This course is only available to Australian citizens or permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens
Overview
- Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Queensland from Prep to Year 3.
- External, five year part-time course, ideal for busy students or professionals.
- Course recognised nationally and internationally (addition requirements may apply in some locations).
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| QTAC course code | 424605 |
| QUT course code | ED93 |
| Attendance | Part time |
| Course duration | 5 years part time |
| Start month | February |
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Why choose these courses?
The Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood) is an external part-time course that is suitable if you have completed a Diploma of Children’s Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services (or equivalent) and early childhood work experience.
This course is not available to school leavers. Students can apply to transfer between the Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood) and the Bachelor of Early Childhood.
Career outcomes
The Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood) will prepare you to work as a Prep Year teacher and in the lower three years of primary school. Graduates have a range of career options including teaching in a primary school and leadership roles in childcare settings.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood) meets the requirements for registration as a teacher in Queensland. It is recognised nationally and internationally; however, additional requirements may be needed for some locations. Please note that the majority of supervised professional experience must occur in Australian school settings.
This course is an approved childcare qualification with the Queensland Department of Communities. The Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood) is also accredited by the New South Wales Department of Community Services for employment in children’s services.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of a Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and Care) or Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children's Services, or an equivalent accredited qualification.
You must also have the following early childhood experience:
- one year full-time (or equivalent) group leader experience; or
- two years full-time (or equivalent) family day care experience as an accredited provider; or
- two years full-time (or equivalent) early childhood teacher aide experience in a state preschool, prep or crèche and kindergarten association centre; or
- two years full-time (or equivalent) before and after school care experience.
Note: The majority of supervised professional experience must occur in Australian school settings.
Credit for prior learning (Advanced standing)
Students admitted to this course will be automatically granted credit of one and half years of study (ie 144 credit points) for their completed Diploma of Children's Services (or an equivalent accredited qualification) and early childhood work experience.
Students admitted on the basis of an Advanced Diploma of Children's Services and who have not supplied QTAC with evidence of their early childhood experience will only be automatically granted credit of one year of study (ie 96 credit points) and will be required to provide evidence of their early childhood experience to QUT prior to graduation.
Literacy course requirements
All Bachelor of Education students are required to satisfactorily complete assessment criteria relating to Queensland College of Teachers' (QCT) literacy standards by the end of year three of their course in order to meet the course and QCT professional accreditation requirements.
Literacy modules have been developed as a remedial action for students who do not attain satisfactory standards on the relevant literacy criterion during their assessment in the first year of their studies. Students will have the support of the First Year Experience Coordinator. Students may attempt these modules any number of times during the first three years of their program.
At the end of year three, unsatisfactory results within course work and these modules may result in a recommendation for an early exit from the four-year degree. The literacy requirement will also apply to double degree students with a slight variation.
Working with Children Check: blue card
You'll need to apply for a blue card because you'll be working with children or young people as part of this course. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your blue card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your blue card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
How to apply for a blue card
Deferment
You can't defer your offer in this course. You must start in the semester you apply for.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $2,824 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Education (Preservice Early Childhood)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (424605) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
