CRICOS CODE: 108601M

Duration: 65 Weeks (Tuition: 50 weeks Holidays: 15 weeks)

Become an important part of children’s development and learning. This course aims to develop the skills and knowledge required for the roles of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. Educators support children’s well being and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well developed skills and knowledge, using discretion and judgement when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. Depending on the setting, educators may work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools, or kindergartens. There are many opportunities for career growth within the early childhood education industry. 

What does this mean for you?

Real opportunities for you – So get qualified with SGSCC International and kick start your rewarding career as an Early Childhood Educator today.

What will you learn?

• Australian Learning Framework
• Children’s health, safety and well being
• Education and Care for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
• Indigenous culture and nature
• Children’s physical, mental and sensory development
• Use nature as an exploration and space to play, forming the basis of lasting interest, respect, and responsibility for nature and environment
• Raise children as modern, considerate, and tolerant adults of the future within the cultural diversity of the country
• First aid in child care setting
• Reporting children at risk

Rewarding and fulfilling career options include:

• Early Childhood Educator

Delivery and assessment mode:

• 20 hours per week at Jannali campus (70% face to face, 30% online learning)
• Assessments are competency based which means that you have to demonstrate that you are able to meet the performance criteria for each unit.
• Assessment methods will vary including: Questions & Answers, projects, role plays, presentations, portfolios, observation.
• Assessments will be completed in and outside of class time.
• You should allow approximately 5-10 hours per week for self-study and out of class and assessments.

Facilities, equipment and learning resources:

• Digital learning and assessment materials on aNewSpring (Learning Management System)
• Simulated early childhood facilities and equipment
• Ergonomic classroom
• Student health and well-being support

Units of competency you will be studying:

1. CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity (Core)
2. CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing (Core)
3. CHCECE032 Nurture babies and toddlers (Core)
4. CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children (Core)
5. CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (Core)
6. CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children (Core)
7. CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning (Core)
8. CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment (Core)
9. CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice (Core)
10. CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures (Core)
11. CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care (Core)
12. CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care (Core)
13. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)
14. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Core)
15. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)
16. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Elective)
17. BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities (Elective)

Work Placement

This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
160 hours

Entry Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Advanced level of English (IELTS Score of 6.0 or equivalent)

All students must undertake the following:

• Working with Children Check
• Criminal Record Check

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