Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (22336VIC)
The 22336VIC Graduate Certificate in Teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder was designed for teachers working full-time, and delivered over 12 months of study.
Most of the teachers who enrolled in the 22336VIC Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder continued straight onto 22337VIC Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The two qualifications were delivered over 3 consecutive semesters.
The Graduate Certificate comprises 4 units of part time study.
Course Outline: Semesters 1 & 2
Course Outline: Semesters 1 & 2
| 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 |
Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (22337VIC)
The 22337VIC Graduate Diploma of Teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder was designed for teachers working full-time, and delivered over 6 months of study.
The Graduate Diploma comprises 3 units of part time study.
Course Outline: Semester 3
| 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 featured a variety of delivery modes, including Saturday lectures delivered by experts in the field, workshops and tutorials.
Assessment
Participants undertook an ASD specific teaching practicum under the supervision of an Autism Teaching Institute Assessor, an experienced teacher of autistic students. Assessment was 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 completed this course gained 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.
