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Have attained the age of 18 years or over
Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a Higher School Certificate (year 12 in Australian schools) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience
Meet the Student Visa (Sub-class 500) requirements
Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
Verified evidence of IELTS Level 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Our childcare courses and qualifications are nationally recognised and delivered from our Windsor campus in Sydney, NSW.
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.
Through this diploma, you will develop the requisite skills and experience to work within the childcare and early childhood education industry. These include
Supporting inclusion and diversity
Supporting children’s health, safety and wellbeing
Nurturing babies and toddlers
Developing positive and respectful relationships with children
Using an approved learning framework to guide practice
Supporting the holistic learning and development of children
Providing experiences to support children’s play and learning
Supporting children to connect with the natural environment
Observing children to inform practice
Encouraging understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people's cultures
Meeting legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
Working effectively in children’s education and care
Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk
Providing First Aid in an education and care setting
Participating in workplace health and safety
To achieve this qualification at New Era Institute, students are required to complete a total of 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.
CRICOS CODE 107502M
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PACKAGING RULES
Total number of units = 15
12 core units
3 elective units
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
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
EDUCATION PATHWAY
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into courses such as Bachelor of Early Education [Early Childhood].
Successful completion of the CHC30121 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care can lead to a range of potential career opportunities including Early Childhood Educator, Room leader, Nominated supervisor/Second in charge and Service Director/Centre Director.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
