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This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators at this level are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for maintaining compliance in other areas of service operations. They use specialised knowledge and analyse and apply theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other educators.
Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.
Unit information View details
Total number of units = 15
- 12 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 1 unit from the list below, elsewhere in the CHC Community Services Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives chosen must be guided by the job outcome sought, local sector requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Elective Units
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
CHCECE051 Promote equity in access to the service
CHCECE052 Plan service and supports for children and families
CHCECE053 Respond to grievances and complaints about the service
CHCECE057 Use collaborative practices to uphold child protection principles
CHCINM002 Meet community information needs
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCSAC010 Foster holistic learning, development and wellbeing for school age children