Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC30121

Nationally Recognised Courses

Course Information

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. Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Pathways

Direct pathway’s from this qualification include Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Pre-Requisites:

Students are required to obtain a current clear Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check prior ro placement.

Course Mode

The course is conducted in a classroom, with self-paced research, study components and requires an industry placement. Assessment is based on competency; this will involve a combination of assessment methods. These assessments are written assignments, discussion, interviews, workplace projects, role play and practical demonstrations. The various delivery methods have been designed following consultations with industry, learners and other stakeholders.

Training will be conducted at the Bellarine Training and Community Hub – 1 John Dory Drive Ocean Grove or at one of our selected learn local Neighbourhood Centre under the auspice of Bellarine Training and Community Hub within your community.

You will be required to complete 100 hours of unpaid practical placement during or at the end of the course. Bellarine Training and Community Hub will source a placement that meets the requirements of the learner.

Expected Self Paced Study Hours

Beginner (Full Study Model)
No recent related industry experience. Self-paced study hours expected approximately 13 hours per week.

Intermediate (Partial Study Model)
Limited knowledge and skills with related industry experience. Self-paced study hours expected
approximately 10 hours per week.

Advanced (Partial Recognition Pathway)
Extensive current relevant knowledge and skills including related industry work experience.
Self-paced study hours expected approximately 8 hours per week.

Course Brochure

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Venue, Dates & Times

Venue: Ocean Grove
Class starting : 2024

TOID 20459

Time Frame

Daytime: This course runs for 40 weeks x 2 days a week plus a 160 hour student placement.

BTACH Student Services

Our aim at BTACH is

Provide quality training meeting the needs and outcomes of our learners
To offer smaller classes
To provide the best opportunities for students to interact with the trainer
To allow for flexible training and learning
To encourage student participation in discussions
To provide a safe non-threatening nurturing environment for learning

Units of Study

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/Elective	Nominal Hours
CHCECE056	Work effectively in children’s education & care	Core	65
CHCECE033	Develop positive, respectful relationships with children	Core	100
CHCECE055	Develop positive, respectful relationships with children	Core	60
HLTWHS001	Develop positive, respectful relationships with children	Core	20
CHCECE031	Support children’s health,safety,wellbeing	Core	160
CHCECE034	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice.	Core	80
CHCECE035	Support the holistic learning and development of children	Core	100
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk	Core	40
CHCECE032	Nurture babies and toddlers	Core	108
CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity	Core	63
CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures	Core	55
CHCECE038	Observe children to inform practice	Core	40
CHCECE036	Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning	Core	75
CHCECE037	Support children to connect with the natural environment	Core	50
HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	Core	22
BSBSUS411	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective	40
CHCDIVI001	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices	Elective	40

Assessent

The assessment methods include:

Observation of simulated workplace tasks and /or work placement
Written and oral questioning
Projects
Role play
Case studies
Others as deemed appropriate

Placement

Bellarine Training and Community Hub will endeavour to find appropriate placement for all students undertaking training, where on the job experience is a requirement of the course.

Employment Skills

This qualification incorporates employability skills; skills that apply across a variety of jobs and life contexts and including:

Communication
Team work
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self management
Learning

Fees and Charges:

Training is provided with Victorian Government funding. Those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. This may impact access to further government funded training. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required on enrolment in the course. The balance may be paid on a weekly payment plan through an external company.

	Funded	Unfunded
Enrolment	$0	$5,000
Admin	$ 100	$ 100
Resources	$ 300	$ 340
Total	$ 400	$ 5,440

Eligibility for Government Funding

The Victorian Training Guarantee

The Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) is making vocational education and training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.

This entitlement to a Victorian government subsidised place in recognised national training can be accessed at any time and will continue to be available for training at successively higher levels.

For all enrolments, individuals accessing the Victorian Training Guarantee will only be eligible to commence a maximum of two courses/qualifications at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level in their lifetime. Individuals will also only be eligible to commence a maximum of two accredited courses with the title ‘Course in…’ in their lifetime.

Please contact one of our enrolment team to assess if you are eligible for VTG funding.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

From 1 January 2015, if you are undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a registered training organisation, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You only need to apply once and you keep the USI for your lifetime.

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Victorian Student Number (VSN)

The Victorian Student Number (VSN) is a student identification number that will be assigned by the Department of Education and Training (DET) to all students in government and non-government schools, and students in Vocational Education and Training Providers.

The number, which is unique to each student, will be used as a key identifier on a student’s records, and will remain with the student throughout his or her education, until reaching the age of 25.

The VSN provides DET with the capability to accurately detect patterns of student movement through, and departure from, the Victorian education and training system. It improves the collection and analysis of timely and accurate data about education in Victoria.

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