Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

During the course, students are required to undertake 805 hours (115 days) of mandatory professional experience work placement. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer.

Yes, the TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) is an Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved early childhood teaching course. Graduates will also be eligible for a skilled migration assessment managed by ACECQA.

The full pathway — comprising the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year), the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (1 year), and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) (2.5 years) — takes 4.5 years in total. The combined TAFE NSW course fee ranges from $68,300 to $74,020 AUD.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) prepares graduates to work closely with children across a range of age groups from birth to 5 years of age, including planning curriculum, developing positive relationships, and implementing health and safety measures for this age group.

Before starting your professional experience work placement, you must hold a valid Australian Working with Children Check, meet vaccination and health screening requirements, and provide any additional evidence required by your work placement provider.