Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
Possible Employment Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Centre Manager
- Group/team co-ordinator/Leader early childhood
- Family Day Care Coordinator
- Program Leader
Entry Requirements
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Suitable Language and Numeracy Skills
- A Working With Children Check
- A Unique Student Identifier
- Can study if under 18 but must be older than 18 to work in the industry
Delivery Mode
Blended Delivery – Online via Zoom One Day per Week plus Mandatory Work Placement
Duration/Volume of Learning
This program is a full-time equivalent course. A student may take up to 2 years to complete the course.
The AQF Volume of Learning for a Diploma Qualification is 1200-2400 hours.
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Location
Online, Greenacre, Beenleigh and various locations in Sydney and Brisbane
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Units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core / Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | Core |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | Core |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | Core |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a childrens education and care service | Core |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | Core |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | Core |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement childrens education and care curriculum | Core |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform childrens learning | Core |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | Core |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with childrens families | Core |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Core |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity | Elective |
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