Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Description |
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. |
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
32 weeks |
Entry Requirements |
Individuals would need to fulfil the following requirements:
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
This course may provide employment opportunities in centre-based care, occasional care, out of school hour’s care and family day care.
Job roles include:
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Description |
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff. |
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Mode of study |
Classroom and self-directed learning, practical application in a simulated work environment, as well as work placement. |
Course Duration |
66 weeks |
Entry Requirements |
Individuals would need to fulfil the following requirements:
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Possible Employment Opportunities |
This course may provide employment opportunities as a Level 3 or 4 Child Care Worker in long day care, occasional care, family day care, pre-schools and kindergartens.
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