Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)

Entry Requirements Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years) Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) with an ATAR of no less than 60 (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) Vocational Education and Training (VET) Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 4 Certificate IV or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation are advised to seek provisional entry. Work and Life Experience Have undertaken a minimum of 2 years of full time (or part time equivalent) early childhood experience as an early childhood teacher assistant/aid, family day care accredited provider, or an accredited before and after school carer International Students – Language Requirements IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 6.5 in speaking and listening). Equivalent scores in PTE are also accepted. Additional Information Proof of Identity Applicants must submit a proof of identity document for every application. Accepted forms of identification: Birth Certificate Passport (current and valid) A supporting document must be submitted in addition to the identity document if an applicant’s name is different on their primary document. (Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate) Applicants may be required to provide a certified copy of their identity documents upon request. AC does not accept a driver’s license or photo card as sufficient ID. NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training All students are required to complete the NSW Department of Education Child Protection Awareness Training before enrolling into a work integrated learning subject and undertaking Professional Experience. Students who have met the academic and essential entry requirements can progress into the course prior to completing this training. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Applicants must provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state equivalent) before they will be allowed to participate in professional practice subjects. Students will be classified as a ‘volunteer’ in Education. Pre-Admissions Interview Students are required to submit a video-based pre-admission interview. The purpose of this interview is to ensure that they meet the inherent requirements for working with children in an Early Childhood 0 to 5 years context. A follow up live interview may be requested by the Program Director if necessary. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks Students must submit a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to enrolment in this course . This is a requirement for students to complete their professional experience in an Australian Early Childcare Centre. This check must have been issued within past 3 months from the time of application to the course. Students can obtain their Police Checks through the links below: Australian Federal Police: https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks Service NSW: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-national-police-check NSW Police website: https://portal.police.nsw.gov.au/s/policecheck-definition Anaphylaxis e-Training Training is provided free online by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) https://training.ascia.org.au/ On completion of the online module participants receive a certificate of completion which must be included with your application. The training is required to be successfully undertaken every two years . This is the only training for anaphylaxis management in schools that New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) will accept. Students are required to complete this prior to their Professional Experience unit enrolment .

Graduates of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education may find employment in Early Childhood Centres.