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Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education at Victoria University introduces key concepts for teaching young children from birth to five years in early childhood education settings. Across four units, students develop expertise in responsive teaching, focusing on different ways of knowing, being and doing in the Australian context, and learn to create rich and varied learning opportunities grounded in sound ethical principles and reciprocal relationships with children and families. Those seeking registration as an early childhood teacher can pathway from this certificate into the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Early Childhood Development Learning and Teaching (ECE6009, 12CP)
- Place
- Play and the Languages of Science (ECE6010, 12CP)
- Languages of Children (ECE6011, 12CP)
- Professional Practice 1 (ECE6012, 12CP)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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)
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
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from countries other than Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will be required to complete IELTS: Overall 7.0 with Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5. OR the following scores that serve as equivalent scores for the IELTS: • ISPLR: Overall (3+) L (4), R (3+), W (3+), S (4) • TOEFL: Overall (94), L (27), R (21), W (24), S (24) • PTE: Overall (65-72), L (73), R (58), W (58), S (73) Applicants with a minimum of a 3 year Bachelor’s degree from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland will not be required to complete IELTS. Additional information Working with Children Check: Applicants must complete a Working with Children Check prior to undertaking placement.
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