Course Information

Qualification Code: CHC30121

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’s well being, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Students will learn about:

• Provide care for babies and toddlers
• Health, safety and quality
• Culture and diversity
• Emergency First Aid
• Programming for children 0-5 years

Course Duration

Domestic – 52 weeks (40 weeks of classes + 12 weeks of holidays)

Attendance

Domestic – 2 days per week plus 160 hours mandatory work placement.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

• Year 10 high school certificate or above
• Be 16 years of age or over
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Before commencement of work placement, students are required to:

• Provide a Working with Children Check
• Provide a Police Clearance Check
• Have a reasonable level of fitness to cope with standing, lifting, bending, twisting and reaching
• Be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy to respond appropriately to personal needs

Students must also have access to:

• A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
• Internet connection

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.
Virtual classroom

Some training and assessment is delivered in a virtual classroom platform via Zoom. Students will also be required to complete some self-directed learning tasks.

Work placement

All students will experience 160 hours of work placement. This is a compulsory part of the course.

Course Structure

17 units (15 core + 2 electives)

Units of Competency

CHCECE034   Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCPRT001   Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
CHCECE055   Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care
CHCDIV001   Work with diverse people*
CHCECE054   Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander                          peoples' cultures
CHCECE035   Support the holistic learning and development of children
CHCECE036   Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE037   Support children to connect with the natural environment
HLTAID012    Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
CHCECE030   Support inclusion and diversity
CHCECE031   Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
CHCECE032   Nurture babies and toddlers
CHCECE033   Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE038   Observe children to inform practice  
CHCECE056   Work effectively in children’s education and care
HLTWHS001  Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCPRP003   Reflect on and improve own professional practice*

*Unit is an elective. All other units are core units of competency.

Employment Opportunities

• Early Childhood Educator
• Family Day Care Educator
• Childhood Educator
• Outside School Hours Care Assistant
• Recreation Assistant
• Childhood Educator Assistant

Further Study Pathways

Upon completion of CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 107223G, students may be interested in completing the CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 107029J to gain work in leadership roles.

Fees and Charges