Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years)

Workplace learning

Professional Experience Placements

The Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years) includes two compulsory Professional Experience Placements. These are in the subjects EPT308 Early Childhood Teacher in the Community (birth to two-year-olds, 20 days) and EPT326 Early Childhood Professional Practice (three to five-year-olds, 25 days).

The Professional Experience Placements CANNOT be completed at your current workplace. The timing of these placements is negotiated with the Subject Coordinator when you are enrolled in the subject.

Enquiries about qualifications required in each state / territory should be directed to the appropriate employing body in your state / territory.

National Criminal Record Check

Students may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Child Protection Act 1998 as part of professional experience requirements. These checks are intended to identify people who might, because of convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, put students/clients' personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.

As such, prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a criminal record clearance or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration may limit practicum opportunities in some organisations and industries. Furthermore, criminal convictions involving violence or sexual offences may limit continued enrolment in a course and/or employment opportunities after completing the course.

If you have any queries regarding these matters, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Director.