Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
- TAFE NSW code: HE20510V02-21RDW-115
Location – Randwick (Advanced Entry)
Study Type
PT Evening
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
21 Hours per week
Duration
2.5 Years
- Fee Help available
- Non Government Subsidised
Course Details
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth - 5) is a four-year professional degree that qualifies you to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing you for employment in other parts of the children's and family services sector. If you love working with children, this accredited four year teaching degree is for you.
As well as practical core units you will undertake a work placement each semester which will allow you to apply what you've learned in a real workplace setting. You will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. During work placements, you will have the opportunity to test your theoretical understanding in a real workplace.
NOTE
- Students seeking employment in an early childhood centre will need to complete a senior first aid course to meet WorkCover requirements.
- Students wishing to later register as a teacher for work in primary or secondary education, may also need the Higher School Certificate General Mathematics minimum Band 4 or completion of Mathematics (2 Unit).
- Where a student does not meet this requirement they can enrol with TAFE NSW to complete the requirement.
Further information about this course is available on the TAFE NSW Degrees website
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to hold, at minimum, one of the following to be considered eligible for admission:
- a NSW HSC* (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent OR
- a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate OR
- a qualification from a Registered Training Organisation at Certificate IV level or above OR
- the completion of at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution.
- This course requires you to have achieved English at Band 4 level or higher in your HSC. If you do not have Band 4 in English you may need to complete an IELTS test at your own expense and achieve the appropriate score as outlined in the entry requirements to be eligible for entry to this degree
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants must meet proof of eligibility and course entry requirements. In addition, international applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum
- IELTS level of 6.5 with a minimum level of 6 in any one band OR
- TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE, OR
- TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing, OR
- TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Further information please check the TAFE NSW International Australia website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC)
This course requires students to complete eight workplacements. Before students can go out on workplacement, they need to get a WWCC at their own expense. Students who do not have a WWCC cannot go on workplacement and as such will not be able to complete course requirements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR
A Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or equivalent
REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT ENTRY INTO FOURTH YEAR
A three year full time Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood or equivalent
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS
If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this course, you may be able to apply for entry into this course based on mature age or disadvantage. Contact the course coordinator for details of evidence that you should attach to your application.
Students seeking employment in an early childhood centre will need to complete a senior first aid course to meet WorkCover requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- a completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and a Working with Children Check number
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- to complete 25 subjects over a 2.5 year period. You will also need to complete a COMPULSORY Academic Bridging course which is delivered during orientation week
- 5 Professional Experience placements in a variety of early childhood and community based settings
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a full time, face to face course. You will need to attend approximately over 3 days a week. This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday, Thuursday and Friday from 09:0am to 04:00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- would like to work as an Educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader or Director of an Early Childhood Service or Manager
- Have completed Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and have a Working with Children Check number
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Textbooks will need to be purchased.The Academic Bridging course cannot be claimed as part of a fee help loan and so must be paid in advance or in instalments. The cost is approximately $950.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- counselling, Tutorial Support, Library
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, due to the impacts of COVID-19 there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Fees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. See the TAFE NSW Higher Education Tuition Fees Schedule for details.
FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme funded by the Commonwealth Government to help eligible students pay their tuition fees. Find out more Study Assist website
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International student tuition fees are subject to the TAFE NSW Australia course fee structure. For further information please check the TAFE NSW International Australia website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.
OTHER FEES
In addition to tuition fees, there may be additional resource and/or field trip fees to undertake this course.
Students may also be required to purchase textbooks for each subject they are enrolled in. The Academic Bridging course cannot be claimed as part of a fee help loan and so must be paid in advance or in instalments. The cost is approximately $950.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Instalment payment options are available for this course. Learn about TAFE NSW Fees.
Eligible students can apply for a FEE-HELP student loan to allow you to study this course now and pay later. Find out more about Help with Fees.
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about TAFE NSW Recognition.
Enrolments for this course have now closed.
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Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| ECCWC401A | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education |
| ECSFC401A | Advocacy, Social Justice and Professional Ethics |
| ECTPP203A | Brain Development and Cognitive Learning |
| ECCDD103A | Children’s Self-Identity and Family Contexts |
| ECCDD202A | Communication, Language and Literacy |
| ECCDD102A | Creativity in the Early Years |
| ECTPP401A | Developing Early Childhood Curriculum |
| ECSFC201A | Diverse Australia: Equity and Diversity |
| ECTPP201A | Documentation, Planning and Assessment 1 |
| ECTPP202A | Documentation, Planning and Assessment 2 |
| ECTPP301A | Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Practice |
| ECCWC201A | Exceptional Children: Early Intervention |
| ECCWC301A | Gifted Education |
| ECCDD101A | Health and Physical Wellbeing |
| ECTPP101A | Holistic Child Development |
| ECCWC302A | Inclusive Practice and Principles in Early Childhood |
| ECPPL405A | Leadership and Management in Early Childhood |
| ECPPL203A | Manage an education and care service |
| ECCDD201A | Mathematics Education |
| ECCDD401A | Multimodal Media and Digital Technology |
| ECCDD303A | Music, Movement and Drama |
| ECCWC101A | Nutrition, Health, Safety and Wellness |
| ECTPP402A | Philosophies, Ideologies and Theories of Education |
| ECTPP102A | Play and Documentation |
| ECPPL101A | Professional Experience 1 (Birth - 2 years) |
| ECPPL102A | Professional Experience 2 (2 - 3 years) |
| ECPPL201A | Professional Experience 3 (Birth-3 years) |
| ECPPL202A | Professional Experience 4 (Preschool) |
| ECPPL301A | Professional Experience 5 (Community Engagement) |
| ECPPL302A | Professional Experience 6 (3 - 5 years) |
| ECPPL401A | Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership) |
| ECPPL402A | Professional Experience 8 (Early Childhood Leadership) |
| ECSFC101A | Professional, Cultural and Academic Practice |
| ECTPP302A | Reflective and Professional Practice |
| ECPPL403A | Research in Early Childhood Education 1 |
| ECPPL404A | Research in Early Childhood Education 2 |
| ECCDD302A | Science and Technology |
| ECSFC102A | Sustainability in Early Childhood |
| ECCDD301A | Visual and Media Arts |
| ECSFC301A | Working with Families and Community Partnerships |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| ECIAS200A | Introduction to Academic Study |
Graduates will be able to work as early childhood teachers in long day care, preschools, integrated child and family services, and early intervention services.
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Randwick, Main Campus
Corner of Darley Road & King Street,
Randwick
Phone
131 601
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