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Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate Remote Educators offers you the opportunity to retrain and reskill in education studies relevant to remote educators. Available 100% online or on campus, this course will equip you with core skills and is a direct pathway into higher education courses across the education discipline.
During this course you will study units in cultural intelligence and capability, teaching Indigenous learners and a choice of education curriculum areas. You will be supported in your studies as this introductory course is designed to support and develop the necessary skills to be successful in your studies.
On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Remote Educators, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a:
- Diploma of Educational Studies
- Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 years)
- Bachelor of Education Primary
You may also use the Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses.
Advanced standing may be granted for some or all of the subjects you successfully complete. 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 are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
All commonwealth-supported students who apply and commence this undergraduate certificate in 2022 will receive a 20% discount on their student contribution. The total cost of this course is $2658.00 + Student Services & Amenities fee. The undiscounted price for this course is $3322.00 + Student Services & Amenities fee.
Information about unit fees can be found at Domestic Fees.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2022: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
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.
- #1 for teaching employment outcomes in Australia (GUG 2022)
- Study online, on campus, full-time or part-time as it suits you
- Complete placements close to home
- Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements
What will I study?
This 40-credit point course consist of four (4) core units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to aid students in developing 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.
Course structure changed 11 February 2021.
Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
Core (2 units) | 20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability |
Specialist Electives (2 units) | 20cp | Specialist Elective Units totaling 20 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below: Early Childhood Education and Care Stream Choose two units from the following: OR Primary Education Stream Choose two units from the following: |
40cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load.
FULL-TIME Study Plans
Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Early Childhood Education and Care Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100 or EPE102) | SE | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100 or EPE102) | SE |
Primary Education Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDP01 (ECU101 or ELA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDP01 (ECU101 or ELA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE |
PART-TIME Study Plans
Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Early Childhood Education and Care Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO |
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100 or EPE102) | SE | Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EPE102) |
Primary Education Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO |
Specialist Elective from WEDP01 (ECU101 or ELA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE | Specialist Elective from WEDP01 (ECU100 or EMA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE |
Students Commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load.
FULL-TIME Study Plans
Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Early Childhood Education and Care Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EPE102) | SE | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EPE102) | SE |
Primary Education Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDP01 (ECU100 or EMA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDP01 (ECU100 or EMA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE |
PART-TIME Study Plans
Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Early Childhood Education and Care Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
SE | Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EPE102) | SE | |
Year 2 | |||
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100 or EPE102) | SE |
Primary Education Stream
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CO | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | |
SE | Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECU100 or EMA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE | |
Year 2 | |||
EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1 (ECU101 or ELA100 or EPR100 or ESC100) | SE |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
- 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.
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

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