ObjectivesThe Diploma of Learning Design provides students with the knowledge and understanding of: * theories and practices appropriate for the design of learning in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector; * theories and practices appropriate for teaching in the VET sector; * management and evaluation of learning programs at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels 1-6, including effective teaching and learning strategies, curriculum construction and assessment/evaluation procedures; * the professional work of trainers/teachers and teaching no matter where they are located, including the socio-ethical, legal, financial and security issues in such settings; * the diagnosis, analysis, design and planning, implementation of learning programs within the sector; and * effective communication with other professionals and the wider community on learning matters.
Academic titleDiploma of Learning Design
Course description
About Learning Design
CQUnversity's Learning Design programs were developed for professionals who seek teaching qualifications, but not teacher registration. These programs are most suited to those who are responsible for instructing or training others, and who want increase their knowledge of educational practices.
Students are supported by industry-experienced educators - trained to mentor students. These programs are dedicated to the graduation of industry-ready and futures oriented educators.
The Diploma of Learning Design is an undergraduate program that can be completed in 1 year full-time study or equivalent. The program consists of 8 courses.
Career Opportunities
Market research data shows that Australia is an ageing population and that there will be a large skills shortage in the next five years. Education and training have been highlighted as one of the key criteria to assist in this potential skills shortfall. Currently in Queensland there are approximately 1500 training organisations and the Learning Design programs are aimed at up-skilling and providing paraprofessionals for the training sector. The other target market for the Learning Design programs is the TAFE Sector.
Currently, TAFE teachers are required to have a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training as a minimal qualification to undertake teaching.
There are significant professional and financial benefits for teachers to upgrade their skills.
Program Structure
The Diploma of Learning Design is an undergraduate program that can be completed in 1 year full-time study or equivalent. The program consists of 8 courses (48 units of credit).
Program Structure
Course Code Course Name
Term 1
EDED11353 Learning Management 1
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
EDVT11004 Adolescent & Adult Education
EDVT12008 VET Pedagogy
Term 2
EDFE11036 Embedded Professional Learning 1 (Secondary)
EDVT10020 Assessment & Reporting in Sec/VET
EDVT11019 Design in VET 1
EDVT13019 Design of VET 2
Students may arrange to complete these studies on a part-time basis in consultation with the Program Coordinator.