Become an important part of children’s development and learning. With more and more child care centres opening up to meet the demands of working families, this shortage is likely to continue. This means that there are many employment opportunities for qualified Early Childhood Educators – so get qualified and kick start your career!

With SGSCC’s accredited course, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to be job-ready, with working knowledge of child development, care giving and programming for children 0-5 years in a supervised role.

This qualification includes:

• Developing skills to provide care for babies and young children
• Developing skills to support children’s play and learning
• Ensuring the health and safety of children
• Understanding legislative requirements

Employment opportunities with this qualification are:

• Family Day Care Educator
• Nanny
• Early Childhood Educator

What will you achieve from completing this course?

• A nationally recognised CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Skills & knowledge required to support the implementation of an approved learning framework
• Skills to work in a team to provide support for the wellbeing, learning and development of children

What you need to know about this course:

• New students are expected to attend a mandatory college orientation before course commencement. Orientation times and dates will be advised after enrolment.
• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• Classes are not held during the school holidays
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 5-8 hours a week at home to complete assessment tasks
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC
• Student lounge available
• WiFi is available

What resources do you need to study from home?

• A computer with internet access
• Email access
• Facebook account

Course entry requirements:

• There are no formal educational requirements for entry into this course
• Recognition for units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences
• Current National Police Check (arranged through SGSCC)
• Complete an SGSCC English language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine that the student has sufficient skills to successfully complete the course
• Access to computer/internet
• Facebook account for private class communication and access to learning resources (assistance creating an account can be arranged through SGSCC)
• Note taking materials
• Attend work placement (arranged by SGSCC) and be workplace assessed (minimum 120 hours)
• Unique Student Identifier (can be arranged through SGSCC)

Units of Competency you will be studying:

1. CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
2. CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence
3. CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children
4. CHCECE003 Provide care for children
5. CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
6. CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers
7. CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
8. CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
9. CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
10. CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
11. CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice
12. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
13. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
14. HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
15. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
16. CHCPRT003 Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
17. CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people
18. CHCECE012 Support children to connect with their world

Do you need to complete any work placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 120 hours (15 days) in an early childhood education centre that caters for children up to 6 years
• You will work as a student (unpaid) during work placement
• Before commencing your work placement you will need a ‘Working with Children’ check and a current National Criminal Record history check. The college can help you apply for this
• SGSCC also offers a simulated learning environment

Will you need to sit for any exams?

• No. This is a competency-based course
• Tell us, then show us you understand and are able to implement the learning you have received
• You will be required to complete competently assessment tasks for all 18 units of learning

Assessments are made up by a range of:

• Case studies
• Demonstration
• Observations in the workplace
• Portfolio of evidence
• Presentation
• Questions & answers
• Research report

To be deemed competent:

• You will receive clear assessment instructions
• You must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard as set by your trainer
• These are assessed by your trainer
• Opportunities will be provided for trainers to support students and to resubmit their assessments if required

When you have completed and been deemed competent you can:

• Progress with SGSCC to CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support or the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Eligibility for Subsided Training under the Smart & Skilled Training Program

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Training Program. To be eligible you must be

• an Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/NZ citizen/humanitarian visa holder
• aged 15 years or older, and
• live or work in New South Wales, and
• no longer be at school or equivalent

See Smart & Skilled page for further information

Eligibility for “Skilling for Recovery” - Fee-Free nationally accredited training

Skilling for Recovery is a NSW Government initiative to deliver JobTrainer funding in NSW. It provides free certificate, diploma and short course training to eligible applicants. If you meet the Smart & Skilled Program eligibility above and one of the following you could complete this course fee free:

• Unemployed (with or without a benefit); or
• At risk of unemployment; or
• 17-24 years old (employed or not)

See Skilling for Recovery page for further information.

Your course fees & payment options:

• $1,930 (maximum Smart and Skilled student fee)
• $3,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart and Skilled)
• Pay in full or interest-free monthly payment plan available
• By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard

Time for you to enrol:

• The WorkSkills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 8543 7412 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)