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<p>With this degree you'll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6.You'll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be a teacher. You may choose to work with children with disabilities or support those who are disengaged with learning. You'll learn exactly what type of teacher you are and how to use your unique skills for the benefit of your students.You can choose your entry point and tailor your studies to finish in three to four years depending on previous qualifications.You will undertake 110 days of supervised teaching placement in both early childhood and primary settings.</p>
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Overview
Course overview
<p>With this degree you'll gain the skills and knowledge to be a confident teacher in settings that range from pre-schools through to Year 6.You'll gain experience in schools and various programs which will help you to perfect your skills and develop your understanding of what it takes to be a teacher. You may choose to work with children with disabilities or support those who are disengaged with learning. You'll learn exactly what type of teacher you are and how to use your unique skills for the benefit of your students.You can choose your entry point and tailor your studies to finish in three to four years depending on previous qualifications.You will undertake 110 days of supervised teaching placement in both early childhood and primary settings.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
480
Duration (in full time equivalent):
4 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>Online</p>
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p>
Minimum ATAR:
70
Guaranteed ATAR:
70
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://www.acecqa.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)</a> </p></p><p>(Full)<br /><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
097978F
Course coordinator:
<p>Karen Schneider</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in English or Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)</li><li>Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>The minimum selection rank for this course is equivalent to an ATAR of 70. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and equity schemes.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 70 or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a minimum of 8 units in a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Community Services, Education, Children’s Services, Nursing</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</li></ul>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a Certificate IV in a cognate discipline in Community Services, Education, Children’s Services, Nursing and relevant work experience of at least 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent ; or</li><li>Successful completion of a Diploma in a cognate discipline in Community Services, Education, Children’s Services, Nursing</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</li></ul>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in English or Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL)</li><li>Equivalent of Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, IELTS Speaking and Listening 7.5 Reading and Writing 6.5, or equivalent.
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Literacy and Numeracy Test</p> <p>An alternative means of assessing your literacy and numeracy skills when Year 12 results are not available or suitable.</p> <br /><p class="bold-heading3">Casper or NARTE</p> <p>A non-cognitive online test designed to assess your personal and professional attributes.</p>
Requirements
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
Essential requirements during enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> <p>You’ll need to hold a valid <a href="http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Working with Children Check</a> before starting professional placements in this course.</p>
Essential requirements prior to graduation
<p class="bold-heading3">LANTITE (Education)</p> <p>The LANTITE is a computer-based test designed to assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring you are within the top 30% of the Australian adult population. All students aspiring to become a primary or secondary teacher must pass this test.</p>
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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<p>Prepare graduates who are self-reliant and have flexible capabilities, and hence employment opportunities across the early childhood and primary school sectors.</p>
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<p>Incorporate learning technologies and learning about associated pedagogies across the early childhood and primary school sectors.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate skills in communication, organisation, team work and self-management, research, critical thinking, problem solving and reflection.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning in early childhood and primary school settings and contribute to a wide range of learning communities'.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate understanding in the learning needs of children as individuals and in groups, and know how to provide children with enriching, stimulating and motivating learning environments that will cater for their diverse needs.</p>
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<p>Instill an understanding of the curriculum requirements of schools and early childhood settings, and be innovative and enterprising in planning and organising learning environments.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the broader contexts of education and other professional environments, and be aware of the complex issues associated with communities, schools, families and individuals.</p>
Placement
Placement information
<p>This course requires students to complete 880 hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
Additional costs
URGD/PGCW/NAWD
Other study costs
<p>Students may incur these additional costs, which are not invoiced by the university, in order to complete the course. </p><ul><li>Working with Children Check</li></ul>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
VET pathways
VET pathways
<p>This course offers VET articulation agreements, provided you meet the additional admissions requirements.</p>
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Qualification code and title
Credit points
Restrictions
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
75 credit points
Although EDBED1016 is not part of the TY5 course structure, it is substituted for EDCEL1016. This is because we are unable to give Diploma students credit for any placements they may have done (ACECQA regulation).
Credit pathways
Credit pathways
<p>The courses listed below offer approved credit pathways into this course, provided you meet the additional admission requirements.</p>
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Institute / school
Credit points
<p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/Program?p5_code=TC5">TC5 - Bachelor of Education Studies</a> </p>
Institute of Education Arts and Community
120 credit points
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
480
Duration (in full time equivalent):
4 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>Online</p>
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p>
Minimum ATAR:
70
Guaranteed ATAR:
70
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://www.acecqa.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)</a> </p></p><p>(Full)<br /><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
097978F
Course coordinator:
<p>Karen Schneider</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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