CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p><strong>Do you want a career nurturing our future?</strong></p> <p>When you complete the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you’ll be on your way to a career as a preschool assistant or childcare centre assistant.<br /> You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 5 years, understanding children’s learning, providing learning support, working with children from culturally diverse backgrounds, identifying and responding to children at risk, and workplace health and safety.</p> <p>The training package does not specify any mandatory entry requirements into this course. However prospective students should note that a mandatory part of the course requires you to participate and complete a supervised work placement, in a suitable environment that provides the services in your selected area of study. Before you commence work placement, you may be required to obtain a police clearance (approximately $72). Please check when you enquire as to whether a police clearance is required for your work placement.</p> <p>It is strongly recommended you also consult with your doctor about having a flu vaccination.</p> <p>Further information on work placement requirements can be obtained from the <a href="https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/download.aspx?url=https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Public%20Documents/CHC_Implementation_Guide_R3.pdf">CHC Training Package Implementation Guide</a></p> <p><strong>Not all study modes are offered at all campuses.  Please check with your local campus for study modes and elective units offered.</strong></p> </div></div></div>

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Entrance requirements: <table class="entrance_requirement"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="col1">School Leaver</th> <th class="col2">Non-School Leaver</th> <th class="col3">AQF</th> </tr> </tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td>OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8</td> <td>C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent</td> <td>Certificate I or Certificate II</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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How to apply <p><strong>Part time</strong>,<strong> flexible</strong> or <strong>online</strong> courses have rolling enrolments. For help enrolling or for more information contact your local campus.<br /> Please note that all delivery modes may not be available at all campuses, please check with individual campuses on modes of study.</p> <p>For <strong>full time</strong> courses, apply at <a href="http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au ">http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au</a> when applications are open.</p> <p>For <strong>international</strong> students, contact <a href="http://www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au">www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>For <strong>apprenticeships</strong> and <strong>traineeships</strong>, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.</p> <p>For all other enquiries please call us on 1800 621 445 or email <a href="mailto:enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au">enquiry@srtafe.wa.edu.au</a>.</p>

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Units <p></p><b>Electives</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Organise personal work priorities and development</td><td>BSBWOR301</td><td>AUJ68</td></tr> <tr><td>Support behaviour of children and young people</td><td>CHCECE006</td><td>WG750</td></tr> <tr><td>Support children to connect with their world</td><td>CHCECE012</td><td>WG755</td></tr> </table><b>First Aid</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting</td><td>HLTAID004</td><td>WG733</td></tr> </table><b>Group 1: Working in Children's Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Identify and respond to children and young people at risk</td><td>CHCPRT001</td><td>WG802</td></tr> <tr><td>Work legally and ethically</td><td>CHCLEG001</td><td>AVB82</td></tr> </table><b>Group 2: Caring for Children in Children's Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Ensure the health and safety of children</td><td>CHCECE002</td><td>WG746</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote and provide healthy food and drinks</td><td>CHCECE004</td><td>WG748</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide care for babies and toddlers</td><td>CHCECE005</td><td>WG749</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide care for children</td><td>CHCECE003</td><td>WG747</td></tr> </table><b>Group 3: Educate Children in Children's Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Use an approved learning framework to guide practice</td><td>CHCECE009</td><td>WG752</td></tr> </table><b>Group 4: Supportive and Inclusive Practices in Children' s Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Develop cultural competence</td><td>CHCECE001</td><td>WG745</td></tr> <tr><td>Develop positive and respectful relationships with children</td><td>CHCECE007</td><td>WG751</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety</td><td>CHCDIV002</td><td>AVC08</td></tr> </table><b>Group 5: Quality Environments in Children's Services</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Participate in workplace health and safety</td><td>HLTWHS001</td><td>WG738</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide experiences to support children's play and learning</td><td>CHCECE011</td><td>WG754</td></tr> <tr><td>Support the holistic development of children in early childhood</td><td>CHCECE010</td><td>WG753</td></tr> <tr><td>Use information about children to inform practice</td><td>CHCECE013</td><td>WG756</td></tr> </table>

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