This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15
- 12 core units plus
- 3 elective units
| CORE UNITS | |
| Unit Code | Title |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children’s learning |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children’s families |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| Unit Code | Title |
| CHCDIV003 | Manage and promote diversity |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage Business Operational Plans |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
Entry Requirements – International Students
- 18 years of age or over
- Basic computer skills
- Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) or
- Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113)
- Must meet student visa requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain a Blue Card/ Working with Children Check
English requirements
Students from English-speaking countries can provide a certified transcript demonstrating that they have completed their studies in English.
- IELTS 6.0 or above for direct entry into the course; or
- IELTS 5.5, along with a Confirmation of Enrolment or Letter of Offer in an ELICOS program with a duration of at least 10 weeks.
Note: Tests older than two (2) years may not be acceptable.
Blue Bay College may approve you to complete an internal English diagnostic assessment to meet the English requirements..
Fees
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks, which includes 40 weeks of scheduled classes, assessment projects, and work placement, plus up to 12 weeks of holidays.
To achieve this qualification, the learner must have completed a total of at least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia, as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Mode of Study
Students will receive clear, face-to-face guidance from their trainers on assessment requirements, which are also detailed in the assessment workbooks. Assessments are carefully structured throughout the course to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. If students do not initially meet the competency standards, additional support is available through mentoring and re-assessment opportunities, as outlined in the College’s policies and procedures.
Delivery Methods
- Face-to-face in the classroom
Assessment Methods
- Short Answer Questions
- Projects
- Case Studies
- Roleplays
- Demonstration/observation
- Third Party Reports
- Structured Workplace Learning Assessments
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you receive recognition for a unit of competency, you are not required to re-study that unit. If you believe you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on your previous work, study, or life experiences, please contact us to obtain your RPL kit.
For details of this course visit www.training.gov.au
Information about our training and assessment policies and procedures including our refund policy is included in the student handbook which can be downloaded from:
Enrollments: please e-mail:info@bluebaycollege.edu.au or contact one of our Education Agents.