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11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Accelerate your teaching career with this advanced qualification for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This course will put you on the path to becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher.

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WAYS TO STUDY Online
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY Start date: 15 Mar 2024 Duration: up to 2 years View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Concession
$5,785
Subsidised
$6,085
Full Fee
$10,730
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Course overview

Accelerate your teaching career with this advanced qualification designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This course is most suitable for people who would like to become fully qualified general primary school teachers.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as education aides is currently experiencing very strong growth. This very large occupation is expected to create around 85,000 job openings over the next five years. 

In this course you'll gain an effective skill set to develop the main learning areas within the Australian Curriculum. You'll also cover cultural identity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in education, such as facilitating learning and development in Indigenous children, while incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories into the classroom.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek work as a qualified teaching assistant. You will also be able to take advantage of our pathway options and receive up to one year's credit towards a Bachelor of Education at James Cook University.

What can I do?

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
  • Teacher Assistant

Course outcome:

11214NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Community-based education

This course is offered through RATEP — a community-based teacher education program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The program provides a direct pathway for people in remote, rural and regional areas to become qualified teachers or teacher aides. Students may study at one of several RATEP sites throughout the state or via an offsite delivery model.

Indigenous student support

Our Indigenous Student Support Officers (ISSOs) provide tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ISSOs can provide assistance with enrolment processes, Centrelink ABSTUDY enquiries, tutor support, referrals to other community service providers, and personal support.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed below. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting. 

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • BSBCMM411
    Make presentations
    UNIT CODE :
    BSBCMM411
    Unit description :
    This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Make presentations

  • UNIT CODE
  • CHCEDS059
    Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students
    UNIT CODE :
    CHCEDS059
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement work health and safety policies and procedures to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students in an educational environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214001
    Facilitate arts knowledge and skills learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214001
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Facilitate arts knowledge and skills learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214002
    Facilitate Standard Australian English learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214002
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Facilitate Standard Australian English learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214003
    Facilitate environmental initiatives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school communities
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214003
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Facilitate environmental initiatives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school communities

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214004
    Apply cultural identity to implement a personal action plan
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214004
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply cultural identity to implement a personal action plan

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214005
    Guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in science inquiry
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214005
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in science inquiry

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214006
    Develop mathematics knowledge and skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214006
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Develop mathematics knowledge and skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214007
    Promote pedagogies to support learning motivation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214007
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Promote pedagogies to support learning motivation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

  • UNIT CODE
  • NAT11214008
    Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be active users of digital technologies
    UNIT CODE :
    NAT11214008
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be active users of digital technologies

Ways to study
  • Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (RATEP sites)
15 Mar 2024
up to 2 years
Part time
  • Concession: $5,785
  • Subsidised: $6,085
  • Full fee: $10,730
demo

Online with on campus practical training (RATEP sites)

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    80%
  • On Campus Time
    20%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

15 Mar 2024

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 2 years

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Concession: $5,785
  • Subsidised: $6,085
  • Full fee: $10,730
Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus and vocational placement

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

    The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

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Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (11214NAT)

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Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

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Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees.  The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees.  A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Placement

During your course you will be required to complete vocational placement at a RATEP location so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment.

Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 100 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Important information

This course is offered through RATEP. RATEP is a community-based teacher education program that provides a direct pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote, rural and regional locations to become registered teachers or qualified teacher aides. The RATEP program is a partnership between TAFE Queensland North Region, Queensland Education Department and James Cook University. Currently there are several RATEP sites throughout the state, providing teacher training at the Certificate III and Diploma levels. 

RATEP locations are as follows:

  • Barambah (Cherbourg)
  • Cairns West State School
  • Mackay
  • Bamaga
  • Rockhampton
  • St George and Surrounding Region
  • Toowoomba
  • Townsville
  • Yarrabah
  • Thursday Island

Students completing the Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education receive one year's credit towards a Bachelor of Education through James Cook University.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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