Professional development
We can help you expand your teaching and/or research skills and knowledge.
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Master of Education (VET)
Our Master of Education (VET) is a specialist degree for people who want to take a leadership role in the vocational education and/or further education settings.
If you are a program or human resource manager, policy and program planner, educator, researcher or consultant - this course is an excellent professional development opportunity.
Upon graduation you will be able to:
- design, conduct and manage research in vocational education and training
- develop superior knowledge, understanding and skills in VET policy, theory and practice.
Find out more about the Master of Education (VET).
Higher Research Degree supervision
Students are welcome to study at postgraduate level with WERC. You can find an academic whose research interests align with your own.
We have two principal supervisors for Higher Research Degree students:
We also have four associate supervisors:
- Berwyn Clayton - work-based learning specialist
- Geri Pancini - work-based learning specialist
- Hugh Guthrie - work-based learning specialist
- Dr Stefan Schutt - technology in learning specialist
Applying for research degree
Once you have found a supervisor, find out how to apply for a research degree.
Current Higher Research Degree students
We currently have three students completing a higher research degree.
Elizabeth Richardson - Latent Trait Analysis Trial: Developmental Assessment tool for young learners with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Supervised by Associate Professor Shelley Gillis, Professor Margaret Wu and Associate Professor Tarquam McKenna
Louise Hobbs - Developing and validating a continuum of practice for the infection control professional - Doctorate of Philosophy Candidate. Supervised by Associate Professor Shelley Gillis and Professor Margaret Wu.
Nary Tao - Factors affecting assessment and reporting practices within EFL programs in a Cambodian higher education setting. Supervised by Associate Professor Shelley Gillis, Professor Margaret Wu and Dr Tony Watt.
Contact us
Contact us for more information about professional development.