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).
Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies.
A compulsory practical placement is required for successful completion of the course and a Working with Children Check is required before starting work placement. Students are required to purchase a uniform and may need to show evidence of up-to-date vaccination status for placement.
| Duration | 52 weeks |
| English Proficiency | IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 50 or equivalent test score OR successful completion of Upper Intermediate ELICOS at Sunraysia Institute of TAFE or a partner pathway. |
| Fees per Term (AUD) | $3,875 |
| Total Fees (AUD) | $15,500 |
| Course Start Dates | 2025: 28 January 2026: 27 January |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of Year 11 or Australian Year 11 equivalent. Completion of Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| Study Mode | Full-time, face to face learning. Classes are timetabled 4 days per week, and placements are full-time. |
| Work-based Training | Practical placements are compulsory and arranged by the Institute. Practical placement in an early childhood care centre totalling a minimum of 260 hours is required. Up to 40 additional placement hours are scheduled to ensure the student achieves the required competencies during placement. These placements are full-time, 5 days per week, over 8 weeks throughout the course and unpaid. |
| 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 |
