Early Childhood Education And Care

Do you want a fulfilling career fostering and supporting the development of children?  Perhaps you see yourself as a manager or director of a Child Care Center.

If you are truly passionate about pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education and Care, you can gain entry straight into the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care which will equip you with the skills for positions such as an authorised supervisor, center manager, childhood educator, director, group/ team/ coordinator/ leader, program leader and child development worker. 

• International Students: IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
• and high school certificate

• Child Care Assistant, 
• Family Day Carer,
• Nanny, Out of School Hours Care Assistant,
• Recreation Assistant Teacher Aide, 
• Kindergarten Assistant or Preschool Assistant.

Core Units

• CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
• CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
• CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of all children
• CHCECE003 Provide care for children
• CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
• CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
• CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
• CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children
• CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
• CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
• CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
• CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency
• CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning
• CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development
• CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations
• CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting*
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

*Please note that this unit must be studied outside of the college.

Electives

• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCSAC005 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age
• CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people
• CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world
• CHCECE015 Attend to daily functions in home-based child care