Undertake one or both mathematics micro credentials at no cost to you or your school.
Key information
- Applications for semester 2 2026 open 1 April 2026. .
- Expressions of interest for other semesters open 1 April 2026. .
- The semester 2 2026 program is MEMC 1 (content up to Level 7) and runs in Central Melbourne, Bendigo and Moe.
- MEMC 1 also runs in semesters 1 and 2 2027.
- MEMC 2 (content Level 8 to 10) runs in semesters 1 and 2 2027 and semester 1 2028.
The Department of Education is offering 2 fully funded Mathematics Education Micro Credentials (MEMC) to teachers in Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools seeking to strengthen their mathematics teaching practice.
Delivered by Charles Sturt University, the MEMCs support excellence in teaching and learning by strengthening teachers’ mathematical content and pedagogical knowledge, particularly for out-of-field teachers, as well as teachers looking to deepen their existing practice. Aligned with the Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0), the MEMC provide practical support so teachers can do what they do best: teach.
The two semester long micro credentials, MEMC 1 and MEMC 2, complement each other by focusing on different year levels. Teachers may choose to complete one or both credentials.
There is no cost for teachers or their schools, with travel reimbursement available for eligible schools.
Completion of both MEMC provides teachers with a study credit that can be used towards a Master of Education or Master of Inclusive Education.
Eligibility
To be eligible for MEMC 1, teachers must:
- be employed as a teacher in a Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ primary or secondary school when applying and during completion of the MEMC1
- have discussed the opportunity with their principal and have the principal’s endorsement to participate.
To be eligible for MEMC 2, teachers must:
- be employed as a teacher in a Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ secondary school when applying and during completion of the MEMC2
- have discussed the opportunity with their principal and have the principal’s endorsement to participate.
Interested teachers should discuss the MEMC with their principal prior to applying. As part of the application, teachers will need to enter their school principal’s email address, so that the MEMC project team can contact them to confirm their support.
About the Mathematics Education Micro Credentials
Overview
The MEMCs provide pathways for effective teaching of the new Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Curriculum: Mathematics (VC:M) 2.0 with fidelity to the VTLM 2.0.
Through MEMCs, teachers will:
- strengthen their understanding of how mathematics develops across the curriculum
- plan evidence-based instruction using VC:M 2.0 progressions
- deliver high-impact mathematics lessons aligned to the VTLM 2.0
- leverage multiple representations to deepen student conceptual understanding
- identify misconceptions early and understand how to plan effective interventions
- use key supports, including the Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Lesson Plans (VLPs) and VTLM 2.0 practice guides, in their teaching practice.
Teachers build upon their existing understanding of mathematical concepts, skills, procedures, and processes within the VC:M 2.0 strands; Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics and Probability.
The difference between MEMC 1 and MEMC 2
MEMC 1 strengthens understanding of how mathematics develops across VC 2.0 Levels 1-7. Completion will enable teachers to support students to successfully transition from primary to secondary level mathematics.
- Semester 2 2026 – applications open
- Semester 1 & 2 2027
MEMC 2 strengthens understanding of how mathematics develops across VC 2.0 Levels 8-10. Completion will support teachers to build student mastery of key concepts, skills, procedures and processes in the secondary years.
- Semester 1 & 2 2027
- Semester 1 2028
Each MEMC can be completed in a single semester. Teachers may choose to complete one or both micro credentials, in any order and in any available semester.
Mode of delivery and time commitment
The MEMC are completed over a single semester. Each MEMC requires a 75-hour time commitment. This time commitment is inclusive of the following components:
- 8 x 7-hour face-to-face days delivered in 2-day blocks: Total – 56 hours. There are 5 locations to choose from around Victoria:
- Melbourne, Bendigo, Moe, Ballarat and Shepparton
- 8 x 1-hour synchronous online sessions, delivered from 4:00pm-5:00pm: Total – 8 hours
- additional reading and assessment requirements: Total – 11 hours.
Accreditation
Charles Sturt University are the provider of the MEMC. Any teacher who completes both MEMC 1 and MEMC 2 successfully will receive credit towards a Master of Education or Master of Inclusive Education at Charles Sturt University. To gain credit, all attendance and assessment requirements must be met.
Further details are available on request, please contact memc@csu.edu.au.
Costs
The MEMC courses are fully subsidised for teachers in Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools. There is no cost for teachers or their schools.
Funding
Schools support
Schools will receive 8 days of CRT cover for each participating teacher to support attendance at the 8 face-to-face sessions. This funding will be provided to schools as a reimbursement of expenses through the Schools Targeted Funding Portal.
Travel reimbursement
To support regional and rural participation, teachers whose schools are more than 100 kilometres from the nearest face-to-face location will be reimbursed for travel through the Schools Targeted Funding Portal. Eligible teachers will be able to claim up to $640 per 2-day block for travel, meals, and accommodation costs.
The MEMC project team will notify schools and participating teachers before commencing MEMC if they are eligible for travel reimbursement.
For further information on funding supports, contact: MEMC@education.vic.gov.au.
Course Calendars
To assist in planning for attendance at face-to-face sessions and online sessions the calendar for each course is provided below.
MEMC course calendar:
Apply now for Semester 2 2026 MEMC
Applications for Semester 2 2026 open on 1 April 2026 and will remain open until 13 July 2026.
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Expressions of interest for 2027 and 2028 MEMC
Express your interest for all other semesters. The department will contact you when applications open for that semester.
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Contact
For more information or queries please email the MEMC project team at: MEMC@education.vic.gov.au.
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