Back to Find Courses page

Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Bachelors Double Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
    May be completed in a shorter duration subject to unit availabilities.

  • Location

    View in availability
    Units with a practical component require attendance at two-to-five-day workshops in Coffs Harbour and, where numbers permit, Sydney. 

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    BTech/BEd(Sec)

  • Course code

    3207322

  • Credit points

    384

  • Equivalent units

    32

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Combine your passion for teaching with highly desired technical skills. This course prepares you as a secondary school teacher in the Technological and Applied Studies area, which includes design, food, textiles, computing, graphic and industrial technologies. With a focus on creativity and innovation, this course also has an emphasis on social, cultural and environmental sustainability.

As well as building your understanding and proficiency in educational leadership, assessment approaches and teaching methods, you’ll put your learning into practice during placements in secondary schools or vocational education settings.

Flexibility of learning is just one of the advantages of this degree that will see you qualify to teach in Queensland and NSW.

This course supports a pathway from vocational education courses. Students who hold the appropriate TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualifications receive advanced standing.

The block professional teaching experiences, combined with volunteer activities and embedded site visits will provide you with a deep understanding about the role of a teacher. As you will be interacting with young people, upon enrolment you will be expected to apply and attain a valid Working with Children Check for your state or territory. See professional experience requirements.

Course Learning Outcome

Exercise critical analysis, problem solving and decision making needed to perform competently and effectively as an educational professional.

Demonstrate the ability to synthesise and evaluate ideas and theories.

Demonstrate an ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional and social challenges.

Demonstrate creativity, innovation and enterprise to resolve design issues and the management of practical projects.

Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with what is expected of an education professional working in a learning community and with students, parents and carers.

Demonstrate a commitment to student safety and support within professional frameworks.

Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues related to the teaching of Technology and Applied Studies.

Demonstrate a broad, integrated knowledge and understanding of the technology disciplines in the Technology and Applied Studies curriculum.

Apply pedagogical principles and practice to ensure effective teaching and learning in Technology and Applied studies education, with sound feedback and assessment practices.

Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining or advancing information and literacy skills to keep currency with pedagogical practice.

Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through self-directed learning and reflective practice.

Communicate concisely and appropriately in oral and written form in professional educational settings.

Communicate sensitively and appropriately with students within a professional framework.

Demonstrate a variety of teamwork skills applicable in professional learning community settings.

Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons, in local and international contexts.

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of inclusion and diverse learning needs.

Students complete significant blocks of in-school supervised professional experiences throughout the degree to demonstrate their capabilities as teachers. 

Students study three main teaching subjects including Design and Technology and a choice of two of the following:

  • Computing Technology: Information Systems
  • Food Technology
  • Graphics/Multimedia Technology
  • Industrial Technology (timber and metal)
  • Textile Technology
  • Engineering Technology.

Units with a practical component may require attendance at two-to-five-day workshops in Coffs Harbour and, where numbers permit, in Sydney. 

All students will need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) test prior to undertaking the first professional experience placement.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

This course is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for national recognition through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

All Initial Teacher Education students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE).

Usually, Australian teacher qualifications are recognised internationally, however, students are advised to check with potential employers and teacher registration authorities in other countries regarding overseas accreditation requirements.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:

• 19 core units; and
• 10 units made up of two teaching areas; and
• the remaining units from electives; and
• both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government.

Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will be at the discretion of the Dean of Education.

Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points).

Students may be eligible to exit with the Associate Degree of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points).

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).


Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:

• 19 core units; and
• 10 units made up of two teaching areas; and
• the remaining units from electives; and
• both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Federal Government.

Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will be at the discretion of the Dean of Education.

Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points).

Students may be eligible to exit with the Associate Degree of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points).

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Educational Studies after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).


Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes
Session 1, Year 1
DSGN1002 Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Anti-requisites ENM10266 Product Technology and Design I
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
TEXT2003 Textile Science and Innovation
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
MATH1002 Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy
Session1
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period6
N/A
Enrolment information This unit may be offered in a Session (13 weeks) or Study Period (7 weeks), please note if offered in a Study Period it will have a heavier estimated student workload per week. Please refer to the SCU Unit webpages for further information prior to enrolling.
ENGL1005 Foundations: Language & Literacy
Session1
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period6
N/A
Enrolment information This unit may be offered in a Session (13 weeks) or Study Period (7 weeks). Please note if offered in a Study Period it will have a heavier estimated student workload per week. Please refer to the SCU Unit webpage for further information prior to enrolling.
Session 2, Year 1
DSGN1003 Design and Technology Principles and Processes
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
DSGN2004 Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise in Design and Technology
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
DSGN1004 Design Management and Communication
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Anti-requisites ENO10283 Built Environment Technology and Design I
FOOD2001 Food Technology and Society
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Session 1, Year 2
EDUC1003 Foundations for Education
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,3
N/A
Anti-requisites EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching OR TCH10630 - Introduction to Technology Teaching OR TCH10709 - Introduction to Secondary Teaching OR EDU10690 - Introduction to Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Enrolment information This unit includes a minimum of 5 hours immersion in an education setting.
DSGN2002 History of Design and Technology
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
HOSP1005 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Food

Not currently available

 Note 1
FOOD2002 Food Technology as an Enterprise
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites FOOD2001 - Food Technology and Society
Session 2, Year 2
EDUC1004 Understanding Children and Young People
Session1,2
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points
EDUC2010 Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology
Session2
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points
Enrolment information Students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.
HOSP1005 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Food

Not currently available

 Note 1
NUTR1001 Food and Nutrition in Health
Session2,3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session2,3
N/A
Session 1, Year 3
TEXT1001 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Textiles

Not currently available

 Note 1
EDUC2006 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points in 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR be admitted to course: 1207286 - Master of Teaching
Enrolment information Students must complete this unit with, or prior to enrolling in, TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher or EDUC5002 - The Learning Environment. To be successful in this unit students should have completed at least 2 Technology teaching (subject) area units before enrolling in this unit. Bachelor of Technology students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.
TCHR3007 Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
N/A
Gold Coast
Session2
N/A
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Co-requisites TCHR2001 - Curriculum Specialisation: English I OR EDUC2019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment I OR EDUC2006 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I OR EDUC2003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics I OR EDUC2002 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education I OR EDUC2012 - English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy OR EDUC2014 - Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Anti-requisites TCH10134 - Pedagogy in Practice I: Basic Skills and Strategies AND EDU10710 - Learners, Teachers and Pedagogies
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory. For online students an optional onsite workshop is available.
Elective Unit
Session 2, Year 3
TEXT1001 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Textiles

Not currently available

 Note 1
TEXT2002 Textiles and Society
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
EDUC3020 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites EDUC2006 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
Enrolment information Students must complete this unit with, or prior to enrolling TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching OR TCHR5002 - Professional Experience I: Enhancing Student Learning.
TCHR3008 Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Co-requisites 3207310 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary) OR 3207313 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) OR 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) OR EDUC3005 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education II (Lifestyle) OR EDUC6014 - Curriculum Specialisation - Music II OR EDUC3003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II OR EDUC6015 - Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts II OR EDUC3004 - Curriculum Specialisation: Science II OR EDUC3019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II OR TCHR3002 - Curriculum Specialisation: English II
Anti-requisites TCH10135 - Pedagogy in Practice II: Quality Teaching
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory.
Enrolment restrictions Students to submit a Unit Approval request via MyEnrolment. Students must have satisfactorily completed both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before enrolling in this unit.
Session 1, Year 4
DSGN3002 Integrated Technology Project
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites EDUC3020 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
EDUC3007 Vocational Education and Training in Schools and Industry

