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. A minimum of one year and a maximum of five years work experience is required depending on the level of schooling completed. The course focuses on the birth to eight year old age group. It provides additional opportunities to study, learn and reflect on education for young children.
The BTeach builds on prior study to enable students to graduate with a three year degree. It can form a pathway into our BEd(Early Childhood). Our BTeach combined with our BEd(Early Childhood) gives our students the necessary qualifications to take advantage of the new Commonwealth Government agenda to ensure that all children in the year before formal schooling will have access to high quality early childhood education programs delivered by a four year degree-qualified early childhood teachers, for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks of the year, in public, private and community-based preschools and child care by 2013.
Please note: The Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) is not recognised in NSW to teach in Primary schools.
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 4 years Part-timeFEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BTeach(ECE) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: 1. (a) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent; and (b) have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) after Australian School Leaving that is accepted by the School; and (c) have completed early childhood workplace experience comprising one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience after satisfying the requirements of (b) above 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 after satisfying the requirements of (b) above. OR 2. (a) have an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent; and (b) have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) after Australian Year 10 that is accepted by the School; and (c) have completed at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood workplace experience after satisfying the requirements of (b) above. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | This course includes 12 days of Professional Experience. 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 prior to their professional experience placement. 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 |
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| Advanced Standing | Candidates who have completed a Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent (offered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)) and relevant work experience shall be granted block advanced standing for 96 credit points. |
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| Academic Colours |
Violet (BCC 179) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
1. (a) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent; and
(b) have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) after Australian School Leaving that is accepted by the School; and
(c) have completed early childhood workplace experience comprising one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience after satisfying the requirements of (b) above 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 after satisfying the requirements of (b) above..
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2. (a) have an Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent; and
(b) have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (or equivalent) after Australian Year 10 that is accepted by the School; and
(c) have completed at least 5 years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood workplace experience after satisfying the requirements of (b) above..
Advanced Standing
Candidates who have completed a Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent (offered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)) and relevant work experience shall be granted block advanced standing for 96 credit points.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points including 12 days of professional experience.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block advanced standing granted for those candidates who have completed a Diploma in Children's Services (offered by a Registered Training Organisation) or equivalent and relevant work experience. | 96 cps |
| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Professional Experience: 12 days | - |
| Listed Units | 0 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.