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Overview
About this course
If you’re already a teacher, this course can help you become a more effective educational leader. Learn about adult learning, teaching strategies, teamwork, problem-solving and using technology in education. You’ll also explore leadership skills and discover how learning theories apply to real teaching environments.
Build skills for education, training and assessment roles in public, private and workplace settings. Support learners, mentor staff and solve learning and workplace challenges. If you hold a training and education (TAE) qualification and relevant experience, you may be able to receive credit for up to half the course. This can help you finish sooner and reduce your course fees. Visit our credit transfer website for more information.
Course duration
One-year full time or fast-track option
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
plan, deliver and assess training
organise, run and review training and assessments, including using digital tools
understand how adults learn and apply this in different training settings
use different teaching and assessment methods to support learners
create inclusive learning experiences using recognised learning frameworks
review learning in classroom, workplace and online settings, and solve training and leadership challenges.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited higher education diploma.
Well-developed leadership and teamwork skills.
The confidence to communicate effectively when teaching adults using a variety of text and media.
The skills and knowledge to solve problems using innovative, critical and creative thinking.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
You must demonstrate that you have achieved the following:
a completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
at least 2 years’ experience teaching adults in a classroom setting
attend a pre-admission interview
Note:
Your certificates, transcripts and other evidence of entry requirements must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or other authorised officer.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
a leadership position as a teacher, or aspire to lead in an education setting
access to other teachers who you can mentor
access to students so you can apply your support strategies in real time.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities).
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
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Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Vocational Education and Training (VET) teacher, lead teacher, head teacher, academic lead and team leader.
Study pathways
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Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you’re successful, you’ll achieve your qualification faster.
Subjects
Subjects in this course
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 8 subjects (80 credit points) made up of 6 core subjects and 2 elective subjects.
Please note, not all subjects are offered at every TAFE NSW location, every semester. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the subjects offered at that location.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.
TAFE NSW services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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