COURSE INFORMATION

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C20 University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program)

The University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program) is an enabling program that provides an alternative entry pathway to selected undergraduate teaching degrees at ECU.  The course is a one year part-time course that is designed to enable Education Assistants to understand how they can effectively support teachers in facilitating children's learning in a primary or secondary school setting.
 
The course is suitable for Education Assistants with experience, those contemplating working as Education Assistants, and those wishing to pursue further studies in teaching.
 
Australian Citizens are normally eligible for Commonwealth funding, meaning that the course is FREE – there are no up-front or deferred fees. The course is also available on a full fee paying basis.  Please contact the ECU Fees Office for advice. Students who successfully complete this 60 credit point course are eligible to apply for entry into an ECU Bachelor of Education and may receive 15 credit points (1 unit) of advanced standing into certain Bachelor of Education courses. For further information contact education@ecu.edu.au.
 
Successful completion of the course provides students with eligibility for employment as Education Assistants in schools.  It also prepares students for university level study by teaching the required skills for academic success, with an emphasis on the student becoming an independent learner.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program) is open to school leavers up to 20 years of age and mature age applicants. To determine eligibility, please contact the ECU Admissions office: admissions@ecu.edu.au or Tel: 134328.  Application forms are available at www.ecu.edu.au/student/admin/forms (form code 101).
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A genuine interest in children and learning is required. All applicants need to meet ECU's minimum English requirements.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.

Course is delivered via on-campus workshops and tutorials at Joondalup.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program) is a 60 credit point (4 unit) University Certificate course, that is studied in part-time mode over the course of a year. The course is delivered on the Joondalup campus. Students study the Program by attending classes conducted during weekend sessions.
 
EAP0201 Professional Skills for Education Assistants 15
EAP0202 Child and Adolescent Development and Education 15
EAP0203 Diverse Learners and the Education Assistant 15
EAP0204 Curriculum Support for Teachers and Learners 15
 
 
 
 
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: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009