This qualification has the following 17 units of competency:
Core Units:
1. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
2. CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity
3. CHCECE031 Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing
4. CHCECE032 Nurture babies & toddlers
5. CHCECE033 Develop positive and respectful relationships
6. CHCECE034 Use an approved framework to guide practice
7. CHCECE035 Support the holistic learning and development of children
8. CHCECE036 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
9. CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment
10. CHCECE038 Observe children to inform practice
11. CHCECE054 Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people’s cultures
12. CHCECE055 Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
13. CHCECE056 Work effectively in children’s education and care
14. HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
15. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Elective Units
1. CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
2. HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
Admission Requirements | |
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Academic Entry Requirements | A minimum of an Australian High School Certificate or have graduated from high school in your country. |
Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be at least 18 years if age at the time on enrollment. |
Language Requirement | |
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IELTS Score (Minimum) | Bedford College requires a current minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent. |
Possible career opportunities include full-time employment in roles such as:
Certificate III students have a minimum of 160 mandatory practicum placement hours. Early Childhood Education and Care students will undertake their practicum placements in a registered Child Care Centre.
Please Note: A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for undertaking practicum placement.