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Trainees: This course will be completed over a 2 year period within the workplace.
Trainees:Ongoing enrolments
Course Overview
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If you’re passionate about preparing young children for a lifetime of learning, choose a career that focuses on the very beginning of education. A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care will take you to new and exciting places as you support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
Depending on the setting, you’ll work as an educator either under direct supervision or autonomously while meeting the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Caring and knowledgeable teachers are always in high demand, so give yourself exciting career opportunities with this qualification.
This course combines face-to-face, practical classes with work placements to build your confidence when working with children. You’ll learn how to create safe, healthy environments for children as you cater to their individual needs. There are few things more rewarding than that!
Times
Morwell: Monday and Wednesday: 9am - 3pm
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.Career Opportunities
- Early Childhood Educator or Kindergarten Assistant
- Nanny
- Family Day Care
- Support worker
Opportunities for Further Study
- CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (not of offer at TAFE Gippsland)
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
- Students must obtain a police check and working with children's check to be eligible to complete the placement hours required.
Recommended entry requirements
- Early Childhood services will not hire anyone under the age of 18. This information is relayed to prospective students during the enrolment process.
- Recommendation is that students should be a minimum 17 years of age to undertake the course.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
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Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Trainees:Minimum of 120 hours of work placement required to be deemed competent in CHCECE003, CHCECE005, CHCECE007 and CHCECE010.
Placement is arranged by: Institute
On campus:
During the course the students will complete 2 blocks of placement, 3 weeks in each. The total hours completed are 215 hours.
Placement is arranged by:
Institute
Pathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
| Course Units |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| 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 |
| CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world |
| 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 |
| CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
| CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
Assessment
Not Applicable