If you love working with children, and would like to contribute to the education of our future generations, working in early childhood education and care could be the career for you!
Through this short course skill set, you'll gain a range of skills, knowledge and experience that will set you up to start a traineeship in early childhood education and care — you will also enjoy several weeks of work placement in an early education centre, where you will gain hands on skills and experience working with children. The skill set contains nationally recognised and accredited units of competency. You'll gain an understanding of children’s learning, basic learning support, identifying and responding to children at risk, and workplace health and safety — and much more! It is the perfect stepping stone to start your career, preparing you for an employment-based traineeship or further study.
This skill set is available as a Job Ready Pathways Program, which includes a work placement
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
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Step you way into a career in Early Childhood Education and Care
With this Skill Set, you'll gain an understanding of children’s learning, basic learning support, identifying and responding to children at risk, and workplace health and safety — and much more! It is the perfect stepping stone to start your career in Early Childhood Education and Care, preparing you for further training.
Timeframe - This Introductory Skill Set course is completed over a 10-week timeframe.
Mandatory workplace hours
It is a requirement that you complete 90 hours of work placement in a regulated Education and Care service during your studies.
Units:
CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safetyWith this skill set, you'll gain an understanding of children’s learning, basic learning support, identifying and responding to children at risk, and workplace health and safety — and much more! It is the perfect steppingstone to start your career in early childhood education and care, preparing you for further training.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This skill set will be delivered as a Job Ready pilot program. The skill set is designed to provide entry level training to enter an Early Childhood Educator traineeship. The program will include a work placement.
For further information please call 9335 5444.
Delivery location
Meerilinga Training College promotes professional excellence in the early childhood education sector by developing Educators who inspire children’s curiosity and learning. We are a Registered Training Organisation (6000) with more than 25 years’ experience in early childhood education, child development and community services across WA.
We offer you training and support from our friendly and experienced staff, who are industry professionals with current industry knowledge. At Meerilinga, it’s not just about what we do but how and why we do it. We specialise in ‘Promoting Positive Childhoods’ so you’re not just a student to us, you become a part of our community
Take the opportunity NOW to work towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in educating children. With mentoring support offered, our blended delivery model includes your trainer for face to face, virtual and skills instructional classes offers maximum flexibility for you to get the most from your training.
For further information or opportunities for training in Perth email mtc@meerilinga.org.au of visit www.meerilinga.org.au/training
Delivery location
One Tree Community Services are offering a part time (over10 weeks) Skill Set program in Karratha and surrounding areas including Damper, Wickham and Roebourne. It will include face to face classroom delivery over two days at six hours per day in Karratha. Practical hours (90) to be completed over two to three days in a regulated education and care service over the ten weeks. Experienced qualified trainers will be available for all training hours in the class room and further support and mentoring in the workplace. This Skill Set includes four nationally recognised units of competency that will provide you with entry level skills to work in an Early Childhood Education and care setting and will give you credit towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and care. Employment and traineeships may be offered once Skill Set is completed. This Skill Set is expected to start in October 2023.
Delivery location
This introductory skill set is fee free and will also include two weeks work placement/work experience. If you wish to continue in the industry/training, the units completed will count towards the Certificate III traineeship qualification. New course starts each month.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.