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Get the skills you need to succeed in an entry-level Early Childhood Education and Care role.
If you've ever dreamed of working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, now is the time to get qualified by studying with Tas TAFE, as skilled Early Childhood Educators are in high demand!
This nationally recognised qualification will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide care for children from birth to five years of age in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.
Our experienced teachers will teach you to work within the requirements of the National Quality Framework to implement the approved learning framework, and support children's wellbeing, learning and overall development. You'll learn how to plan and implement programs that support children to learn through play in a safe and supported environment, as well as how to ensure the health and safety of children. You will also gain a First Aid qualification.
As part of the course, you'll also learn how to identify and respond to children and young people at risk, develop cultural competence and encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people' cultures, as well as how to work legally and ethically within the sector.
A formal work placement of 160 hours (minimum) will provide you with the opportunity to develop positive and respectful relationships with children and gain hands-on experience in supporting their play and learning.
Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to seek employment as an Early Childhood Educator in a variety of regulated Early Childhood Education and Care settings, including long day care, outside school hours care, family day care, in home care or even as a private nanny. You will also be well-placed to build on your skills and knowledge and undertake further study at Diploma level or go on to qualify for a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) at university.
This course is also available as a traineeship.
Read moreFor entry, applicants must show evidence that they have a Registered Working with Vulnerable People Card (RWVP) or a receipt that the applicant has applied for a RWVP card. A RWVP card is a requirement of the National Quality Framework Regulations for Early Education environments (if a receipt is used as evidence the card must be shown as evidence prior to starting the course).
You will be required to undertake the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.
It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.
TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience - which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!
More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.