Course Overview

About This Course

This course is studied over 4 years in a full-time study load or equivalent part-time. Units can be studied either on campus or online although some units may not be available in both study modes. Some units may only be available in either odd or even years. Consultation with the Course and Strand Convenor when determining units to be undertaken, including availability, and order of enrolment is highly recommended.

The 32 units required to complete this course include:
1 Core Unit ~ All students must complete this unit 14 Discipline Units ~ Made up of Specialisations, Majors, Minors & Electives. These pre-set combinations are outlined in the Discipline Units and Combinations section below. 17 Education Units ~ 13 Core Units ~ All students must complete all 13 units. 4 Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies (C&PS) units ~ aligning with the student’s chosen teaching area/s.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

582 Freemans Dr, COORANBONG, NSW 2265

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Equivalent yearsCourse Code:4230CRICOS Code:090542BAPPLY NOWCourse DetailsLearning Outcom

Study Mode

Full-time

Entry Requirements

entry requirements for our courses. An applicant needs to meet at least one of the following entry requirements to be given an offer to study at Avondale.I have completed my secondary education in Australia or New Zea

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Students will need to obtain a New South Wales Working with Children Check, as well as the equivalent Working with Children Check in any state or territory in which they intend to complete a Professional Experience Placement. Students enrolled in an initial teacher education degree will need to have obtained an NSW WWCC no later than the end of their first year.
Students need to apply for a Working with Children Check online through the Office of the Children's Guardian. After the application is complete, the application number and the expiry date must be emailed to the Professional Experience Placement Officer. E: edu.placements@avondale.edu.au
Child Protection Awareness Training
Students are required to complete the Child Protection Awareness Training within the first two weeks of the semester, before the first Professional Experience Placement. The training is a self-paced online e-learning course available through the NSW Department of Education. Students should save their evidence of completion as a PDF file and email it to the Professional Experience Placement Officer. E: edu.placements@avondale.edu.au.
Child Protection Update
When a student has completed the Child Protection Awareness training, they must register for MyPL, and then complete Child Protection Updates annually.
The specific focus of the annual Child Protection Update varies each year, depending on current needs as identified by the NSW Department of Education. The aim of the course is to provide a general refresher on recognising and responding to suspected risk of harm across a range of categories. It reminds those working in an education context of the actions to take when identifying and responding to students at risk of harm.
ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training
The NSW Department of Education mandates that students receive anaphylaxis management training before commencing their first Professional Experience Placement. Students are required to complete ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training for Australian schools.
Once completed, please print, scan, and email the certificate(s) to the Professional Experience Placement Officer. E: edu.placements@avondale.edu.au
National Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE)
Government requirements stipulate that students must pass the Government Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) in order to commence their final Professional Experience Placement. It is advised that students sit this test in the first year of their course. The booking of and the payment for these tests is the responsibility of each student, being separate to tuition fees.
The Placement Officer is available to assist students with all post admission requirements and can be contacted at: E: edu.placements@avondale.edu.au T: 02 4980 2180

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The BA/BTch (Sec) is designed to successfully prepare secondary teachers with necessary critical thinking skills for the classroom environment, and adaptability for the evolving educational system. Graduates are qualified for teaching and non-teaching roles in education.

BA/BTch (Sec) graduates develop skills for roles such as:

Secondary School Teacher
Secondary School Administrator
Tutor
Graduates are qualified to teach in independent and state school systems in both Australia and overseas. In addition to education-related careers, teachers find careers in corporate and government roles where organisational and relationship skills are valued by employers.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units200 units

EDUC10102

Child Development & Learning

EDUC13101

Developing Your Core Competencies

EDUC20100

Exploring a Christian Worldview

EDUC20104

Indigenous Education

EDUC23100

Introduction to Teaching

EDUC23101

Managing the Secondary Classroom Environment

EDUC23102

Learning, Assessment & ICT in the Australian Curriculum

EDUC30101

Professional Development: Preparation for the Workplace

EDUC30102

Students with Special Education Needs

EDUC30105

Exploring a Philosophy of Christian Education

EDUC30108

Educational Research & Diversity

EDUC33101

Promoting Health & Wellbeing in Schools

EDPX30001

Professional Experience

EDUC35103

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Ancient History

EDUC35104

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Biology

EDUC35105

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Chemistry

EDUC35111

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Legal Studies

EDUC35113

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Modern History

EDUC35121

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Science

EDUC35122

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - History

EDUC35123

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Commerce

EDUC35124

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Business Studies

EDUC35126

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - English I

EDUC35127

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - English II

EDUC35128

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Geography I

EDUC35129

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Geography II

EDUC35130

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Health & Physical Education I

