TAFE NSW in NSW offers Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5), a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 4 years full-time / 8.0 years part-time, with domestic fees from $2,880. Government subsidised places may be available.
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This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.
HECS-HELP
Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.
$4,124
Estimated out-of-pocket
After applicable subsidies
$2,880
Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.
Here is what the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) qualification offered by TAFE NSW covers and who it is designed for.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth - 5) is a four-year professional degree that qualifies you to work as a teacher in preschools and long day care as a four-year trained teacher, as well as preparing you for employment in other parts of the children's and family services sector. If you love working with children, this accredited four year teaching degree is for you.
As well as practical core units you will undertake work placement which will allow you to apply what you've learned in a real workplace setting. You will study child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics, diversity and social justice. During work placements, you will have the opportunity to test your theoretical understanding in a real workplace.
Note: Students seeking employment in an early childhood centre will need to complete a senior first aid course to meet WorkCover requirements.
