Students are required to attend 14 hours of classroom training per week and complete structured self-study of 6 hours per week.
Homework is expected to be approximately 2 hours a week.

The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.
Students participate in both classroom and practical training as per the hours shown in the training and assessment schedule.

The total amount of training provided being structured classroom sessions and practical training is 639 hours and for structured self-study is 480 hours. Time scheduled for assessment in class is 481 hours. Homework which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading is expected to be on average 2 hours a week.

Total delivery and assessment hours therefore amount to 1,600 hours and the volume of learning (i.e., including unsupervised learning of homework) is 1,760 hours. A detail breakdown of hours is provided in the Training and Assessment Schedule.

Sydney College of professional Educationhas decided on the course duration and amount of training taking into account the AQF Volume of Learning, which is typically 1 – 2 years and 1200 – 2400 hours. It is considered that the duration and amount of training provided will allow international students the opportunity to fully absorb the required knowledge, as well as develop skills over time.

Where learners have prior skills and knowledge, they may apply for RPL or credit transfer, which will reduce the course duration if granted.