines.

Yes. Student can complete the coursework entirely online, externally with no on-campus requirements. Note that Professional Experience which must be attended in educational settings.

Each December the Faculty of Education conducts a Summer School. Summer School units generally consist of the normal 13 weeks of study, some which include some intensive delivery for up to five days on-campus. Those who are able to attend Summer School which an on-campus component, who normally study by distance, enjoy the collegiality of class-based study and interaction with fellow students and lecturers. Summer School units are generally released in October/November each year. Students will be notified by email.

Some students may not be able to attend on-campus orientation because of distance or other commitments. Online Orientation takes you through how to get organised for study, find support and set yourself up for academic success. Online orientation can also be a handy backup for students who attend on-campus orientation and want reminders or further information. The Faculty also provide a specific orientation through MyLO (My Learning Online) which is accessible again and again throughout the year.

UTAS Faculty of Education teacher courses are Commonwealth supported for citizens of Australia, permanent residents, New Zealand Citizens and holders of humanitarian visas.

Australian citizens, and holders of humanitarian visas who are resident in Australia for the duration of the course, may defer their payment via HECS-HELP. Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens must pay up-front for the units in which they are enrolled each semester.

More information on course costs.

International students should refer to International students.

Most units require students to have access to prescribed text books in order to complete assignments. Take into account the costs of stationery, resource materials for assignments and postage. All units have some online component so broadband internet access costs must also be taken into consideration. The university has computer laboratories which are available for on-campus students to use.

The School of Education strongly encourages all students to maintain regular contact with schools or education settings. For this reason, volunteering is highly recommended if you are not already teaching in an educational setting.

As a core requirement of this course, all students must organise access to a teaching environment where they can complete the requirements of the Professional Experience (equivalent of 80 days of teaching practice over the four year course).

The Co-op Bookshop offers general books; textbooks and stationery, located in the Student Union Building on the Hobart campus or Newnham Drive Launceston campus. Alternatively you can purchase your texts online from the Coop Bookshop.

Electives provide the opportunity to undertake academic studies in areas of choice and should be chosen strategically to enhance skills in different teaching areas, or areas of special interest. Where available, units may be undertaken with any faculty, including the Faculty of Education (e.g. Outdoor Education units).

There is provision to undertake honours as a fifth year of study. A high level of academic achievement overall is a pre-requisite and eligible students will be invited to participate in the honours program.

Submitting your application is the first step to becoming a student. If successful you will receive an offer to join the course. The following steps provide a process so you understand the transition into University life. If successful:

• You will receive an email with an offer to join the course
• Accept your offer online
• Wait for an email from the Faculty of Education, which will assist with the next step in the enrolment process
• Apply for credit using the Credit Recognition Kit that is provided
• Enrol in your units
• Order you textbooks
• Use your University email account
• Log on to MyLO
• Become familiar with the Faculty of Education website, in particular the Professional Experience information
• Apply for your Good Character Check
• Attend orientation
• Commence study

Remember to check your University email account regularly.

The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) is considered an in-service teacher education program. This means that it is expected that you will already be working as a teacher or trainer in a VET setting. All teaching and learning strategies in the course are ‘applied’, that is, you will be linking theory and practice together in an authentic manner in each unit that you study.

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