Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so they work to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
They may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff.
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.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 28
- 23 core units
- 5 elective units, of which:
- at least 2 must be selected from the elective units listed below
- up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCECE001 |
Develop cultural competence |
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CHCECE002 |
Ensure the health and safety of children |
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CHCECE003 |
Provide care for children |
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CHCECE004 |
Promote and provide healthy food and drinks |
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CHCECE005 |
Provide care for babies and toddlers |
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CHCECE007 |
Develop positive and respectful relationships with children |
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CHCECE009 |
Use an approved learning framework to guide practice |
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CHCECE016 |
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children |
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CHCECE017 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood |
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CHCECE018 |
Nurture creativity in children |
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CHCECE019 |
Facilitate compliance in an education and care services |
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CHCECE020 |
Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour |
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CHCECE021 |
Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children |
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CHCECE022 |
Promote children’s agency |
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CHCECE023 |
Analyse information to inform learning |
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CHCECE024 |
Design and implement the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development |
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CHCECE025 |
Embed sustainable practices in service operations |
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CHCECE026 |
Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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HLTAID004 |
Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
Elective units
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCINM002 |
Meet community information needs |
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CHCMGT003 |
Lead the work team |
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CHCPOL002 |
Develop and implement policy |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCSAC005 |
Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care |
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BSBINN502 |
Build and sustain an innovative work environment |
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BSBLED401 |
Develop teams and individuals |
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BSBMGT605 |
Provide leadership across the organisation |
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BSBSUS501 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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PSPMNGT605B |
Manage diversity |
