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    National code: CHC30121

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care at Port Macquarie

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Full Time

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    12 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    21st Jul 2022

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    30th Jun 2023

    Time Commitment

    Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

    16 hours

    Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

    6 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

    Additional informationOther things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • Knowledge tasks: online quizzes, short answer questions, case studies, written tasks and research projects, matching and true or false activities

    • Practical tasks before starting work placement: interviews, role-plays, creative projects, presentations and practical demonstrations

    • Workplace assessment tasks: written tasks, reflective journals, verbal or written questioning, planning and implementing activities, practical demonstrations

    • Submission of a training logbook

    • Workplace portfolio

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:

      • Work placement is completed throughout the period.
        Two blocks, one in Term 4, 2022 and one in Term 2, 2023. Each block will be two days a week for 10 days.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

      • The unit HLTAID012 has an additional cost of $25 for learner materials.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • There are no additional requirements for this qualification.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 17 units of competency, including 15 core and 2 speciality units.

    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.

    • Provide First Aid in an education and care settingHLTAID012

    • Identify and report children and young people at riskCHCPRT025

    • Provide experiences to support children's play and learningCHCECE036

    • Observe children to inform practiceCHCECE038

    • ... 4

    Course deliveryCombination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, on campus classroom, virtual classroom, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activities, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    Port Macquarie

    Situated at the mouth of the Hastings River, TAFE NSW Port Macquarie offers students all the advantages of big city training and education, with all the benefits of a relaxed, laid back lifestyle. With great hospitality, tourism, massage therapy, graphic design, fashion design and electrical and electronics courses on offer, TAFE NSW Port Macquarie is an ideal place to study for a qualification.

    Campus address

    70 Widderson Street Port Macquarie 2444

    No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Hair and beauty training academy

    • Fashion design studios

    • Commercial training kitchens

    • Solar COLA, an outdoor education and energy training centre

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    • Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    • Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    • Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    • Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed