This course is intended for people seeking to work in the early childhood education and care sector. It provides the skills and knowledge required to design and implement curriculum and care programs, in early childhood education and care services. It will supply all the necessary understanding of how to design these learning frameworks so that upon implementation, they meet the requirements of the education and care services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. On completion of this course you will be capable of supervising other staff and volunteers and oversee the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children.
Early Childhood Educator.
Bachelor of Early Childhood, Bachelor of Education (Primary School).
Classroom and Workplace - Training will be delivered both on site at SuniTAFE and in the workplace. Blended - Training will be delivered both on site at SuniTAFE and online. Online - Training will be delivered online. This course requires the completion of a minimum 280 hours of mandatory work placement. Placement is arranged by SuniTAFE.
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must be willing to provide a Working with Children Check prior to undertaking placement and are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must be willing to provide proof of their up-to-date immunisation status including Covid-19 to employers to undertake practical placement, if requested. Applicants must be working in the industry and able to provide a letter of support from their employer to undertake some practical assessments in the workplace. Applicants must be at least 18 years old prior to course commencement. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE041 | Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children | 55 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE042 | Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing | 200 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE043 | Nurture creativity in children | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE044 | Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service | 110 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE045 | Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE046 | Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children | 65 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE047 | Analyse information to inform children's learning | 75 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE048 | Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum | 180 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE049 | Embed environmental responsibility in service operations | 73 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE050 | Work in partnership with children's families | 70 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 120 | $0.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | 40 | $0.00 |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCECE053 | Respond to grievances and complaints about the service | 40 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | 2025 | |
| Traineeship | $4,589 | $4,447 |
| Traineeship Concession | $335 | $0 |
| Self-Funded | $7,425 | $7,476 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2025 February | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Diploma Full Year, Trainee |
| 2025 February | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Blended, Diploma Full Year, Monday - Thursday, 9.15AM - 3.15PM |
| 2025 February | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Diploma Full Year, Trainee |
| 2025 February | Mildura Campus | International, , Full Time, Blended, Diploma Full Year |
| 2025 February | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Diploma Full Year, Online, Wednesday Fortnightly, 4.00PM - 7.00PM |
| 2025 February | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Diploma Full Year, Online, Wednesday Fortnightly, 4.00PM - 7.00PM |
