Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Early Childhood - Diploma Entry

QTAC Code Fee Type/
1st Yr Approx $ Duration OP/Selection
rank for
2007 entry OP/Selection
rank for
2008 entry Start Months

424505 Distance ed CSP /$4077 3X -/80 -/86 Feb 09

Prerequisites: Completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent accredited qualification. Diploma holders must have one year full-time group leader experience (or equivalent)

Primary fields: n/a
Secondary fields: n/a

Additional entry requirements: The following early childhood experiences are accepted as equivalent to one year full-time group leader experience: two years full-time family day care experience as an accredited provider; two years full-time early childhood teacher aide experience in a state preschool, prep year or creche and kindergarten association centre; or two years full-time before and after school care experience. Advanced Diploma students must complete this work experience before they graduate from this course however if they already have this work experience, it is strongly recommended that evidence is provided with their QTAC application.

Program outline: This course is offered external part-time and prepares students to work with children from birth to five years in a range of careers in the childcare sector including leadership roles. Students undertake units in: early childhood development; language and literacies; arts; mathematics; society/health; leadership/management; and inclusive education. This course is an approved childcare qualification with Queensland Department of Communities. It does not lead to teacher registration.

Other requirements: A Suitability Card is required, refer to institution.

Career opportunities: Childcare centres including group leader and director, after school care, family day care, nanny, primary school teacher aide.

QTAC Code	Fee Type/ 1st Yr Approx $	Duration	OP/Selection rank for 2007 entry	OP/Selection rank for 2008 entry	Start Months
424505 Distance ed	CSP /$4077	3X	-/80	-/86	Feb 09
Prerequisites: Completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent accredited qualification. Diploma holders must have one year full-time group leader experience (or equivalent)
Primary fields: n/a Secondary fields: n/a
Additional entry requirements: The following early childhood experiences are accepted as equivalent to one year full-time group leader experience: two years full-time family day care experience as an accredited provider; two years full-time early childhood teacher aide experience in a state preschool, prep year or creche and kindergarten association centre; or two years full-time before and after school care experience. Advanced Diploma students must complete this work experience before they graduate from this course however if they already have this work experience, it is strongly recommended that evidence is provided with their QTAC application.