University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program) - Joondalup - Western Australia - Education assistant - Ecu education assistant part time

Provides an alternative entry pathway to selected undergraduate teaching degrees at ECU for: * Education Assistants with experience; * People contemplating working as Education Assistants; and * People wishing to pursue further studies in teaching. 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. Successful completion of the course provides students with eligibility for employment as Education Assistants in schools. The course 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

Open to school leavers up to 20 years of age and mature age applicants. Special admission requirements A genuine interest in children and learning is required.

University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program)

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Successful completion of the course provides students with eligibility for employment as Education Assistants in schools.

This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.

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.

Unit            Description                                                                     Points
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