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G8@ECU

What is G8@ECU?

The G8@ECU program offers current G8 employees the opportunity to gain further qualifications in early childhood education. Through sponsorship, funding and a comprehensive support program from G8, participants can enrol into ECU’s School of Education Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies).

After this degree, G8 will continue to support employees' seamless transition into the early childhood teaching profession with ongoing teacher registration mentorship and opportunities for further professional development and career progression.

About ECU’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) course

This course has been designed so that students see how young children grow, develop and learn in the context of their families and communities and in a range of educational settings from birth to age eight. Each year of the course has been developed to build on the previous and concentrates in the main, on the professional knowledge and skills needed for the age group professional experience culminating at the end of each year.

A key feature of this course is the equal emphasis given to both the theoretical groundings of early childhood education, policy and regulatory processes and the practical application of knowledge and skills across early childhood settings. The course allows students to make the connection between theory and practice while building both professional and generic employability skills in early learning settings. In addition, students have the opportunity to tailor their learning experience by specialising in curriculum or pedagogical areas of particular interest in their fourth year.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get an RPL for the Early Learning placement?

As the sector is undergoing significant quality improvement and more teachers are needed in ELC the Federal Government and ACECQA regulate the ECE degree. It is the regulations that stipulate ALL Pre-Service Teachers, regardless of experience and qualification must complete the Birth to Three placement in an early learning setting.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

If you need to withdraw from a unit of your G8 sponsored program you must contact the G8 team to discuss this. Once an arrangement is made, ECU will be notified.

Do I have to pay for my units in this Y42 course?

Yes. You are liable to pay ECU all fees associated with completing the units of the Y42 Course and all other applicable ECU fees (including the ECU Student Services and Amenities fee), on the same terms that apply to students who are not from G8 undertaking the Course.

Are my academic details disclosed to G8?

Yes. Students participating as part of the G8 sponsorship are required to sign the ECU G8 consent to disclosure form as shown on page 20 of the handbook.

This allows ECU to provide G8 with information regarding your enrolment status, academic progression and academic record. Parties acknowledge and agree that subject to the written consent as attached to the Agreement as Schedule 2, from the Student to ECU. ECU will provide to G8 the relevant students’ academic progress results in a timely manner.

What happens once I complete the course?

Once you have submitted your final assignment, your final marks will be sent to the academic progression panel to be ratified. Upon ratification, you will have officially met the requirements of the Bachelor of Education Course (Y42).

Conferral of your qualification will take place at a ceremony at the Perth Exhibition Centre. Student Services will be in contact with you directly over this, where you will be asked to accept or decline your Graduation Invitation via SIMO. You may choose to defer your graduation for up to 12 months.

However, if you elect not to receive your Award at the Perth Exhibition Centre, you can choose to have a testamur posted to you or collect it from Student Records after the ceremony has taken place.

Contact us

For more information about G8@ECU.

ECU's School of Education
Dr Julie Boston
Email: education_shortcourse@ecu.edu.au
G8 Education
G8 Education
Study Pathways Team
Email: studypathways@g8education.edu.au

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