ETI010 - Trauma Informed Practice
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 0 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.000 |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in initial teacher education courses: E333, E359, E377, D303, D304, E761, E778, E779 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 45 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching and learning activities for this unit. This will include an attendance component of 4 (four) days of guided learning activities. |
Content
The Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) training program is delivered by an external provider (Berry Street).
The BSEM is a research-informed, trauma-aware framework designed to enhance student engagement, well-being, and academic success. Completion of this unit is a course requirement for all initial teacher education students. The BSEM provides essential skills in trauma-informed teaching, inclusive learning environments, and student support.
BSEM helps future teachers understand the impact of trauma on learning, create supportive classrooms, strengthen student-teacher relationships, and implement strengths-based practices. The course is structured around five key domains—Body, Relationship, Stamina, Engagement, and Character—each fostering self-regulation, resilience, and motivation. These domains equip student teachers with strategies for stress regulation, relational classroom management, academic persistence, and student engagement to work in diverse settings.
Students who commenced their Initial Teacher Education program from 2026 will need to enrol into this ETI010, and register to complete BSEM. (Fees for the program are included in your student fees).
Students who are interested in completing BSEM and commenced their Initial Teacher Education program prior to 2026, are not required to enrol in ETI010. Instead register directly with BSEM. (Discounted fees for this program are specified on the BSEM registration page).
Please note the BSEM site includes dates, eligibility and more.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.