Course Overview

About This Course

Further your career in early childhood education by gaining the skills and knowledge to become a team leader, director or educational leader in a range of education settings. Learn about cultural competence, health and safety, food and drink, respectful relationships, learning frameworks, holistic development, compliance, nurturing creativity, curriculum and workplace safety.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN)
An Australian Diploma or Certificate III in Children's Services AND at least 12 months of cumulative employment full-time equivalent within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia supported by verifiable evidence; OR
An Australian Diploma or Certificate III in Children's Services AND CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skills Set; OR
Any Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care AND at least 12 months of cumulative employment full-time equivalent within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence; OR
Any Australian Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care AND CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Skills Set; OR
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113 or CHC30121
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course
Applicants using employment to meet admission requirements must download the Employment Report from the Additional Resources section and email the completed form to admissions@tafesa.edu.au
You will need a reasonable level of fitness to physically care for infants and children and carry out manual handling and first aid
You will need a computer with a camera and reliable internet connection
A current Working with Children check is mandatory
A Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) certificate is mandatory

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Team leader, assistant director, director, educational leader.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL / ACECQA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units11 units

CHCECE047

Analyse information to inform children's learning

CHCECE049

Embed environmental responsibility in service operations

CHCECE044

Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service

CHCECE042

Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing

CHCECE045

Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

CHCECE046

Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children

CHCECE041

Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

CHCECE043

Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE048

Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum

CHCPRP003

Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vocational placement hours are required for this course?

You will need to complete 240 hours in vocational placements in regulated early education and care services throughout the duration of the qualification. If you are not working in a regulated early education and care service, you will be placed by TAFE SA's Placement team.

What mandatory checks or certificates are required before starting vocational placement?

You will require a current Working with Children check and a Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) certificate. If you do not have these checks and certificate, you will not be able to commence your vocational placement. Individual Early Education and Care services may also have their own policies on vaccination requirements, and you may need to show evidence of vaccination.

What are the fees for this course?

Fee Free TAFE places are available at $0 total cost (subject to eligibility and availability). Subsidised fees total $5,063 for the 12-month course ($2,532 per semester). Concession fees total $3,116 ($1,558 per semester). Full fees are $7,010 ($3,505 per semester). You may also be eligible for up to $6,000 in financial support to offset the cost of your early childhood study, with study to be completed by 2028.

What is the difference in study mode between Regency Park and other campuses?

At all campuses except Regency Park, the course is offered part-time only with a duration of 24 months, where students attend online classes and several on-campus workshops at a campus near where they live. At Regency Park, the course is offered full-time only over 12 months, with classes delivered face-to-face on campus.

Are there additional costs beyond the course fees?

Yes, you are required to pay for a Working with Children Check, a Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) certificate, and a TAFE SA polo shirt for Vocational Placement. You will be advised of the associated costs prior to registration.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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