Course Overview

The Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Practice assists in building pedagogical expertise by preparing teachers to adjust their practice in light of the complex needs of their students and the environments in which they learn; to include new learning technologies in their delivery and assessment to explore the theoretical bases of good teaching practice so they have the tools they need to review and build upon their performance.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Training and Assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

To teach in the VET sector *
* This is subject to the holder of the qualification having appropriate specialist knowledge.

Entry Requirements

This course is for GippsTAFE personnel.

Entry requires applicants to have completed the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAADEL402A Facilitate group-based learning or BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and deliver a minimum of 200 student contact hours for the curriculum year.

Assessment

Assessment includes online postings, triad and group work, personal reflections, essays, journal readings, written critiques, voice postings together with the production of teaching materials, on-line resources and lesson plans.  The delivery of presentations to groups individually and in small teams will also be undertaken.

Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL is available to those who have documented evidence of achievement in the relevant units of competency.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes. Subject to Institute approval

Course Structure

Module Code	Module Name
TAAENV501B	Maintain and enhance professional practice
TAADES501B	Design and develop learning strategies
TAADES502B	Design and develop learning resources
VBN389	Innovation in education and training
VBP892	Facilitate learning in complex environments
VBP894	Integrate generic skills into teaching practice
TAADEL502B	Facilitate action learning projects
TAADEL501B	Facilitate e-learning
VBP893	Develop assessment tools for differentiating performance
TAADES503B	Research and design e-learning resources
TAADES504B	Develop and evaluate e-learning resources
In addition students are required to undertake 200 hours of supervised practicum. This includes: Part A 50 hours direct supervision Part B 50 hours observation of the teaching practice of others Part C 50 hours professional development activities Part D 50 hours additional professional activities