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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