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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

ProviderTAFE NSW
Course code: UACHE20610Higher education providerStudy area: Teacher Education: Early ChildhoodData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth - 5) is a four-year professional degree that qualifies you to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing you for employment in other parts of the children's and family services sector. If you love working with children, this accredited four year teaching degree is for you.

As well as practical core units you will undertake work placement which will allow you to apply what you've learned in a real workplace setting. You will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. During work placements, you will have the opportunity to test your theoretical understanding in a real workplace.
 
Note: Students seeking employment in an early childhood centre will need to complete a senior first aid course to meet WorkCover requirements.

Course record

Advanced Standing

Students who have completed a related Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be eligible to apply for advanced standing.


Students who have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will get credit for the first year of the degree and will require only 3 years (full time) to complete the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5).


Students who have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care plus the elective TAFE NSW ECIAS200A Introduction to Academic Study will get credit for 18 months of the degree and will require only 2 1/2 years (full time) to complete the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5).


Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to work as early childhood teachers in long day care, preschools, integrated child and family services, and early intervention services. Some graduates go onto other roles like: service educational leader, coordinator/leader of a multi-service hub or facility, family day care coordination unit educator or manager and child and family services support worker or manager.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Minimum eligibility requirements

Appli c ants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following to be considered eligible for admission:

  • a NSW HSC* (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent
  • a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate
  • a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above
  • the completion of at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution.
  • This course requires you to have achieved English at Band 4 level or higher in your HSC.

If you do not have Band 4 in English you may need to complete an IELTS test at your own expense and achieve a Band 6 in English to be eligible for entry to this degree.

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Student profile

Total students569
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Higher education entry1 · 0%
0%
Secondary education0 · 0%
0%
Vocational pathway24 · 4%
4%
Other entry pathways13 · 2%
2%
International students531 · 93%
93%

Campuses & intake dates

  • St Leonards CampusNSW
  • Ultimo CampusNSW
  • Nirimba CampusNSW
  • Glendale CampusNSW
  • Randwick CampusNSW
  • Shellharbour CampusNSW