C5353 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Plan: C5353 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Qualification national code: TAE50116
Nominal hours: 455
Career: TAFE
Duration: 12 months
Location: City campus
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This qualification reflects the roles of experienced practitioners delivering training and assessment services usually within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) within the vocational education and training (VET) sector. They may have a role in leading other trainers and assessors and in providing mentoring or advice to new trainers or assessors as well as designing approaches to learning and assessment strategies across a significant area within the RTO.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
The TAE training package does not mandate particular pathways for the qualifications provided in vocational education and training. Entry points and progression rely heavily on the background and experience and qualifications currently held by you. Choices in the individual qualification routes associated with language, literacy and numeracy, management or international education services will depend on your preferences and needs.
Please refer to our Pathways page for more information https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/pathways
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You should have:
- A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and vocational experience in training and assessment roles within an RTO or similar organisation where the focus has been on competency based training, or
- Another relevant qualification and vocational experience in training and assessment roles within an RTO or similar organisation where the focus has been on competency based training and assessment, or
- Extensive vocational experience in training and assessment roles within an RTO or similar organisation where the focus has been on competency based training and assessment.
You must be working in vocational education and training and arrange for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher to supervise your teaching practicum.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a nationally recognised qualification for trainers and assessors in Australia. At RMIT the program is supported by a Industry Advisory Committee which represents a broad cross section of the training industry. This committee advises on the training and assessment and ensures that the program produces graduates who are ready to work in the field.
The Diploma of Vocational Education and Training TAE50116 enables VET trainers to complete a VET teaching qualification which incorporates a practicum at AQF level 5. The practicum requirements are built into the critical assessment criteria for 3 units: TAEDEL502 Provide advanced facilitation practice; TAEASS501 Provide advanced assessment practice; and TAEPDD501 Maintain and enhance professional practice.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through the document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every library site, where you can access the internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use the online Ask a Librarian service.
The library is continually expanding its electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit Support videos and materials are available to assist in your navigation and use of Canvas (the RMIT Learning Management System).
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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