Not currently available
Pre-requisites TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
EDUC2009 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
Session1
Study Period1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
Study Period1
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Anti-requisites EDU01095 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
Elective unit
Session 2, Year 4
TCHR3006 Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching; AND 288 credit points in 3207310 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary) OR 3207313 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) OR 3207311 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary); OR 336 credit points in 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary).
Co-requisites Students admitted to 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) must be enrolled in or have completed EDUC3003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II OR TCHR3002 - Curriculum Specialisation: English II OR EDUC3019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II
Anti-requisites TCH10136 - Pedagogy in Practice III: Differentiation AND TCH10138 - Pedagogy in Practice IV: Professional Pathways
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory. For online students an optional onsite workshop is available.
Enrolment restrictions Students are required to submit a Unit Approval Request via MyEnrolment. Students must have satisfactorily completed both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before enrolling in this unit.
EDUC6009 Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being

Not currently available
TEXT2001 Textiles and Design
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites TEXT1001 - Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Textiles
Elective unit

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes
Session 1, Year 1
DSGN1002 Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Anti-requisites ENM10266 Product Technology and Design I
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
ISYS1001 Web Development I
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session1,3
Session1,3
Melbourne N/A
Session1,3
Online
Session1,3
Session3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Perth N/A
Session1,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,3
MATH1002 Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy
Session1
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period6
N/A
Enrolment information This unit may be offered in a Session (13 weeks) or Study Period (7 weeks), please note if offered in a Study Period it will have a heavier estimated student workload per week. Please refer to the SCU Unit webpages for further information prior to enrolling.
ENGL1005 Foundations: Language & Literacy
Session1
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period6
N/A
Enrolment information This unit may be offered in a Session (13 weeks) or Study Period (7 weeks). Please note if offered in a Study Period it will have a heavier estimated student workload per week. Please refer to the SCU Unit webpage for further information prior to enrolling.
Session 2, Year 1
DSGN1003 Design and Technology Principles and Processes
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
DSGN2004 Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise in Design and Technology
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
DSGN1004 Design Management and Communication
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Anti-requisites ENO10283 Built Environment Technology and Design I
ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
Session2,3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2,3
Session2,3
Melbourne N/A
Session2,3
Online
Session2,3
Session2,3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session2,3
Perth N/A
Session2,3
Sydney N/A
Session2,3
Session 1, Year 2
EDUC1003 Foundations for Education
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,3
N/A
Anti-requisites EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching OR TCH10630 - Introduction to Technology Teaching OR TCH10709 - Introduction to Secondary Teaching OR EDU10690 - Introduction to Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Enrolment information This unit includes a minimum of 5 hours immersion in an education setting.
DSGN2002 History of Design and Technology
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
DSGN1005 -  Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Graphics and Multimedia OR ISYS2001 -  Resources for User Interaction Note 4
DATA2001 Database Systems
Session1,2,3
Location Domestic International
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Session1,2,3
Gold Coast
Session1,3
Session1,3
Melbourne N/A
Session1,3
Online
Session1,3
N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Session1
Perth N/A
Session1,3
Sydney N/A
Session1,3
Pre-requisites ISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
Anti-requisites CSC00228 - Database Systems I
Enrolment information Pre-requisite does not apply to 3007016 - Bachelor of Technology Education OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students
Session 2, Year 2
EDUC1004 Understanding Children and Young People
Session1,2
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points
EDUC2010 Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology
Session2
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points
Enrolment information Students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.
DSGN1005 -  Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Graphics and Multimedia OR ISYS1004 -  Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Note 4
Elective unit
Session 1, Year 3
OFFC1001 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Computing

Not currently available

 Note 1
EDUC2006 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points in 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR be admitted to course: 1207286 - Master of Teaching
Enrolment information Students must complete this unit with, or prior to enrolling in, TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher or EDUC5002 - The Learning Environment. To be successful in this unit students should have completed at least 2 Technology teaching (subject) area units before enrolling in this unit. Bachelor of Technology students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.
TCHR3007 Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
N/A
Gold Coast
Session2
N/A
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Co-requisites TCHR2001 - Curriculum Specialisation: English I OR EDUC2019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment I OR EDUC2006 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I OR EDUC2003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics I OR EDUC2002 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education I OR EDUC2012 - English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy OR EDUC2014 - Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Anti-requisites TCH10134 - Pedagogy in Practice I: Basic Skills and Strategies AND EDU10710 - Learners, Teachers and Pedagogies
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory. For online students an optional onsite workshop is available.
COMM2003 Animation Theory and Practice
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
Session1
Enrolment information Familiarity with industry standard design software would be an advantage.
Session 2, Year 3
OFFC1001 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Computing

