Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching
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Technical instructors are responsible for teaching students how to stay safe in their future work place.
The more immediate task however is keeping their students safe during their classes. This course will guide you through the mandatory requirement for technology teaching in the state education system.
You will learn
- current techniques for the safe operation of machinery
- best practice procedures for classroom safety
- OHS risk management skills
- how to supervise safe machinery operations
Please note that this course does not qualify you as a school teacher.
Contact our team for advise on upcoming dates.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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College:
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Study mode:Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:21820VIC
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
Applications have closed for this course.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
Trades College

Careers
Graduates of this course can teach technology at school level if they have an accredited teaching qualification.
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Course Objectives
The purpose of this short course is to instruct teachers in the
Units and electives
Students must complete all 3 core units
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- Unit code
- VBQU618
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- Unit code
- VBQU619
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- Unit code
- VBQU620
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
How to apply for this course
Applications have closed for this course.
Please contact the Trades College for the next course intake date.
You can also contact us directly:
- Phone: +61 3 9919 7134
Email: engtech@vu.edu.au - Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
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