This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children's wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. AECC believes training occurs best in a workplace, and our assessment program requires that students have regular access to the work Therefore, students must be employed, or work as a volunteer, in a regulated children’s service if they intend to study. If you do not currently meet this requirement, you must contact the office to determine if our training program will meet your needs.
2. Due to industry regulations age limits may
3. If you are interested in public funding arrangements it is a requirement that you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or on an approved visa pathway that leads to Permanent Residency (please contact the main office if you have any queries regarding Visa Pathways).

DURATION

12 – 18 months

DELIVERY MODES

AECC uses a blended delivery mode. You will be allocated an individual trainer and assessor who will tailor the course to your, and your employer’s, needs. You will complete your qualification through a mixture of distance material, training in the workplace, and phone and email support.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of this course requires the completion of 18 units of competency of which 15 are core units (compulsory) and three are elective units.

COMPULSORY UNITS

CHCLEG001         Work legally and ethically
CHCECE001         Develop cultural competence

CHCECE002         Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE003         Provide care for children

CHCECE004         Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

CHCECE005         Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007         Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE009         Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE010         Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

CHCECE011         Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

CHCECE013         Use information about children to inform practice

CHCPRT001         Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID004            Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTWHS001          Participate in workplace health and safety

CHCDIV002         Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

ELECTIVES

Following consultation with our Childrens Services Panelof professional childcare educators and managers we recommend the following elective units.

CHCECE006         Support behaviour of children and young people

BSBCMM101        Apply basic communication skills

CHCDIV001         Work with diverse people

COMPULSORY WORK HOURS

In the Certificate III qualification, there are compulsory work practice hours in Approved Education and Care Services attached to specific units of competency. These hours must be completed in at least one regulated education and care service.

Units requiring 120 hours of work*

CHCECE003         Provide care for children

CHCECE005         Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007         Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

*Some hours may be simultaneously acquired

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers of other staff.

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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. The Australian Early Childhood College (AECC) believes training occurs best in a workplace, and our assessment program requires that students have regular access to the work environment. Therefore, students must be employed or work as a volunteer, in a regulated children's service. If you do not currently meet this requirement, you must contact the office to determine if our training program will meet your needs.
2. Due to industry regulations age limits may apply.
3. If you are interested in public funding arrangements it is a requirement that you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or on an approved visa pathway that leads to Permanent Residency (please contact the main office if you have any queries regarding Visa Pathways).

DURATION

18 – 24 months

DELIVERY MODES

AECC uses a blended delivery mode. You will be allocated an individual trainer and assessor who will tailor the course to your, and your employer’s, needs. You will complete your qualification through a mixture of distance material, training in the workplace, and phone and email support.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of this course requires the completion of 28 units of competency of which 23 are core units (compulsory) and five are elective units. These are delivered in a Clustered approach, meaning that rather than completing up to 28 individual assessment tasks, dependant on your individual program, it may be delivered in as little as 6 Clusters.

COMPULSORY UNITS

CHCLEG001              Work legally and ethically

CHCECE001              Develop cultural competence                     

CHCECE002              Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE003              Provide care for children

CHCECE004              Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

CHCECE005              Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007              Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE009              Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE016              Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE017              Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

CHCECE018              Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE019              Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

CHCECE020              Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCECE021              Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

CHCECE022              Promote children’s agency

CHCECE023              Analyse information to inform learning

CHCECE024              Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development

CHCECE025              Embed sustainable practices in service operations

CHCECE026              Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

CHCPRT001               Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID004                 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

CHCDIV002               Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

HLTWHS003                Maintain work health and safety

ELECTIVES

AECC recommends the following electives. 5 electives must be selected in consultation with AECC, this will relate to your previous study and experience.

BSBLED401                 Develop teams and individuals

CHCDIV001               Work with diverse people

CHCECE006              Support the behaviour of children and young people

CHCECE011              Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

CHCECE012              Support children to connect to their world

CHCECE013              Use information about children to inform practice

CHCINM002              Meet community information needs

CHCPOL003              Research and apply evidence to practice

CHCPRP003              Reflect on and improve own professional practice

COMPULSORY WORK HOURS

In the Diploma qualification there are compulsory work practice hours in Approved Education and Care Services attached to specific units of competency. These hours must be completed in at least one regulated education and care service.

Units requiring 120 hours of work*

CHCECE003         Provide care for children

CHCECE005         Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007         Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE019         Facilitate compliance in an education and care service

Units requiring 240 hours of work*

CHCECE017         Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

CHCECE024         Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development

*Some hours may be simultaneously acquired

The Australian Early Childhood College (AECC) is an approved provider for the Skills First Program. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.  We are a Non-Victorian based Training Provider that delivers to a National Enterprise.   You can find out more about this initiative at the Skills First website.

Details of our Approved Qualifications are:

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

These qualifications are available under a range of subsidise programs from the Victorian Government including:

• Skills First non-apprenticeship/traineeship, and
• Skills First traineeship or apprenticeship

From 1 January 2018 AECC will only be offering the above courses to prospective students within the traineeship program.

Eligibility Criteria

(This is a general guide only, students are advised to contact us to discuss their eligibility for the various programs available, and can also check their eligibility on the Victorian Skills Gateway website. This section helps you to check your eligibility for this VIC Government subsidy):

The individual must be a Victorian Employee of G8 Education Ltd and your training needs to have been arranged by G8 Education, and is

an Australian citizen, a holder of a permanent visa, or a New Zealand citizen,

either:

• under 20 years of age, or
• over 20 years of age and enrolling in a course that will result in 'upskilling'.  This means that you must enrol in a qualification at a higher level than the highest qualification held at the time of commencing training.

There are limits to how much training you can do through Skills First:

• You can commence up to 2 commencements in a calendar year
• You can undertake a maximum of 2 courses at any one time
• You can commence a maximum of 2 commencements at each qualification level across your lifetime.

• Your enrolment choice can impact on future eligibility for Government subsidised courses, please contact the main office on 02 4822 7109 to discuss what options are available to you.

Fee Information

AECC does not charge tuition fees for eligible students subsidised through the Skills First Program. 

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. For more information on how to apply for this please see our Recogntion of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers page or contact us.