This qualification reflects the role of educators in early chidhood education and care who work in regulated children's education and care services in Australia. They support children's wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.

Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. AECC believes training occurs best in a workplace, and our assessment program requires that students have regular access to the work Therefore, students must be employed, or work as a volunteer, in a regulated children’s service if they intend to study. If you do not currently meet this requirement, you must contact the office to determine if our training program will meet your needs.
2. Due to industry regulations age limits may
3. If you are interested in public funding arrangements it is a requirement that you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or on an approved visa pathway that leads to Permanent Residency (please contact the main office if you have any queries regarding Visa Pathways).

DURATION

12 – 18 months

DELIVERY MODES

AECC uses a blended delivery mode. You will be allocated an individual trainer and assessor who will tailor the course to your, and your employer’s, needs. You will complete your qualification through a mixture of distance material, training in the workplace, and phone and email support.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of this course requires the completion of 17 units of competency of which 15 are core units (compulsory) and two are elective units.

COMPULSORY UNITS

ELECTIVES

Following consultation with our Childrens Service's Panel of professional childcare educators and managers we recommend the following elective units.

COMPULSORY WORK HOURS

In the Certificate III qualification, there are compulsory work practice hours in Approved Education and Care Services attached to specific units of competency. These hours must be completed in at least one regulated education and care service.

Units requiring 160 hours of work*

*Some hours may be simultaneously acquired