11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Accelerate your teaching career with this advanced qualification for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This course will put you on the path to becoming a fully qualified classroom teacher.

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NEXT INTAKE Start date: 10 Feb 2025 Duration: 1 year View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$6,040

Subsidised

$6,340

Full Fee

$11,160

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Course overview

Accelerate your teaching career with this advanced qualification designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This course is most suitable for people who would like to become fully qualified general primary school teachers.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as education aides is currently experiencing very strong growth. This very large occupation is expected to create around 85,000 job openings over the next five years.

In this course you'll gain an effective skill set to develop the main learning areas within the Australian Curriculum. You'll also cover cultural identity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in education, such as facilitating learning and development in First Nations children, while incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories into the classroom.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to seek work as a qualified teaching assistant. You will also be able to take advantage of our pathway options and receive up to one year's credit towards a Bachelor of Education at James Cook University.

What can I do?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Aide

Course outcome:

11214NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Community-based education

This course is offered through RATEP — a community-based teacher education program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The program provides a direct pathway for people in remote, rural and regional areas to become qualified teachers or teacher aides. Students may study at one of several RATEP sites throughout the state or via an offsite delivery model.

Indigenous student support

Our Indigenous Student Support Officers (ISSOs) provide tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ISSOs can provide assistance with enrolment processes, Centrelink ABSTUDY enquiries, tutor support, referrals to other community service providers, and personal support.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed below. You will also be required to undertake 100 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBCMM411

Make presentations

UNIT CODE :
BSBCMM411

Unit description :
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences.
UNIT NAME
Make presentations

UNIT CODE
CHCEDS059

Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDS059

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement work health and safety policies and procedures to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students in an educational environment.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students

UNIT CODE
NAT11214001

Facilitate arts knowledge and skills learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214001

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Facilitate arts knowledge and skills learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE
NAT11214002

Facilitate Standard Australian English learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214002

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Facilitate Standard Australian English learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE
NAT11214003

Facilitate environmental initiatives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school communities

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214003

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Facilitate environmental initiatives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school communities

UNIT CODE
NAT11214004

Apply cultural identity to implement a personal action plan

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214004

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Apply cultural identity to implement a personal action plan

UNIT CODE
NAT11214005

Guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in science inquiry

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214005

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in science inquiry

UNIT CODE
NAT11214006

Develop mathematics knowledge and skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214006

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Develop mathematics knowledge and skills in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE
NAT11214007

Promote pedagogies to support learning motivation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214007

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Promote pedagogies to support learning motivation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

UNIT CODE
NAT11214008

Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be active users of digital technologies

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214008

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be active users of digital technologies

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCEDS054

Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDS054

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist a teacher to develop a series of lessons relating to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture.
UNIT NAME
Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture

UNIT CODE
NAT11214009

Support inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in the classroom

UNIT CODE :
NAT11214009

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Support inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in the classroom

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

Online with on campus practical training

Your course is primarily online and you may interact with your teachers and other students using Zoom. You will also need to come in to campus to complete some practical learning and assessment. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online with on campus practical training (RATEP sites)	10 Feb 2025	1 year	Full time	Concession: $6,040 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $6,340 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $11,160 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (RATEP sites) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Feb 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 1 year The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $6,040 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $6,340 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $11,160 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online with on campus practical training (RATEP sites)	10 Feb 2025	up to 2 years	Part time	Concession: $6,040 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $6,340 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $11,160 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Online with on campus practical training (RATEP sites) Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 80% On Campus Time 20% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Feb 2025 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $6,040 Fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students. Learn more Subsidised: $6,340 There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more Full fee: $11,160 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

You will be able to access your learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of your study period for the relevant units of competency. You must be enrolled to access your learning materials.

Online self-directed study allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Learn more

Online virtual classroom study allows you to enjoy the freedom of choosing where you study, with no on-campus commitments. Virtual classes are delivered online, to a scheduled timetable, allowing you to interact with fellow students and high-quality educators from the comfort of a location that best suits you. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements. Learn more

Online with on campus practical allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study to complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

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Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education (11214NAT)

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Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

COURSE CODE: 11214NAT

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Off-site students must have access to a computer and internet connection during study hours.

Placement

During your course you will be required to complete vocational placement at a RATEP location so you can start practising your new skills in a real-world environment.

Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts. You are required to complete 100 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification.

Off-site students must do 100 hours of vocational placement at a Queensland Education Department school.

Important information

This course is offered through RATEP. RATEP is a community-based teacher education program that provides a direct pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote, rural and regional locations to become registered teachers or qualified teacher aides. The RATEP program is a partnership between TAFE Queensland North Region, Queensland Education Department and James Cook University. Currently there are several RATEP sites throughout the state, providing teacher training at the Certificate III and Diploma levels.

RATEP locations are as follows:

Barambah (Cherbourg)
Cairns West State School
Mackay
Bamaga
Rockhampton
St George and Surrounding Region
Toowoomba
Townsville
Yarrabah
Thursday Island

Students completing the Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education receive one year's credit towards a Bachelor of Education through James Cook University.

RATEP is also available to students who do not have access to a RATEP site via the off-site model. Off-site students must ensure that they have access to a computer and internet and that they are willing to complete the vocational placement requirements in a Queensland Education Department school.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Get a head start on your teaching career with this entry-level qualification designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Community-based education

Indigenous student support

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

Resources required

Placement

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Careers