Graduate Certificate in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery is a course designed for professionals from a range of disciplinary backgrounds who are working in the new integrated services being developed in early and middle childhood/family services. It takes a community development, empowerment and strengths-based practice approach. An Indigenous perspective is woven into all aspects of the course.
The course is comprised of four units of study, two of which are core allowing candidates to undertake a range of electives according to their own professional needs.
The course, with its focus on the needs of busy professionals, is available in part time mode using a variety of online learning technologies.
This is not an Early Childhood teacher education qualification.
Career Opportunities
Various positions in relation to working in a cross-disciplinary team delivering integrated early childhood services.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
For more information, click here
International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertIntECSerDel | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| 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. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive 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) hold a bachelors degree of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or (b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and 2. comply with the University's English Language requirements; and 3. provide written evidence of access to an in integrated service delivery hub or a service that delivers more than one of health, welfare, education, parenting, family or justice programs. |
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| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 12 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; or (b) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University. There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University. Advanced standing is not granted for units undertaken to meet the admission requirements. |
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Violet (BCC179) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a hold a bachelors degree of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and
(c) comply with the University's English Language requirements; and
(d) provide written evidence of access to an integrated service delivery hub or a service that delivers more than one of health, welfare, education, parenting, family or justice programs.
Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 12 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; or
(b) up to 12 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.
Advanced standing is not granted for units undertaken to meet the admission requirements.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in the program of study.
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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| Core Units | 12 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Graduate Certificate in Integrated Early Childhood Service Delivery is the first in an articulated suite of courses that will provide postgraduate training for professionals from a range of disciplinary backgrounds who are working in the new integrated services being developed in early and middle childhood/family services. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes | Graduate attribute information is currently unavailable for this course. |