Early Childhood Education and Care courses

• TAFE Statement Child Protection Refresher

  800-000289

  Learn the latest information on child protection law. This refresher course is ideal if you hold the previous CHCPRT001: Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk qualification, and need to stay up to date with current requirements.

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  • Successful completion of CHCPRT001: Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate

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  • child protection advocate.

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• Statement of Attainment Identify and Report Children and Young People At Risk

  901-00081

  Learn to be a confident mandatory reporter in the health, wellbeing and community services care sector. Uphold your duty of care to children and young people and protect their rights. Understand when to report indications of possible risk of harm.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

  Career pathways

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  • childcare worker or early childhood educator with the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • student learning and support officer or educator support worker with the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

  • early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

  • welfare support worker or case manager with the Diploma of Community Services

  • community services worker, child protection worker or family support worker with the Bachelor of Community Services

  • mental health support worker or NDIS support worker with the Certificate IV in Mental Health

  • mental health support worker, supervisor or team leader with the Diploma of Mental Health.

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• Statement of Attainment Manage an Early Childhood Education and Care Service

  MHE20510MN

  Learn to lead with confidence as you build your knowledge of management and operations in the early childhood education and care sector. This is a great short course if you’re working in the industry and want to learn what it takes to successfully manage an early childhood education and care service. Keep up to date with the latest legal requirements of service operation and gain the skills to increase your roles and responsibilities.

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  You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

  • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or

  • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or

  • A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

  You must also:

  • Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

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  • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

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  • early childhood (pre-primary School) teacher

  • preschool teacher, long daycare teacher

  • childcare centre director

  • family support specialist

  • policy advisor.

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• Statement of Attainment Inclusive Practice and Principles in Early Childhood

  MHE20510IN

  Learn how to facilitate the inclusion of diverse children in an early childhood education and care setting. Gain practical strategies to implement inclusive teaching methods and promote effective collaboration with families and professionals, such as therapists. This short course will build your capability to better support, empower and educate children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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  You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

  • • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or
  • • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or
  • • A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

  You must also:

  • • Attend a pre-admission interview where you may be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

  Note:

  • • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

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  • early childhood (pre-primary school) teacher, early childhood education and care service director, preschool teacher, early childhood teacher, long daycare teacher, childcare centre director, family support specialist, policy advisor.

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• Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care

  CHC30121-01

  Take your first step into the world of early childhood as a childcare educator. Learn to provide safe, nurturing, meaningful and inclusive education and care for children in a fun and playful setting.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • childcare worker

  • early childhood educator

  • family day care educator

  • afterschool carer

  • long daycare centre educator

  • nanny

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• Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care

  CHC50121-01

  Take the lead in providing meaningful childhood care to babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Gain the practical knowledge to become an educational leader or manager in childcare and ensure children receive quality inclusive care in their early years.

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  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) or

  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113)

  • Answer to the following apply question: Can you provide a transcript or certificate of your academic outcome of one of the above qualifications?

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  • Early childhood educator

  • Lead educator

  • Early childhood director

  • Nominated supervisor

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• Bachelor Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)

  HE20610

  The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) combines theory with real world practical skills. This degree has a strong focus on applied learning and provides a pathway to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in early childhood education. Combine your enjoyment for working with children, child development and pedagogical practices, ethics and social justice.

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  You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

  • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) with English at HSC band 4 level or its equivalent. If you do not have a band 4 in English, you may need to complete an IELTS test at your own expense and achieve a band 6 in English to be eligible for entry to this degree OR

  • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent OR

  • A Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification OR

  • Successful completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) study in a course at a higher education institution

  Advanced Standing:

  • Students who have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will get credit for the first year of the degree and will require only 3 years (full time) to complete the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5).

  • Students who have completed a nationally recognised Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care plus the elective TAFE NSW ECIAS200A Introduction to Academic Study will get credit for 18 months of the degree and will require only 2 1/2 years (full time) to complete the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5).

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  • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

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  • Early childhood teacher

  • service educational leader

  • coordinator/leader of a multi-service hub or facility

  • family day care coordination unit educator or manager

  • child and family services support worker or manager. NOTE: This degree is also a stepping stone to higher degree studies, and may lead to an academic research or teaching career.

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