Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care - VDSS

Turn your aspiration to work with children into a reality with this nationally recognised
qualification.

With demand for Early Childhood on the rise, gaining essential skills in this area will put you ahead of the pack.

Build your confidence in face-to-face, practical classes and develop the in-demand skills required to
work in this rewarding profession. You’ll learn how to communicate with children and develop
relationships through positive interactions, support their health, safety and wellbeing as well as your legal and ethical obligations.

Entry Requirements

Key skills required for success

Basic verbal communication skills: Ability to interact appropriately with children, peers, teachers, and supervisors, ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and seek clarification. Developing skills in professional and respectful communication, including understanding boundaries when working with children.

LLN of a level 3-Ability to read and understand: Simple policies and procedures, Safety instructions, Activity plans and routines. Ability to write simple workplace documents, such as: Short reflections, incident reports (with support), Learning observations or logbook entries.

Basic numeracy skills to: Read clocks and follow daily routines, Measure and prepare simple activities or resources, Count, compare quantities, and support children’s basic numeracy activities, Understand ratios and supervision requirements (with guidance). The early childhood environment is physically active. Students should be able to: Move safely and independently around indoor and outdoor learning environments, Sit, bend, squat, kneel, and stand to engage with children at their level, Lift, carry, or move light equipment (for example, learning resources or play materials), Remain active and attentive for extended periods Participate in outdoor play and routine care activities.

Students should demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in working with children
• Patience, empathy, and emotional regulation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to accept feedback and follow supervision requirements Respect for diversity, inclusion, and family values

Proposed Units

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
• HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
• CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
• CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
• CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
• CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care

Clothing and Equipment

• Branded uniform shirt will be supplied

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies

Potential Job Outcomes

• Early Childhood Educator or Kindergarten Assistant
• Nanny
• Family Day Care
• Support worker