Bachelor of Early Childhood Education Course Code BECE26

<strong>Domestic Students with Prior Higher Education Study</strong><br>Applicants who have previously commenced or completed subjects within a higher education course, at a university or non-university higher education provider, either recently or in the past, are encouraged to apply. Applicants transferring from another education provider, or those seeking to change to the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Holmesglen, may apply for advanced standing.<br>Applications are assessed on an individual basis, with credit granted for subjects where equivalency in content and learning outcomes can be demonstrated in relation to the degree.<p><strong>Domestic Students with Prior VET Study</strong><br>Applicants who have completed an Australian VET Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from any Australian Registered Training Organisation will be considered for entry.<br>Applicants who have completed the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be eligible for advanced standing with credit. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Course Leader.<p><strong>Domestic Students with Work and Life Experience</strong><br>Applicants with relevant work and life experience who completed secondary education more than two years prior to applying, and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since, are encouraged to apply.<br>Relevant experience may include a combination of mature-age entry, employment or professional experience, community involvement, or other life experiences that demonstrate a minimum of five years' work experience in the early childhood profession, a related occupation, or the capacity to successfully undertake higher education.<br>This may also include participation in non-formal learning activities that support academic readiness or are relevant to the study of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.<p><strong>Domestic Recent Secondary Students</strong><br>Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose eligibility is based on the completion of VCE (or equivalent) within the current year or the previous two years.<br>Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:<br>• Units 3 and 4 in English other than EAL with a study score of at least 25 <br>• English as an Additional Language (EAL) with a study score of at least 30 <br>• A study score of at least 25 in any VCE (or equivalent) Mathematics subject <br>• Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), with a minimum score of 150 in both STAT Multiple Choice and STAT Written English

<strong>Additional Requirements</strong><br>All applicants must:<br>• Be at least 17 years of age at the time of course commencement <br>• Hold a current Working with Children Check <br>• Hold a current Police Record Check <br>Prior to enrolment, applicants are also required to:<br>• Complete a literacy and numeracy assessment <br>• Attend an interview <br>• Provide certified copies of relevant qualifications and supporting documentation <br>The literacy and numeracy assessment assists in identifying any learning support needs. Academic records, qualifications and relevant experience will be considered as part of the selection process.