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Study Mode:
Enquiries: Contact the Course Coordinator at Warrnambool on (03) 5564 8911 or Portland on (03) 5521 0444
Email:info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Study Area:
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Information Sessions
Compulsory attendance is required at one session only.
Warrnambool
September 9 2009
6:30pm
October 21 2009
6:30pm
Portland
September 8 2009
6:00pm
October 20 2009
6:00pm
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Course Description
This course provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required for those who enjoy being with children and who wish to take up qualified positions working in the field. Graduates provide care for social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and children up to the age of 12 and work closely with parents in fostering children’s development.
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Career Opportunities
Most graduates work in child care centres where they are responsible for providing a program of care and education for children up to the age of 12. Other career opportunities are as kindergarten assistants, out of school hours and holiday program work.
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Course Length
The first year of the course comprises 760 hours, 580 hours of tuition and 180 hours of supervised fieldwork. The second year comprises 1000 hours including fieldwork.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have Year 12 Certificate or equivalent or be mature aged with educational and/or relevant experience.
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Pathways
Graduates may gain significant credit towards Degree/Bachelor Courses, particularly in the area of early childhood education.
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Course Costs
Please refer to the student handbook available at the Customer Service Centre of each campus or via the website.
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Application Process
To apply for this course the applicant will be required to complete a Course Application Form. The forms are available from the Course Coordinator or our Customer Service Centre
(03) 5564 8911. Alternatively you can download the form from our internet: www.swtafe.vic.edu.au. Contact the Course Coordinator for the closing date for this course. Any applications received after this date will be classified as late applications and will only be considered if vacancies still exist or become available at a later date.
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VTAC Applications
VTAC applications are available through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), please refer to www.vtac.edu.au or directly to the Institute.
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How to Enrol
Contact the Course Coordinator at Warrnambool on (03) 5564 8911 or Portland on (03) 5521 0444
or email info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
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Credits/Exemptions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that assesses the individual’s non-accredited training and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning or competency outcomes. RPL is sometimes referred to as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC).
You can undertake a recognition assessment for individual units in most courses offered through South West TAFE. The process requires you to be able to provide evidence of competence.
For information on how to apply, read our RPL Procedure available at www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/students or contact your Course Coordinator.
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Students with Disabilities
Assistance is available for students with disabilities. Further information can be obtained from the Disability Liaison Officer on (03) 5564 8964. Appointments can be made through reception.
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Contact Details
Contact the Course Coordinator on (03) 5564 8911 or email
info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
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