Education
A career in education can sharpen your own skills as well as provide a work/life balance where you can enjoy school holidays with your own children. The industry attracts those with a passion for working with children and a desire to shape their learning.
The education industry is evolving and opportunities to work in this field are more diverse and stimulating than ever before. Employers are constantly seeking qualified staff and new employees are selected through a merit selection process.
Education graduates can work in primary or secondary schools choosing to facilitate learning experiences for children in kindergarten through to high school teenagers seeking stimulating and challenging learning in their school environment.
Mainstream education now includes and welcomes children with individual needs – hence the increased demand for qualified teacher assistants. Parents of children with individual needs also find this field of study useful as training for their own situation.
Why Study Education at West Coast?
- On the job training is a major focus. Students have between 20-35 days placement during a six month course.
- Education courses at West Coast have a reputation for excellence with both our students and our placement schools. Schools contact us regularly seeking qualified and job placement students.
- All learning is current and relevant – giving students a head start when they walk into their classroom to put their skills into practice.
- Workshops are hands-on and practically based relating specifically to working with children from Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10).
- West Coast enjoys strong partnerships with many local schools.
Our Education graduates are in great demand with many students gaining employment through their supervised job placements.
- All lecturing staff are trained teachers with diverse experience within the school environment.
- Lecturers offer support throughout the course to assist students to meet their competencies.
Studying education at West Coast can be a pathway to higher study at university.
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