Undergraduate Certificate in Education - EDS001
| Course Code: | EDS001 |
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| Course Version: | 1 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Online |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education |
| Discipline(s): | Academic Program Area - Education |
| Selection Rank: | 60 |
| English Language Requirements: | There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.5, a score of not less than 8.0 in both speaking and listening, and no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website. |
Get a taste for a degree in education without the full commitment
If you are looking for a pathway into a Primary or Secondary Teaching degree or have been thinking about a degree in teacher education but not sure if it’s right for you, then the Undergraduate Certificate in Education could be the right solution.
Alternatively, you can continue with your studies and complete a bachelor degree qualification, with full credit for the units you have completed.
This flexible short course can be completed in as little as 4 months full-time or 9 months part-time and is fully online so you can study at your own pace, in your own time.
Study an Undergraduate Certificate in Education at UC and you will:
- develop communication skills
- gain skills and knowledge on the development and learning of children
- gain insight and knowledge into how teaching and learning is undertaken in schools
- be prepared to enter a full teaching qualification.
Work Integrated Learning
Career opportunities
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
- Teacher Aid
- Administration Assistant
- Education Assistant
- Early Learning Centre Co-Educator
- Vacation Care Coordinator and Facilitator
- Recreation Camp Coordinator
- Youth Program Officer
- Youth Worker
Course-specific information
Enquiries
- Current and Commencing Students
- Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional Admission Requirements
All applicants will be required to complete a written statement in response to questions designed to assess their suitability for the teaching profession. Applicants' responses to these questions must be deemed satisfactory for them to be admitted to this course. You can find the questions in the 'resources' section of the online application portal when you are applying. You can upload your responses in PDF format as part of your application. https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/education/docs/UG-Teacher-Education-questionnaire.pdf
Students must obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Periods Course is Open to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Online | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Online | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Online | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate in Education | UGCert Ed |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CSP |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Professional Accreditation
None.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global importance of the education profession and the variety of contexts constituting the Australian education profession. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Demonstrate an appreciation of the relationship between key learning areas, general capabilities and how these in turn relate to everyday life and its social contexts. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Identify and articulate a range of theoretical perspectives in key learning areas (including English and Science) and mathematics and broadly understand implications for teaching and learning. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Understand how teaching and learning is undertaken within a school setting, and in this context, demonstrate awareness of personal skills, functions and outputs and how these attributes relate to the responsibility of facilitating development and learning. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Use a range of technologies (including ICT) to effectively communicate understanding and knowledge of broad teaching and learning concepts to families, parents and other stakeholders. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
Course Duration
Six months full time.
Honours
None.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Online-Online
- 2020->UC- Canberra, Online - Short Courses-Online
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.