Education
The career-ready placement requirements for students in our education programs are as follows:
| Program | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), Bachelor of Education (Primary), and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) | Complete 80 days of professional experience across three placements, starting in your 2nd year. |
| Master of Teaching (Primary), Master of Teaching (Secondary), and Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) | Complete 60 days of professional experience across 2 placements. |
| Master of Special and Inclusive Education | Options and requirements vary. Refer to your program handbook and Program Planner for more information or contact Program Advice. |
| All other postgraduate education programs | N/A |
Placements allow you to apply educational theories and concepts in real-world settings, develop professional skills, and embody the values and ethics central to teaching practice.
You will be placed in a professional setting under the guidance of qualified, experienced education professionals. The University will source your placements for you. Please note that students are not permitted by the NSW Department of Education to approach schools to request placements. We work collaboratively with a variety of educational institutions including early childhood, primary and secondary schools, special education settings, and more. We offer diverse placement opportunities which you may undertake locally within NSW, interstate, or internationally (where relevant).
Additional information about the placement requirements for the above programs can be found on the College of Human and Social Futures Professional Experience website. This includes key dates, guidelines and procedures for students enrolled in education programs.
Please note that there are several mandatory clearance items required by the NSW Department of Education which you must complete before you are allocated a placement. These steps include:
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Pre-service Teacher Registration Form
- Child Protection Awareness Induction Training
- Aboriginal Cultural Education
- Anti-Racism Policy
- Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Anaphylaxis training
- Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (final placements only)
It is important to note that some of these steps may incur an additional cost and must be completed before you are allocated a placement. Students must complete these items to be granted access to host schools.
If you are completing your placement in a state other than NSW, there may be additional requirements. Please contact the Professional Experience Unit (peu@newcastle.edu.au) for further information.
Students completing Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Education (Secondary) may have the opportunity to complete an international placement for their 3rd year placement. Students who enrol in EDUC3186 or EDUC3196 will be contacted by the PEU with further information.
The Professional Experience Unit (PEU) for the College of Human and Social Futures can provide advice and support regarding:
- Sonia Online, the placement management system
- Placement opportunities
- Processes and documentation requirements
- Pre-placement checks
Email: peu@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4055 5504
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