Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation

Admissions

Students applying to enter the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation must have the following indicators of readiness to enter an ITE (Initial Teacher Education) program:

A minimum of Year 12 completion with:

• Satisfactory completion of any mathematics Units 1 & 2, and
• Satisfactory completion of English or English (EAL) Units 3 & 4.

Applicants without these results will need to complete a Literacy and numeracy assessment (Basic Key Skills Builder test) demonstrating a minimum level 3 for both Literacy and numeracy.

Immunisation

For placement purposes, immunity to influenza is recommended.

Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your placement.

For more information about the potential immunisation requirements please go to: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/vaccination-for-people-working-with-children

Further information will be provided at the commencement of the course.

Digital Technologies 

Students will need a P/C or laptop with internet access to engage successfully with the learning resources.

Capability to:

• Use email effectively
• Create files and folders
• Upload and download files
• Log in using a username and password
• Engage with on-line readings, audio and video materials, quizzes and tasks

Other requirements

All applicants must obtain a current Victorian Working with Children Check (volunteer or employee) and a current Police Check prior to course commencement.

Students must be  capable of engaging professionally with school children,  and colleagues for a maximum 5.5 hours per day, up to 4 days per week.

Physical capability of managing children safely

Students must be able to move quickly and efficiently in the case of an emergency, eg:

1. Able to get up and down off the floor/chair easily 
2. Able to perform the physical activities required to provide an emergency first aid response.           

Social/behavioural capability

Students must have the social and language skills be able to communicate effectively with adults and children in both individual and group interactions.

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

Course structure

This a full-time course  delivered over 12 months in a blended delivery model combining on-campus; face-to-face teaching, e-learning activities, and practical placement.  The course comprises 2 days of on-campus classes per week across two semesters: Stage 1 and Stage 2. In stage 1,  a three week placement in a school setting will be completed - students must be available to attend 4 days per week for  these three weeks.