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Early Childhood Education and Care
Why Choose This Course
Early Childhood Educators assist in caring for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings. Early Childhood Educators can have a profound influence on a child’s wellbeing and development especially in the years of 0-5.
Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care focus on the core skills, knowledge and experience required to effectively assess the strengths and interests of children designing meaningful experiences that facilitate the child’s growth and development.
The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to use organisation policies, procedures and individual children’s profiles to plan activities and provide care to children, facilitating their leisure and play and enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. A great program to start your career in child care!
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) qualification reflects the role of Early Childhood Educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in Early Childhood Education and Care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.
Students who achieved CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care could progress to the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Please contact the College for more information.
| Unit Code and Title | |
|---|---|
| Core Units | CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care |
| Elective Units | CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve professional practice |
| Vocational / Employment Outcome: Early Childhood Educator/Assistant, Nanny and Family Day Care Worker | |
| Unit Code and Title | |
|---|---|
| Core Units | BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| Elective Units | BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service |
| Vocational / Employment Outcome: Children’s Services Coordinator, Children’s services Centre Manager and Childhood educator | |
Direct Entry into the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) is limited to students who hold a:
With direct entry to the CHC50121 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, the duration is 1 year (4 terms).
