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Undergraduate Certificate Remote Educators

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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

NRED01
SATAC codes
MyNextCourse

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 mid-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 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 typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core

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

IAS201 Cultural Intelligence and Capabilities (replaces CUC107 from 2024) 

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

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:

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

ECL155 Preparation for Teaching in Early Childhood Education

ECU100 Arts for Education

ECU101 Health and Education in Schools

ELA100 English Language for Literacy (title changed 2023)

EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching

EST202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages and Literacies (available from August 2022)

EPE102 Professional Experience: Planning for Early Childhood Learning (not available in this course from July 2022)

OR

Primary Education Stream

Choose two units from the following:

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

ECU100 Arts for Education

ECU101 Health and Education in Schools

ELA100 English Language for Literacy (title changed 2023)

EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching

ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education (replaces ESC100 Science Education from 2024

EST202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages and Literacies (available from August 2022)

EPR100 Professional Experience 1: Teacher as Learner (not available in this course from July 2022)

 40cpTotal Credit Points



2023 Course Changes

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

Course changes - 2022

EPE102 has been removed as a specialist elective in the Early Childhood Education and Care Stream from Semester 2 2022

EPR100 has been removed as a specialist elective in the Primary Education Stream from Semester 2 2022

CUC100 has been added as a specialist elective in both streams from Semester 2 2022.

EST202 has been added as a specialist elective in both streams from Semester 2 2022.

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 UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Early Childhood Education and Care Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO  
EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO  
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100)
SE  
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100)
SE  

Primary Education Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO  
EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO  
Specialist Elective from WEDP01

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU101 or ELA100)
SE  
Specialist Elective from WEDP01

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU101 or ELA100)
SE  

 

PART-TIME Study Plans

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Early Childhood Education and Care Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)COEST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100)
SESpecialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EST202)
 

Primary Education Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)COEST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO
Specialist Elective from WEDP01

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU101 or ELA100)   
SESpecialist Elective from WEDP01

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU100 or EMA100 or ESC102 or EST202)
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 UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Early Childhood Education and Care Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO
  EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO
  Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EST202)
SE
  Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EST202)
SE

Primary Education Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO
  EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO
  Specialist Elective from WEDP01

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU100 or EMA100 or ESC102 or EST202)
SE
  Specialist Elective from WEDP01

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU100 or EMA100 or ESC102 or EST202)
SE

 

PART-TIME Study Plans

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Early Childhood Education and Care Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  IAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO
 SESpecialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU100 or EMA100 or EST202)
SE
Year 2
EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO  
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECL155 or ECU101 or ELA100)
SE  

Primary Education Stream

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
 COIAS201 Cultural Capabilities (replaces CUC107)CO
 SESpecialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU100 or EMA100 or ESC102 or EST202)
SE
Year 2
EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice (title changed 2023)CO  
Specialist Elective from WEDEC1

(LAL100 (previously CUC100) or ECU101 or ELA100)
SE  

 

 

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.

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. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - International students   
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.

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 (Remote Educators)
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)
198085
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

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