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