Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Disability Support

Extend your understanding of early childhood disability support and education

This program covers the constructs of holistic child development by focusing on young children's development in the context of their family/carers and early childhood settings.

Study anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning options to study at a time and pace that works for you. This course is a pathway to the Master of Special and Inclusive Education.

Learn about evidence-based communication skills and strategies to promote language and communication systems within the context of early childhood education and care. Increase your knowledge of children's social and emotional development and positive behaviour support. Explore ways to collaborate with families and other disciplines in early intervention. This is all within the context of early childhood education and care.

what you will study

The four core courses will support your skill development across a range of disability support areas. These include:

• Supporting communication skills
• Contemporary issues in early childhood intervention
• Social-emotional learning and positive behaviour support for children 0-5 years
• Collaborative and inter-disciplinary approaches in early childhood intervention.

Should you choose to continue your studies, completion of this program articulates as half of the Master of Special and Inclusive Education, with an Early Childhood specialisation.

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Disability Support (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:

• 4 year Bachelors Degree; or
• 3 year Bachelors Degree; or
• Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a related field/discipline and 2 years relevant work experience; or
• Advanced Diploma or Diploma not in a related field/discipline and 3 years relevant work experience; or
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in a related field/discipline.

Related fields/discipline areas are:

• Teaching, Early Childhood Educator
• Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work,
• Mental Health Care Worker, Community Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, Art and Music Therapy

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

Your learning journey will empower you to apply research-based strategies to your curriculum or professional context.

Upon completion, qualified educators will be equipped with skills and knowledge to assess student needs, abilities, and address identified learning difficulties or challenge-specific areas. Career pathways include inclusive and/or specialist education settings, disability support, and early childhood intervention services.

For graduates with a prior degree in an allied health related field – you can be part of a brighter future in community or disability service provision.

Please note the program does not provide a pre-service teaching qualification.

Education Administration, Leadership and Teaching roles (for professional accredited educators) include:

Non teaching roles include:

Career pathways for those with an allied health degree include: