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 OR 480 hours Training Package CHC
Type VET Board Endorsed Course Work Placement Mandatory 160 hours
Unit Value 240 hours (2 unit x 2 years)
SOA towards Cert III		 SBAT Opportunity to complete a School Based Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC
Unit Value 480 hours (4 unit X 2 years)
Full qualification Cert III		 Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam No ATAR No

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • 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

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Care for babies and children and ensure their health and safety
  • Promote good nutrition and positive meal experiences
  • Use an approved learning framework
  • Support holistic development through play and learning
  • Identify and respond to children at risk
  • Perform emergency first aid
  • Promote cultural competence

FURTHER STUDY

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

STUDY PATHWAYS

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CAREER PATHWAYS

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Childcare Assistant
  • Family Day Carer
  • Nanny After School Carer or Kindergarten Assistant

REQUIREMENTS

  • Undergo occupational assessment & vaccination
  • Apply for a Working with Children Check
  • Undertake a National Police Check

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