Clients new to the Early Childhood Education and Care industry

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1 CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Accreditation TRY Learning is a registered training organization (RTO Number 21053) under the Australian Skills Quality Authority. This training program is nationally accredited and recognized at Diploma standard (level 5) under the Australian Qualification Framework. Delivery Mode Course Duration Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is delivered face to face in the classroom and at the workplace through workplace based training. Course duration varies depending upon the needs, qualifications, knowledge & skills of each student. Clients new to the Early Childhood Education and Care industry Anticipated course duration is 63 weeks, two days per week face to face training sessions, with 300 hours of work placement in an approved and regulated early childhood education and care service. Clients already working in the industry Course duration is 90 weeks, one day per week face to face training sessions, with 300 hours of work placement in an approved and regulated early childhood education and care service. This course is also available through workplace based training and is generally completed over 18 months. Course Structure Pre-requisites Students are required to complete 23 core and 5 elective units as listed on the next page. Applicants are required to meet the following conditions under this training program, before being admitted into this course. General Entry requirements - Students must be Australian Citizen/permanent residents. Temporary visa holders may be accepted for enrolment provided they have study rights in Australia. Valid documentation will be required to meet this condition i.e. Medicare card, copy of visa grant letter, passport etc. - Students must be able to speak, read and write English. This will be assessed through a Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment. Assessors will make a judgement based on the Australian Skills Framework to assess if a student is to be accepted for enrolment and if any support strategies are to be adopted. - Students must hold working with children check, or have applied for the check - Student must demonstrate that the training program meets their aspirations, ambitions and career objectives. Training Mode Specific Entry requirements A) 63 weeks (2day per week) training program (suitable for new entrants in the industry) - There are no other specific entry requirements. B) 90 weeks (1day per week) training program - Applicants currently working in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care service must be able to provide evidence that they work with children from 0 to 5 years old. Evidence of current employment is required i.e. letter from the employer and a copy of Page 1 TRY Learning Suite 3, Level 1, Building 2, 88 Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley VIC 3149 Phone:

2 job description. C) workplace based training delivery - Applicants who want to study at their own pace and undertake training for this course in the workplace only, must be able to provide evidence of their current employment in a regulated service and of constant supervision in the workplace (kindergarten and long day care accepted). Career Outcomes Graduates can work in early childhood education and care facilities as educators who will be responsible for designing and implementing curriculum. Graduates of this program will be able to run a room implementing approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards. They may work in a supervisory role and also mentor other staff members. Education Pathways Graduates may wish to continue their education into higher education and may be able get credit towards Bachelors of Early Childhood Education and Care. Units in this training program Managing a Safe Environment CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety First Aid HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Behavior, Guidance and Inclusion CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behavior CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Leadership and Innovation CHCORG624E Provide leadership in community services delivery Elective BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment Elective HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Elective Service Management CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practice in service operations CHCPOL504B Develop and implement policy Elective Children s Development and Wellbeing Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early CHCECE017 childhood CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children Curriculum Design CHCECE022 Promoting children s agency CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning CHCECE024 CHCECE026 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children s learning and development Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care Page 2 TRY Learning

3 School Aged Care* CHCSAC005 Professional Practice* Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care Elective CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice Elective Health, safety and Nutrition CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Sensitive Practice CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Legislation and Frameworks CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Care and Nurturing CHCECE003 Provide care for children CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers CHCECE007 Develop positive and respective relationships with children * choose one of these clusters. Training Arrangements This training program is delivered in the classroom and at the workplace. a) New entrants Training will be delivered through face to face classes over 2 days per week (or 4 sessions per week) for 63 weeks, excluding public holidays. Students will generally need to spend 8-12 hours per week on self-studies, completing assessment items, undertaking projects and developing portfolios and completing assessment items. An Assessor will visit the student at workplace to support learning and to undertake observation assessment. There will be minimum 6 visits in the work placement throughout the training program to assist in determining that the required competency standards have been achieved b) Existing workers Classroom based delivery Training will be delivered through face to face classes over 1 day per week (or 2 sessions per week) for 90 weeks, excluding public holidays. Students will generally need to spend 8-12 hours per week on self-studies, completing assessment items, undertaking projects and developing portfolios and completing assessment items. Page 3 TRY Learning

4 Assessor will visit the student at workplace to support learning and to undertake observation assessment. There will be minimum 6 visits throughout the training program. Workplace based delivery Training will be delivered through face to face session (3 hours per month) at the workplace over 18 months. Trainer/assessor will conduct one visit per month to deliver the training and to undertake workplace observations. In addition students will be required to complete hours of self-study each month which may involve reading their text books, discussing their work with trainer/assessor and/or workplace supervisor, and completing assessment tasks such as projects and developing their portfolios. Assessor will visit the student at workplace to support learning and to undertake observation assessment. There will be minimum 18 visits throughout the training program. Additional Support Individual support plans are developed in consultation with the individual students. Support strategies may include; Additional one-on-one support from the trainer/assessor. Assigning of a mentor/coach that is able to provide additional support in the workplace and who works closely with the student and the trainer/assessor. Adjustments to the way training resources are accessed or provided. Adjustments to the way assessments are to be conducted or extra time for assessments. Assessment Arrangements There are a range of assessment methods that are used to judge student s competency in the program. These include; - Written Questions/Answers - Practical Activities - Research reports - Projects - Portfolio of work evidence - Third Party Report - Workplace Observation Credit Transfer If students have previously completed CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, they may be eligible for credit transfer for some units. Please provide us a copy of your previous qualification to determine if you are eligible for any credit. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) If you are working in the industry for over 5 years and you believe that you have skills and knowledge that you want to be assessed against the course, then you can apply for RPL and we will estimate your skills/knowledge to see if you can be granted any recognition for your experience. Please contact us to know the process involved. Page 4 TRY Learning

5 Placement Requirements Costs How to Enrol Students are required to undertake 300 hours of practical placement in a regulated early childhood education and care service. While TRY Learning supports the students in finding a suitable host employer, students are also expected to contribute in finding a suitable placement venue. Trainer/Assessor will regularly visit students on the workplace to support their learning and to undertake workplace observation assessment. Students will be support by a Workplace supervisor as well, who will mentor the students at workplace. The workplace supervisor will also provide their reports to trainer/assessor to support the assessment decision. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Students are individually assessed against set criteria to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements under the Victorian Training Guarantee Program. Please contact our office on to determine if you are eligible for a funded place. If you are not eligible for a funded place, you may want to undertake this training by paying full fee. The full fee for this course is $9000. Please refer to student handbook for refund policy. Please contact our office on or training@try.org.au to undertake and eligibility assessment and for enrolment process or to ask any question/ further information. TRY Learning encourages individuals with disabilities and culturally diverse background to access Government subsidized training. Contact Details TRY Learning Suite 3, Level 1, Building 2 88 Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley VIC 3149 Phone: training@try.org.au Web: training.try.org.au Page 5 TRY Learning