EDUC35131

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Health & Physical Education II

EDUC35132

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Mathematics I

EDUC35133

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Mathematics II

EDUC35134

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Music I

EDUC35135

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Music II

EDUC35136

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Religion I

EDUC35137

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Religion II

EDUC35138

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Visual Arts I

EDUC35139

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Visual Arts II

EDUC35140

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Information Technology I

EDUC35141

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Information Technology II

EDUC35142

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Design &Technologies I

EDUC35143

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Design & Technologies II

EDUC35144

Curriculum & Pedagogical Studies - Technologies

HIST11100

What is History?

HIST21100

Beliefs & Myths of the Ancient World

HIST21110

Culture, Politics & War in the Ancient World

and 1 of:

HIST11140

Australian History: Key Themes

HIST21150

The World at War

HIST31100

Historical Practice*

ARTS31190

The Nature of Representation: Medium & Message

ARTS31776

American Dreams: The History and Literature of the United States

BIOL15000

Introductory Biology

BIOL15100

The Diversity of Life

BIOL26200

Ecology

BIOL26400

Microbiology

BIOL37300

Australian Flora & Fauna

BIOL37500

Genes & Genetic Technologies

BBUS12010

Organisations in a Business Context

BBUS16020

Introduction to Accounting

HRMT27000

Human Resource Management

MKTG26000

Consumer Behaviour

MKTG28100

Marketing Communication

MNGT26100

Organisational Behaviour

CNSL11100

Foundational Counselling Skills

CHPL21100

Principles & Practice of Chaplaincy

CNSL21120

Emotional & Behavioural Responses

CHMN16140

Introduction to Psychology of Ministry

CHPL31100

Clinical Pastoral Experience I

CHEM16000

Chemistry IA

CHEM16100

Chemistry IB

CHEM21000

Organic Chemistry

CHEM24000

Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM34000

Physical Chemistry

CHEM39000

Research Project in Chemistry

BBUS15050

Information Technology Systems in Business

ITC106

Programming Principles (CSU)

ITC211

Systems Analysis and Design (CSU)

ICTM39600

Equivalent by cross-institutional study

Choose 1 of:

COMM11100

Writing for Media Contexts

ARTS11100

Interpreting & Producing Media Messages

and 7 of:

ENGL11100

Critical Approaches to Literature

ENGL21100

Literary Studies of the Bible

ENGL21120

Literature for Children & Young Adults

ENGL31110

Global Voices: Literary Movements of the Twentieth Century

COMM21130

Video Production & Digital Technologies

COMM31110

Creative Writing: The Art of Poetry & Short Story

Choose 2 of:

and 2 of:

DTFN11100

Food, Nutrition & Health

DTFN21100

Food Production Systems

DTFN21200

Food Science & Innovation

HPFH20100

Nutrition, Development & Performance

DTFN31200

Food Product Design Project

DTFN31100

Food Industry Experience (only for suitable students)

HPFH36300

Social Nutrition & Health Promotion

GEOH11100

Responding to Global Issues

GEOH12000

Environmental Issues

GEOP23000

Biophysical & Ecosystem Interactions

GEOH31110

Cities & Urban Places

WHPE10100

Team Sports

WHPE10104

Exercise & Sports Science

WHPE20100

Skill Acquisition

WHPE20101

Gymnastics & Dance

WHPE20102

Physical Education: Game Sense

WHPE20103

Physical Education: Athletics & Aquatics

WHPE30100

Physical Activity & Sport in Society

HPFH30101

Family Relationships & Adolescent Health Issues

DTDP10101

Design Principles & Practice

DTDP10102

Introduction to Design Workshop Practice

DTDP20113

Metal Technology & Design Workshop

DTDP20111

Computers in Design & Technology

DTDP20102

Timber Technology & Furniture Design

DTDP30113

Metal Technology & Design Innovation

DTDP30111

Digital Technologies & Project-based learning

DTDP30102

Design & Technology Project (must choose timber option)

