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Information relevant to all programs - Faculty of Education

Credit policy (including recognition of prior learning)

The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty and university guidelines on credit transfer. For further information, contact the admissions and student services office on any campus.

Credit for prior studies may be granted for work already completed at Monash University or at another tertiary institution, including overseas universities on a case-by-case basis. Application for credit should be made at the time of enrolment. Application forms may be obtained from the admissions and student services office on each campus.

International students must apply for credit for prior studies and/or recognition of prior learning (RPL) prior to enrolment.

Special requirements

Fieldwork

Students in undergraduate teacher education programs must successfully complete teaching practice, which consists of a minimum of 80 days of supervised school experience for primary and secondary programs. Additional placement days must be completed by early childhood and sport and outdoor recreation students. Those students who are employed in schools and required to do 80 days fieldwork must complete 40 days of supervised fieldwork in a setting other than the school in which they are employed. Students must be available to undertake school placements on a full-time basis and attend their placement for full days at times determined by the faculty.

Working With Children Check

All education students will be required to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC). The Victorian Department of Education and Training requires all student teachers to hold a current WWCC Card before being allowed to undertake fieldwork placements in schools and early childhood and other settings in Victoria. WWCC Cards (administered by the Victorian Department of Justice) are obtained by the student as part of the enrolment process. They are valid for five years and are applicable to practicum undertaken in government, Catholic and independent schools, and early childhood settings. Students are required to apply for a volunteer WWCC through a participating Australia Post outlet* and provide proof to the faculty that the WWCC has been undertaken. Because the WWCC is monitored on an ongoing basis, students will be required to nominate the Professional Placement Office as the `employer' as part of the application process. Further details will be available at enrolment/re-enrolment. A copy of the WWCC will be held on each student's file, but it is the student's responsibility to ensure their check is valid at all times throughout their enrolment and to provide the card upon request at the placement school. All off-campus and interstate students are required to provide a WWCC (or equivalent) issued from and as required by the state/territory in which their professional experience is to be undertaken.