The VTDI’s Bachelor of Education in Applied Technology is designed to produce competent technical teachers for the teaching profession. Persons who have successfully completed this programme will be able to perform at higher levels of efficiency and will be able to prepare students at the secondary level for successful engagement in the twenty-first century workforce. Students will not only be empowered to employ relevant teaching methodologies in order to cater to the varied needs of their students, but they will also acquire the requisite technical competencies in their respective areas of specialization.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission into this programme, the candidate must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- Possess at least five CSEC subjects or their equivalent, including passes in English Language, Mathematics at grade 1, 2 or 3 (grade 3 after 1998) or
- Possess a Level 2 in the field of specialization and at least two CSEC subjects or their equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 1, 2 or 3 (grade 3 after 1998)
NB* Advanced Placement
Holders of VTDI’s TVET Instructor Training Diploma are eligible for advanced placement into the programme. It should be noted however that applicants who have acquired VTDI’s Diploma up to 2003 will have to pursue bridging courses before they can pursue the Advanced Placement courses of the B.Ed. - Applied Technology programme.
Mature Entry
For guidelines regarding the mature entry route, please refer to VTDI’s Prior Learning Assessment Policy
Programme Duration
4 years (full time & part-time)
Programme Modality
The programme is offered on a full time and part time basis on the main campus of the VTDI, which is located at Gordon Town Road, Kingston 6
Programme Schedule
Full time: Four years
Part time: Four to five years (depending on specialization)
Advanced Placement: A maximum of two additional years (depending on specialization and modality)
Days offered:
Part-time: Semesters 1 & 2 - Typically four evenings per week, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Summer Semester - Mondays to Fridays, 8am – 5pm
Full-time: Semesters 1 & 2 - Mondays to Fridays, 8am – 5pm
Summer Semester (where scheduled) - Mondays to Fridays, 8am – 5pm
Total Number of Credits
1. Beauty Services 143
2. Business Education 140
3. Construction Technology 147
4. Electrical Technology 149
5. Food Preparation 144
6. Industrial Technology 148
7. Automotive Technology 147
8. Garment Construction 94
Programme Structure – Full Time
Industrial Technology
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Engineering Science
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Mechanical Technology II
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Material Fabrication
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Assessment in TVET
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Professionalism I
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Pre-Calculus
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Introduction to Psychology
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Computer Applications I
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Introduction to TVET
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Classroom Observation
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Community Service
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Semester 2
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Technical Drawing
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Instructional Technology
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Material Science
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Lab Organization and Management
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Mechanical Technology I
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Advanced Communication
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Workshop Technology
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Calculus
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Mechanical Technology III
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Educational Psychology
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Computer Aided Drafting 1
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Plan, Conduct, Review Assessment
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Career Education
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Sociology in Education
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Research Methods II
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Mechanical Technology IV
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Professional Practice and Management
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Computer Aided Drafting 11
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Semester 2
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Research Methods I
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Training Design and Delivery
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Introduction to Project Management
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Administration in Education
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Plant Management
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Introduction Energy Management
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Computer Aided Drafting 111
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National Building Code and Building Regulation
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Construction Technology
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Building Science
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Assessment in TVET
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Pre-Calculus
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Computer Applications I
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Professionalism I
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Classroom Observation
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Introduction to Psychology
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Construction Technology II
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Introduction to TVET
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Building Measurement I
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Community Service
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Semester 2
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Instructional Technology
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Technical Drawing
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Lab Organization and Management
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Educational Psychology
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Advanced Communication
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Material Science
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Calculus
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Construction Technology I
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Computer Aided Drafting I
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Electrical Installation I
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Building Measurement II
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Sociology in Education
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Career Education
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Plan, Conduct Review Assessment
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Research Methods II
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Structural Mechanics I
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Professional Practice and Management
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Computer Aided Drafting II
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Semester 2
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Introduction to Project Management
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Training Design and Delivery
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Building Services Technology
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Administration in Education
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Building and Construction Design
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Introduction Energy Management
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Research Methods I
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National Building Code and Building Regulation
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Automotive Technology
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Engineering Science
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Assessment in TVET
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Pre-Calculus
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Computer Applications I
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Professionalism I
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Classroom Observation
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Introduction to Psychology
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Engine System I
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Introduction to TVET
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Chassis System I
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Community Service
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Mechanical Technology I
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Semester 2
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Instructional Technology
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Educational Psychology
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Lab Organization and Management
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Technical Drawing
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Advanced Communication
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Material Science
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Calculus
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Workshop Technology
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Chassis System II
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Mechanical Technology I
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Engine System II
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Sociology in Education
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Career Education
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Plan, Conduct, Review Assessment
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Research Methods II
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Computer Aided Drafting I
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Professional Practice and Management
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Semester 2
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Engine Management System
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Training Design and Delivery
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Research Methods I
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Administration in Education
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Chassis System III
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Introduction Energy Management
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Introduction to Project Management
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Vehicle Electronics
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Electrical Technology
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Engineering Science
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Assessment in TVET
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Pre-Calculus
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Computer Applications I
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Professionalism I
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Classroom Observation
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Introduction to Psychology
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Electrical Principles I
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Introduction to TVET
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Solid State Electronics I
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Community Service
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Semester 2
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Instructional Technology
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Educational Psychology
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Lab Organization and Management
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Technical Drawing
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Advanced Communication
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Material Science
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Calculus
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Construction Technology I
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Electrical Principles II
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Electrical Installation I
