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Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood)
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine Coast
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Course outline

Want to start a career in education? Do you enjoy working with young children in their learning journeys? This certificate provides an introduction to education and the professional work of early childhood educators.

In this program you will develop foundational skills and knowledge for teaching in early education settings. You’ll learn about child development, play-based learning, fostering creative expression through the arts, early years care and age-appropriate teaching, and improve your own literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge. For more information, visit Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

Note

Students will complete a professional experience placement for five consecutive days in a childcare setting. Students must have a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card) before commencing supervised professional experience; refer to institution. On successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood), and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 48 units of credit towards UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) program.

Other requirements

The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
Year 12 Mathematics and/or Science
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Career opportunities

The program is a pathway into the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). Students may also meet the job requirements for work in childcare and as a teacher aide.

Course Code
013708
Start Date

Offer rounds

15 Jan 2024
6 Jun 2024

Fee
CSP/$2060 (1st year contribution)
Study Area
Education
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

1/2 years Full time or 1 year Part time

Location
Sunshine Coast
 
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