Not currently available

 Note 1
DSGN2005 Graphics Principles and Industry Application
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
EDUC3020 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites EDUC2006 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
Enrolment information Students must complete this unit with, or prior to enrolling TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching OR TCHR5002 - Professional Experience I: Enhancing Student Learning.
TCHR3008 Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Co-requisites 3207310 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary) OR 3207313 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) OR 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) OR EDUC3005 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education II (Lifestyle) OR EDUC6014 - Curriculum Specialisation - Music II OR EDUC3003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II OR EDUC6015 - Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts II OR EDUC3004 - Curriculum Specialisation: Science II OR EDUC3019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II OR TCHR3002 - Curriculum Specialisation: English II
Anti-requisites TCH10135 - Pedagogy in Practice II: Quality Teaching
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory.
Enrolment restrictions Students to submit a Unit Approval request via MyEnrolment. Students must have satisfactorily completed both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before enrolling in this unit.
Session 1, Year 4
EDUC2009 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
Session1
Study Period1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
Study Period1
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Anti-requisites EDU01095 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
DSGN3002 Integrated Technology Project
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites EDUC3020 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
EDUC3007 Vocational Education and Training in Schools and Industry

Not currently available
Pre-requisites TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
Elective unit
Session 2, Year 4
TCHR3006 Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching; AND 288 credit points in 3207310 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary) OR 3207313 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) OR 3207311 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary); OR 336 credit points in 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary).
Co-requisites Students admitted to 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) must be enrolled in or have completed EDUC3003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II OR TCHR3002 - Curriculum Specialisation: English II OR EDUC3019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II
Anti-requisites TCH10136 - Pedagogy in Practice III: Differentiation AND TCH10138 - Pedagogy in Practice IV: Professional Pathways
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory. For online students an optional onsite workshop is available.
Enrolment restrictions Students are required to submit a Unit Approval Request via MyEnrolment. Students must have satisfactorily completed both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before enrolling in this unit.
EDUC6009 Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being

Not currently available
DSGN2006 Computer Aided Design and Graphics
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Elective unit

