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Course snapshot
International snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
12 weeks full-time
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Location
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Placement
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
ProfCertMath (OOFTeach)
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Course code
9501001
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Credit points
24
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Equivalent units
2
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
Teachers qualified to teach mathematics are in very short supply across Australia. This short course enables out-of-field mathematics teachers to deliver teaching programs and activities to support students’ mathematics and numeracy success.
Designed for current secondary teachers of Years 7–10 and primary teachers, the Professional Certificate in Teaching Mathematics (Out-of-field Teachers) is a 192-hour course over 12 weeks, comprising approximately eight hours of workplace learning, six hours of self-access learning and one hour engagement with a mentor each week.
The course has been developed in partnership with Mathematics Association of NSW. This course may be a pathway to further study, providing 24 credit points towards the Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Learning).
This course is supported with Commonwealth funding for a micro-credential pilot program. This grant provides the funds for 60 students for the first offering of this course, set for March 2024. FEE-HELP is also available for this course. Students who satisfy the requirements of the course receive a Certificate of Attainment and a digital micro-credential badge.
Applicants must be an Australian resident and currently employed as a registered teacher in a Primary or Secondary classroom setting in any of the Australian educational jurisdictions.
Letter of employment and evidence of registration is required.
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"This course added relevant and field-tested tools to my 'teacher kit bag', empowering me to drive change and support growth in my own teaching."
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).
This course includes approximately 8 hours weekly of workplace learning.
Career Outcomes
Teachers will be able to deliver mathematics programs and activities to support students' numeracy success. Students who satisfy the requirement of the course receive a Certificate of Attainment and a digital micro-credential badge.
This course is also a pathway to further study, providing 24 credit points towards the Graduate Certificate in Education.
Completing Teaching Mathematics for Out-Of-Field Teachers I will contribute 5 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 1.2.2, 2.1.2 and 3.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be an Australian resident and currently employed as a registered teacher in a Primary or Secondary classroom setting in any of the Australian educational jurisdictions.
Letter of employment and evidence of registration to be submitted.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Course requirements
The attendance and participation requirements to successfully complete the course include:
- Six online Tutorials (2 hours every second week)
- Workplace learning (approx. 8 hrs per week)
- Self-access learning materials (approx. 6 hrs per week)
- Networking and mentoring support (approx. 1 hour per week)
Note. The professional certificate consists of six modules, with each module having a duration of two weeks.
In addition, students must complete all assessment items to a satisfactory standard.
Course structure
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Successful completion of the Professional Certificate will guarantee you entry and up to two units of credit towards the Master of Education
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access25, a new initiative for 2025 to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.
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Dates for the diary
Our shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation as they achieve milestones quickly. Application dates per Term are shown on each course page however refer to our key dates and teaching calendar for detail on when enrolment opens, studies commence and when grades are published. There are also Dual Term and Tri Term calendars for those who have specific subjects.
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