Early Childhood and Care Courses

 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. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 160 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

This course is completed on our interactive online learning platform, that can be accessed via all electronic devices.

The trainer will observe you in your workplace for all observations.

This is a 18 month course.

Course Outline

This qualification is made up of 17 units of competency, units of competency are:   
• Core units – units you must complete as part of the qualification and 
• Elective units – units that you choose to be most suitable for your learning needs

Our units are as listed below. If you would like to study different elective units, please contact info@skillsandtraining.com.au to discuss available options.  

Unit Code	Unit Name		Unit Type
CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity		Core
CHCECE031	Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing		Core
CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers		Core
CHCECE033	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children		Core
CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice		Core
CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children		Core
CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning		Core
CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment		Core
CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice		Core
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures		Core
CHCECE055	Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care		Core
CHCECE056	Work effectively in children’s education and care		Core
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk		Core
HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting		Core
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments		Elective
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people		Elective

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, students will need appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the training and assessment requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit. We will work with students to identify any relevant existing skills and knowledge they may have to determine their eligibility for recognition for any components of the qualification which may save time and avoid unnecessary duplication of training.  

Career Pathways

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Cost

$3,400 (this includes a $200 non-refundable enrolment fee)

Payment plans may be available – Please contact info@skillsandtraining.com.au

 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.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

This course is completed on our interactive online learning platform, that can be accessed via all electronic devices. 

The trainer will observe you in your workplace for all observations. 

Duration is 18 months.

Course Outline

Duration is 18 months.

This qualification is made up of 15 units of competency, units of competency are:   
• Core units – units you must complete as part of the qualification and 
• Elective units – units that you choose to be most suitable for your learning needs

Our units are as listed below. If you would like to study different elective units, please contact info@skillsandtraining.com.au to discuss available options.  

Unit Code	Unit Name		Unit Type
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 children's educaiton 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
CHCECE047	Analyse information to inform children’s learning		Core
CHCECE048	Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum		Core
CHCECE049	Embed environmental responsibility in service operations		Core
CHCECE050	Work in partnership with children’s families		Core
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice		Core
BSBSTR501	Establish innovative work environments		Elective
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people		Elective
CHCMGT003	Lead the work team		Elective

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

• Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or
• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit. We will work with students to identify any relevant existing skills and knowledge they may have to determine their eligibility for recognition for any components of the qualification which may save time and avoid unnecessary duplication of training.  

Career Pathways

After achieving this qualification the candidates may choose to be a qualified early childhood senior educator, assistant director, director of an Early Learning Service.

Cost

$4,200 (this includes a $200 non-refundable enrolment fee)
Payment plans may be available – Please contact info@skillsandtraining.com.au