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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)(Birth - 5 Years)
Avondale University, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Birth to 5 years) equips students to teach in Christian, private, state and corporate early childhood education and care services in Australia and overseas, working within the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Framework. It is a highly practical degree, with 7 professional experience placements across various early childhood settings, offered both on campus and online. Graduates of this course are not eligible for primary teacher registration.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- 32 units
- 192credit points
- over 8 semesters of 13 weeks each (4 units per semester)
- studied over 4 years full time or part time equivalent. All 32 units are compulsory
- with no electives
- and professional experience requirements are embedded within the various EDEP (Professional Development/Experience) units across the course
- building toward 7 total placements in early childhood settings
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A selection rank of at least 63 (ATAR plus adjustment factors), or 24 points in the IB Diploma, or NZ Year 13 NCEA Level 3 university entrance, or an appropriate Avondale-approved entrance exam score, for school leavers not currently in Year 12; an Australian Certificate IV or III (or equivalent NZ certificate) for VET entrants; at least 2 completed Bachelor's units, a bridging/enabling course, or 3 completed units of Avondale's Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation for those who have already attended university; overseas qualifications assessed under Avondale's Admission Policy (HE) Appendix 1. All applicants must complete and submit the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Training (PSITE) for Course Convenor assessment. Applicants holding a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher) are eligible for a minimum of 8 units of advanced standing, with additional credit possible for approved early childhood work experience as a room leader.
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