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Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education prepares graduates for employment in the pre-primary, early childhood education sector including kindergartens, preschools and early learning centres.

Accredited by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority (ACECQA), students study early childhood cognitive, social and physical development along with education theory and curriculum development in an historical context. Classroom management techniques as well as skills in teaching literacy and numeracy are taught in line with national and state early learning frameworks (EYLF and VEYLDF).

Industry placement units are embedded into the course, providing consistent opportunities for students to implement and develop their practical skills.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus

Average duration:
48 months

Locations:

530 Victoria Street, North Melbourne , VIC, 3051

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Entry Requirements

School Leavers

  • Successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 & 4 with a Study Score of at least 25 in English, or at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL); and
  • Successful completion of VCE with an ATAR of 65, or its equivalent interstate/international Year 12 qualification

Mature Aged

Prospective students must have completed both the following:

  • Satisfactory completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (Written English);
  • Satisfactory completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test; (Multiple Choice component)

Prospective students must also have completed at least one of the following:

  • An Australian Diploma (or higher);
  • A partial or full Australian Degree; or
  • Have evidence of relevant employment experience with accompanying written statement by the employer(s).

International Students

  • Year 12 Certificate or equivalent international qualification; and

One of the following English Language Requirements:

  • An Australian Diploma
  • 6.5 in IELTS (with no band less than 6.0)
  • Any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, PTE); or
  • Completion of an approved English foundation course

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,600 weekly pay
$1,700 weekly pay
$1,050 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,250 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

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About this provider

Our mission is to deliver quality education through innovative methods and in a supportive environment. We equip our students with the knowledge and practical skills to empower them as lifelong learners, active members of the wider community, and future leaders in their fields.

SCEI-HE believes that quality higher education should not only serve the demands of the labor market and enhance the career prospects of graduates, but also contribute to an improved national economy through graduates’ professional innovation in business, industry, research and government, their positive and beneficial engagement with community, and an ongoing contribution to a democratic, equitable and civilized society.

TEQSA Provider Number: PRV14066

Operating since: 2007
Legal name: Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd

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