About this course
Entry Requirements
- USI (Unique Student Identifier) Number
- Mature age entry (18+)
- Initial skills assessment
- Valid and current email address
- National Police Check (Fee applies)**
Course
- This qualification can also be done as a traineeship.
- Entry level understanding of children’s development
- Entry level understanding of the health and safety of supervising children
- Entry level understanding of providing holistic learning development experiences
- Ability to provide emergency first aid response to children
- Ability to identify and respond to behavioural issues
- For a detailed outline on the learning outcomes of this qualification, please visit www.training.gov.au
- Face to Face Classroom
- Homework and Self-study
- Work Placement hours
- Assignment activities
- Assessment time
Possible Job Outcomes: Learners who have successfully completed the course are expected to find employment in the following positions:
- Nanny
- Playgroup Supervisor
- Early Child Care Worker
- Family Day Care Worker
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant
- Out Of School Hours Care Assistant
Work Placement: 120 hours’ minimum work placement within a Regulated Early Childhood and Education and Care facility is compulsory for this qualification. Work Experience Insurance will be provided by REACH for Training
*Please Note: The elective units selected are relevant to local industry requirements, the work outcome and the qualification level. The electives listed below are REACH for Training preferred electives
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Core Units
Unit code
(Core - all units required)
Competency Name
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
CHCECE013
Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
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
Elective Units
Elective Units
(Elective - optional units)
Competency Name
CHCECE025
Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBWOR301
Organise personal work priorities and development