Overview 2020
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
This course is highly suitable for TAFE teachers seeking to further develop their capabilities and advance their career. It is also suitable for experienced professionals in specialised areas such as construction, fabrication, cooking and hospitality who are seeking to become Technology teachers in the school sector.
You will be required to undertake a number of Professional Experience placements totalling 80 days, mainly in a school context. This will give you the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical skills that you have learnt in a safe and supportive environment.
The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) is available full or part-time online, and provides advanced standing for students with current and relevant qualifications and experience, reducing the length of the course.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) is a contemporary, flexible and creative response to the demand for a more skilled teaching workforce in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. It offers students the opportunity to integrate theory with practice, recognising existing skills and knowledge of experienced vocational practitioners, whilst facilitating the further development of their teaching practices and professionalism.
The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) also offers a pathway for those students new to this exciting profession, allowing students to concurrently develop their discipline (subject) expertise whilst studying the other dimensions of teacher education.
Practical experience
Professional Experience Placements
An integral part of your learning in the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) are Professional Experience placements - putting into active practice the theory and knowledge you have been studying throughout your degree.
As a student you will participate in a minimum of 80 days (16 weeks) of Professional Experience. Placements are usually scheduled as ‘blocks’ of time ranging from 20 to 30 days, and occur mainly in a school setting.
Placements are designed to enable our students to become familiar with a variety of learners and learning environments. Your placements will involve active observation, participation and engagement in teaching and learning activities. For students within the Applied Learning course, the focus is on developing expertise to teach specialised knowledge to a diverse range of learners.
During your placements you will be supervised and managed by a tertiary qualified educator (your Colleague Teacher), and be assessed against Focus Areas within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Online students will undertake placements in their own state or territory.
Career outcomes
Graduates of Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) are deemed to be qualified to teach in public and private sector schools in all states and territories of Australia by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
Our graduates work with students in TAFEs, private RTOs, trainers in the defence force, emergency and law enforcement, nursing and hospitality.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) course is a professionally accredited Initial Teacher Education program approved by the Teachers Registration Board Tasmania.
Course structure
Year 1
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View all details for ESH120 Personal and Professional Numeracy
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View all details for EAL110 Theories of Learning and Teaching
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View all details for EAL201 Facilitating Engaging Learning Experiences
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View all details for EAL202 Developing Applied Learning Strategies within Discipline
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View all details for EAL211 Inclusive Practices in Educational Settings
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View all details for EAL302 Literacy Strategies Within Discipline
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View all details for EAL311 Understanding and Teaching Numeracy
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View all details for EAL310 Strategies for eLearning Environments
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View all details for ESH374 Teaching in Rural and Remote Locations
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View all details for EAL323 Alignment of Course Learning to Professional Standards
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View all details for ESH302 Education, Ethics and Professional Practice
Cultural Awareness: The Non-indigenous and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interface
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Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course is not available to students who have recently completed secondary education. You may consider alternative education courses, including:
- Associate Degree (Education Support)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must:
- have completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in your intended teaching area; and
- have at least four years of industry experience in your intended teaching area; and
- complete the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT). This includes a personal statement and a small number of multiple-choice questions
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must:
- have completed a Trade Certificate, AQF Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in your intended teaching area; and
- have at least four years of industry experience in your intended teaching area; and
- complete the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT). This includes a personal statement and a small number of multiple-choice questions
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
This course is not available to students who apply based on work and life experience. You may consider alternative education courses, including:
- Associate Degree (Learning Support)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Science and Mathematics)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above. If you have not met any of these prerequisites you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.
Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT)
In addition, all applicants are required to provide a non-academic personal statement which is used to assist in the selection of students into all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses at the University of Tasmania.
This statement is submitted through the Non-Academic Capability Assessment Tool (NACAT) after you have completed your application and is used in conjunction with your ATAR score (or equivalent alternative entry). All applicants must satisfactorily complete the NACAT before they will be provided with an offer into the course.
Instructions on submitting your statement and completing the NACAT are provided during the application process.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education.
Prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience placement, Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) students are required to complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education (LANTITE).
Credit transfer
Credit for appropriate studies completed at another Australian or overseas University or TAFE may be granted.
Please contact us to discuss your credit options, and how applying for credit can fast-track your study and career in Applied Learning.
Articulation to
Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning) degree can advance their Education knowledge with specialised study through either a Postgraduate Coursework or a Research Higher Degree pathway.
Filter the Course list on the Education and Teaching study theme page by Postgraduate or Higher Degrees by research to view all courses currently available.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
Domestic Students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards, worth an estimated $4 million, to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability.
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the Scholarships and Bursaries website.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1, open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
Domestic Students – HECS Fee Waivers
Fee waivers waive the student contribution amount payable on a Commonwealth Supported Place. They are sometimes referred to as a HECS Scholarship or HECS wavier.
A Fee Waiver can apply to an individual unit, a semester, a year of study, or the entire degree, dependent on the arrangements agreed to by the University of Tasmania with employers, State government departments, or as offered by the University in specific degree programs.
Education students are encouraged to review their eligibility for the following Fee Waiver programs, whether for personal or professional development:
- Tasmanian Education Sector
- TasTAFE Educator Scholarships
- TAFE Queensland Educator Program
- University of Tasmania Alumni
Refer to Fee Waivers for the complete range of programs and your eligibility.
For all new students, the Fee Waiver application is completed as part of finalising your enrolment, after you have completed your online application for your course.
The closing date for fee waiver applications is the census date applicable to your enrolment.
Additional costs
In addition to course costs, students may be subject to other costs related to study at university including:
- Text books and stationery
- Accommodation
- Student Services and Amenities Fee
- LANTITE
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