Academic requirements:
Year 10 or equivalent; or
Completed a Certificate II or higher level qualification

Technology requirements:
This course is offered in a blended mode and the learning resources are accessible online through our Learning Management System (LMS). To ensure access to the learning resources, you would require:

A personal computer/laptop/tablet or any mobile device
Appropriate software e.g. Microsoft Office to engage with the learning and assessment
High speed internet connectivity
Audio/video/visual tools to engage with the interactive video materials
Basic computer skills to engage with the LMS and in live online learning sessions

USI Number:
Valid USI number is required. Ask us if you require any assistance in creating it on your behalf.

Other requirements:
Valid and current email address
National Police Check
Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check

Who could enrol:
This course is suitable for a variety of learners such as:

• Those who would like to obtain new skills and knowledge, including those are changing careers
  Those who wish to obtain a qualification in early childhood education in order to gain employment in the children’s services sector
  Those employed in early childhood education and care and wish to obtain a qualification and/or have their skills recognised.

Potential Career Outcomes:
Nanny
Playgroup Supervisor
Family Day Care Educator
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educator
Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Core Units

• CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
• CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
• CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers
• CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
• CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
• CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
• CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
• CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures
• CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
• CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
• CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Written Assessment, Scenarios, Role Plays, Practical exercises, Work Placement assessment