Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is an initial teacher education course that will prepare you to demonstrate the requirements to work as a teacher with children of preschool age or under in centre-based services. Be the change you want to see and fast-track your journey to becoming a qualified Early Childhood Teacher in just one year with CQUniversity’s Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. In just two terms, you’ll gain the qualifications to inspire young minds and shape the future, working in early childhood education and care settings such as long daycare centres, preschools, and early learning services.
Structure
8 units (48 credits)
Standard entry requirements
- To be considered for entry into this course, you must demonstrate the following: a 3-year Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, or overseas equivalent qualification, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 4.0
- Or a relevant Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualification plus a minimum of five years of documented, relevant employment experience in a leadership position within an early childhood setting (e.g. Activity Group Leader, Head Teacher, Centre Director, Educational Leader, Group Leader).Employment experience must be shown in a statement of service, which is presented on a company letterhead, signed, and dated by a delegated authority from within the organisation (e.g. line supervisor or human resource officer). The statement must contain your full name, position title, duties performed, employment start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), or stating you are still employed, if applicable. English Language Proficiency Requirements: If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University. You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of: secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma qualification, or a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4. These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements. If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores: an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.5 with a minimum 6.5 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate. If you are an international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information. Each application will be assessed individually.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Study | No |
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