Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood)

Certificate

Want to start a career in education? Do you enjoy working with young children in their learning journeys? This certificate provides an introduction to education and the professional work of early childhood educators.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

6 months full-time

Course Code

ED011

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$1,992 total

ATAR

55

About this course

Want to start a career in education? Do you enjoy working with young children in their learning journeys? This certificate provides an introduction to education and the professional work of early childhood educators.

In this program you will:

Develop foundational skills and knowledge for teaching in early education settings
Learn about child development, play-based learning, fostering creative expression through the arts, early years care and age-appropriate teaching
Improve your own literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge

Entry requirements

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.


Location	ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast	55

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Prerequisites: English
Recommended prior study: Mathematics or Science

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities

Childcare
Long day care
Youth support worker

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

78.2%

Overall satisfaction

80.7%

Skill scale

55.8%

Teaching scale

79%

Employed full-time

$67.8k

Average salary

Data source