Professional Experience (Teaching Practicum)
The Queensland College of Teachers (QCOT) is a regulatory body that sets guidelines for preservice teacher education programs. These guidelines include:
- a requirement for 80 days experience in schools or other equivalent settings for students in Bachelor of Education and Master of Teaching program.
- a requirement for 55 days experience in schools or other equivalent settings for students in Graduate Diploma of Education program.
- a further 20 days of wider field experiences.
All JCU Education programs meet these professional experience requirements and have been accredited by the QCOT.
Students are encouraged to review the full guidelines at the QCT website.
Important Notification Relating To Professional Experience
Advice to teacher education students regarding teacher registration in Queensland:
Under the Education (Queensland College of Teachers) Act 2005, the Queensland College of Teachers can refuse registration based on a criminal history check.
Professional Experience Townsville Campus
Professional Experience Cairns Campus