2015 Local Course GuideDate of issue: 20/04/2015

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.

Further Study PathwaysAfter achieving this Diploma qualification, students may continue their studies in an early childhood degree at higher education. Credits and articulation pathways may apply.

Employment OpportunitiesThis 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.

Job roles include:• Authorised supervisor (children’s services) • Children’s services coordinator• Centre manager (children’s services) • Childhood educator • Group/team coordinator/leader (children’s services)• Children’s adviser • Program leader (children’s services)• Early childhood educator

Mode of Study• Classroom theory• Practical ‘hands-on’ experience• Field trips• Self-directed learning• Industry work placement of 240 hours

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)A student may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other programs, courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further information see the RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au Entry requirementsTo ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, individuals would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this can be demonstrated via the following:• Aged 18 or over• Completion of Year 11 or demonstration of relevant industry

experience or mature age entry.• Successful completion of Southern Cross Education Institute’s

Language Literacy and Numeracy indicator

CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

• Mature aged who have diverse academic, work and life experiences are encouraged to enrol. The definition of a mature aged student for SCEI’s purposes is a person over 21 years of age that hasn’t been studying at either year 12 level or university/TAFE level for at least 7 years and are an Australian or New Zealand citizen (or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent Humanitarian Visa).

Additional RequirementsStudents must undertake National Police Check and Working with Children Check before commencing work placement.

DurationFull time - 66 weeks

Intake DatesMonthly - see current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/intake_dates.html

Course FeesSouthern Cross Education Institute is a Skills for All training provider. This course is funded through the Government of South Australia’s Skills for All initiative.

For the latest fee schedule visit: http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/enrol_fees.html and click on Local Student Fees.

To find out if you are eligible for funding visit http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/

How to ApplyComplete an Application to Study: Local form and submit to SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_New_2/enrol_local.html

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*Elective units have been selected by SCEI in consultation with industry experts and are a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list.

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Unit Code Unit Name Type Nominal Hours

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Core 50CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence Core 70CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children Core 63CHCECE003 Provide care for children Core 70CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Core 35CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers Core 60CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Core 70CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Core 70CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Core 50CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood Core 240CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children Core 80CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care services Core 120CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour Core 50CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Core 50CHCECE022 Promote children’s agency Core 80CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning Core 70CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s

learning and developmentCore 170

CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations Core 60CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and

care for childrenCore 70

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Core 40HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Core 20HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Core 20HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety Core 40CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment Electives 90HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Electives 20CHCORG428A Reflect and improve on own professional practice Electives 120CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues Electives 60CHCORG502B Work autonomously Electives 40

Total Hours 1758Work Placement Hours 240

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