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Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Course Code: C1046

This course is designed for qualified primary teachers who wish to make early childhood education one of their recognised specialisations. It specifically addresses the early childhood years K to 3.

Level:Certificate
Qualification:Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (GradCertEarlyChildEd)
Duration:2 to 4 semesters part-time, commencing only in Semester 1
Availability: Murdoch campus (external)
Some units may also be available in the following locations and attendance modes:
Murdoch campus (internal)
Rockingham campus (internal)
Special Requirements:Placement in the practicum component of the Graduate Certificate will require that students obtain Police Clearance through the Department of Education and Training. Students should refer to the Study at Murdoch section of this Handbook for details on this essential requirement. Under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004, compulsory criminal record checks are required for people working with children. These checks are a national check to identify those who have a criminal history which indicates they may harm children. The appropriate application form is available from the School Experience Office or the Department of Education web page. Federal and state police clearances obtained through police stations are not acceptable.

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