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes
Session 1, Year 1
DSGN1002 Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Anti-requisites ENM10266 Product Technology and Design I
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
DSGN1006 Timber Design and Production
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
MATH1002 Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy
Session1
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period6
N/A
Enrolment information This unit may be offered in a Session (13 weeks) or Study Period (7 weeks), please note if offered in a Study Period it will have a heavier estimated student workload per week. Please refer to the SCU Unit webpages for further information prior to enrolling.
ENGL1005 Foundations: Language & Literacy
Session1
Study Period6
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1
Study Period6
N/A
Enrolment information This unit may be offered in a Session (13 weeks) or Study Period (7 weeks). Please note if offered in a Study Period it will have a heavier estimated student workload per week. Please refer to the SCU Unit webpage for further information prior to enrolling.
Session 2, Year 1
DSGN1003 Design and Technology Principles and Processes
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
DSGN2004 Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise in Design and Technology
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
DSGN1004 Design Management and Communication
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Anti-requisites ENO10283 Built Environment Technology and Design I
DSGN1007 Metal Design and Production
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
Session 1, Year 2
EDUC1003 Foundations for Education
Session1,3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,3
N/A
Anti-requisites EDU10128 - Introduction to Teaching OR TCH10630 - Introduction to Technology Teaching OR TCH10709 - Introduction to Secondary Teaching OR EDU10690 - Introduction to Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Enrolment information This unit includes a minimum of 5 hours immersion in an education setting.
COMM2003 Animation Theory and Practice
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
Session1
Enrolment information Familiarity with industry standard design software would be an advantage.
DSGN2002 History of Design and Technology
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
DSGN1005 -  Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Graphics and Multimedia OR ISYS2001 -  Resources for User Interaction Note 4
Session 2, Year 2
EDUC1004 Understanding Children and Young People
Session1,2
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points
DSGN2007 Timber Industry Practice and Management
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1006 - Timber Design and Production AND DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
EDUC2010 Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology
Session2
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
Session2
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points
Enrolment information Students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.
DSGN1005 -  Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Graphics and Multimedia OR ISYS1004 -  Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Note 4
Session 1, Year 3
EDUC2006 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites 96 credit points in 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR be admitted to course: 1207286 - Master of Teaching
Enrolment information Students must complete this unit with, or prior to enrolling in, TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher or EDUC5002 - The Learning Environment. To be successful in this unit students should have completed at least 2 Technology teaching (subject) area units before enrolling in this unit. Bachelor of Technology students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.
TCHR3007 Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session2
N/A
Gold Coast
Session2
N/A
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Co-requisites TCHR2001 - Curriculum Specialisation: English I OR EDUC2019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment I OR EDUC2006 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I OR EDUC2003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics I OR EDUC2002 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education I OR EDUC2012 - English Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy OR EDUC2014 - Mathematics Education: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Anti-requisites TCH10134 - Pedagogy in Practice I: Basic Skills and Strategies AND EDU10710 - Learners, Teachers and Pedagogies
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory. For online students an optional onsite workshop is available.
DSGN2008 Metal Industry Practice and Management
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1007 - Metal Design and Production AND DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
Enrolment information Students are required to attend a compulsory onsite workshop.
Elective unit
Session 2, Year 3
DSGN2006 Computer Aided Design and Graphics
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
DSGN2005 Graphics Principles and Industry Application
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites DSGN1002 - Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
EDUC3020 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
Session2
Location Domestic International
Online
Session2
N/A
Pre-requisites EDUC2006 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
Enrolment information Students must complete this unit with, or prior to enrolling TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching OR TCHR5002 - Professional Experience I: Enhancing Student Learning.
TCHR3008 Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session2
Session2
Lismore
Session2
Session2
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Co-requisites 3207310 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary) OR 3207313 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) OR 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) OR EDUC3005 - Curriculum Specialisation: Personal Development, Health, Physical Education II (Lifestyle) OR EDUC6014 - Curriculum Specialisation - Music II OR EDUC3003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II OR EDUC6015 - Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts II OR EDUC3004 - Curriculum Specialisation: Science II OR EDUC3019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II OR TCHR3002 - Curriculum Specialisation: English II
Anti-requisites TCH10135 - Pedagogy in Practice II: Quality Teaching
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory.
Enrolment restrictions Students to submit a Unit Approval request via MyEnrolment. Students must have satisfactorily completed both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before enrolling in this unit.
Session 1, Year 4
EDUC2009 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
Session1
Study Period1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
Study Period1
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3007 - Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
Anti-requisites EDU01095 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
DSGN3002 Integrated Technology Project
Session1
Location Domestic International
Online
Session1
N/A
Pre-requisites EDUC3020 - Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
EDUC3007 Vocational Education and Training in Schools and Industry

Not currently available
Pre-requisites TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
Elective unit
Session 2, Year 4
TCHR3006 Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession
Session1,2
Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Session1,2
Session1
Lismore
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,2
N/A
Pre-requisites TCHR3008 - Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching; AND 288 credit points in 3207310 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary) OR 3207313 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood) OR 3207311 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) OR 3207322 - Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary); OR 336 credit points in 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary).
Co-requisites Students admitted to 3207312 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary) must be enrolled in or have completed EDUC3003 - Curriculum Specialisation: Mathematics II OR TCHR3002 - Curriculum Specialisation: English II OR EDUC3019 - Curriculum Specialisation: Human Society and its Environment II
Anti-requisites TCH10136 - Pedagogy in Practice III: Differentiation AND TCH10138 - Pedagogy in Practice IV: Professional Pathways
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory professional experience component. Enrolment in this unit requires you to have a valid QLD Blue Card and/or a Working with Children Check for your State or Territory. For online students an optional onsite workshop is available.
Enrolment restrictions Students are required to submit a Unit Approval Request via MyEnrolment. Students must have satisfactorily completed both components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before enrolling in this unit.
EDUC6009 Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being

