Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation Level: Pre-degree CRICOS: 00103D
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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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
Structure
18 units: 15 core
3 elective
Subjects
Interact positively with infants, toddlers and parents in a recreation environment
Comply with family day care administration requirements
Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Participate in workplace health and safety
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
Promote innovation in a team environment
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
Participate effectively in the work environment
Support children to connect with their world
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
Provide care for babies and toddlers
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Ensure the health and safety of children
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Develop cultural competence
Support behaviour of children and young people
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
Use information about children to inform practice
Support the holistic development of children in school age care
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
Provide care for children
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
Attend to daily functions in home based child care
Study information
Campus
Fees
Entry
Mid year intake
Attendance
Mount Helen (Ballarat)
No information available
No
Full-time
Further information
Any person employed or volunteering in child-related work is required by law to hold an Ochre Card. It is therefore a mandatory requirement to hold an Ochre Card in order to complete any work placement.