Bachelor of Education (Design and Technology Education) - Design and Technology
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Education
| Program Code: LBDT Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 434581 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 62.75 (Internal) Home Campus:
Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL):
4 |
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Program director/s
- Ms Denise MacGregor (LBDT - Design and Technology Education)
Announcement
This is a combined Higher Education/VET program. Students are advised that they are not eligible for Commonwealth Support or FEE-HELP for their enrolment in courses in the program schedule (below) undertaken as part of TAFE awards. Further information is available at Our Universities: Backing Australia's Future.
Aim
The program aims to develop skilled, committed and flexible Design and Technology Education professionals who have the knowledge and pedagogical skills to promote effective and inclusive learning in secondary and middle school education settings.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
Qualified for the SACE:
- recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
- included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
- obtained a competitive TER;
Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the University Foundation Studies program.
Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
Content/structure
This program requires the completion of 144 units of study over four years full-time or equivalent part-time. Students may choose to specialise in either Design Technology Education or Home Economics Education options. Opportunity is also provided for study across both specialisations if desired. Students will be expected to study across a range of educational settings including TAFE SA: Marleston and Regency campuses (credit for these courses will be granted by UniSA ), University of South Australia: School of Education, Magill and Mawson Lakes campus, School of Mechanical Engineering (Mawson Lakes Campus), School of Art (City West Campus), School of Health Sciences, City East Campus.
Throughout the program students will undertake school placement practicums in Middle School and Secondary settings. Applicants need to ensure they can fulfil the full-time commitment required during the placements.
Professional Recognition
Graduates will meet the academic requirement for registration as teachers in South Australia. However, applicants should note that there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, which are outlined in the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and Teachers Registration and Standards. Regulations 2005.
Honours
The degree may be awarded with Honours for meritorious performance. Selection will be made in accordance with the University procedures. See also Rule 1.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 16,000 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| EDUC 4107 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4094 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 2058 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
TAFE course 1 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| EDUC 1063 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4157 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
TAFE course 2 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
TAFE course 3 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| EDUC 4108 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| MENG 2010 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
TAFE course 4 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
TAFE course 5 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| EDUC 4109 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4162 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4043 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
TAFE course 6 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
| THIRD YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| EDUC 4110 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4055 | 9 | 0.250 | |
Elective 1 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| GRAP 2019 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Constructing Curriculum New title from 2010: Contesting Curriculum | EDUC 4158 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
TAFE course 7 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
TAFE course 8 (see Note 6) | 4.5 | ||
| FOURTH YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
Elective 2 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
Elective 3 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
| EDUC 4169 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4163 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| or | |||
| EDUC 4119 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Elective 4 (see Note 3) | 4.5 | ||
Aboriginal Studies BUGE requirement (see Note 4) | 4.5 | ||
| EDUC 4056 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| or | |||
Par 4 Honours: Research Methods and Project (Primary, Middle) Part B (see Rule 1) New title from 2010: Honours Project (Primary Middle) Part B | EDUC 4120 | 9 | 0.250 |
Rules
- The degree may be awarded with Honours for meritorious performance. Students will be selected in accordance with University policy. Honours students will enrol in EDUC 4119 Par 4 Honours: Research Methods and Project (Primary, Middle) Part A and EDUC 4120 Par 4 Honours: Research Methods and Project (Primary, Middle) Part B in place of EDUC 4163 Professional Community, Identity and Social Justice and EDUC 4056 Professional Applications and Reflection 4 (Primary, Middle) in Year 4.
Notes
- Students enrol in the TAFE courses concurrently. Students should apply for external credit on completion of each TAFE course.
- Students in the Design and Technology strand will be granted 36 units of credit in total, on the successful completion of the eight TAFE courses. TAFE fees apply.
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Electives may be selected from minors within any relevant undergraduate course or TAFE courses currently offered in the LBDT program in consultation with the Program Director.
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To fulfil the Aboriginal Studies BUGE (Broadening Undergraduate Education) requirement students will select one of the following courses from The Unaipon School:
HUMS 1035 Aboriginal Cultures
HUMS 1034 Contemporary Aboriginal Issues A
HUMS 2010 Aborigines, History and Colonialism
LANG 2007 Australian Society, Aboriginal Voices -
The TAFE courses for the Design and Technology strand are as follows:
TAFE Course 1 Materials Technology (Furniture Construction 1)
TAFE Course 2 Materials Technology (Wood Machining 1)
TAFE Course 3 Fitting and Machining
TAFE Course 4 Materials Technology (Furniture Construction 2)
TAFE Course 5 Materials Technology (Welding)
TAFE Course 6 Systems Technology (Electronics 1)
TAFE Course 7 Systems Technology (Electronics 2)
TAFE Course 8 Materials Technology (Production)
The following existing units of Competence and Performance Criteria to Certificate Level 2 are to be studied through the relevant Institute of TAFE SA. Students will be granted credit if they have already completed these units or their equivalent in these or other relevant Design and Technology areas.
Year 1 / First Half
TAFE Course 1: Materials Technology (Furniture Construction 1)
LMFCR0001A: Follow safe working policies and practices
LMFFM2001A: Use furniture making sector power and hand tools
LMFFF2004A: Prepare surfaces for finishingCourses 1, 2 and 4 make up:
Certificate Level 2 - Furniture Making
Courses are taken at:
Furnishing Unit
Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFEYear 1 / Second Half
TAFE Course 2: Materials Technology (Wood Machining 1)
LMFFM2010A: Setup, operate and maintain basic static machines
LMFCR0003A: Carry out measures and calculationsYear 2 / First Half
TAFE Course 4: Materials Technology (Furniture Construction 2)
LMFFM3011: Produce manual and computer aided production drawings
LMFFM2002A: Assemble furnishing components
LMFFM2006A: Hand made timber joints
LMFFM2011A: Apply manufactured board conversion techniquesYear 1/ Second Half
TAFE Course 3: Fitting and Machining
MEM2.1C12A: Apply quality systems
MEM18.1A: Use hand tools
MEM18.2A: Use power tools, hand held operations
MEM3.3A: Sheet and Plate assemblyCourses 3, 5 and 8 make up:
Certificate Level 2 -
Engineering - Production
Courses are taken at:
School of Advanced Engineering
Regency Institute of TAFEYear 2 / First Half
TAFE Course 5: Materials Technology (Welding)
MEM5.50M: Gas metal arc
MEM5.12M: Manual metal arc
MEM5.4A: Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM2.5C11: Measuring using graduated devicesYear 3 / Second Half
TAFE Course 8: Materials Technology (Production)
MEM7.5A: Perform general machining (80)
MEM7.7A: Perform milling operations (particular competencies) (40)Year 2 / Second Half
TAFE Course 6: Systems Technology (Electronics 1)
NUE052: Applied Electricity 1
NUE054: Applied Electricity 2
NUE056: Applied Electricity 4
NE172: Electrical Wiring and EquipmentCourses 6 and 7 make up:
Certificate Level 2 -
Electrotechnology Servicing
Courses are taken at:
School of Advanced Engineering
Regency Institute of TAFEYear 3 / Second Half
TAFE Course 7: Systems Technology (Electronics 2)
NE178: DC Power Supplies
NE182: Amplifiers 1
NE15: Digital Fundamentals
NE184: Electrical Hand Soldering Technology