General: 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.
Employment Growth: The number of people working as Child Carers is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years: from 156,300 in 2018 to 183,900 by 2023. Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving). There are likely to be around 184,000 job openings over 5 years (that’s about 36,800 a year).
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Department of Jobs and Small Business trend data to May 2018 and Department of Jobs and Small Business projections to 2023.
ITHEA is proud to announce established pathways for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates. Successful students are able to enter Swinburne University of Technology courses either on campus or online through Swinburne Online, with academic credit awarded in recognition of their studies. Please see the “VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES” tab above for further information.
Entry requirements: Prospective students are required to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and a Pre-Training Interview, administered by and to the satisfaction of ITHEA and be at least 18 years of age.
ITHEA is proud to announce established pathways for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates. Successful students are able to enter Swinburne University of Technology courses either on campus or online through Swinburne Online, with academic credit awarded in recognition of their studies. Please see the “VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES” tab above for further information.
Vocational or educational outcomes: Successful graduates have the opportunity to go on to further study with Swinburne University.
Students have academic credit recognition for Swinburne’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) BA-EDUEC2 OR Bachelor of Education (Primary) BA-EDUPRI. The opportunity exists to go straight into second year for either of these programs.
The level of academic credit recognition and details of exemptions awarded to individual students will be granted according to the arrangements specified in the Statement of Academic Credit.
Please note: Students are still required to go through the normal application process and meet all relevant academic and English language entry requirements.
Changes in the academic credit offered to students may occur in the future at Swinburn’e discretion. As such information may be varied by Swinburne at any time.
Alternatively students can go into a range of employment options. Occupations may include, Childhood Education Manager, Outside School Hours Coordinator.
Job outlook: The number of people working as Child Carers (in their main job) grew very strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years: from 156,300 in 2018 to 183,900 by 2023. Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving). There are likely to be around 184,000 job openings over 5 years (that’s about 36,800 a year).
Source: Job Outlook. Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
ITHEA is proud to announce established pathways for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates. Successful students are able to enter Swinburne University of Technology courses either on campus or online through Swinburne Online, with academic credit awarded in recognition of their studies. Please see the “VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES” tab above for further information.
Delivery and assessment: We offer students the flexibility of choosing between online learning or classroom delivery. All students will be enrolled into our Learning Management System and all assessments must be completed online. As a result, all students will require a personal computer, with access to the Internet, to successfully complete their studies. Assessment methods allow for the gathering of sufficient quality evidence about the student’s performance. Methods used include question and answer, observation and demonstration, and case study.
Practical placement: To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 240 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. Students are required to undertake supervised practical placement in relevant child care settings. Evidence provided by the supervisor will contribute to assessment of the candidate’s ability to work at this level. Students are required to find their own practical placement, however ITHEA will provide assistance and support where needed. Students must have a valid Working With Children Check prior to attending placement.
Core Unit
Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nominal Hrs |
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CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 |
CHCECE001 | Develop cultural competence | 70 |
CHCECE002 | Ensure the health and safety of children | 63 |
CHCECE003 | Provide care for children | 70 |
CHCECE004 | Promote and provide healthy food and drinks | 35 |
CHCECE005 | Provide care for babies and toddlers | 60 |
CHCECE007 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children | 70 |
CHCECE009 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice | 90 |
CHCECE016 | Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | 50 |
CHCECE017 | Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood | 240 |
CHCECE018 | Nurture creativity in children | 80 |
CHCECE019 | Facilitate compliance in an education and care service | 120 |
CHCECE020 | Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour | 50 |
CHCECE021 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | 50 |
CHCECE022 | Promote children's agency | 80 |
CHCECE023 | Analyse information to inform learning | 70 |
CHCECE024 | Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development | 170 |
CHCECE025 | Embed sustainable practices in service operations | 60 |
CHCECE026 | Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children | 70 |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 55 |
CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk | 40 |
HLTAID004 | Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | 20 |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 |
Elective Units
Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Nominal Hrs |
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CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 |
CHCECE010 | Support the holistic development of children in early childhood | 70 |
CHCECE013 | Use information about children to inform practice | 40 |
BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 |
This Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. Eligibility criteria apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ITHEA is proud to announce established pathways for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates. Successful students are able to enter Swinburne University of Technology courses either on campus or online through Swinburne Online, with academic credit awarded in recognition of their studies. Please see the “VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES” tab above for further information.
How to Apply
Please make sure you have read all the course information about units of study, duration, entry requirements, assessment information, job prospects etc.
Steps
1. You must attend a pre-training interview which includes a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test and complete the eligibility declaration form (in the case of students applying for Skills First Program Funding).
2. To complete the application process, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Complete the steps involved to submit your application online.
3. ITHEA will assess your application and make sure all entry requirements are met. An ITHEA representative will contact you if your application is unsuccessful.
ITHEA is proud to announce established pathways for our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates. Successful students are able to enter Swinburne University of Technology courses either on campus or online through Swinburne Online, with academic credit awarded in recognition of their studies. Please see the “VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES” tab above for further information.
If you have any questions about the course, please call us on 9650 3900.
Course duration: 2 years
Melbourne CBD 3000 – Thu Fri
Somerton VIC 3062 – Tue Wed
Traineeship, in class or online
240 hrs
Term 1 – Mon 27 Jan
Term 2 – Mon 20 Apr
Term 3 – Mon 13 Jul
Term 4 – Mon 5 Oct
Course Guide Flipbook
T: +61 3 9650 3900
F: +61 3 9650 3199
E: info@ithea.edu.au
A: Level 11, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria, 3000, Australia
ACN: 125 368 569
ABN: 81 578 106 574
Institute of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia is a trading name of ITHEA Corporation Pty Ltd, RTO Provider Code 22037, CRICOS Provider Code 02892J