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Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Official Abbreviation BTeach
Course Type Undergraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • Up to 4 years Part-time
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

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.
How to apply

All students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

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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.
Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) (i) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent, and

(ii) have completed two years of early childhood study after Australian School Leaving that is 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 early childhood study after Australian Year 10 that is 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.
Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be admitted to candidature having satisfied either rule (a) or (b):
(a) (i) have an Australian School Leaving qualification or equivalent, and
(ii) have completed two years of early childhood study after Australian School Leaving that is 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 early childhood study after Australian Year 10 that is 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 3 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 shall pass 48 credit points including 27 days of professional practice and 20 days of professional experience as specified in Rules 3.1.(b) and 7.
(b) The course shall comprise:
all units in Group 1;

4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or Rule 1.(b) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a part-time candidate;
(b) one year as a full-time candidate.

5. Progress and Conduct
5.1. Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5.2. Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the professional 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, 333, 340, 344, 345, 388, 391.
PREX 910:0, 911:0, 912:0, 913:0

Program of Study

Program of Study

Credit Points
Core units including 27 days of professional practice and 20 days of professional experience 48 cps
Total 48 cps

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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.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

This course includes 27 days of Professional Practice and 20 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.
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