Early Childhood Education
Working with Children can be one of the most rewarding experiences of anyone’s life. Early Childhood Educators teach pre-primary schools students the basics of; Reading, writing, numeracy, art & music. They also help prepare the student mentally & emotionally for the educational journey they are about to undertake.
Early Childhood Educator is currently on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) to view this list Please Click Here
Employment in this Qualification has rose very strongly in the last 5 years and is expected to keep growing. This is wonderful for anyone currently studying or thinking about studying this course because there is a very strong chance employment opportunities will exist when they have completed their course. ‘
Career Information:
- The average hours worked by a person in Early Childhood Education are 37.6 hours per week compared to the national average of all occupations 41.1 hours per week.
- Early Childhood Educators do not just work in schools they can be found in; Health Care, Charity Organisations, Training Facilities & Public Administration.
- The Average Pay for someone working in Early Child Hood Education is $1115.00 per week.
Early Childhood Education Courses:
Certificate III in Children Services
Course Duration: 6 months (including 240 hours of practicum working in a childcare) Common Course Requirements:
- Must have graduated year 11 in home country
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 5 in all 4 components
Course Outcome:
- Assistant in a Childcare Centre
- Assistant in Family Day Care Provider
Pathways: Most Certificates in Early Childhood Education courses provide a pathway to Diploma of Early Childhood Education.
Diploma Of Early Childhood Education
Course Duration: 1 year (including 240 hours of practicum working in a childcare) Common Course Requirements:
- Must have graduated year 11 in home country
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 5 in all 4 components
Course Outcome:
- Qualified Child Care Group Leader
- Family Day Care Coordinator
Pathways: Most Diploma of Early Childhood Education courses provide a pathway to Bachelor or Bachelor of Education majoring in Early Childhood. If you complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Eduction, you may be given Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) for your Bachelor of Education and reduce the time of the course significantly.
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Course Duration: 3 years
Common Course Requirements:
- Must have graduated year 12 in home country
- Must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 in all 4 components
Course Outcome: Graduates will be eligible for registration with the Teacher Registration Board in the state they completed their studies. Registration is recognised by all national teacher accreditation authorities
- Childcare Centre Manager
- Primary School Teacher
- Child Care Coordinator
- Education administrator
- Policy development officer.
Education Pathways:
Early Childhood Education (241111) is currently on the Skilled Occupation List. The current skill level required for general skilled migration as of December 10th is:
- Bachelor Degree in Education (Early Childhood Education)
If undertaking a bachelor degree in Australia you may qualify for the Temporary Graduate Visa. The benefit of this visa is, it gives you from 18 months – 4 years of unlimited work rights in Australia. Which can give you invaluable experience in the industry and for migration purposes. *Note* It is never recommended to undertake study for soul the purpose of trying to gain a visa to Australia.
Job Forecasts & Facts:
- Employment in this sector rose very strongly in the last 5 years and also in the long term as well (10 years).
- Growth in this industry is predicted to be very strong over the next 5 years.
- This Industry is also growing in Regional areas creating more & more employment opportunities.
- The most common level of Education Attained is a Bachelor Degree (49.2%).
- There are currently 26000 Early Childhood Educators employed in Australia.
If you are interested in studying Early Childhood Education in Australia contact Pathway to Aus to speak with one of our Education Agents. We can explain to you the course costs, duration and education providers so you better know your options. P: +61(7)55327 000 E: info@pathwaytoaus.com Or Apply or Enquire online
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