Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Entry Requirements Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years) Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) Special admission is also available for Year 12 students whose ATAR (or equivalent) falls within 5 points of the published guaranteed ATAR but have done well in subjects relevant to the course of study. 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. Higher Education Study Completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution. Work and Life Experience – Applicants over 21 who do not meet academic requirements If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of this course. This is an alternate pathway for applicants who do not meet other academic requirements. International Students – Language Requirements IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 7.5 (with no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening). 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. Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education AC students are required to sit for and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE). This test must be attempted in the first semester, and passed before enrolment in final PEX subject. Anaphylaxis e-Training Training is provided free online by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). 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. 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.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) can find employment in early childhood centres, schools (faith-based, government, and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, and community service-oriented positions. Career progression opportunities include roles such as early childhood centre manager/owner, lead teacher, year coordinator, head of curriculum, and principal. Additionally, graduates may progress towards postgraduate studies upon completion of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).