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Overview
Start your education journey with the Undergraduate Certificate in Remote Educators
Thinking about a career in education, especially in remote or First Nations communities? This short course is a great way to start. It's designed to help you retrain, reskill, or take your first step into studying education--without jumping straight into a full degree.
This course is delivered at the Danala - Education and Community Precinct (ECP) campus in intensive mode. The course focuses on building the essential academic and teaching skills you'll need to succeed at uni and in the classroom.
What you'll study:
You'll do core units in language and literacy, plus choose from one of two study paths:
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- First Nations Cultural and Language Education
No matter which path you choose, you'll be supported every step of the way. This course is designed for beginners and helps build your confidence and skills for further university study.
Where this course can take you:
When you finish, you can use the units you've passed as credit towards further study in:
- Diploma of Educational Studies
- Associate Degree of First Nations Cultural and Language Education
- Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and Primary
You can also use this certificate to apply for other uni courses. If you go on to further study, you might get credit (advanced standing) for some or all of the units you've already completed. Just check the course details of your next degree to confirm what transfers over.
Career opportunities
The course provides you with the opportunity to retrain and reskill in education studies relevant to teaching whilst providing pathways to pursue further study.
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.
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
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.
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
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 one (1) core unit and three (3) specialist electives. 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 otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Unit (1 unit) | 10cp | Compulsory Core unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below. LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability |
| Specialist Elective Units (3 units) | 30cp | Specialist Elective Units totaling 30 credit points selected from one of the groups of units below: The following groups serve as a guide to help you choose units that align with your future study or career goals. You may select specialist electives from a single teaching area or combine units from multiple teaching areas. To maximise credit into a Diploma of Education, Associate Degree or Bachelor of Education course, students should select units from ONE teaching area. Early Childhood and Primary (transition to YEDS02 - early childhood and primary or WEDEC2) First Nations Cultural and Language Education (transition to XFNLE1) |
| 40cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (40cp)
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability | CO | ||
| ECL123 Mathematics in Early Years | SE | ||
| ECL155 Preparation for Teaching in Early Childhood Education | SE | ||
| ECE101 Human Development and Play | SE | ||
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability | CO | ECL123 Mathematics in Early Years | SE |
| ECE101 Human Development and Play | SE | ECL155 Preparation for Teaching in Early Childhood Education | SE |
FIRST NATIONS CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Full-Time Study Plan
Not available for this stream
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability | CO | EST202 First Nations Languages and Literacies | SE |
| ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and Learning | SE | EST203 First Nations Contexts in Leaning and Teaching practice | SE |
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY
Full-Time Study Plan
Not available for this stream
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability | CO | ||
| ECL123 Mathematics in Early Years | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ECL155 Preparation for Teaching in Early Childhood Education | SE | ||
| ECE101 Human Development and Play | SE | ||
FIRST NATIONS CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability | CO | ||
| ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and Learning | SE | ||
| EST202 First Nations Languages and Literacies | SE | ||
| EST203 First Nations Contexts in Learning and Teaching Practice | SE | ||
Part-Time Study Plan
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
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
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. All applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following:
| Year 12 | Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). |
| 0.5 FTE Higher Education Study | Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years. |
| CDU Enabling Course | Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points). |
| TAFE Qualification | Successful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia. |
| AHPRA Registration | Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement. |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below. |
^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:
| Postgraduate requirements | Undergraduate requirements | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP004 | Successful completion of EAP003 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below 169 |
| Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 58 No score below 50 | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign language | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 |
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU.
CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:
- Both tests were under the same testing system; and
- The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
- The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test.
Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
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
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
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
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
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You make CDU
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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.
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