Treated as a profession of the past and not very prestigious in many parts of the world, the career of teacher of children between 0 and 5 years of age receives more investment and attention from the Australian government every year, becoming one of the favorites during the exchange in Australia.
This is because the demand for qualified professionals is constantly growing, and the forecast is even more optimistic: around 40,000 jobs will be created in the next five years.
In order to take advantage of so much on offer and follow a promising and even permanent path in the country, you need to prepare yourself and have an outstanding qualification in the area. And that's what TAFE NSW offers with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) course..
What you will learn
The aim of the four-year program is to develop early childhood teachers who can integrate theoretical knowledge with practical education and care skills in the workplace.
The academic content, with the distinctive quality of TAFE NSW, is complemented by work experience through internships, which will allow you to apply what you've learned in the classroom in a real-world environment. You will also study child development, pedagogical practices, ethics, diversity and social justice.
When you graduate, you will be prepared to work with children in a variety of settings, including daycare, preschool, integrated services for children and families and early intervention services.
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O TAFE NSW is an Australian public institution with international recognition for the quality of its teaching, infrastructure and the performance of its students as they make their way into the job market. See below the differentials offered in the area of education:
- Learning in practice: The student will complete eight work experience placements throughout the program. These placements will take place over 2 to 4 weeks in each semester of study, offering an excellent opportunity to put the knowledge you have acquired into practice.
- Multidisciplinary approach: Through a multidisciplinary education, you will develop practical skills with a strong theoretical basis. You will reflect on your practical experiences as you learn.
- Supportive environment: In small classes, students will learn from qualified teachers with experience and practice in the market.
- Regulator-approved qualification: The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) is an industry-recognized qualification that will allow you to work as an early childhood teacher in Australia. To find out more, see the website of the Australian Early Childhood Education and Quality Authority.
Immigration opportunity
Students graduating from TAFE NSW's bachelor course have a successful track record in their assessments by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)the skills assessment authority for occupations such as school teachers for Australia's skilled migration program.
The occupations subject to skills assessment are listed in Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).
Requirements
To enter this program, you will need:
Have completed high school in Brazil;
And have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 (no band score below 6.0).
