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T10 University Diploma for Education Assistants

INTRODUCTION:

The University Diploma for Education Assistants is a fee paying course designed to enable Teacher/Education Assistants to understand how they can effectively support Teachers in facilitating children's learning.

 

The Program is suitable for both experienced Teacher/Education Assistants and those contemplating working within the profession.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements to enter the Program include: Completion of Year 10 at school or equivalent; ability to meet ECU undergraduate language requirements; relevant life experience beyond year 10, and must be at least 17 years of age (18 years of age at the time of graduation).  A genuine interest in children and learning is also required.

 

Admission to the Program is based on completion of a competitive writtten application.

 

COURSE FEES:

The Program fee of $1400 is paid through an initial deposit of $125 and 15 regular unit payments of $85 each.  Students pay their $85 unit fee one week in advance of the scheduled unit date.

 

Please note that unit fees must be kept up-to-date.

 

Students will also be required to purchase basic stationary items and basic materials for some units.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup, and Bunbury Campuses.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.

Students study the Program by attending classes conducted during weekend sessions (Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am - 3:30pm) and through completing assignment work. Students attend approximately one two day weekend session every three weeks for 12 months to complete the Program.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
 
The University Diploma for Education Assistants consists of 15 units totalling 120 credit points (7 units x 5 credit points; 7 units x 10 credit points; 1 x 15 credit points).
 
EAP0101 Study Skills and The Education Assistant 5 
EAP0102 Understanding Children's Development 10 
EAP0103 Educational Resources / Portfolio 15
EAP0104 Understanding Self and Communicating with Others 5 
EAP0105 Supporting Student Learning in Maths 1 10 
EAP0206 Supporting Student Learning in Maths 2 10 
EAP0107 Supporting Student Learning in Arts 1 5 
EAP0108 Supporting Student Learning in Arts 2 5 
EAP0109 Language and Literacy 1 10 
EAP0210 Language and Literacy 2 10 
EAP0111 Working with the Child with Educational Needs 1 10 
EAP0212 Working with the Child with Educational Needs 2 10 
EAP0113 Early Childhood Settings 5 
EAP0114 Individual and Small Group Learning 5 
EAP0115 Professional and Career Development Issues 5 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006