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This program does not qualify you for teacher registration with relevant teaching authorities. If you are interested in a program that enables you to qualify for teacher registration, please refer to the GDTL Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching program.

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Program focus

The program is designed to enable educators in the tertiary sector who already have a degree or diploma, to acquire an innovative credential in tertiary teaching and learning. The program focuses on applying educational theories to professional situations in university and other tertiary educational settings in order to design, develop, implement and evaluate emerging learning environments.

Program aims

Demand for professional education and training is increasing. The Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning is designed to enable educators in the tertiary sector who already have a degree or diploma, to acquire a recognised education qualification. The criterion-oriented program design focuses on the knowledge, skills, performance competencies and attributes necessary for tertiary educators to develop their planning, instruction, assessment, evaluation and program design capabilities to a high standard.

Program objectives

On the successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning, the student will be able to:

• design, implement and evaluate programs of instruction which meet the needs of the learners in the student's particular context within a tertiary teaching organisation

• demonstrate an ability to select and implement teaching and learning strategies appropriate to a given tertiary education context

• assess, analyse and report on learning outcomes in line with accepted guidelines for assessment and measurement in tertiary teaching organisations

• engage in self evaluation processes and formulate plans of action for continuous improvement in teaching and learning

• construct an evidence-based portfolio to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement in tertiary teaching and learning.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for enrolment in this program, an applicant must:

• hold a recognised undergraduate university degree or three-year diploma, or equivalent post-compulsory qualifications

• be engaged in, or have access to, an appropriate teaching environment; in an approved setting in the tertiary education sector (written verification of such engagement is required before enrolment is confirmed.

In order to satisfy the requirements of the core course not available semester 3 2012, students are required to identify and work with a suitable mentor approved by the Program Coordinator.

Important Note: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including 精东传媒app students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland *, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a professional component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment, etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any professional components of this program. Do Not Participate in any professional experience with Children under 18 unless you possess a current 'blue card'. For further information refer to the www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/employment/

International applicants must have met the or have completed the .

How to apply

Domestic students

may be made directly to USQ.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Program structure

It is the students' responsibility to ensure correct enrolment in the program structure to meet graduation requirements. The program consists of four units - two Core Studies in education and two Professional Studies electives. For this program students are required to complete:

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 3 years to complete this program.

Articulation

Under certain circumstances, students completing the PGTT Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning(depending on electives studied), may be able to partially articulate their studies into Masters degrees offered in the Faculty of Education at 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland.

Recommended enrolment pattern

The developmental nature of this program requires students to follow the recommended enrolment pattern as follows:

1. All students must enrol in not available semester 3 2012, as the first course in this program. It is recommended that no other courses be undertaken alongside in the same semester, as a core outcome of this course requires students to design and justify a subsequent program of study. Students should consult their Program Coordinator for further details.

2. All students must enrol in as the second compulsory course in this program.