Undergraduate Certificate in Education
University of Canberra
CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This course prepares you for a school-based learning support role, opening up potential opportunities for employment – while also serving as a pathway into a Primary or Secondary Teaching degree, if you choose to continue study towards an accredited teaching qualification.
Study a series of four units that will teach you how to support and facilitate the development and learning of young people in Australian schools. Throughout the course, you will gain foundational knowledge and skills relevant to the education profession and the Australian education system, including a school-based placement in real classrooms with current students and experienced staff.
After successful completion of the course you will be able to step confidently into schooling environments in a variety of rewarding education support roles.
Alternatively, you can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course in either primary or secondary teaching – with full credit for the units you have completed.
This flexible short course can be completed in as little as 9 months part-time and (apart from a 10-day classroom-based placement) is completely self-paced and online, so you can set your own study-work-life balance.
Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into any of UC’s Primary or Secondary Education degrees, as well as any other UC degree that has elective credit points.
Areas of study
Educational studies, pedagogy studies.
Career opportunities
Learning Support Assistant (LSA), teacher aid, administration assistant, educations assistant, early learning centre co-educator, vacation care coordinator and facilitator, recreation camp coordinator, youth program officer, youth worker.
Practical experience
Students will engage deeply with their local community through partnership with schools in the capital region, while receiving access to teaching staff that deliver school-based learning, as well as high-quality mentor teachers, and excellent employment opportunities upon graduation.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Questionnaire: You are required to answer a questionnaire about your motivation and suitability for teaching when you apply. Preview the teaching questionnaire.
Student profile
Visit the UC website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.
Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible study options including online courses.