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EARLY CHILDHOOD

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UNITS

Cert III - Diploma

Accreditation level

12-24 months

Duration

English

Language

Overview

Early Childhood Education and Care

We offer two (2) levels of Early Childhood Education and Care courses:

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education ( CHC 30121) &

Diploma of Childhood Education and Care/Children Services ( CHC50121)

Oz learn provides prospective students with direct access to accredited Institutions. Enrolment is seamless so they can to begin their careers in Early Childhood. The  courses have been developed to provide graduates with the job-ready skills required to begin employment immediately after graduating. Early Childhood Education and Care are taught using both theory and practical components to ensure  that the students gain real-world knowledge, blended with industry exposure to ensure  comprehensive and relevant qualifications. The curriculum has been designed by industry experts and is delivered by our team of experienced and expert Educators with the option of both online and classroom learning in most instances.

Government Funding Options : This course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding, for students who meet the eligibility criteria. Oz learn representatives will guide and manage this process for you.

 Completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care requires the satisfactory completion of 18 Units of Study: made up of 15 core and 3 elective units.

Core units:

    1. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
    2. CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
    3. CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
    4. CHCECE003 Provide care for children
    5. CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
    6. CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
    7. CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
    8. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
    9. CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
    10. CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
    11. CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
    12. CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice
    13. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
    14. HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
    15. HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety
    16. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

 

Elective units:

  1. CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people
  2. CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world

    3.   CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

Successful completion of Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires the fulfilment of 15 units of study:

12 core and 3 elective units

Core units:

1. BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

  1. CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
  2. CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
  3. CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
  4. CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
  5. CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
  6. CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
  7. CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
  8. CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
  9. CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
  10. CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
  11. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

     

Elective units:

    1.  CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

    2. CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy

    3. CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service

There are no prerequisites or mandatory entry requirements, allowing flexible entry points that reflect an entrant’s knowledge, skills and experience. 
Entry requirements for this course are:

  • Successfully completed CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood and Education Care
  • An online application or written enrolment form
  • Pre-Training Review which includes a successful completion of language, literacy and numeracy assessment
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)-done during the enrolment process Identification Documents
  • A Photo ID
  • A completed self-declaration form (Government Funded students only). This form will be provided by our staff upon enrolment.
  • Ability to obtain a Police Check (Note, if your police check has a previous conviction, you need to discuss this with our consultants. 
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment:

 

Prior to course commencement, students will be required to undertake a pre-training review which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment. This assessment is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support.The purpose of pre-training review is to check the needs of all potential students and make recommendations as to the most appropriate course that will meet their requirements and capabilities. Students who are assessed as not having the required level of language, literacy and numeracy skills will be referred to external support networks or to our partner’s English classes for further skills development in the required area/s. Students can re-apply for enrolment once they have developed skills in that area.

  • It would be preferred if you are under 25 that you have completed year 10.
  • If you are over 25, you should have relevant work/life experience.
  • If you are aged 18 years and below, we need further approvals from your guardian before enrolling you in the course.

This course is current as per training.gov.au

There are no prerequisites or mandatory entry requirements, allowing flexible entry points that reflect an entrant’s knowledge, skills and experience. 
Entry requirements for this course are:

  • Successfully completed CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood and Education Care
  • An online application or written enrolment form
  • Pre-Training Review which includes a successful completion of language, literacy and numeracy assessment
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)-done during the enrolment process Identification Documents
  • A Photo ID
  • A completed self-declaration form (Government Funded students only). This form will be provided by our staff upon enrolment.
  • Ability to obtain a Police Check (Note, if your police check has a previous conviction, you need to discuss this with our consultants. 
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment:

 

Prior to course commencement, students will be required to undertake a pre-training review which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment. This assessment is used to determine the student’s level of language, literacy and numeracy as well as student’s suitability for the specific qualification as required to complete the course and whether the student requires additional support.The purpose of pre-training review is to check the needs of all potential students and make recommendations as to the most appropriate course that will meet their requirements and capabilities. Students who are assessed as not having the required level of language, literacy and numeracy skills will be referred to external support networks or to our partner’s English classes for further skills development in the required area/s. Students can re-apply for enrolment once they have developed skills in that area.

  • It would be preferred if you are under 25 that you have completed year 10.
  • If you are over 25, you should have relevant work/life experience.
  • If you are aged 18 years and below, we need further approvals from your guardian before enrolling you in the course.

This course is current as per training.gov.au

Recognition of Prior Learning is the process that recognises a student’s current skills and experience, regardless of where and when the learning occurred. Students may have existing knowledge and skills, and these could be formally recognised and credited towards a qualification from our training partners.

Credit Transfer (CT)

Our accredited training institutions recognise all qualifications issued under the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework). Original copies of certificate and transcript will need to be sighted by a trainer. There is no fee for credit transfer. If a credit transfer for ‘Provide First Aid’ unit is applied for, it must be current, including the CPR component which requires a refresher every year. Talk to our staff about credit transfer during the enrolment process.

Some assignments that you will undertake may include:

  • Short Questions
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • True or False Case Studies
  • Scenarios
  • Research Activities
  • Project
  • Simulations
  • Observation at the work place by an Assessor
  • Third Party Observation by work place supervisor
  • Portfolio
  • Personal Journal

Assessments can be submitted via face to face classes or in the online learning environment. All students are encouraged to submit assignments online.

 Who is this course for?

This course is designed for people with a desire to work as a child care worker, a nanny, a family day care worker or any other field related to Early childhood and Care setting. This qualification covers fundamentals of
early childhood development, education and care. It enables students to plan activities to promote children’s learning through play.

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