Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning

Bachelor

The three-year Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning provides an opportunity for TAFE teachers and workplace trainers to further develop their teaching capabilities, and to advance their career in settings such as TAFEs, private Registered Training Organisations (RTO) or government organisations.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 7 years full-time

Course Code

A3E

About this course

The three-year Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning provides an opportunity for TAFE teachers and workplace trainers to further develop their teaching capabilities, and to advance their career in settings such as TAFEs, private Registered Training Organisations (RTO) or government organisations.

Take advantage of a valuable professional development opportunity for TAFE teachers and workplace trainers that recognises your existing qualifications and trade experience.
Develop your skills and knowledge of contemporary educational practices within a supportive and applied learning environment
Enjoy the flexibility of part-time or full-time online study

Additionally, the course is suitable for experienced professionals in specialised areas such as construction, fabrication, cooking and hospitality who are seeking to become teachers and researchers in the VET sector, as well as Service personnel seeking a commission in training specialisations.

What you will learn

1 Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate adult and applied learning programs in different learning and teaching contexts, including face-to-face, blended and fully online

2 Research their own teaching practice using educational theory

3 Apply relevant institutional and national professional standards to reflect on teaching practice for continual improvement and sustainability

4 Communicate professionally in workplace and educational settings using a wide range of traditional and digital media

5 Respond professionally and ethically to a wide range of student and employee educational and developmental needs

Career pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning will have a range of specialised and transferable skills that are highly valued by a diverse range of organisations and workplaces, including:

TAFEs
VET-in-School programs
Defence, Police & Emergency Service training academies
Private or Enterprise Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

They also will be well positioned to fulfill roles within Human Resource and Development (HRD) where the professional development of staff is a key function.

Course structure

The Bachelor of Adult and Applied Learning is an exit-only award from 43F Bachelor of Education (Applied Learning).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Tasmania.

76.1%

Overall satisfaction

74.6%

Skill scale

67.2%

Teaching scale

87.8%

Employed full-time

$68k

Average salary

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