Not currently available
Elective unit
Elective unit

Note 1:

This double-weighted unit requires completion of a Certificate III level vocational qualification, as designated by the School of Education, or specific competencies drawn from Certificate II and Certificate III level vocation qualifications, as designated by the School of Education and as outlined in the unit statement.

Note 2:

If a student completes specialisations in both Graphics/Multimedia Technology and Industrial Technology, an additional elective must be selected.

Note 3:

This unit involves a professional experience placement.

Note 4:

DES10648 - Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Graphics and Multimedia is a double-weighted unit requires completion of a Certificate III level vocational qualification, as designated by the School of Education, or specific competencies drawn from Certificate II and Certificate III level vocation qualifications, as designated by the School of Education and as outlined in the unit statement.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

CORE UNITS
Foundation
EDUC1003 Foundations for Education
EDUC2009 Supporting Learners with Diverse Abilities
EDUC2010 Literacy, Assessment and Information & Communication Technology
EDUC6009 Education and Indigenous Australians: Ways of Knowing and Being
ENGL1005 Foundations: Language & Literacy
MATH1002 Foundations: Mathematics and Numeracy
EDUC1004 Understanding Children and Young People
EDUC2006 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum I
EDUC3020 Technology Pedagogy and Curriculum II
TCHR3007 Professional Experience I: Becoming a Teacher
TCHR3008 Professional Experience II: Effective Teaching
TCHR3006 Professional Experience III: Transition to the Profession
Design and Technology Compulsory Specialisation
EDUC3007 Vocational Education and Training in Schools and Industry
DSGN1002 Design and Technology: Essential Technologies
DSGN1003 Design and Technology Principles and Processes
DSGN2002 History of Design and Technology
DSGN1004 Design Management and Communication
DSGN2004 Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise in Design and Technology
DSGN3002 Integrated Technology Project

TEACHING AREAS

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
TEXT1001 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Textiles Note 1
TEXT2001 Textiles and Design
TEXT2002 Textiles and Society
TEXT2003 Textile Science and Innovation

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
HOSP1005 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Food Note 1
NUTR1001 Food and Nutrition in Health
FOOD2001 Food Technology and Society
FOOD2002 Food Technology as an Enterprise

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
OFFC1001 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Computing Note 1
ISYS1001 Web Development I
DATA2001 Database Systems
ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Students must complete five units including a choice of:
DSGN1005 Vocational Skills and Knowledge in Graphics and Multimedia Note 1
OR
ISYS2001 Resources for User Interaction
and
ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
And the following three (3) units:
DSGN2005 Graphics Principles and Industry Application
COMM2003 Animation Theory and Practice
DSGN2006 Computer Aided Design and Graphics Note 2

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
DSGN1006 Timber Design and Production
DSGN1007 Metal Design and Production
DSGN2007 Timber Industry Practice and Management
DSGN2008 Metal Industry Practice and Management
DSGN2006 Computer Aided Design and Graphics Note 2

ELECTIVES

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC3001 Co-operative Learning Skills in the Classroom
EDUC3018 English as an Additional Language/Dialect
EDUC2001 Teaching the Gifted
EDUC3006 Professional Learning Project
EDUC1005 Environmental Education
EDUC2005 Learning Technologies
INDG3004 Indigenous Australians in Education
EDUC2018 Positive Behaviour Support

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
MDIA1002 Visual Communication and Design
PROG2006 Designing the User Experience
COMM2004 Online Media Design
ISYS1005 Systems Analysis and Design