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Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Primary)

Ready to start your career in education? Do you enjoy working with children and young people in their learning journeys? This certificate gives you an introduction to education and the professional work of teachers

In this program you will:

  • Develop foundational skills and knowledge for teaching in primary education settings
  • Learn about child to adolescent development, planning for learning, developing and creating technology-enhanced resources for teaching
  • Improve your own literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and knowledge

Location

Entry threshold

50.00 50.00 50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

6 months 6 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$1,992 CSP
CSP

QTAC code

013707 014707 019707

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
UniSC program code
ED010
Program structure
Introductory courses (3) 36 units

EDU101 Developing Midwifery
EDU105 Midwifery Practice 1
EDU119 Practice Principles for Midwifery and Nursing

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

EDU103 Comprehensive Assessment in Midwifery
EDU118 Introductory Bioscience

Study sequences

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00
Fraser Coast 50.00

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Prerequisites

English

Recommended prior study
Mathematics, Science
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Students are required to complete a professional experience placement for 10 consecutive days in a school setting. 
  • The Undergraduate Certificate in Education (Primary) has been designed as a pathway into the Bachelor of Primary Education. 
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$1,992