Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

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About this course: <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.3em"> </p> <p><img alt="Icon of a tick within the state map." src="/sites/default/files/uploads/PriorityBase2-01.png" style="width: 50px; height: 50px; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px; float: left;" title="This icon represents a WA Priority Occupation skills course. Lower tuition fees apply and employment prospects are higher." /></p> <p>The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care covers educators in children's services (early childhood) who are responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services, in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. At this level educators have responsibility for supervision of other staff and volunteers. In most states it is the highest qualification required at director or service manager level for children's service centre based care and education.</p> <p>This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre, provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.</p> <p>You will learn about ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry. You'll also gain advanced skills in care routines, working with families, observing and recording children's behaviour, working with culturally diverse clients and managing safety in the workplace.</p> <p>As part of this qualification you will undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.</p> <p>You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.</p> <div class="c-panel-heading">IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?</div> <div class="c-panel-content"> <ul><li>Enjoy working with children</li> <li>Enthusiastic, tactful, patient and a sense of humor</li> <li>Calm, alert, observant and active</li> <li>Able to use judgment and initiative</li> <li>Able to work as part of a team</li> <li>Able to relate well to children and their parents</li> <li>Good fitness level to be able to lift children and child care equipment</li> </ul></div> </div></div></div>

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Units <p></p><b>CORE UNITS</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Analyse information to inform learning</td><td>CHCECE023</td><td>WG766</td></tr> <tr><td>Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development</td><td>CHCECE024</td><td>WG767</td></tr> <tr><td>Develop cultural competence</td><td>CHCECE001</td><td>WG745</td></tr> <tr><td>Develop positive and respectful relationships with children</td><td>CHCECE007</td><td>WG751</td></tr> <tr><td>Embed sustainable practices in service operations</td><td>CHCECE025</td><td>WG768</td></tr> <tr><td>Ensure the health and safety of children</td><td>CHCECE002</td><td>WG746</td></tr> <tr><td>Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour</td><td>CHCECE020</td><td>WG763</td></tr> <tr><td>Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children</td><td>CHCECE016</td><td>WG759</td></tr> <tr><td>Facilitate compliance in an education and care service</td><td>CHCECE019</td><td>WG762</td></tr> <tr><td>Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood</td><td>CHCECE017</td><td>WG760</td></tr> <tr><td>Identify and respond to children and young people at risk</td><td>CHCPRT001</td><td>WG802</td></tr> <tr><td>Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children</td><td>CHCECE021</td><td>WG764</td></tr> <tr><td>Maintain work health and safety</td><td>HLTWHS003</td><td>WG740</td></tr> <tr><td>Nurture creativity in children</td><td>CHCECE018</td><td>WG761</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety</td><td>CHCDIV002</td><td>AVC08</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote and provide healthy food and drinks</td><td>CHCECE004</td><td>WG748</td></tr> <tr><td>Promote children's agency</td><td>CHCECE022</td><td>WG765</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting</td><td>HLTAID004</td><td>WG733</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide care for babies and toddlers</td><td>CHCECE005</td><td>WG749</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide care for children</td><td>CHCECE003</td><td>WG747</td></tr> <tr><td>Use an approved learning framework to guide practice</td><td>CHCECE009</td><td>WG752</td></tr> <tr><td>Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children</td><td>CHCECE026</td><td>WG769</td></tr> <tr><td>Work legally and ethically</td><td>CHCLEG001</td><td>AVB82</td></tr> </table><b>ELECTIVE UNITS</b> <table class="overview" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <th scope="col">Unit Title</th> <th scope="col">National ID</th> <th scope="col">Unit of Study</th> </tr><tr><td>Lead the work team</td><td>CHCMGT003</td><td>AVB74</td></tr> <tr><td>Provide experiences to support children's play and learning</td><td>CHCECE011</td><td>WG754</td></tr> <tr><td>Reflect on and improve own professional practice</td><td>CHCPRP003</td><td>AVB48</td></tr> <tr><td>Support behaviour of children and young people</td><td>CHCECE006</td><td>WG750</td></tr> <tr><td>Support the holistic development of children in early childhood</td><td>CHCECE010</td><td>WG753</td></tr> </table>

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