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Graduate Certificate in Teaching Studies
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
This course offers an alternative entry pathway to the Master of Teaching programs offered at Flinders University, providing a bridging course to initial teacher education. The course prepares students for academic study at Masters level, in addition to providing specific context for working in schools with a focus on curriculum frameworks applied in the Australian education context, and registration requirements for the profession. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the profession for those seeking a more in-depth introduction to schooling and teaching in Australia. This award does not enable registration as a teacher in South Australia.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Year 1: Confidence in Numeracy for the Profession
- The Australian Educational Context
- Translating Literacy into Practice
- Applying Pedagogy
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. OR Applicants must normally hold a diploma or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have not less than five years professional experience including leadership experience following completion of the diploma or equivalent qualification in their field of study. The diploma qualification must be aligned to either educational studies or a field of study that aligns with a learning area outlined in the Australian National Curriculum or South Australian Certificate of Education. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
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