Associate Degree in Vocational Education & Training

Designed for teachers and trainers within the vocational education and training sector, in TAFE, RTO’s, industry or adult education settings; or for people wishing to work in such settings. The qualification equips VET teachers and trainers with high-level skills and knowledge to handle the challenges of industry engagement, new learning modes and a changing VET environment. You’ll acquire:

• an understanding of the principles and practice of competency-based education and training as delivered in a range of settings

• insight into the broad social, economic and political context for VET

• an understanding of learning and theories and how to apply them

• knowledge and techniques to address literacy and numeracy needs of learners

• an ability to analyse, and think critically and constructively about, issues and developments in the VET sector

• skills and knowledge to liaise with industry at local and national levels

• confidence to pursue higher-level university studies