2019 Bendigo TAFE Echuca Course Guide

CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE Course code: CHC30113 Direct entry / Semester one and two This course prepares you to plan and provide activities, education and care for young children. Topics include supporting children’s wellbeing, learning and development, as well as legal and ethical requirements. All students will engage in practical placement. DURATION Part-time: 2-3 days per week over 6 months. Includes 152 hours mandatory work placement to be completed within the 6 month course period. PREREQUISITES You will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check. SELECTION PROCESS Pre-training interview and language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will be able to seek employment in a range of early learning settings, caring for children aged up to 12 years. • Long day care educator • Inclusion support educator • Family day care educator • Early childhood educator • Kindergarten educator • After School Care • Au pair FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Further studies with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) or Bachelor of Education specialising in primary or early childhood. Core Units Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002 Develop cultural competence CHCECE001 Ensure the health and safety of children CHCECE002 Provide care for children CHCECE003 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks CHCECE004 Provide care for babies and toddlers CHCECE005 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children CHCECE007 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice CHCECE009 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood CHCECE010 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning CHCECE011 Use information about children to inform practice CHCECE013 Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT001 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting HLTAID004 Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001 HEALTH & COMMUNITY DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE Course code: CHC50113 Direct entry / Semester one and two This qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement curriculum in early childhood education and care services, using an approved learning framework. You will engage in practical placement and may have responsibility for supervision of staff or volunteers. DURATION Full-time: 2.5 days of class attendance per week over 18 months. Includes 380 hours mandatory work placement. SELECTION PROCESS Pre-training interview and language, literacy and numeracy evaluation. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will be able to seek employment as a qualified educator caring for children aged up to 12 years, in settings like: • Family Day Care Worker • Play Centres or Preschool Worker • Private Homes or Special Needs Worker • Child Care Worker FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Credits may apply in a range of university courses, including the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. PREREQUISITES You need to have completed VCE (or equivalent) or be of mature age and have sufficient work experience. You also need to have a high level of literacy and numeracy skills following completion of an LLN assessment. You will need to have a Working with Children Check. Core Units Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety CHCDIV002 Develop cultural competence CHCECE001 Ensure the health and safety of children CHCECE002 Provide care for children CHCECE003 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks CHCECE004 Provide care for babies and toddlers CHCECE005 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children CHCECE007 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice CHCECE009 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children CHCECE016 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood CHCECE017 Nurture creativity in children CHCECE018 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services CHCECE019 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour CHCECE020 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children CHCECE021 Promote children’s agency CHCECE022 Analyse information to inform learning CHCECE023 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development CHCECE024 Embed sustainable practices in service operations CHCECE025 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children CHCECE026 Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT001 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting HLTAID004 Maintain work health and safety HLTWHS003 ECHUCA CAMPUS COURSE GUIDE 2019 38 39