All students are required to satisfy the applicable <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language requirements</a>.If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language program</a>. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Core

Structure

can observe, interpret, assess, provide feedback and report on child development and learning

can create and maintain supportive, socially inclusive and safe learning environments within diverse settings

know and understand the regulations and learning frameworks that govern diverse early childhood settings

know and understand the characteristics of babies and young children and how they develop and learn

can collaborate with others to plan for the effective implementation of age appropriate programs for child engagement, development and learning

can engage in professional learning to develop and improve practice

can engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, stakeholders and the community

GCCH

English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous undergraduate study was completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English. Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

6_5_higher English language requirements apply to applicants whose previous undergraduate study was completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English. Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Completion of an undergraduate initial teacher education qualification in Primary or Secondary Education which leads to teacher registration, such as a Bachelor of Education

Or

Completion of a postgraduate initial teacher education qualification in Primary or Secondary Education which leads to teacher registration, such as a Master of Learning and Teaching

prior_qualifications Completion of an undergraduate initial teacher education qualification in Primary or Secondary Education which leads to teacher registration, such as a Bachelor of Education

Or

Completion of a postgraduate initial teacher education qualification in Primary or Secondary Education which leads to teacher registration, such as a Master of Learning and Teaching

Professional Experience is a mandated component of this program which is an embedded and assessed requirement in three courses for a total of 60 days. The major areas of study include the principles and practices of early childhood education and care, key issues in the early childhood education and care which includes working with families and applying knowledge, skills and capabilities in professional experience. EDM5014 Planning for Learning: Curriculum, Play and Pedagogy includes 20 days professional experience with children aged 3 – 5 years that is supervised by a registered teacher. In EDM8017 Relating and Inquiring in Infant and Toddler Education and Care Contexts, students will gain an extensive understanding of the early years through 10 days supervised placement with children in a birth to 35 months context. The program requires 30 days of placement with children before they start formal schooling or another approved context in EDU4160 Numeracy, Literacy and STEM in Early Childhood.

Students intending to complete the program in 1 year are advised on the importance of attending a Professional Experience placement every semester by meeting pre-requisites, complying with placement requirements, communicating with the USQ Education Placement Office and by taking sufficient personal and professional responsibility to attend sites as required throughout the program.

The placements in early childhood contexts or other approved settings are organised by the USQ Education Placement Office and the calendar of placement dates are scheduled in advance. At USQ, Professional Experience placements are managed through the InPlace online software management system. The expectation is that students will usually attend block placements which are embedded throughout their program unless alternative arrangements are approved by USQ.

The majority of the supervised placements must be attended in an Australian school setting. Students must be available for a prescribed period of time to undertake a placement in a school or other approved site as required in the program. State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, are required to possess a current Positive Exemption Card (Blue Card or Exemption Card) on enrolment. Students must hold a current valid Blue Card throughout the duration of each Professional Experience. The University is legally obliged to warn students that it is an offence for a disqualified person to submit a Blue Card application. Students in other Australian states or in overseas contexts need to ensure that they have complied with the equivalent requirements and have registered the details with the USQ Education Placement Office. Students should keep their Blue Card on them at all times while attending a Professional Experience placement.

The program has additional costs associated with Professional Experience. Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of their home; however students are also encouraged to consider a rural, regional or remote placement. There may be costs associated with travel, accommodation, meal expenses, incidentals and the possible loss of income from other paid employment.

There may be costs associated with travel, accommodation, meal expenses, incidentals and the possible loss of income from other paid employment.

All students are expected to commit themselves to the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour as defined in the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics.

Professional Experience is a mandated component of this program which is an embedded and assessed requirement in three courses for a total of 60 days. The major areas of study include the principles and practices of early childhood education and care, key issues in the early childhood education and care which includes working with families and applying knowledge, skills and capabilities in professional experience. EDM5014 Planning for Learning: Curriculum, Play and Pedagogy includes 20 days professional experience with children aged 3 – 5 years that is supervised by a registered teacher. In EDM8017 Relating and Inquiring in Infant and Toddler Education and Care Contexts, students will gain an extensive understanding of the early years through 10 days supervised placement with children in a birth to 35 months context. The program requires 30 days of placement with children before they start formal schooling or another approved context in EDU4160 Numeracy, Literacy and STEM in Early Childhood.

Students intending to complete the program in 1 year are advised on the importance of attending a Professional Experience placement every semester by meeting pre-requisites, complying with placement requirements, communicating with the USQ Education Placement Office and by taking sufficient personal and professional responsibility to attend sites as required throughout the program.

The placements in early childhood contexts or other approved settings are organised by the USQ Education Placement Office and the calendar of placement dates are scheduled in advance. At USQ, Professional Experience placements are managed through the InPlace online software management system. The expectation is that students will usually attend block placements which are embedded throughout their program unless alternative arrangements are approved by USQ.

The majority of the supervised placements must be attended in an Australian school setting. Students must be available for a prescribed period of time to undertake a placement in a school or other approved site as required in the program. State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, are required to possess a current Positive Exemption Card (Blue Card or Exemption Card) on enrolment. Students must hold a current valid Blue Card throughout the duration of each Professional Experience. The University is legally obliged to warn students that it is an offence for a disqualified person to submit a Blue Card application. Students in other Australian states or in overseas contexts need to ensure that they have complied with the equivalent requirements and have registered the details with the USQ Education Placement Office. Students should keep their Blue Card on them at all times while attending a Professional Experience placement.

The program has additional costs associated with Professional Experience. Every effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of their home; however students are also encouraged to consider a rural, regional or remote placement. There may be costs associated with travel, accommodation, meal expenses, incidentals and the possible loss of income from other paid employment.

There may be costs associated with travel, accommodation, meal expenses, incidentals and the possible loss of income from other paid employment.

All students are expected to commit themselves to the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour as defined in the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics.

Note: Students can enrol in a maximum of two courses per semester due to the time constraints which are required to attend professional experience placements. This 1 year enrolment pattern is provided to accommodate students' needs, many of whom, in addition to study, are teaching on a full or part-time basis. Therefore, this qualification can only be studied part-time.

Note: Students can enrol in a maximum of two courses per semester due to the time constraints which are required to attend professional experience placements. This 1 year enrolment pattern is provided to accommodate students' needs, many of whom, in addition to study, are teaching on a full or part-time basis. Therefore, this qualification can only be studied part-time.

Students must also hold a valid Blue Card within Queensland or hold a valid Working with Children Check as well as having completed any further training/certificates relevant to the state in which they are completing their Professional Experience. There is no fee for a student Blue Card.

Students must also hold a valid Blue Card within Queensland or hold a valid Working with Children Check as well as having completed any further training/certificates relevant to the state in which they are completing their Professional Experience. There is no fee for a student Blue Card.

UniSQ Handbook

GCCH - Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Education and Care