This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or a range of Diploma level qualifications within the CHC Community Services Training Package, or other Training Packages.
The total duration will be 52 weeks including the breaks.
See: Academic Calendar & Fees for detailed information.
| HLTAID012 | Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCECE034 | Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
| CHCECE055 | Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care |
| CHCECE033 | Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
| CHCECE038 | Observe children to inform practice |
| CHCECE037 | Support children to connect with the natural environment |
| CHCECE036 | Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning |
| CHCECE035 | Support the holistic learning and development of children |
| CHCECE031 | Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing |
| CHCECE032 | Nurture babies and toddlers |
| CHCPRT001 | Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
| CHCSAC009 | Support the holistic development of children in school age care |
| CHCECE030 | Support inclusion and diversity |
| CHCECE054 | Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCECE056 | Work effectively in children’s education and care |
It is recommended that individuals should:
Early Childhood Educator
Family day care educator
Preschool assistant
Nanny or in home care educator
67% Face-to-face + 33% Online + 170 hours of mandatory work placement
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 170-hour practical placement within an accredited early childhood education and care service.
Students are responsible for finding their own work placement however BBI has agreements with different Childcare centres which students may contact if they can’t find their own.
A: Work placement provides practical training for students. You will work under the supervision of a supervisor in a real workplace. The work placement enables you to practice and develop your skills and is a compulsory requirement in order to gain your qualification.
A: It is a mandatory requirement to complete work placement in order to receive your Childcare qualifications at BBI
A: Students are responsible for finding their own work placements. However, BBI has agreements with different childcare centres in case students need any assistance finding placements.
A: Yes, if they meet the mandatory criteria for work placement assessment students can use their current job as a Work Placement. It does not affect at all the current student-employer relationship. A BBI assessor will assess and decide on the suitability of the work placement settings.
A: Students are eligible to participate in work placement upon completion of at least two weeks of theoretical study at the institute. Students are only deemed eligible by the Trainer to participate if they possess the required attributes and skills.
A WORKING WITH CHILD CHECK is required for work placement and for gaining employment in a childcare centre
A: For Certificate III the minimum amount of work placement hours required to complete is 170 hours. For the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care the minimum amount of work placement hours to complete is 285 hours.
A: We don’t recommend. However under extenuating circumstances we may consider. Request will be assessed by work placement coordinator or Academic coordinator
A: If you are sick, you are required to phone your supervisor immediately and let your supervisor that you are not coming in. In addition, you are required to email Student Support and your Trainer of your absence. You will also be required to email a copy of your medical certificate to Student Support for our records. Please note that you are still required to make up the hours you miss.
A: No, it is very important that you are punctual to your work place. Remember, every day is like a job interview and you need to make a good impression. Plan your trip to take into account possible delays and make every effort to arrive earlier to avoid being deemed late.
A: Should a student not demonstrate competency within a single work placement, students may be required to undergo additional work placement hours and an additional assessor visit. An additional assessor visit will incur a fee of $200.
A: Yes, please follow your individual study plan. There will be no classes during the work placement block weeks but you must continue your online learning throughout this period.
Please refer to the STUDENT HANDBOOK for detailed work placement guidelines and procedures
Please contact the college for the class timetable.
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