Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Why study the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at UNE?
The course is unique as it builds upon your existing knowledge and abilities developed through previous studies and your subsequent work experience. The course focuses on the birth to five year old age group and related services. It provides additional opportunities to study, learn and reflect on education for young children. See the Early Childhood Education website at: http://www.une.edu.au/pdal/programs/earlychildhood/index.php.
Career Opportunities
Early childhood teacher, director of child care centre, coordinator of family day care scheme, teacher-director of preschool, children's services trainer, early childhood consultant for non-profit organisation, assistant director of child and family service.
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DURATION
4 Years Part-timeFEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Official Abbreviation | BTeach |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| How to apply |
All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must: (a) (i) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent; and (ii) have completed two years of study recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the course; and (iii) have completed the following early childhood workplace experience (or equivalent) after satisfying the requirements of (a)(ii) above: one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience; or two years full-time (or equivalent) experience as: a family day care accredited provider or an early childhood teacher assistant/aide or an accredited before and after school carer. OR (b) (i) have an Australian year 10 qualification or equivalent; and (ii) have completed two years of study recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the course; and (iii) have completed at least ten years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood workplace experience (or equivalent) after satisfying the requirements of (b)(ii) above. |
| Additional Requirements | Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales Department of Education and Training's requirement to meet legal obligations in respect to the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (prohibited Employment) Act 1998, the Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies has guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience. All students are required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing a Prohibited Employment Declaration with their Enrolment Form. In addition, the New South Wales Department of Education and Training has introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. Education Queensland and ACT Department of Education require probity checks for all students undertaking any school experience in Queensland or ACT. Probity checks may be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience. Candidates should be aware that they will be subject to probity checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the course and prior to receiving clearance to function as an independent classroom teacher. These requirements are subject to change. Current information and further information (including requirements for other states) can be obtained at: http://www.une.edu.au/education/profexp/letter-to-students.php |
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Two units include 5-day professional experiences (practica). Each professional experience is undertaken outside the student's own work site. |
| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) (i) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent, and
(ii) have completed two years of study recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the course, and
(iii) have completed the following early childhood workplace experience (or equivalent) after satisfying the requirements of (a)(ii) above:
(1) one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience, or
(2) two years full-time (or equivalent) experience as a family day care accredited provider or an early childhood teacher assistant/aide or an accredited before and after school carer; or
(b) (i) have an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent, and
(ii) have completed two years of study recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the course, and
(iii) have completed at least 10 years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood workplace experience (or equivalent) after satisfying the requirements of (b)(ii) above.
2. Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 5.3.1. shall be awarded the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).
3. Course Requirements
3.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.1.(b) and 7.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) at least six credit points from Group 2.
4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
5.1. Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5.5.2. Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the practical experience component shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.
6. Code of Ethics
Candidates are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for general contact with schools and professional experience as laid down by the school.
7. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EDEC 310, 324, 340, 344, 345, 388, 391.
Group 2
EDEC 424, 416, 421, 427, 488; or any other unit approved by the school.
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units including 10 days of professional experience | 42 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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