Bachelor of Secondary Education

Domestic Students: Entry requirements (year 12) Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)

Prerequisites -Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; -Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL -Casper Test

ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS. guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.

Selection rank adjustments Subject Adjustments A study score of 35 in any Humaniites, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosphy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia website

Entry requirements (non year 12) Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study -Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field; and -Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. -Casper Test

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks OR Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks

Applicants with a Cert IV require at least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service. -Casper Test

Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experience Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program.

Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.

Essential requirements for selection and application Casper Test (Altus Suite) All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit https://takealtus.com Altus Suite: -Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT)

Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete Incept Labs | University Teaching Application Assessment Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times/.

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Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete https://sai.incept.education/jfe/form/SV_beASVDpvkXHhx30#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=708fc718-1857-49ad-ba94-3da506080300

Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE)

All students must satisfy National program standard requirements and attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) test or provide evidence of First Nations language proficiency in the first year of enrolment. To graduate from this course and be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the LANTITE test standard in both literacy and numeracy must be achieved. Students who have provided evidence of First Nations language proficiency are not required to undertake the LANTITE test.

Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC). Check prior to undertaking professional placements.

English language requirements IELTS score: Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, Reading 6.0, and Writing 6.0

International Students: Academic entry requirements Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum study scores of 25 in units 3 and 4 English or 30 for English as an Alternative Language or Dialect and Units 1 and 2 of Mathematics or Overseas Equivalent. Altus Suite (Casper) All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit TakeAltus.com

Altus Suite: Part One (Compulsory) Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT)

Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to Incept Labs | University Teaching Application Assessment

Part Two (Recommended) Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions Completion of Snapshot is recommended but not compulsory for Federation University applications. Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times/

Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.

ATAR 70.00 Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS. (Applicable to onshore international students applying for undergraduate/bachelor degree programs only)

English language requirements IELTS score: Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, Reading 6.0, and Writing 6.0

ATAR The minimum selection rank for this course is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00

Applicable to onshore international students applying for undergraduate/bachelor degree programs only.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Secondary Education are prepared for careers as secondary school teachers in Australian and international secondary education settings.