C06068v3 Graduate Diploma in Vocational and Workplace Learning

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Vocational and Workplace Learning is designed for practising trainers and adult educators who already have a degree (or equivalent) but who want to develop theoretical frameworks that can further challenge and enhance their present practice. The course is relevant for practitioners working in any field of vocational and workplace learning, such as adult education, health education, community education and human resource development. It focuses on practical skills that are embedded in current theory about learning and teaching. Graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of the dynamic, changing, contemporary workplace.

This course uses an inquiry-based approach to learning. The subjects are informed by nine key questions that address the participant's role as educators and learners. These provide a unifying framework for learning throughout the course with the emphasis on integrating and interrogating the subject matter presented. The course is also designed to capitalise on a student's existing knowledge as a platform for further professional development. Each student has a workplace mentor and receives a visit from a UTS lecturer to his or her workplace. This encourages the application of theory and practice to the student's individual context and helps him or her to link learning at UTS with the workplace.

Course aims

The aims of the course are to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to perform as effective vocational or workplace educators; develop self-direction in learning which will enable students to continue their professional development following completion of the course; develop the ability to critically evaluate existing training practices; and develop a comprehensive understanding of current vocational education policy and practice.

Career options

This course equips students for careers in workplace training and development. This includes TAFE teaching, human resource development, community education and development, government services, vocational education, nurse education, health education in administration and policy making, corrective services and public sector management. It also equips students to take on training, coordinating, consulting and advisory positions.

Articulation

This course articulates with other courses offered by the Faculty in the following ways.

Additional admission requirements

Local students apply directly to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

International students apply directly to the UTS International Office.

TAFE-sponsored students or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students apply directly to UTS.

Applicants must have either an appropriate degree from a university or college of advanced education, or an appropriate diploma at an approved tertiary institution or equivalent. Applicants should also be working either on a part-time or full-time basis as a trainer/teacher/facilitator in a vocational or adult education or community setting. Alternatively, they could be working in another field but must be prepared to engage in relevant work experience (voluntary/part-time).

However, applicants with qualifications and experience other than those described above may be considered for special admission.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered over a one-year full-time or two-year part-time basis.

It can be studied in weekly on-campus mode or mixed mode.

Face-to-face students studying full time attend either two evenings per week, or one day and one evening per week. Part-time students attend one evening or one day per week. Compulsory attendance at a weekend workshop in second semester is also required for face-to-face students.

Course structure

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program given below is for students commencing in Autumn semester and studying full time.

Professional recognition

This course is a recognised TAFE teaching qualification.

Other information

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