Overview

Training Package:	CHC Community Services
RTO:	46373 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited
Category:	Board Endorsed Course
Unit Value:	2 Units Preliminary Course
	2 Units HSC Course
Duration:	2 years
Qualification:	Statement of Attainment towards CHC30121 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
Contributes to the ATAR:	No
Work Placement	35 hours

Course Flyer

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Course Description

This qualification provides a pathway to work in early childhood education and caring centres which support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

Work could be undertaken in a long day care or after school care facility, where the student can respond to children through play and learning, promoting the care and safety of children. Possible job titles include childcare worker.

Units of Competency

The units of competency delivered and assessed in this course include:

CHCECE055 Meet the legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care

HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
CHCECE034 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures
CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety

Eligibility for Qualification

Students assessed as fulfilling the requirements for all the units listed above will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment towards CHC30121 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care listing all of these units; otherwise, they will receive only the ones that they have achieved.

How to succeed in this Course

complete competencies to the required standard
enjoy working with babies, infants and children
have patience
caring nature
strong work ethic
high standards of hygiene
a life long learning approach

Industries Related to this Course

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Cost

The cost of VET courses are included in school fees.

Your school will be able to advise of any additional fees to cover consumables, incursions/excursions and externally delivered courses such as First Aid or Construction Induction.

You will also need to have appropriate attire to work with children in a childcare centre.

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