Course Assessment Guide

Training Package
Childrens Services
National Course Number and Name:  
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Tafe Course Number and Name 25281
Version
1
Campus
Year
Semester
ITAFE
2014
1


Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

Assessment Details

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course
Pre-Requisite
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course.
Qualification Pathway

Requirements to receive the qualification
Total number of units = 28
·        23 core units
·        5 elective units, of which:
·        at least 2 must be selected from the elective units listed below
·        up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must support the overall integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.










What you must do to complete the course


Core units


CHCCS400C

Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCECE001

Develop cultural competence

CHCECE002

Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE003

Provide care for children

CHCECE004

Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

CHCECE005

Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE007

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE009

Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

CHCECE016

Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

CHCECE017

Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood

CHCECE018

Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE019

Facilitate compliance in an education and care services

CHCECE020

Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour

CHCECE021

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

CHCECE022

Promote children’s agency

CHCECE023

Analyse information to inform learning

CHCECE024

Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development

CHCECE025

Embed sustainable practices in service operations

CHCECE026

Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

CHCPRT001

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTAID004

Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTHIR404D

Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

 CHCECE010

 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

 CHCECE011

 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning

 CHCECE013

 Use information about children to inform practice

 CHCORG614C

 Manage a community sector

 CHCORG624E

 Provide leadership in community services







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