TAFE NSW

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00591E

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.You will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. As well as core units you will undertake a practical work placement each semester which will allow you to apply what you've learned in a real workplace setting. During work placements, you will have the opportunity to test your theoretical understanding in a real workplace.This course requires the completion of 32 classroom based theory subjects and 8 practical placements (40 subjects in total). Full time students typically enrol in 4 theory subjects each semester and complete one work placement at the end of each semester. NOTE- In order to complete work placements, students will be required to have a current working with children check.- 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). Further information about this course is available on the TAFE NSW Degrees website

Structure

Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 40 subjects (320 credit points) made up of 40 core subjects.

Subjects

  • Brain Development and Cognitive Learning
  • Documentation, Planning and Assessment 1
  • Brain Development and Cognitive Learning
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Reflective and Professional Practice
  • Reflective and Professional Practice
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Diverse Australia: Equity and Diversity
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
  • Philosophies, Ideologies and Theories of Education
  • Philosophies, Ideologies and Theories of Education
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Sustainability in Early Childhood
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Holistic Child Development
  • Professional Experience 2 (2 - 3 years)
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Philosophies, Ideologies and Theories of Education
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Professional, Cultural and Academic Practice
  • Philosophies, Ideologies and Theories of Education
  • Health and Physical Wellbeing
  • Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Practice
  • Health and Physical Wellbeing
  • Visual and Media Arts
  • Mathematics Education
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Professional, Cultural and Academic Practice
  • Working with Families and Community Partnerships
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Developing Early Childhood Curriculum
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Documentation, Planning and Assessment 2
  • Professional Experience 8 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Holistic Child Development
  • Professional Experience 8 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Professional Experience 8 (Early Childhood Leadership)
  • Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Practice
  • Introduction to Academic Study
  • Introduction to Academic Study

Standard entry requirements

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSApplicants 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 study at university or accredited 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 degreeINTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSInternational 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 SpeakingFurther information please check the TAFE NSW International Australia website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Glendale Campus Domestic: $23,600
International: $23,600
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
Randwick College, Main Campus Domestic: $23,600
International: $23,600
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 5 years
Shellharbour Campus Domestic: $23,600
International: $23,600
No
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years
St Leonards Campus Domestic: $23,600
International: $23,600
No
  • Full-time : 4 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Glendale Campus.

DOMESTIC STUDENTSFees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. See the TAFE NSW Higher Education Tuition Fees Schedule for details.FEE-HELPFEE-HELP is a student loan scheme funded by the Commonwealth Government to help eligible students pay their tuition fees. Find out more Study Assist websiteINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational 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 FEESIn 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, along with a polo shirt.

Campuses: Randwick College, Main Campus.

**DOMESTIC STUDENTS**Fees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. See the [TAFE NSW Higher Education Tuition Fees Schedule](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/applying-and-fees/fees-and-payment) 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](https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans-and-csps/fee-help)**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](http://www.studyintafe.edu.au/home) 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.**PAYMENT OPTIONS AND ASSISTANCE**Instalment payment options are available for this course. Learn about TAFE NSW [Fees](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/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](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/applying-and-fees/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](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers).

Campuses: Shellharbour Campus.

DOMESTIC STUDENTSFees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. See the TAFE NSW Higher Education Tuition Fees Schedule for details.FEE-HELPFEE-HELP is a student loan scheme funded by the Commonwealth Government to help students pay their course fees. Find out more Study Assist websiteINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational student tuition fees are subject to the TAFE NSW Australia course fee structure. Please check the TAFE NSW International Australia website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.

Campuses: St Leonards Campus.

**DOMESTIC STUDENTS**Fees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. See the [TAFE NSW Higher Education Tuition Fees Schedule](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/applying-and-fees/fees-and-payment) 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](https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans-and-csps/fee-help)**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](http://www.studyintafe.edu.au/home) 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](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/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](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees/applying-and-fees/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](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers).

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