Nationally Recognised Training Course
Graduate Diploma
Spectrum Disorder (22337VIC)
The Graduate Diploma comprises 7 units over two years of part time study. The course is designed for teachers working or intending to work with students with ASD.
Course Outline: Year 1
| Unit Code | Unit of Competency Title | Pre-requisite | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communications to build relationships | Nil | 55 |
| VU22005 | Manage resources to support students with ASD | Nil | 105 |
| VU22006 | Apply knowledge of ASD to teaching practice | Nil | 105 |
| VU22007 | Design and implement an individualised learning plan for a student with ASD | Nil | 105 |
| Total Hours | 370 |
Course Outline: Year 2
| Unit Code | Unit of Competency Title | Pre-requisite | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22008 | Evaluate theories and research of teaching students with ASD | VU22006 | 120 |
| VU22009 | Manage behaviour support and intervention programs for students with ASD | VU22006 | 120 |
| VU22010 | Evaluate the effectiveness of individualised learning programs for students with ASD | VU22007 | 120 |
| Total Hours | 360 |
The Course features a variety of delivery modes, including Saturday lectures delivered by experts in the field, workshops and tutorials.
Assessment
Participants undertake an ASD specific teaching practicum under the supervision of an Autism Teaching Institute Assessor who is an experienced teacher of autistic students. Assessment is carried out using a range of methods including written assignments, workplace projects and observation of knowledge and skills in a classroom environment.
Teachers and school leaders who complete this course will gain the ability to:
Demonstrate self directed development, resulting in achievement of specialised knowledge of ASD and targeted teaching skills for addressing the needs of students with ASD.
Initiate, analyze, design, plan, execute and evaluate teaching and learning in the context of classroom practice for autistic students.
Demonstrate a command of highly specialised conceptual and technical skills in the context of school/classroom practice for autistic students.
Demonstrate responsibility and broad ranging accountability for the structure, management and output of the work of others and/or functions.
To undertake the Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with ASD, candidates must be qualified teachers registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
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Course Duration
The Graduate Diploma includes 7 units over two years of part-time study.
