Gain sought-after skills that make a great leader in the early childhood education and care sector. Act with passion and integrity, build a strong team and take on a leadership role in your workplace.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Enhance your emotional intelligence
Communicate effectively using different communication styles
Build a cohesive team
Act as a role model
Handle ethical dilemmas with integrity
Reflect on your skills and practice
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
The ability to take on a leadership role in your workplace
The skills to handle conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas in your workplace
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A minimum of a Certificate III level qualification in early childhood education and care as evidenced by a copy of your testamur and transcript
A letter from your employer confirming that you work in an early education and care service
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A passion for early childhood education and care sector
Access to a laptop and/or desktop and connection to the internet
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: room leader, nominated supervisor and mentor/educator.
A Working With Children Check and a National Police Check are generally required to work in the early childhood education and care sector.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Emerging Leaders does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Emerging Leaders does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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