Partners in Training Australia
11 months
Prepare for a rewarding career in early childhood education and care by developing practical skills to support children from birth to five years. This 11-month qualification combines classroom learning with 160 hours of hands-on placement experience in regulated childcare settings.
There are no mandatory prerequisites to enrol in this qualification. Applicants must attend a course information session and complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Language, Literacy and Numeracy and Digital skills assessment (LLND). Physical attributes for placement purposes include the ability to lift children and manual handling. You must obtain a current and satisfactory Victorian Working with Children Check, Police Record Check, and be fully immunised. Technology requirements include access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with stable internet connection, Zoom application, headphones/speakers, microphone and webcam capabilities for virtual classes.
The course comprises 17 units of competency: 15 core units and 2 elective units. Core units cover supporting inclusion and diversity, children's health and safety, nurturing babies and toddlers, developing positive relationships with children, using approved learning frameworks, supporting holistic learning and development, providing play and learning experiences, connecting children with nature, observing children to inform practice, understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, meeting legal and ethical obligations, working effectively in early childhood settings, identifying and responding to at-risk children, providing first aid in education and care settings, and workplace health and safety. Elective units include working with diverse people and reflecting on professional practice.
Partners in Training Australia specialises in delivering high-quality training for the Health and Community Services sector across Regional Victoria and Metropolitan locations. The provider offers flexible learning options including online and blended delivery designed for people with busy work lives and family commitments. Training is nationally recognised and government-subsidised, making it more affordable than many other providers. Expert trainers are experienced professionals actively engaged in the industry, ensuring training is up-to-date and job-ready. Strong industry connections provide work placement opportunities and pathways to employment for graduates.
Graduates can pursue employment as Early Childhood Educators, Assistant Educators, Childcare Educators, Family Day Care Educators, and Kindergarten or Preschool Assistants in long day care centres, kindergartens, preschools, and family day care services. The qualification provides a pathway to further study in the CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Australia's early childhood education and care sector is experiencing significant growth, with Jobs and Skills Australia projecting the child carer workforce requirement to rise from approximately 165,253 in 2024 to 192,752 by 2034.
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