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Electrical Installation II
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Sociology in Education
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Career Education
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Plan, Conduct and Review Assessment
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Research Methods II
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Network Analysis
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Electrical Blue Print Reading
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Computer Aided Drafting I
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Solid State Electronics II
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Semester 2
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Training Design and Delivery
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Introduction to Project Management
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Research Methods I
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Administration in Education
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Digital Electronics
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Introduction Energy Management
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Electrical Machines and Transformers
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National Building Code and Building Regulation
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Food Preparation
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Food Fundamentals
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Assessment in TVET
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Pre-Calculus
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Computer Applications I
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Professionalism I
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Classroom Observation
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Introduction to Psychology
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Life Cycle & Therapeutic Nutrition
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Introduction to TVET
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Basic Cake Making & Decorating
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Community Service
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Semester 2
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Instructional Technology
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Educational Psychology
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Lab Organization and Management
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Introduction to Nutrition
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Advanced Communication
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Consumer Education
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Food: Historical Perspective and Cuisine
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Family Management
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Food & Beverage Costing and Control
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Principles of Food Science
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Food Preparation and Service II
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Food Preparation & Service I
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Plan, Conduct and Review Assessment
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Career Education
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Sociology in Education
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Research Methods II
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Garment Construction Techniques I
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Project Presentation & Marketing
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Semester 2
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Training Design and Delivery
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Research Methods I
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Introduction to Project Management
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Administration in Education
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Garment Construction Techniques II
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Food Product Development
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Bar & Beverage Management
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Introduction to Events Planning & Mgmt
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Beauty Services
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Creating an effective Beauty Services Environment
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Assessment in TVET
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Pre-Calculus
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Computer Applications I
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Professionalism I
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Classroom Observation
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Introduction to Psychology
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Chemical Services
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Introduction to TVET
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Hair Removal
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Community Service
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Hair Extensions & Accessories
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Semester 2
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Instructional Technology
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Lab Organization and Management
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Science for Cosmetologists
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Advanced Communication
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Hair, Skin & Nails
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Nail Technology
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Applied Chemistry
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Creative Hair Styling
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Family Management
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Educational Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Plan, Conduct and Review Assessment
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Career Education
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Sociology in Education
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Research Methods II
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Introduction to Nutrition
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Spa Management
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Semester 2
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Training Design and Delivery
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Introduction to Project Management
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Research Methods I
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Administration in Education
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Skin Care & Aesthetics
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Project Presentation & Marketing
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Salon Management
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Introduction to Events Planning & Management
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Business
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Semester 1
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Assessment in TVET
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Pre-Calculus
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Fundamentals of Communication
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Computer Applications I
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Professionalism I
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Fundamentals of Marketing
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Introduction to Psychology
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Office Systems & Administration
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Introduction to TVET
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Keyboarding
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Community Service
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Classroom Observation
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Semester 2
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Law & Business
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Instructional Technology
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Instructional Methods & Strategies
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Lab Organization and Management
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Adolescent and Adult Psychology
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Advanced Communication
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Fundamentals of Accounting Principles
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Business Math
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Organization & Management
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Financial Accounting 1
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Economics 1
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Economics II
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Summer Semester
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Information Technology
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Introduction to Curriculum Planning and Development
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Educational Psychology
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Oral Communication
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Semester 1
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Teaching Practice I
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Teaching Practice II
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Sociology in Education
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Career Education
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Financial Accounting II
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Research Methods II
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Plan, Conduct and Review Assessment
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Semester 2
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Training Design and Delivery
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Introduction to Quality Management in Education
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Research Methods I
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Administration in Education
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Business Communication
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Introduction to E-Learning
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Introduction to Project Management
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Project Risk Analysis & Risk Management
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Inventory Management
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Introduction to Events Planning & Mangt
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Cost Accounting
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Summer Semester
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Industrial Attachment
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Successful applicants with a grade two (2) or grade three (3) in CXC/CSEC Math are required to sit College Algebra, while those having a grade one (1) will proceed to Pre-Calculus in semester one of the academic year
Advanced Placement
Holders of VTDI’s TVET Instructor Training Diploma are eligible for advanced placement into the programme. It should be noted however that applicants who have acquired VTDI’s Diploma up to 2003 will have to pursue bridging courses before they can pursue the Advanced Placement courses of the B.Ed. - Applied Technology programme.
Industrial Attachment/Teaching Practice
- Industrial attachment: Students are required to fulfil at least 360 hours of industry training over a three year period.
- Teaching Practice: All students are required to complete two semesters of Teaching Practice.
o Teaching Practice I - 4 weeks
o Teaching Practice II - 8 weeks
All students, part-time and full-time, are expected to make arrangements that would make them available to fulfil this requirement. Please note also that there are specific courses that must be successfully completed before one is eligible to undertake Teaching Practice I and Teaching Practice II. They are as follows.
About the Summer Semester
Full-time year 1 students are required to attend summer classes in the first year. However, part-time students are required summer classes in years 1 to 4.
In the summer, students are required to attend classes on Mondays to Fridays during the period 9:00am to 5:00pm. Students must ensure that they are able to make the necessary arrangements to attend these classes.