Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
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| Course Enquiries: | Degrees Office: 03 9564 1648 Course Coordinator: 9564 6363
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| Course Code: | ADECE07 |
| Start Date(s): | February. |
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| Prerequisites: | Normal Entry Applicants will have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum ATAR score of 60, or equivalent. Prerequisites for the course are Units 3 and 4 English. Those students aged 21 or over on 1 January of the year of enrolment and who do not hold VCE or equivalent may apply under Alternative Entry. Applicants without a Year 12 qualification but with superseded qualifications in a related field, such as mothercraft nursing, or the Associate Diploma in Community Services (Childcare), may apply under Alternative Entry. Those with overseas qualifications, such as Montessori training or the National Diploma in Child Studies (Nursery Nursing) (NNEB) may also apply under this category. Advanced Standing An applicant may be admitted to the course with advanced standing of up to eight subjects for successful completion of the Diploma of Childrens Services or equivalent. Overseas or interstate qualifications must have been assessed as equivalent by Early Childhood Australia (Victoria) prior to application. For further details refer to www.earlychildhoodvictoria.org.au and Qualifications. Advanced standing will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
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Overview
The Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is an innovative program which offers both an entry point into professional practice within the early childhood field, and an alternative pathway to early childhood teaching. The course is supported throughout by well structured and supervised field placements totalling 55 days, allowing students the opportunity to apply theory directly to practice.
Students successfully completing the Associate Degree may seek employment as qualified child care workers, team leaders, group leaders or coordinators in a variety of early childhood environments.
In addition, this contemporary program offers a seamless pathway for those students wishing to pursue a teaching career in the early childhood field. The Associate Degree was developed in close collaboration with Deakin University, and designed to articulate with Deakins Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and provide students with a quality educational experience that would prepare them well for further study. Students who successfully complete the Associate Degree at Holmesglen are eligible to apply for entry in to the third year of the Deakin degree.
Qualification & Recognition
On successful completion of the course students are eligible to receive the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Course Fees
Full fees apply to this program. For Student Tuition payment options refer to www.holmesglen.edu.au/programs/higher_education.
2010 Tuition Fee
Students commencing in 2010 annual tuition fee
Full-time $7,200 per annum
Part-time $900 per subject
Commencing Students 2010 Tuition Fee, FEE-HELP Census Date and Withdrawal Date
2010 Tuition Fee
Students who commenced pre-2010 annual tuition fee
Pre-2010 Commencement Tuition Fee, FEE-HELP Census Date and Withdrawal Date
2010 Administrative Dates:
Final date to apply for FEE-HELP and make upfront payment.
Semester 1 - 5 March, 2010
Semester 2 - 6 August, 2010
2010 Census Dates:
Final date to withdraw without incurring a FEE-HELP debt and receive a refund for up-front payment.
Semester 1 - 19 March, 2010
Semester 2 - 20 August, 2010
How to Apply
- Directly to Holmesglen: Part-time
- VTAC: Full-time: Apply through VTAC and submit a supplementary application form directly to Holmesglen. The VTAC course code is 61532. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
- VTAC - Supplementary Application form
Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
Course Structure
The course is organised within 4 strands:
Child Development
Early Childhood Pedagogy
Professional Issues
Curriculum Theory
Each strand comprises four subjects with a one (1) credit point weighting per subject. There is a total of 16 credit points.
- Unit
- Hours
- Child Development
- 45
- Interactions with Children
- 45
- Children's Care, Health & Safety
- 45
- Child Advocacy
- 45
- Child Observation
- 45
- The Child, Family and Community
- 45
- Occupational Health and Safety
- 45
- Program Design
- 45
- Child Development 2
- 45
- Play as an Education Medium
- 45
- Young Children, Popular Culture and the Media
- 45
- Curriculum Theory
- 45
- Developmental Delay and Disabilities
- 45
- Children's Art
- 45
- Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
- 45
- Learning and Teaching Approaches for Children with Exceptional Talents
- 45
Assessment
Assessment is a combination of written assignments, exams and / or practical application and work related projects, including those undertaken through field placement. Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled by Holmesglen.
Career and Further Study Opportunities
The associate degree is designed to attract prospective entrants / employees to a range of early childhood settings such as long day care centres, pre-schools and family day care. Graduates may also find employment in relevant local and state government departments.
Occupational Roles
- qualified child care worker
- team leader
- group leader
- coordinator
Due to an identified skills shortage in this area, the occupation of child care coordinator is now included on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL), for Australias General Skilled Migration Program.
The Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education has been developed in conjunction with Deakin University and specifically designed to provide a seamless pathway for students to enter the Deakin Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at the third year level.
