The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is designed for students who want to make a difference in the lives of children aged 0 to 5 years. This course teaches you the skills to support children in a critical time in their development and to have a positive impact on their future.When you study at TAFE NSW you'll benefit from our excellent industry partnerships, practise your skills in a real workplace and learn from experienced professionals. You will learn how to provide safe, meaningful and inclusive education in a fun and playful setting, honouring children’s voices, cultures and rights. [108535E]
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ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
0701
Certificate Classification
Teacher Education
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
514
Certificate Classification
Certificate III in
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Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
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. They support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.
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 at least 160 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.
