Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Bachelor of Education Professional Development
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 38110 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 5 Diploma of Teaching or an equivalent or higher qualification in Education that includes a Pass in professional experience. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. The cost of testing will be met by the applicant. English test results must be no more than two years old. |
Special admission requirements | Experienced teachers who do not meet the above requirements may be permitted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to be admitted to the course and be required to complete such subjects and other work as may be prescribed in addition to completing the requirements specified below. Note: This course does not lead to teacher registration. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Education Professional Development will be required to prepare a study plan and have it registered and approved by the relevant teacher registration authority and their employer, if relevant, before they commence study. |
Post admission requirements | Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. All students who undertake a teaching practicum in Queensland are required by law to hold a valid Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | The Bachelor of Education Professional Development builds on student’s existing teaching qualifications to enable them to meet the same Course Learning Outcomes as the Bachelor of Education courses. Students must enrol in ED4991 Independent Study where they prepare a portfolio that demonstrates evidence of attainment of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Education Professional Development must prepare a study plan and have it registered and approved by Queensland College of Teachers before they begin their study. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Education Professional Development, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
Table A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | Some teaching areas not available in Cairns |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or two years part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Not permitted |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | No advanced standing will be granted for professional experience. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
Approved abbreviation | BEdProfDev |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |