HAT & LT Certification: Applicant Support Program 2024
The QCT are facilitating an Applicant Support Program for all eligible Queensland teachers intending to apply for certification at the Highly Accomplished or Lead career stage, from July to October 2024.
The program consists of a range of downloadable resources, and a series of videos and interactive webinars that are designed to help applicants, referees, and school leaders to understand:
- the application process and requirements
- the role of the APST when applying for certification
- how to effectively evidence practice
- where to find resources and support.
Key dates for certification
2024
| 5 – 19 August |
Expression of interest (EOI) open for teachers employed in state or Catholic schools
EOI for teachers employed in state schools is available through your myQCT account EOI for teachers employed in schools represented by QCEC, please refer to the QCEC website |
| 9 September – 8 October | Evidence sample feedback open for EOI state school teachers |
| 4 – 21 October | Evidence sample feedback open for EOI Catholic school teachers |
2025
| 3 – 17 March | Application portal open for state school teachers |
| 26 May – 9 June 2025 | Application portal open for Catholic school teachers |
Downloadable resources
Please view and download these resources prior to viewing the video vignettes and attending the webinars. Additional resources are available at the bottom of this page.
OneNote application template
The OneNote template is provided for teachers to develop their applications for certification. Please refer to the Department of Education OneNote Template Guide or Queensland Catholic Education Commission OneNote Template Guide, for guidance on using the template.
Note:
- You will need to use a desktop version of OneNote, rather than the cloud version, to export the OneNote notebook as OneNote package (*.ONEPKG) file for submission.
- For any technical support in using the OneNote template and guidelines, please refer to your employer’s ICT support. The QCT are unable to provide technical support.
Information sessions
Participants are encouraged to watch the video vignettes prior to joining the corresponding webinar. The webinars will be interactive, and participants will have the opportunity to ask the facilitators questions. Questions and answers will be provided as notes following the live webinars.
Note: Webinar registration numbers will be capped, please register promptly to secure your place
- Understanding the Standards
Unpack the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (the Standards) to understand the language used in the descriptors and the difference between the two career stages (Highly Accomplished and Lead).
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Certification process
Understand what is required in preparing an application for certification,
from eligibility to completing Stage 2. -
Effective evidence
What does quality and effective evidence look like? Learn the difference between evidence, artefact, and evidence set.
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Annotating evidence
Learn how to compose purposeful and effective annotations, and understand the link between career stage, the Standards and evidence.
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Artefacts in focus
Unpack a sample of evidence to discover how artefacts should best demonstrate evidence of the Standards.
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Referees
Who do you choose, what do they do? Discover how to invite a referee and understand how they can support you in certification.
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Application – plan, prepare & present
How to compile and submit your application.
Additional resources
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (PDF, 2.0MB)
Highly Accomplished career stage descriptors
Lead career stage descriptors
Highly Accomplished and Lead teacher certification Policy 2024
AITSL Teacher Self-assessment tool
Contact
For enquiries related to the Applicant Support Program 2024 please contact