Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Online students may be required to attend on-campus workshops during some of the units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradDipEd(EC)
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Course code
1107425
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) is designed for students who want to be an accredited four-year trained early childhood teacher, or who want to upgrade from a three-year teaching qualification.
This one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) course provides graduates with an early childhood teaching qualification to work with children from birth to five years. Admission into the course is via an undergraduate degree in any discipline, including a three-year teaching qualification.
The course covers key areas of early childhood education and care from theory, and principles to practices that best support children's learning and development. The course includes professional experience in pre-school and infant and toddler settings. Working in the early childhood educational field is rewarding and fulfilling.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical analysis, problem solving, and decision making in Early Childhood educational based practice Demonstrate application of advanced knowledge and current research in relation to Early Childhood education practice |
Creativity | Demonstrate cognitive, technical, and creative skills to investigate, analyse, and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with what is expected of an Early Childhood professional working in a learning community with all stakeholders Demonstrate an awareness of the need for student safety and support within professional frameworks Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to legislative requirements and codes of conduct relevant to the education profession |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate advanced integrated knowledge and understanding of Early Childhood teaching and relevant curriculum framework Demonstrate an evidence based understanding and knowledge of the pedagogy for effective Early Childhood educational practice |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through self-directed learning and reflective practice |
Communication and social skills | Demonstrate an advanced ability to communicate and interpret evidence based research which inform professional decision making Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills applicable in professional educational settings |
Cultural competence | Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons, in local and international contexts Identify and apply proactive and inclusive strategies to encourage and support student engagement and behaviour including diverse groups of learners such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, migrants and students from non- English speaking backgrounds Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of inclusion and diverse learning needs Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for diversity in others and self |
Students undertake 60 days of professional placement during this course covering two settings: preschool setting and an infant and toddler setting.
The major areas of study include theories of learning and development, principles and practices of early childhood education and care, key issues in the early childhood education and care field including social justice, diversity and equity, working with families, investigating different early childhood educational models around the world and applying knowledge, skills and capabilities in professional experience.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The University has accreditation for this course from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Please note, this course qualifies early childhood teachers to teach in birth to five-year-old settings. These settings are known differently throughout Australia, some as preschools and others as kindergarten. The course does not qualify graduates to teach in primary school settings.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) a candidate shall successfully complete:
- Not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising all units listed in the Schedule of Units attached to this award.
- Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Head of School.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) a candidate shall successfully complete:
- Not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising all units listed in the Schedule of Units attached to this award.
- Permission to undertake a professional experience placement will at all times be at the discretion of the Head of School.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access and Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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TCH81002 - Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education | Introductory | ||||
TCH10518 - Early Childhood Matters | Advanced | ||||
TCH20003 - Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | Intermediate | ||||
TCH81001 - Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education I: Pre-schoolers | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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TCH82002 - Principles and Practice in Early Childhood Education | Intermediate | ||||
TCH20002 - Children, Families and Communities | Intermediate | ||||
TCH82001 - Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education II: Infants and Toddlers | Intermediate | ||||
TCH10519 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | Advanced |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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TCH81002 - Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education | Introductory | ||||
TCH20003 - Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | Intermediate | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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TCH82002 - Principles and Practice in Early Childhood Education | Intermediate | ||||
TCH20002 - Children, Families and Communities | Intermediate | ||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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TCH10518 - Early Childhood Matters | Advanced | ||||
TCH81001 - Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education I: Pre-schoolers | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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TCH82001 - Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education II: Infants and Toddlers | Intermediate | ||||
TCH10519 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | Advanced |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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TCH82002 - Principles and Practice in Early Childhood Education | Intermediate | ||||
TCH20002 - Children, Families and Communities | Intermediate | ||||
TCH82001 - Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education II: Infants and Toddlers | Intermediate | ||||
TCH10519 - Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | Advanced | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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TCH81002 - Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education | Introductory | ||||
TCH10518 - Early Childhood Matters | Advanced | ||||
TCH20003 - Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | Intermediate | ||||
TCH81001 - Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education I: Pre-schoolers | Introductory |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes |
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TCH81002 | Play and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education | Introductory | |
TCH10518 | Early Childhood Matters | Advanced | |
TCH20003 | Curriculum Studies in Early Childhood | Intermediate | |
TCH81001 | Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education I: Pre-schoolers | Introductory | |
TCH82002 | Principles and Practice in Early Childhood Education | Intermediate | |
TCH20002 | Children, Families and Communities | Intermediate | |
TCH10519 | Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood | Advanced | |
TCH82001 | Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education II: Infants and Toddlers | Intermediate |