BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (BIRTH-5)

OVERVIEW

Pursue a career as a qualified teacher in early childcare education and combine your love for working with children, child development and pedagogical practices, welfare, ethics and social justice.

The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) combines theory with real world practical skills. As a graduate, you will have the expertise to thrive in a diverse environment as a teacher in preschools and long day care or gain employment in various roles in the children's and family services sector. There is also opportunity and scope to work within the Department of Education School systems.

The academic and theoretical content is supplemented by professional experience work placements which will allow you to apply what you've learned in a real world environment.

This degree qualification is an Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved early childhood teaching course.

Learning Outcomes:

Through a mix of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Work closely with a range of age groups between birth and 5 years of age

Implement measures to ensure the health and safety of every child is the highest priority

Plan the curriculum for children aged 0-5

Develop positive, responsive relationships with children aged 0-5

Lead and manage early childhood services

Work closely with interagency organisations and families to provide inclusive curricula for children who are gifted or require specialised programs