Students will learn how to implement an approved learning framework within the confines of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. Students will also be given the responsibility to design and implement a curriculum for early childhood education and care services. As part of this course, students will also be required to gain a minimum of 280 hours of work-based training in a regulated child care environment with children aged 0-6 years.
Modes of delivery for this course are face-to-face class and online learning.
Timing/Loading:
20 hours/week
Specific days will be advised during orientation
Inclusive of 280 hours of work-based training at an approved Child Care Centre
Resource Fees:
$450 (PROMOTION)
Tuition Fees:
$9,800 (PROMOTION)
Entry Requirements:
- Completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) or obtain RPL or credit transfer for required units
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no band score less than 5.0
Matured Aged students are assessed on case by case basis on their eligibility to enrol to the respective course based on their working experience if they do not have evidence of previous required academic qualifications.
Students will also be required to undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test at the time of enrolment and at any time if the college believes that their levels are not up to standards. Even if student has the appropriate IELTS score, they are still required to do the LLN test at time of enrolment.
Duration:
Total: 52 weeks
(40 study weeks + 12 weeks break)
Two Semesters
Course Content:
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
Assessment Methods:
- Reports
- Interviews
- Role playing
- Case studies
- Group projects
- Observations
- Presentations
- Problem solving
- Work-based training
- Quizzes
Work-Based Training Arrangement:
Practical experience at a local child care centre and successful completion of the placement is part of the course assessment. Kingston works closely with a range of local child care centres that provide work placement opportunities to our students. Before undertaking work placement, students must have Working With Children (WWC) clearance and a valid Australian First Aid Certificate. After enrolling with Kingston, students should apply for Working With Children (WWC) clearance at any Post Office.
Employment Opportunities:
- Centre Director
- Assistant Centre Director
- Educational Leader
- Qualified Educator
- Room Leader
Further Education:
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business (107205J)
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management (104154F)