Bachelor of Education (Birth to Five Years)

Literacy requirement

To be successful at studies within certain courses,  students must be highly competent in spoken and written English literacy.

All students who do not have this level of competence in spoken and written English will be required to independently organise some form  of coaching in English literacy, such as a short TAFE course or other form of  tuition to improve their skills. Students will be advised of their options by  the Head of School from the campus where they are enrolled.

If, after an agreed period of study in English literacy,  a student's English literacy standard has not improved, the appropriate Head of  School will provide further advice with regard to alternative career options.

Professional experience

The course includes two compulsory Professional Experience Placements. These are in the subjects EPT308 Early Childhood Teacher in the Community (0 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

You must undergo a National Criminal Record Check either through your State or Territory Police Service or through the Australian Federal Police in order to obtain a National Police Certificate.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, including  the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course  Coordinator.