Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
Tuition fee (total four-year tuition fee): $57,600
Duration: 4 years
Entry requirements:
Year 12 or equivalent
If you completed Year 12 in NSW (HSC), a Band 4 in 2 Unit English or
equivalent is required.
Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 79
See the TAFE NSW Bachelor courses entry requirements page for all acceptable minimum English Language and Academic requirements.
Overview
The
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) aims to develop early
childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge into practical
education and care skills in the workplace.
There is a
strong, applied learning focus to this degree so that when you graduate, you'll
be prepared to work with children in a variety of settings including long day
care, preschool, integrated child and family services and early intervention
services.
The academic and theoretical content are supplemented by work experience which
will allow you to apply what you've learned in a real world environment.
You will study child development and pedagogical practices, ethics, diversity
and social justice. During your work placement, you will have the opportunity
to test your theoretical understanding in a real workplace.
Key courses:
the first year
Professional, Cultural and Academic Practice ECSFC101A
Health and Physical Fitness ECCDD101A
Children's self-identity and family background ECCDD103A
Creativity in the Early Years ECCDD102A
Playback and Documentation ECTPP102A
Comprehensive Development of Children ECTPP101A
Professional Experience 1 (Birth - 2 years) ECPPL101A
Sustainability in Early Childhood ECSFC102A
Nutrition, Health, Safety and Wellness ECCWC101A
Professional Experience 2 (2 - 3 years) ECPPL102A
the second year
Brain Development and Cognitive Learning ECTPP203A
Documentation, planning and evaluation 2 ECTPP202A
Communication, Language and Literacy ECCDD202A
Mathematics Education ECCDD201A
Special Children: Early Intervention ECCWC201A
Documentation, planning and evaluation 1 ECTPP201A
Professional Experience 3 (Birth - 3 years) ECPPL201A
Diverse Australia: Equity and Diversity ECSFC201A
Professional Experience 4 (Pre-primary) ECPPL202A
Management Education and Nursing Services ECPPL203A
The third year
Visual and Media Arts ECCDD301A
Music, Action and Drama ECCDD303A
Reflection and Professional Practice ECTPP302A
Educational Psychology and Teaching Practice ECTPP301A
Professional Experience 6 (3 - 5 years) ECPPL302A
Gifted Education ECCWC301A
Professional Experience 5 (Community Engagement) ECPPL301A
Working with families and community partners ECSFC301A
Inclusive practices and principles in early childhood ECCWC302A
science and technology ECCDD302A
The fourth year
Developing Early Childhood Curriculum ECTPP401A
Professional Experience 8 (Early Childhood Leadership) ECPPL402A
Advocacy, Social Justice and Ethics ECSFC401A
Educational Philosophy, Ideology and Theory ECTPP402A
Early Childhood Education Research 1 ECPPL403A
Professional Experience 7 (Early Childhood Leadership) ECPPL401A
Leadership and management in early childhood ECPPL405A
Early Childhood Education Research 2 ECPPL404A
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education ECCWC401A
Multimodal Media and Digital Technologies ECCDD401A
