TAFE NSW
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) combines theory with real world practical skills. This degree has a strong focus on applied learning and provides a pathway to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in early childhood education. Combine your enjoyment for working with children, child development and pedagogical practices, ethics and social justice.
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) from TAFE NSW Higher Education will develop your understanding of contemporary research-based early childhood principles and practice. You’ll study children's development, language and literacies, STEM, Indigenous education, leadership, inclusive and gifted education, health and wellbeing, and the arts in the early years.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Frederick Street, Glendale, NSW
- Eastern Road Quakers Hill, NSW
- Cnr of Darley Road & King Street, Randwick, NSW
- 11 College Avenue Oak Flats, NSW
- 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW
- 651-731 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) with English at HSC band 4 level or its equivalent. If you do not have a band 4 in English, you may need to complete an IELTS test at your own expense and achieve a band 6 in English to be eligible for entry to this degree OR
A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent OR
A Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification OR
Successful completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) study in a course at a higher education institution
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) will prepare you for the following roles.
Family Day Care Educator
A Family Day Care Educator runs a childcare service for children from their own home. You might deliver educational programs and organise activitie...
Early Childhood Center Manager
An Early Childhood Centre Manager oversees the daily operations of an early education facility. You might work in a childcare centre, kindergarten,...
Early Childhood Teacher
An Early Childhood Teacher educates young children in the years before they begin primary school. You might work in a childcare centre, a kindergar...
Kindergarten Teacher
A Kindergarten Teacher develops learning programs for children in the years before they enter primary school. You might work in a kindergarten faci...
Preschool Teacher
A Preschool Teacher nurtures and educates young children in the years before they start primary school. You might work in a preschool, childcare ce...
Lead Educator
A Lead Educator cares for young children and babies in a childcare centre. You’ll prepare educational programs and organise activities that nurture...
About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
