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      • Illustrations of early childhood teacher practice
    • Pre-assessment of overseas qualifications
    • Qualifications and other prerequisites for new teachers
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      • What qualifications do I need to become a teacher?
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        • In a school setting
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      • Overseas qualifications
      • Providing evidence of qualifications
      • Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education
      • English language competency
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      • Investigations into fitness to teach
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      • Investigations into physical and mental impairments
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        • What types of impairments does VIT investigate
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