Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

A key objective identified in Monash University’s Education Plan (2006-10) is to ensure that our teaching is of the highest quality. In recognition of the critical role that teachers play in creating the best conditions for learning and teaching, around 8 years ago the university embarked upon a process of enhancing the qualifications and expertise of its teaching staff. As part of this commitment Monash introduced a policy that new members of academic staff gain formal qualifications in university teaching during their probationary period unless they already have an equivalent qualification. This expectation is included in the letter of offer.

Most staff undertake units in the Monash University Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (GCHE) which is delivered by CALT staff. Staff appointed to the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences can substitute the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education. These certificates each comprise four units (the equivalent of a half year's full time study or 24 credit points) normally taken over four semesters.

For further information on probation and confirmation of probation, refer to Workplace Policy and Procedure and the Monash University Enterprise Agreement (Academic and General Staff) 2005

• To whom does this policy apply?
• List of qualifications recognised as equivalent to the GCHE
• Applying for recognition of equivalence of existing qualifications or credential
• Applying for credit in recognition of prior learning (RPL)
• The University Teaching Qualification Committee (UTQC)
• Course details for the GCHE (enrolment, dates, academic and course advice)

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