EDF4069 Transition to the profession
Faculty of Education
EDF4069 Transition to the profession is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF4069
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF4069
No unit lists EDF4069 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit prepares you for your transition into professional practice as a teacher. Drawing on a range of research literature and the knowledge, skills and professional experiences developed during the course, you will identify an employability plan to support your transition and engagement in the teaching profession. You will revisit the ethical, professional, industrial, legal, emotional, intellectual and physical dimensions of the work of teachers and educational leaders. You will explore a range of strategies for involving and working sensitively with parents/carers and community stakeholders, also understanding the importance of confidentiality. You will be required to explore an understanding of your personal, professional identity by developing a philosophy statement used for the purpose of applications and interviews during your transition to the profession. Topics explored in this unit include; schools and early childhood centres as institutional work sites, performance management, industrial environment, registration requirements, legislative requirements, employment conditions, career planning, mentoring, induction and the development of teacher well-being and supportive networks.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| First semester | Peninsula | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Individual professional development plan (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Employability plan (2000 words or equivalent)Work integrated50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
begin your teaching career as a professional with a clear sense of the depth and breadth of teacher’s work
- 2
understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers, including the ethical and professional aspects of teacher’s work
- 3
understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers
- 4
explore and describe a range of strategies for involving and working with parents/carers, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality
- 5
explore your transition into the profession and demonstrate your attributes as employable graduates and professionals
- 6
design an individual personal professional plan to support continued, professional learning and growth underpinned by evidence, the Graduate Standards for Teachers and other related professional frameworks
- 7
demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Lectures8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through, collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Allison Byth
- Unit Coordinators
- Allison Byth
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4069?
EDF4069 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF4069 offered?
In 2026, EDF4069 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF4069?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4069 have an exam?
No. EDF4069 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.