How to apply

Applications

Applications for the 2009 academic year have now closed.

Offers for entry for 2009 will be made during the first week of October, November and December, 2008. If you are currently studying the Diploma of Children's Services please supply your first year's results. If you are granted a conditional offer this will be converted to an full offer once we have proof that you have successfully completed Diploma.

Applications for the next selection period will open in September, 2009 for the 2010 academic year. These applications must be submitted via the Deakin University Online Application System.

Please do not try to apply for the BECE through the VTAC as applications must be submitted directly to Deakin.

You will need to supply a Personal Statement, certified transcripts and/ or other documents to support your application. You will need to send these to:

Admissions
Division of Student Administration
Deakin University
GEELONG VIC 3217

Please quote your application number which you'll receive once this application has been completed.

Aside from the minimum requirement of a Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent qualification, applicants must provide evidence that they hold a current Level 2 First Aid certificate.

Selection Process

Other factors will be also be considered in the selection of students, such as your employment history, previous studies or voluntary work with children. Where applicable, applicants are encouraged to include evidence of the following with their application form:

A personal statement (1 page) detailing why you wish to apply for the course and why you wish to enter the Kindergarten teaching profession.
Academic record (full transcript required)
Other completed tertiary courses that are relevant to early childhood
Other completed tertiary courses (not relevant to early childhood)
Incomplete tertiary courses
Short courses (professional development) offered by recognised providers
Primary teaching qualification
Significant amounts of experience with children, i.e., carer, long-term babysitting or childcare arrangement
(one year or more)
3 or more months of voluntary work in kindergarten, long day care centre, or early years of school
(e.g., regular volunteer, member management committee). This does not include practicum days.
Relevant certificates (e.g. Austswim). This does not include Level 1-2 first aid certificate, as Level 2 is a requirement for entry to the course.
Currently or <7 years ago employed in kindergarten or long day care centre
>7 years ago employed in kindergarten or long day care centre

Applicants with transcripts that include ungraded passes will need to provide evidence of the standard of their work as it compares with the work of other students. This could include a detailed reference from Diploma course co-ordinator, a professional portfolio, or written evaluations of work or professional experience.

Closing date

Applications for the 2009 academic year have now closed. The next intake will open in September 2009 for the 2010 academic year.