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 Educator – 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:

• Classes commence at the beginning of week 1 of each school term
• Students will be accepted into the class throughout the term
• You will need to plan for approximately 6-9 hours a week at home to complete assessment tasks
• There are no training sessions during school holidays
• Private Facebook groups are used to share resources and learning
• Resources are provided by SGSCC

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

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

*Delivered and assessed by Royal Life Saving Society Australia (Provider No: 90666)

Do you need to complete any work-placement hours?

• Yes, you need to complete 120 hours in an early childhood education centre that caters for children up to 6 years.
• Before commencing your workplacement 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
• Competency based is: Tell us, show us, 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.

Your course fees & payment options:

• $1,930 (maximum Smart & Skilled student fee)
• $3,000 (fee for those who are ineligible for Smart & Skilled)
• Pay in full or by an Interest-free monthly payment plan
• Payment Method: By Cash, EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard

Time for you to enrol:

• The Workskills team are available to take your enquiry or enrolment on 8543 7416 during business hours
• At the Jannali Office Reception (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)