The certificate consists of 15 units: 12 core and 3 elective.
Each unit includes the relevant training and assessment materials required to achieve competency

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:
BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team

External (E-learning) Study
External (E-learning) students study this course at their own pace, however it is anticipated the course will be completed in approximately 24-37 months (the timeframe for completion is dependent on the individual and their previous study/industry experience). Students work at home on their theory work with self paced units and have access to a trainer either face to face or by phone, fax, correspondence and email for assistance.

Students are required to attend block training for practical tasks, role plays, group activities, and demonstrations; as well as maintain monthly contact with their trainer >via phone, email or face to face (please contact reception to arrange an appointment with your trainer).

A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) from DHS will be required before work placement is commenced. It is your responsibility to apply and pay any costs associated with the Working With Children Check . A current DHS Working With Children Check is a requirement by industry.

During the course we will work with you to arrange a suitable venue(s) for work placement.
You will be expected to undertake a work placement to enable the assessment of your ability to implement your training under working conditions.

To achieve this qualification, you must have completed a total of at 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.
Please discuss this with your trainer at your interview.
Students who are currently working in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia may be able to use their current workplace for their work placement. This can be discussed with your trainer during the enrolment interview.

The qualification is achieved by successfully completing all the suggested units. This can be achieved by participating in training sessions, completing assignments and by demonstrating your ability by putting the learning into practice under working conditions during the work placement. Skills Recognition is available.