Accredited Professional Learning Program

Certificate IV in Career Development by RPL or Coursework

In Semester 1 2009, 30 funded places were offered to MIPs and other careers personnel from government schools, to undertake a professional learning program designed to enhance their capacity to provide quality, up to date, accurate information and assistance to students.

What does the Certificate IV professional learning program offer?

To continue the professional learning of school practitioners involved in assisting young people with their pathway planning, 40 funded places will be offered in June 2009 for MIPs coordinators and other careers personnel in government schools to achieve a Certificate IV in Career Development. There will be 20 funded Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) places and 20 funded coursework places in this mid year intake.

1. Certificate IV RPL stream - For those with considerable experience in the careers area, there will be support for a RPL process to obtain credit for part or all of the qualification, and units to complete the Certificate IV in Career Development if required. Applicants need to:
   1. Where possible, attend an information session for prospective applicants outlining the RPL process, prior to applying for a funded RPL place. Sessions will be held in Melbourne 2 June – 4.00 to 6.00 pm (DEECD, Ground Floor conference rooms, 2 Treasury Place, East Melbourne) or Bendigo 3 June - 4.00 to 6.00 pm (Latrobe University). Contact CEAV for details about these sessions.
   2. Gather evidence in support of their RPL process, if they are notified that they have received a funded RPL place.
   3. Present evidence and answer questions to demonstrate underpinning knowledge at applicant interview.
   4. Complete online or professional development activities in Term 4, if required to achieve accreditation for Certificate IV.
2. Certificate IV coursework stream - For inexperienced/less experienced careers practitioners (less than two years in the careers field), a Certificate IV qualification with three elements:
   1. A two day residential (24 – 25 July 2009).
   2. Online completion of a prescribed set of competencies that lead to the attainment of the Certificate IV in Career Development.
   3. Two follow up counselling workshop days (9 November and 5 December 2009).

Note: DEECD will cover the costs of places within the program, but schools will be expected to meet any other costs, such as travel and CRT, which may be required.

Who is eligible to participate?

Both professional learning programs are available to MIPs coordinators and careers personnel who:

• hold the position of MIPs or careers coordinator or work in a related area that provides support with pathways planning in 2009;
• have experience in a school context;
• have ongoing employment or fixed term employment in a government school for a period of at least one year from the date of completion of the qualification;
• are currently employed in a government school;
• are able to attend all the face to face components of the program in 2009 and meet all course requirements by June 2010 ; and
• have their Principal’s endorsement to undertake all the requirements of the program.

Note: Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching is preferred, but not essential. Teachers who have participated previously in any career education scholarship or industry placement program are not eligible to apply.

How will successful applicants be selected?

Successful applicants will be selected by a panel, on the basis of written applications, including a statement of support from the Principal of the school.

How can I apply?

Applications for the professional learning program will only be accepted on the appropriate Department of Education and Early Childhood Development application form. The applicant must provide all of the information required and obtain a signed Statement of Support from the Principal. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will be sent a confirmation email when a complete application is submitted.

Note : There are two different application forms – one for RPL applicants and another for coursework applicants. Please ensure you complete the appropriate form.

• Cert IV in Career Development coursework application form 2009 (Word - 146Kb)
• Cert IV in Career Development RPL application form 2009 (Word - 152Kb)

Applications must be received by cob 10 June 2009.

Applications must be submitted as a signed hardcopy by mail or fax (03 9349 3311) to:

Career Education Association of Victoria
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street
Carlton  Vic  3053

RPL applicants please mark envelopes Attn: Certificate IV in Career Development by RPL

Coursework applicants please mark envelopes Attn: Certificate IV in Career Development by coursework

Successful applicants will be notified in the week starting 20 June, 2009

Successful applicants must be enrolled in the course by June 30, 2009

General inquiries may be emailed to: director@ceav.vic.edu.au