trb.tas.gov.au Apply For Teacher Registration : Tasmania Board

Organization : Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania
Type of Facility : Apply For Teacher Registration
Country: Australia

Website : https://www.trb.tas.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Apply Here : https://trbonline.trb.tas.gov.au

Teacher Registration:

Any person wanting to teach in a Tasmanian school, the Tasmanian Academy or the Tasmanian Polytechnic (from the 1st of July 2014 this will also apply to TasTAFE) must have full registration, provisional registration or a limited authority to teach (LAT).

Related : Government of South Australia Apply for School Card : www.statusin.org/24494.html

It is an offence under the Teachers Registration Act 2000 to teach in a Tasmanian school, Academy or Polytechnic without registration or a LAT.

Registered teachers…….:
1. have appropriate teaching qualifications
2. can communicate in the English language at a professional level
3. are of good character and fit to teach
4. observe a code of professional ethics
5. continue to participate in professional learning to build knowledge, skill and competence.

Teacher registration promotes community confidence in the work of Tasmanian teachers and validates registered teachers as highly skilled professionals.

There are two main registration types for Tasmanian teachers:
1. Teacher Registration
2. Specialist Vocational Education and Training Registration

The qualification requirements for the two registration types are:
Standard registration – an approved teaching qualification comprising a minimum of 4 years higher education study.

Specialist Vocational Education and Training Registration:
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) from the TAE10 Training and Education Training Package or its equivalent (as a minimum) plus Certificate III level industry qualifications (as a minimum).

How do I apply for teacher registration?:
1. Check you meet the criteria for registration:
Read all the policies relating to registration:
Full and Provisional Registration and/or the Specialist Vocational Education and Training Registration
1.English Language Proficiency Policy
2.Records of Convictions Policy
3.Fees and Payments Policy

Note if you hold international qualifications read about having your qualifications formally assessed prior to applying for registration.

2. Complete the online application process in TRB Online:
If you are applying for the first time you will need to Sign Up and establish an account. If you already have a record with us (UTAS education student, LAT Holder or previous Tasmanian teacher) you login as an Existing User and request a password reset if required.

3. Provide to the Board certified copies of documentary evidence:
Please print and use the appropriate checklist /coversheet to ensure you provide the required documentary evidence:
1. I am a recent graduate of the University of Tasmania
2. I am currently a registered teacher in another jurisdiction of Australia or in New Zealand. (Read about applying under mutual recognition provisions)
3. I have Australian vocational and /or tertiary qualifications and I am not currently registered to teach in Australia or New Zealand.

If you were previously a Tasmanian registered teacher or hold current Tasmanian teacher registration we will already have your documentary evidence on file. You only need to provide additional evidence if you have a new qualification to add or wish to change your name.

4. Receive updates on the progress of your application:
You will receive email notification:
1.When your payment is received and reconciled
2.If you need to provide any additional information to the Board

5. Notification of Teacher Registration status :
If the Board approves your application for Tasmanian teacher registration:
You will be notified by email
Your name will go on the Tasmanian Register of Teachers **
You can log into your TRB Online account to view/ print your certificate** and read about your rights and responsibilities as a Tasmanian teacher.

If the Board does not approve your application for Tasmanian teacher registration you will be informed in writing.

**view your registration status, category of registration, TRB number and expiry date.