Course Code | CHC30113 |
Locations |
Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton, Colac
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Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus |
Length | 10 months |
Commencement | February 2021, July 2021 |
Timetable | Two days a week plus work placement |
Whilst we pride ourselves on our hands-on training, we have had to adjust most of our courses for study from home and remote learning during the COVID-19 restrictions. This means courses will be delivered using a range of methods including online learning, virtual classrooms, workbooks and direct contact with your teacher.
Given the government restrictions that are now in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus in Australia, we expect this new model of study will continue until the government makes changes to these restrictions.
Want a rewarding career working with children?
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to gain entry-level employment in the early childhood education and care sector.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to support the development and care of children from birth to pre-school. You will learn how to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.
Through on-campus study and work placement, you will gain hands-on and practical skills in areas including: caring for babies and children up to 12 years old, responding to children and people at risk, effective interaction with children, providing nutritional food, childhood development, sustainable practices, first aid and work health and safety procedures.
This course also provides a pathway and meets the entry requirements to complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Through a combination of on-campus study and work placement, you will gain practical on-the-job knowledge and skills you need to support the implementation of a learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development.
You will develop practical skills and knowledge in:
This course equips you to work across a range of age groups by providing care for babies, toddlers and children. Job roles include:
Following the completion of this course, you may choose to continue study in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care meets the entry requirements and provides credits for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at South West TAFE.
You will be required to complete a minimum of 150 hours of practical placement in a regulated early childhood service during this course. Placement is usually 1 day per week.
We will arrange this placement for you.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
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Industry is constantly having input into training packages to ensure course content is relevant and industry specific. Where this occurs, the course code, title, units and content may change in the future and you may be enrolled into the new qualification. If relevant, further information will be provided on our website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
Entry Requirements for this course include:
To be eligible for this qualification you must successfully complete 18 units; 15 core and 3 electives.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
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CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 | $0.00 |
CHCECE001 | Develop Cultural Competence | 70 | $0.00 |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the Health and Safety of Children | 63 | $0.00 |
CHCECE003 | Provide Care For Children | 70 | $0.00 |
CHCECE004 | Promote and Provide Health Food and Drinks | 35 | $0.00 |
CHCECE005 | Provide Care For Babies and Toddlers | 60 | $0.00 |
CHCECE007 | Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships With Children | 70 | $0.00 |
CHCECE009 | Use an Approved Learning Framework to Guide Practice | 70 | $0.00 |
CHCECE010 | Support the Holistic Development of Children in Early Childhood | 70 | $0.00 |
CHCECE011 | Provide Experiences to Support Childrens Play and Learning | 40 | $0.00 |
CHCECE013 | Use Information About Children to Inform Practice | 40 | $0.00 |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 | $0.00 |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk | 40 | $0.00 |
HLTAID004 | Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting | 20 | $50.00 |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in Workplace Health and Safety | 20 | $0.00 |
Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
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BSBXTW301 | Work in a team | 40 | $0.00 |
CHCECE006 | Support Behaviour of Children and Young People | 30 | $0.00 |
CHCECE012 | Support children to connect with their world | 40 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.
Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only and may be subject to change without notice and given individual circumstances. Your actual fees will be calculated based on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future.
Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
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Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $2,235.00 |
Concession rate | $450.00 |
Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $6,950.00 |
Students who are eligible for Victorian government-subsidised training will not pay course tuition fees for the duration of their enrolment in this course, however, there may be some consumable/material fees for the course (find out more below). The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more or chat with our Customer Service team on 1300 648 911, or visit a SWTAFE Campus.
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
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Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $90.00 |
Your course may require you to purchase additional materials or books (eg uniform, stationery, textbooks). Some of these items are optional and some are mandatory, however, you are able to choose where to purchase these items from (including second hand).
You can download the booklist for this course here: HERE
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
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