Early Childhood Education and Care

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Statement of Attainment towards CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

This course aims to develop students with the knowledge to successfully work with children in a childcare setting. Childcare workers care for the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

The course covers organisational 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.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.

Hours 240 hours Training Package CHC
Type VET Board Endorsed Course Work Placement Mandatory 160 hours
Unit Value 240 hours (2 unit x 2 years) SBAT Opportunity to complete a School Based Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC
Extension No, other course options include 360 & 480 hour (full qualification) courses Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam No ATAR No

ASSESSMENT

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

  • Observation 
  • Student demonstration
  • Questioning
  • Written tasks
  • Tests

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Students should be at least 16 years old
  • Able to relate to children and their families
  • A keen desire to teach children
  • Good problem-solving and organisation skills
  • Enthusiastic, tactful, patient and a sense of humour
  • Prepared to work outside of school hours
  • Undergo occupational assessment & vaccination
  • Apply for a Working with Children Check
  • Undertake a National Police Check

FURTHER STUDY

  • Diploma in Early Childhood
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

DUTIES & TASKS OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

  • Plan activities using a variety of materials and equipment to develop good coordination, social skills, creativity, self-expression and an interest in learning
  • Promote language development and self-confidence through storytelling, drama, music and discussions
  • Encourage children to question and explore the world in which they live
  • Observe children to evaluate and record their progress and to detect signs of developmental disorders, ill health or emotional disturbance
  • Work with guidance officers, speech pathologists and psychologists to assist children with special needs
  • Help integrate children with special needs into mainstream classes
  • Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other children
  • Promote awareness and appreciation of diversity in multicultural societies
  • Attend to sick children and those in need of first aid

CAREER PATHWAYS

Job roles include Childcare Assistant, Family Day Carer, Nanny After School Carer or Kindergarten Assistant.

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