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Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s full-time
1 year/s part-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2
Important Dates

Locations

Online
Not available to international students.

Credit points required

40

Course code

NTED01
SATAC codes
MyNextCourse

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education is a 6-month, 100% online course that equips you with core skills in pedagogy and offers a taste of studying a teaching degree. It is a direct pathway into related higher education courses, should you wish to qualify as a teacher.

During this course you will learn about pedagogical, professional and disciplinary knowledge in teaching and education. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.

On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a: 

 

  • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years)
  • Bachelor of Education Primary
  • Bachelor of Education Secondary
  • Diploma of Educational Studies.


Advanced standing will be granted in these degrees for some or all of the subjects you have successfully completed. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer. 

Note: On current advice the Undergraduate Certificate must be completed by the end of 2025.



Fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.

Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

Study Education at CDU

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
  • Complete placements close to home 
  • Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements

     

learning and teaching - three students at the waterfront

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

Study Education at CDU

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
  • Complete placements close to home 
  • Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements

     

learning and teaching - three students at the waterfront

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

What will I study?

This 40-credit point course consists of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge in pedagogy and the necessary skills for successful university studies.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core

(2 units)
20cpCompulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)

IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024)

Specialist Elective

(1-2 units)

 

20cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below:

Early Childhood Teaching and Primary Teaching

ECU100 Arts for Education

ECU101 Health and Physical Education in Schools

ELA100 English Language for Literacy (title change 2023)    

EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching

EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)

Secondary Teaching

ECO107 Economics and the Modern Business Enterprise

ENV101 Earth Systems

ENV102 The Diversity of Life

HIT137 Software Now

IAS101 Indigenous Australia

IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature

IAS131 Colonising Australia

CHN161 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 1 (new from 2023)

HEL161 Greek Language 1 (new from 2023)

INI161 Indonesian Language 1 (new from 2023)

YOL161 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1 (new from 2023)

IAS161 Language Studies 1 Chinese (Mandarin), Greek, Indigenous (Yolngu), or Indonesian (no longer available from 2023)

IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools (repeatable)

IAS181 Music Making and Theory 1 (20cp)

LWA110 Legal History and Jurisprudence (unit title change 2023)

PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A (replaces PSY140)

SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173)

SMA101 Mathematics 1A

SPH141 Concepts of Physics

EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)

 40cpTotal Credit Points

 

2023 Course Changes

ELA100 title changed from English Language and Literacy in Education 1 to English Language for Literacy.

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2022

PSY140 has been replaced by PSY150. Students that completed PSY140 prior to 2022 should not complete PSY150.

SBI173 has been repalced by SBI182. Students that completed SBI173 prior to 2022 should not complete SBI182.

Study plan


Students Commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load.



Full-time Study Plan

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100)CO  
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO  
Specialist Elective 1SE  
Specialist Elective 2SE  

Part-time Study Plan

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100)COIAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO
Specialist Elective 1SESpecialist Elective 2SE

 

Students Commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load.



Full-time Study Plan

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100)CO
  IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO
  Specialist Elective 1SE
  Specialist Elective 2SE

Part-time Study Plan

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100)CO
  Specialist Elective 1SE
Year 2
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO  
Specialist Elective 2SE  

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent).
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher.
  • Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

Charles Darwin University has arranged some great placements for me, all within 10 minutes of my home in regional New South Wales. I like that you're in a classroom early in the degree, learning the ropes. And I got to experience different types of schools, demographic areas and leadership styles.

Matt

CDU student

CDU teaching student in regional NSW smiling at the camerA

My lecturers and the academic staff at CDU have been very supportive in helping me develop strategies to become a competent teacher in Australia.

Sunny

CDU student

CDU international student Sunny

Charles Darwin University has arranged some great placements for me, all within 10 minutes of my home in regional New South Wales. I like that you're in a classroom early in the degree, learning the ropes. And I got to experience different types of schools, demographic areas and leadership styles.

Matt

CDU student

CDU teaching student in regional NSW smiling at the camerA

My lecturers and the academic staff at CDU have been very supportive in helping me develop strategies to become a competent teacher in Australia.

Sunny

CDU student

CDU international student Sunny

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Undergraduate Certificate (Teacher Education)
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study
Education

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about teaching at CDU

Sunny is from China studying a Master of Teaching at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about teaching at CDU

Sunny is from China studying a Master of Teaching at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

MyNextCourse

Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Online (CSP)
198075
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

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