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.
They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework.
Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures.
They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
The qualification guidelines state that there are no formal pre-requisites or entry requirements for this qualification; however, EduNex Training requires that students:
Test Type | Score or Level |
---|---|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 |
IELTS when packaged with at least 10 week’s English Language. Intensive Course of Overseas Students (ELICOS) | 5.5 |
IELTS when packaged with at least 20 week’s English Language Intensive Course of Overseas Students (ELICOS)
| 5.0 |
TOEFL internet-based test | 60 |
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | 169 |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 |
Occupational English Test | B for each test component |
OR
be able to provide the following evidence of English Language competence:
OR
IT:
Students will be required to access the online simulated workplace. Ensure devices meet the following IT requirements:
Work placement:
Students must complete 180 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia.
For practical placement purposes, this vocational sector requires.
Please note that the above mentioned are the minimal requirement services request, however individual services may request additional requirements. This will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable.
The successful completion of this qualification may enable students to work as:
Students who successfully complete this course may wish to continue their education into:
Applicants can apply for credit transfer of units that they have already been issued with from another RTO͘, Additionally, they may wish to apply for recognition of prior learning gained from their past formal and informal learning pathway from other training, work or life experience.
This qualification consists of 17 units in total, consisting of 15 core units and 2 elective units.
A candidate must demonstrate competency in the following 17 units of competency to achieve this qualification.
Code | Title | Core/Elective | Cluster |
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CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care | Core | Cluster 1 |
CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care | Core | Cluster 1 |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | Core | Cluster 2 – Individual Unit |
HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting | Core | Cluster 3 – Individual Unit |
CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning | Core | Cluster 4 |
CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice | Core | Cluster 4 |
CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children | Core | Cluster 4 |
CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | Core | Cluster 4 |
CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing | Core | Cluster 5 |
CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers | Core | Cluster 5 |
CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment | Core | Cluster 6 – Individual Unit |
CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | Core | Cluster 7 – Individual Unit |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | Core | Cluster 8– Individual Unit |
CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity | Core | Cluster 9 |
CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures | Core | Cluster 9 |
HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices | Elective | Cluster 10- From list of Elective units. |
BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments | Elective | Cluster 11 - From list of Elective units. |
This course is delivered over 64 weeks.
Level 8, 406 Collins St, Melbourne, 3000
Face to Face Classroom Based
Full Time
180 Hours
$14,550.00 (includes $14,000.00 tuition fees, $250.00 application fees, and $300.00 materials fees)