2015 Local Course GuideDate of issue: January 2015

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 wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously.

Further Study PathwaysAfter achieving this Certificate III qualification, learners may continue their studies in CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Employment OpportunitiesThis course may provide employment opportunities in centre-based care, occasional care, out of school hour’s care and family day care.

Job roles include:• Occupational titles for these workers may include:• Early childhood educator• Playgroup supervisor• Family day care worker• Nanny• Childhood Educaion Assistant

Mode of Study• Classroom theory• Practical ‘hands-on’ experience• Field trips• Self-directed learning• Industry work placement

AssessmentLearners will be assessed through questioning, projects, case scenarios, research, observation in the workplace.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)A learner may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au Entry Requirements To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate III level, this can be demonstrated via the following:• Aged 18 years or above • Successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of

CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Sout

hern

Cro

ss E

duca

tion

Inst

itute

Campus AvailableMelbourne

Adelaide

27

study • Successful completion of SCEI’s Language Literacy

and Numeracy (LLN) Indicator• Mature aged who have diverse academic, work and

life experiences are encouraged to enrol. The definition of a mature aged student for SCEI’s purposes is a person over 21 years of age that hasn’t been studying at either year 12 level or university/TAFE level for at least 7 years and are an Australian or New Zealand citizen (or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent Humanitarian Visa).

• Police clearance certificate (from home country) Additional RequirementsLearners must undertake National Police Check and Working with Children Check before commencing work placement.

DurationFull time - 17 weeks

Intake DatesMonthly - see current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/intake_dates.html

How to ApplyComplete an Application to Study: Local form and submit to SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/enrol_local.html

CRICOS provider Number: 02934DRTO Provider Number:121952

*Elective units have been selected by SCEI in consultation with industry experts and are a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list.

Sout

hern

Cro

ss E

duca

tion

Inst

itute

28

Unit Code Unit Name Type Nominal Hours

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Core 50

CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence Core 70

CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children Core 63

CHCECE003 Provide care for children Core 70

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Core 35

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers Core 60

CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Core 70

CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Core 70

CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood Core 70

CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning Core 40

CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice Core 40

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Core 40

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Core 20

HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety Core 20

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Core 20

CHCORG303C Participate effectively in the work environment Electives 20

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Electives 20

CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people Electives 30

Total Hours 808

Work Placement 160

Contact us:

www.scei.edu.au

Melbourne Campus155-161 Boundary Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051+61 3 9602 4110

Adelaide CampusLevel 2, 14 Grote StreetAdelaide, SA 5000+61 8 8212 8745