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ACADEMIC CALENDARPUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 2009New Year’s Day Thurs 1 JanuaryAustralia Day Mon 26 JanuaryLabour Day* Mon 9 MarchGood Friday Fri 10 AprilEaster Monday Mon 13 AprilEaster Tuesday Tue 14 April* Anzac Day Sat 25 AprilQueen’s Birthday Mon 8 JuneChristmas Day Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day Sat 26 DecemberBoxing Day Holiday Mon 28 December*No day in lieu when Anzac Day falls on a weekendAVCC COMMON VACATION DATES: 2009Week beginning Mon 13 AprilWeek beginning Mon 6 JulyWeek beginning Mon 28 SeptemberSCHOOL TERM DATES: 2009Term 1:Wed 28 Jan – Fri 3 AprilTerm 2: Mon 20 April – Fri 26 JuneTerm 3: Mon 13 July – Fri 18 SeptTerm 4: Mon 5 Oct – Fri 18 DecSCHOOL HOLIDAYS: 2009Mon 6 April – Fri 17 AprilMon 29 June – Fri 10 JulyMon 21 Sept – Fri 2 Oct4 of 28
KNOW YOUR PROGRAM - OVERVIEWPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONBACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONPlease note as the Bachelor of Technology Education is a new program and students should be aware thatminor changes in program details may occur, taking account of student’s experiences, student feedbackand advice from the Victorian Institute of Teaching, during the first years of implementation.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSSchool Leavers• a grade average of at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 of VCE English• a pass in Units 1 and 2 in VCE General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods• a satisfactory interview• at the discretion of the Course Coordinator• a satisfactory WWCC (Working with Children Check) is required for confirmation of enrolmentMature Age• applicants who have not undertaken Year 12 or tertiary study in the previous three years may berequired to sit a mathematics and/or English or general aptitude test• a satisfactory interview;• at the discretion of the Course Coordinator;• a satisfactory WWCC (Working with Children Check) is required for confirmation of enrolment.Trade Qualified• a Certificate of Proficiency of the Victorian Industrial Training Commission or equivalent andsubstantial relevant work experience such that the period of apprenticeship and work experiencetotals not less than eight years, or• a Certificate of Technology or other approved two year, full time, post Year 11 TAFE certificate orequivalent, plus at least six years relevant work experience, or• a diploma or other approved two year, full time, post Year 12 diploma or equivalent, plus at leasttwo years of relevant work experience, or• other such vocational qualifications and occupational experience as may be deemed by theUniversity and the Department of Education, Employment and Training to be at least equivalent toone of the above.• a satisfactory interview• at the discretion of the Course Coordinator• a satisfactory WWCC (Working with Children Check) is required for confirmation of enrolmentCREDIT POINTS480 Credit PointsPROGRAM OVERVIEWThe four year Bachelor of Technology Education is a degree program aimed at developing professionaleducators for design and technology and vocational education and training in a number of settings:regional and rural schools, TAFE institutes and private enterprise. The program provides a strong balanceof professional studies in education, curriculum studies and practicum studies; it introduces into aneducation degree studies in innovation and design. It incorporates academic studies with industrialexperience and learning-based projects with an aim to enhancing links between the Universities, schoolcommunity and business settings.PROGRAM OBJECTIVESIt is anticipated that graduates will demonstrate qualities including self reliance, communication skills,information technology literacy, critical awareness and problem solving, cultural sensitivity, scholarship,global perspective, capacity for enterprise development, information literacy, personal confidence,practical application of theory and the ability to work in teams. It is anticipated that graduates will haveapproximately equal opportunities for employment in technology industries and technology and vocationaleducation and training teaching positions.5 of 28
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