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Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching at Edith Cowan University equips aspiring early childhood teachers who hold an existing degree to teach in early childhood settings after one year of full-time study. Focusing on children from birth to five years of age, the course centres on the care and education of children in this age group in partnership with families and communities, building on the strengths students bring to the program.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Semester 1 covers Language and Literacy Birth to 5 Years
- Visual Arts and Music Education in Early Childhood
- Inquiry in Professional Experience (Birth to 35 months)
- and Mathematics and Technologies for Young Children. Semester 2 covers Science for Young Children
- Inclusive Early Childhood Environments
- 3 to 5 yearsInquiry in Professional Experience 2
- and Leading and Managing in Early Childhood Contexts. Total: 1 year full time equivalent
- on campus at Joondalup
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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