BBUS14060

Business Law

BBUS36090

Professional Ethics

LAW00527

Corporations Law (CSU) or equivalent unit as approved by the Course Convenor

MATH16000

Mathematics IA

MATH16100

Mathematics IB

MATH26500

Linear Algebra & Axiomatic Geometry

MATH26600

Multivariable Calculus, Probability & Statistics

MATH36100

Algebra III

MATH36600

Real & Complex Analysis

MUSC11103

Solo Performance 1

MUSC11104

Musicianship & Ensemble Performance 1

MUSC11121

Musicology 1

MUSC20113

Solo Performance 2

MUSC20114

Musicianship & Ensemble Performance 2

MUSC20121

Musicology 2

MUSC31101

Solo Performance 3

MUSC31102

Musicianship & Ensemble Performance 3

MUSC31121

Musicology 3

MUSC31111

Solo Performance 4

MUSC31112

Musicianship & Ensemble Performance 4

MUSC31131

Musicology 4

OEHP10100

Perspectives in Outdoor Education

OEHP20200

Sea Kayaking

OEHP20300

Expedition Planning & Management

OEHP20400

Leadership in the Outdoors

BBNT16110

Mark & Luke

THEO16110

Theology & Faith

BBOT26111

Old Testament Meta-narrative

THEO36113

Religions of the World

THEO26120

Early & Medieval Christianity

THEO26150

History of Christianity

BBNT16150

New Testament Epistles 1

THEO16120

Introduction to Adventist Heritage

BBBI26100

Daniel & Revelation

THEO26110

Revelation, Inspiration & Hermeneutics

THEO36110

Salvation & Eschatology

THEO36120

Doctrine of God & the Work of Christ

THEO36130

Ecclesiology & Sabbath

BBNT16150

New Testament Epistles I

THEO36120

The Doctrine of God & the Work of Christ

DTDP10104

Textiles in Design Practice

DTDP20104

Textiles & Fashion Design

DTDP20105

Textiles Art & Design

DTDP30102

Design & Technology Project (must choose textiles option)

DTDP30103

Textiles Science & Design Innovation

VISC11000

General Painting & Drawing: History & Practice

VISC31110

History & Theory of Art

VISC11030

Ceramics Theory, History & Practice

VISC21130

Sculpture Theory & Practice

VISC21100

Life Painting & Drawing

VISC21120

Digital Photography & Concepts

VISC31185

Art Studio A

VISC31190

Art Studio B

DTFN31200

Food Product Design Project (if not done as the core design project unit)

DTDP20105

Textile Art & Design

DTDP30103

Textile Science & Design Innovation

WHPE1010

All students complete Foundations of Wellbeing. This unit is compulsory and provides students with a foundational understanding of holistic health.

174

Specialisation = either 8 or10 units

175

TAS Specialisation = 10, 13 or 14 units

176

Major = 6 or 8 units

177

Minor = 4 units

178

Ancient History Minor (4 units)

HIST31100

*If selecting for an Ancient History Minor, the content studied must be Medieval or Modern History.

EDUC35122

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Major are and EDUC35103.

181

Biology Major (6 units)

BIOL15000

Introductory Biology BIOL15100 The Diversity of Life BIOL26200 Ecology BIOL26400 Microbiology BIOL37300 Australian Flora & Fauna BIOL37500 Genes & Genetic Technologies

EDUC35121

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Major are and EDUC35104.

184

Business Studies and Commerce Major (6 units)

EDUC35123

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Major are and EDUC35124.

186

Business Studies and Commerce Minor (4 units)

BBUS12010

Organisations in a Business Context BBUS16020 Introduction to Accounting HRMT27000 Human Resource Management MKTG26000 Consumer Behaviour

188

Chaplaincy Minor (4 units)

189

Chemistry Major (6 units)

CHEM16000

Chemistry IA CHEM16100 Chemistry IB CHEM21000 Organic Chemistry CHEM24000 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM34000 Physical Chemistry CHEM39000 Research Project in Chemistry

EDUC35105

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Major are EDUC35121and .

192

Computing Technologies Minor (4 units)

EDUC35140

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Minor are and EDUC35141.

194

Counselling Minor (4 units)

195

English Specialisation (8 units)

EDUC35126

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Specialisation are and EDUC35127.

197

English Major (6 units)

EDUC35126

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Major are and EDUC35127.

199

English Minor (4 units)

EDUC35126

The Curriculum and Pedagogical Studies units that students will complete with this Minor are and EDUC35127.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $74,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $74,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy Analyst / Policy OfficerCommunications Officer / ManagerPublic Relations SpecialistContent Writer / CopywriterJournalist / Reporter

Key Skills

Critical thinking and analytical reasoningPersuasive written and oral communicationResearch design and qualitative/quantitative research methodsIntercultural awareness and cross-cultural communicationEthical reasoning and moral philosophy

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