EARLY CHILDHOOD Development PROGRAM / social work courses

International students bring with them their own cultural experiences from their home countries and fit well into these jobs. Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Reservoir) is looking for childhood educators who have the necessary qualifications.

While doing a course in Early Childhood Education, the student visa would allow you to work during your term for about 40 hours (more during the term breaks) thereby giving you hands-on experience while you study the early childhood development course. This combination is great to enhance your skills and techniques especially when you are ready to take up your permanent job in this field.

Levels of Educational Programs Available

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood

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CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

The students learn to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
Course Duration: 6 months to 1 year, depending upon provider
Eligibility: Completion of year 12 or equivalent
EnglishRequirement: IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0.
Fees: AUD$7,000 to AUD$10,000

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

It qualifies the person to plan, implement and manage programs in early childhood services.
Course Duration: 1.5 Years
Eligibility: Completion of year 12 or equivalent
English Requirement: IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0.
Fees: AUD$12,000 to AUD$25,000

BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Course Duration: 3 to 4 Year Full-Time Program
Eligibility: Completion of year 12 or equivalent
English Requirement: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0.
Fees: AUD$120,000+ for full course (may vary from provider to provider).

VISA REQUIREMENT

A valid passport for the duration of the study in Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Reservoir)
Unconditional offer letter from the university or institution
Evidence of access to sufficient funds
Proof of Overseas Student Health Cover
Other relevant documents listed on the Department of Home Affairs visa checklist

PR PATHWAY

Early Childhood teachers and Secondary School teachers come under the Immigration Border Protection Medium to Long Term Strategic Skills Lists (MLTSSL). This means that a qualified Early Childhood Teacher is eligible to apply for independent general skilled migration (permanent work visas).

ANZSCO CODE: 241111 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

WHAT EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHERS DO?

Teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students
Promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

TASKS INCLUDE

Planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
Providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
Promoting language development through story-telling, roleplay, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
Observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
Observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress
Discussing students' progress with parents
Attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
Participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
Supervising student teachers on placement