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
COURSE FEETuition Fee: $6,480
Material Fee: $250
Enrollment Fee: $0
STUDY MODEFull-Time
DURATION52 Weeks
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DELIVERY MODEBlended
(Face-to-Face & Virtual Classroom)
WORK PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT120 Hrs
START DATEMonthly Intake
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Format and Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 18
CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
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
CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
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
Whilst there are no entry requirements stipulated in the training package (CHC), ICV requires its participants to meet the following criteria:
Also, students MUST obtain a Working with Children Check before commencing workplacement.
Employment Pathways
This qualification has employability skills. Participants may find employment in childhood educator roles, and childhood care roles that require an early childhood education & care qualification.
Career outcome may include:
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