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Associate Degree in Education (Early Childhood)
The Associate Degree in Education
(Early Childhood) provides you with
high level knowledge and skills to work
with children 0-6 years in a range of
childhood settings.
ABOUT THE COURSE
You will gain knowledge in curriculum delivery, early
childhood pedagogy and how to develop a dynamic learning
and care environment.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
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Current childcare educators wishing to enhance their
skills and knowledge in education and care
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Those wanting to gain employment in either the childcare
sector as an early childhood educator, or as an early
childhood education assistant in a school
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Those with the intention of studying a Bachelor Degree at
University to become a registered early childhood teacher
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Bachelor of Education trained teachers who wish
to become Early Childhood Educators (via a reverse
articulation process)
DURATION
Full-time: 2 years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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ATAR score of 55 and completion of year 12 with a
minimum C grade in stage 2 English (or equivalent) OR
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Completion of an appropriate VET qualification at
Certificate IV or relevant Bachelor degree
Don’t meet these entry requirements? Contact a West Coast
Institute advisor on 1300 134 881 to discuss alternative
methods of entry.
ADVANCED STANDING
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Students will receive 16 units of credit towards the ECU
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
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Students will also receive 12 units of credit towards a
Curtin University Education degree.
MODE
All theory units in this course require attendance at a
compulsory workshop in Week 1 of each semester. There are
five units which require attendance on campus once every
three weeks. All other learning is conducted in an online
learning environment.
COST
The Associate Degree in Education (Early Childhood) is $3975
per semester (full-time) or equivalent part-time.
* FEE-HELP is available for this course. Fees information is correct at time of
Part-time: 4 years
printing (April 2015) but are subject to change.
LOCATION
West Coast Institute’s Joondalup Campus and practical
components in schools and child care centres in the
metropolitan area.
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CRICOS CODE: 083323E
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For further information email
he@wcit.wa.edu.au
or call 1300 134 881
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Associate Degree in Education (Early Childhood)
COURSE STRUCTURE
FIRST YEAR
Semester One
SECOND YEAR
Semester Two
Semester One
Semester Two
ADEC 1101: Early Childhood
Pedagogy
ADEC 1201: Families and
Community
ADEC 2301: Visual Arts in
Early Childhood
ADEC 2401: ICT Pedagogies in
Early Childhood
20 credit points
20 credit points
20 credit points
20 credit points
ADEC 1102: Early Childhood
Development and Theory
Studies
ADEC 1202: Mathematics in
Early Childhood
ADEC 2302: Science in Early
Childhood
ADEC2402: Learning
Environment Management
20 credit points
20 credit points
20 credit points
ADEC 1203: Early Childhood
Curriculum Studies
ADEC 2303: Children with
Diverse Needs in Early
Childhood
ADEC 2403: The Arts in Early
Childhood (Music, Dance and
Drama)
20 credit points
20 credit points
ADEC 2304: Understanding &
Belonging to Society and the
Environment
ADEC 2404: Language &
Literacy in Early Childhood 2
20 credit points
ADEC 1103: Physical Health
and Wellbeing
20 credit points
20 credit points
ADEC 1104: Teaching Best
Practice in Early Childhood
ADEC 1204: Language and
Literacy in Early Childhood 1
20 credit points
20 credit points
Practicum Requirements
20 credit points
Practicum Requirements
20 credit points
Practicum Requirements
Practicum Requirements
ADECPP11: 0-3 years
ADECPP12: 0-3 years
ADECPP21: 4-6 years
ADECPP22: 4-6 years
20 credit points
20 credit points
20 credit points
20 credit points
1 day per week x 6 weeks
2 week block
1 day per week x 6 weeks
2 week block
1 day per week x 6 weeks
2 week block
1 day per week x 6 weeks
2 week block
Students must complete a total of 400 course credit points in order to graduate.
RTO CODE: 2536
wcit.wa.edu.au
GOVERNMENT OF
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
CRICOS CODE: 083323E
ACECQA endorsed