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Course Details - CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - MADEC


  
AHSPs TitleEarly Childhood Education and Care
QualificationCHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
RTOMADEC (National Code 3957)
Host OrganisationMADEC
Course Length3 Semesters (1.5 years)
71 weeks
Course DescriptionThis course has been designed to prepare students --- • Use an approved learning framework to guide practice • Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care • Participate in workplace health and safety • Provide First Aid in an education and care setting • Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing • Identify and respond to children and young people at risk • Support inclusion and diversity • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children • Nurture babies and toddlers • Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures • Support the holistic learning and development of children • Work effectively in children’s education and care • Observe children to inform practice • Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning • Support children to connect with the natural environment • Work with diverse people • Reflect on and improve own professional practice
PathwaysOn completion of – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Career Possibilities Early Childhood Educator (Childcare Centre) Family Day care Worker Kindergarten/Pre School Assistant OSHC Assistant Educator Assistant Youth Worker Educational Pathways Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Entry RequirementsMust Complete an ‘Upfront Assessment of Needs’ (UAN) test, have a strong interest in early education and a moderate level of Literacy and Numeracy. School and RTO will facilitate and schedule the UAN.
Other RequirementsA Department of Human Services (DHS) clearance is required by ALL students prior to starting the course. Because they are classed as a VOLUNTEER student when on work placement the DHS clearance is free of charge. They must apply for the Working with Children Check. Students can apply by using the following link: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual Students are required to take part in the Upfront Assessment of Needs process. This process includes assessing suitability to ensure there is a good fit between the individual and the qualification of choice. And an on-line assessment in reading, maths and depending on the qualification level, writing too
Delivery Location(s)St Francis de Sales College, Springs Road, Mount Barker, SA, 5251
Semester One, 2024 - Laratinga Pavilion, 100 Springs Rd, Mount Barker Semester Two, 2024 - St Francis de Sales College, Springs Road, Mount Barker, SA, 5251 - Trade Skills Centre
Dates and Times71 weekly sessions at St Francis de Sales College on Tuesdays from 08:45 until 15:00.
Commencement date 06/02/24.
Completion date: All delivery will be completed in 2025 with placement and assessment requirements being finalised by July 2025
Work Placement25 days
All students must complete a minimum of 160 hours of work placement in an accredited Early Childcare Centre and complete performance tasks to achieve competency.
SACE DetailsSACE Stage 2, 150 SACE credits
Units Of Competency
CoreCHCECE034Use an approved learning framework to guide practice80 nominal hours
 CHCECE055Meet legal and ethical obligations in children's education and care60 nominal hours
 HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety20 nominal hours
 HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an education and care setting22 nominal hours
 CHCECE031Support children's health, safety and wellbeing160 nominal hours
 CHCPRT001Identify and respond to children and young people at risk40 nominal hours
 CHCECE030Support inclusion and diversity63 nominal hours
 CHCECE033Develop positive and respectful relationships with children100 nominal hours
 CHCECE032Nurture babies and toddlers108 nominal hours
 CHCECE054Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures55 nominal hours
 CHCECE035Support the holistic learning and development of children100 nominal hours
 CHCECE056Work effectively in children's education and care65 nominal hours
 CHCECE038Observe children to inform practice40 nominal hours
 CHCECE036Provide experiences to support children's play and learning75 nominal hours
ElectiveCHCECE037Support children to connect with the natural environment50 nominal hours
 CHCDIV001Work with diverse people40 nominal hours
 CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice120 nominal hours
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours
Training Cost$600.00 GST exempt
This training cost may vary in 2024 and does not include consumables but includes GST for materials.

Course fee covers both Year 1 and Year 2.

Non-member schools - an admin levy of $250.00 per student.

Please refer to your school's VET Coordinator for further information.
Other CostsNone
Other costs may apply.
Number Of StudentsMinimum    15
Maximum   25
Selection ProcessAn interview will be required for all new students applying into this course. The interview will be conducted at St Francis de Sales College, SA Mt Barker campus. Applicants will be contacted to confirm time and date.
Orientation DetailsAll students will have an induction on Day 1 of course commencement to go through: - House keeping - Expectations - Studying VET - Code of Conduct - Simulated Assessment - Assessment requirements - Work placement requirements - Work Health and Safety
Contact PersonKatie Oliver
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