Western Australian Certificate of Education (AUSMAT) (18 – 21 months)

About the course

This diploma programme at Penang campus provides applied Education & Teaching training for skilled employment and further study. Modules develop classroom support skills, child development knowledge, and learning assistance practice. The programme develops classroom assistance skills, child development knowledge, and educational support practice.

Career outcome

Graduates gain practical Education & Teaching skills for industry entry or articulation into higher qualifications. Graduates enter teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles. Preparing graduates for teacher aide, early childhood support, and education assistant roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Penang**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 870 - 1,150	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 576 - 762
Transportation (Daily) RM 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 239 - 316

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)