Program Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM from Victoria University equips individuals with a solid foundation in STEM teaching for non-registration settings like community training and after-school programs. It fosters knowledge, skills, and attributes for diverse education roles and serves as a stepping stone for further study in primary or secondary teaching. The program emphasizes ICT integration, effective STEM education practices, professional development, and human development principles.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM from Victoria University is a program designed to provide a solid theoretical foundation and curriculum knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching. It intends to prepare individuals for careers in learning settings where teacher registration is not compulsory, such as community training, after-school or holiday programs. This undergraduate certificate fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and attributes applicable to diverse education roles. Additionally, it serves as a robust foundation for further tertiary study in primary or secondary teaching.
Outline:
Core Units:
- ICT in Education for the 21st Century: This unit explores the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into teaching and learning to enhance student engagement and improve educational outcomes. Students will develop skills in utilizing various ICT tools and resources to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Educating for STEM: This unit focuses on the principles and practices of effective STEM education. Students will explore strategies for teaching STEM concepts in a meaningful and relevant way, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry.
- Personal and Professional Learning for Teaching: This unit provides a framework for professional and personal development in teaching. Students will reflect on their teaching practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies for continuous growth and development.
- Human Development, Sustainability, and Wellbeing: This unit examines the physical, emotional, and social development of learners in the context of education.
Careers:
Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM provides individuals with a foundation for pursuing careers in various education-related roles, including:
- Community training
- After-school programs
- Holiday programs
- Informal educational settings
- Training roles in organizations or industries
- Pathways to further study in education, such as the Diploma of Education Studies, Bachelor of Education Studies, or Bachelor of Education (P-12)
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’. You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.
- Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4:
- A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
- Applicants with vocational education & training (VET/TAFE) study
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR:
- Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
- Applicants with higher education study
- Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:
- Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. OR:
- Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
- Applicants with work & life experience
- Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Training & Development, Education, Child Care or similar. OR:
- Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS:
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent).
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
VU Guaranteed
If you’re currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Guaranteed program offers a guaranteed place in a university or TAFE course, before your final Year 12 exams.
Additional information
Applicants should note additional admission requirements for transitioning into EBED:
- Students who successfully complete the Undergraduate Certificate of Education (P12) STEM with a Distinction average and meet other entrance requirements such as CASPer, can apply to be admitted to the Bachelor of Education (P-12).
- Students who enter the Bachelor of Education (P-12) from the Undergraduate Certificate of Education (P12) STEM are advised that they must meet the LANTITE benchmark as a prerequisite to progressing to the second year of the course.
- Students will require a Working with Children Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site link to obtain additional information: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/.
