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CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Details

Course Summary

Studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care you will learn how to work within organisational policies and procedures, within the requirements of the Education and Care National Quality Framework. Attaining the required skills and knowledge of an Early Childhood educator provides you with an understanding of how to engage children in play-based learning activities, that contribute to reaching individual children's developmental milestones.

This course is in transition as of 18 July 2021, and has been replaced by CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Students completing their study in CHC30113 will need to complete all training and assessment by 20 December 2022. Students are encouraged to discuss their training plan with the teacher.

Entry Requirements

Required: Completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course. 

Ability to complete vocational placement component for the duration of the qualification with a minimum of 120 hours.

Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card).

Recommended: Access to a Computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

Vocational Placement is required for each unit within each cluster of qualification CHC30113. Vocational Placement tasks form part of the assessment requirements. Completion of the Vocational Placement process and relevant documents prior to student attending vocational placement are located on Moodle.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
  • Start TAFE Now
Skill Area
  • Child Care
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Pathways: On completion of CHC30113 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, opportunities to access higher level degree qualifications exist within CQUniversity. Credits from this Certificate are recognised and embedded in the CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Occupations include but are not limited to: Early Childhood Educator, Family Day Care Educator, School Aged Care Educator, Nanny.

Delivery Agreement

The MaraWay Qld group provides the following services on behalf of CQUniversity for this course- recruitment of students, provision of educational or support services, delivering of training and/or assessment.


Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 15 core units
  2. Complete 3 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
On Campus

There are two (2) on-campus yearly admissions for the Rockhampton North campus only for this qualification, they are:

  • February admission
  • July admission

Cairns, Bundaberg and Gladstone campuses have one yearly admission for on-campus delivery in February.

This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • On-campus
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices
· Workplace emergency procedures
· Implement safe work practices
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

Students are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement working with children under 24 months of age.
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
Online Only - Cluster 6 – Culture and Community

These units must be completed online even for those students who completed other clusters on-campus. Weekly zoom sessions are available to support students study.
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Online

This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices

· Workplace emergency procedures

· Implement safe work practices

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

In this cluster 120 hours vocational placement are required working with children under 24 months of age.

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Culture
  • The history of the Aboriginals peoples
  • Contemporary Aboriginal issues
  • Contemporary Torres Strait Islanders issues
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communication
  • Cross-cultural conflict resolution
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID

To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Start TAFE Now (STN) - On Campus

There are two (2) on-campus yearly admissions for the Rockhampton North campus only for this qualification, they are:

  • February admission
  • July admission

Cairns, Bundaberg and Gladstone campuses have one yearly admission for on-campus delivery in February.

This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster-based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices
· Workplace emergency procedures
· Implement safe work practices
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

Students are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement working with children under 24 months of age.
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
Online Only - Cluster 6 – Culture and Community

These units must be completed online even for those students who completed other clusters on-campus. Weekly zoom sessions are available to support students study.

CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Start TAFE Now (STN) - Online

This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices
· Workplace emergency procedures
· Implement safe work practices
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

Students are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement working with children under 24 months of age.

  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

In this cluster 120 hours vocational placement are required working with children under 24 months of age.

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Culture
  • The history of the Aboriginals peoples
  • Contemporary Aboriginal issues
  • Contemporary Torres Strait Islanders issues
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communication
  • Cross-cultural conflict resolution
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Trainees (User Choice)

This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices
· Workplace emergency procedures
· Implement safe work practices
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

In this cluster 120 hours vocational placement are required working with children under 24 months of age.

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 - Community and Culture

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Culture
  • The history of the Aboriginals Peoples
  • Contemporary Aboriginal issues
  • Contemporary Torres Strait Islanders issues
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communication
  • Cross-cultural conflict resolution
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

The MaraWay QLD On-Campus

This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices
· Workplace emergency procedures
· Implement safe work practices
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

Students are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement working with children under 24 months of age.
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 – Culture and Community

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Culture
  • The history of the Aboriginals peoples
  • Contemporary Aboriginal issues
  • Contemporary Torres Strait Islanders issues
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communication
  • Cross-cultural conflict resolution
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

The MaraWay QLD - Online

This qualification is delivered over a 64 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices

· Workplace emergency procedures

· Implement safe work practices

CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

In this cluster 120 hours vocational placement are required working with children under 24 months of age.

CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Culture
  • The history of the Aboriginals peoples
  • Contemporary Aboriginal issues
  • Contemporary Torres Strait Islanders issues
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communication
  • Cross-cultural conflict resolution
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

The MaraWay QLD (SQW)

This qualification is delivered over a 45 week period, however as it is competency and cluster based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • On-campus
Cluster 1 - Safety and Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

· Follow safe work practices
· Workplace emergency procedures
· Implement safe work practices
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Children’s Health and Safety

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support each child's health and safety
  • Rest times
  • Supporting children and families
  • Implementing effective hygiene procedures
  • Supervising children to ensure safety
  • Planning excursions
  • Minimise risks
  • Promote healthy eating
  • Plan food and drinks
  • Recommend dietary intakes
  • Maintain food safety
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Understanding your role and responsibilities
  • Participate effectively in the work environment
  • Legislation relevant to early childhood education and care
  • The rights of the child
  • Supporting children and families
  • Legal framework of child abuse
  • Dealing with suspected child abuse
  • Ethical and nurturing practices
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Support holistic development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education and play
  • Creating learning experiences
  • Creating play environments
  • Use information about children to inform practice
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
  • Support behaviour of children and young people
  • Behaviour management theories
  • Creating a behaviour management plan
CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children's play and learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and emotional Wellbeing

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Caring for children
  • Ways children communicate
  • Providing opportunities to rest
  • Nappy changing and toileting
  • Hygiene and safety
  • Food and nutrition
  • Emotional needs of babies and toddlers
  • Promoting physical activity

Students are required to undertake 120 hours of work placement working with children under 24 months of age.
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 – Culture and Community

In this cluster, you will learn about the following topics:

  • Culture
  • The history of the Aboriginals peoples
  • Contemporary Aboriginal issues
  • Contemporary Torres Strait Islanders issues
  • Reflect an awareness of own and other cultural realities in work practices
  • Communication
  • Cross-cultural conflict resolution
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
FIRST AID
To complete the unit HLTAID004 students will need to enrol into the Accredited Short Course ACC00078 - Short Course in First Aid for Education and Care with CQUniversity or complete the HLTAID004 with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
1 HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
2 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
4 CHCECE011 - Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Third Party Verification
Project
RPL
Other
Course Learning Outcomes
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The MaraWay QLD On-Campus

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The MaraWay QLD - Online

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The MaraWay QLD (SQW)

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

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There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

The MaraWay QLD On-Campus

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

The MaraWay QLD - Online

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

The MaraWay QLD (SQW)

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Enrolment Sequence

Please refer to the VET Course Planners for further details relating to the cluster enrolment sequence of this course.  The student must enrol into all units of the cluster unless they are eligible for credit transfer of any unit/s completed within another qualification.

Compulsory attendance requirements

Students who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a voluntary work placement. All students must complete practical assessment tasks along with a vocational placement logbook. All details to complete these processes are available on Moodle. Practical assessment tasks will be observed by a qualified supervisor in the workplace holding a Diploma or higher qualification relevant to the industry placement.


Students will be required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.


All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement.


For more information on the Blue Card visit http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au


Resource requirements

All resources for this qualification are available online through Moodle.

Optional Attendance

Weekly zoom session options with a teacher to assist students with their study, all details on Moodle.

Enrolment Advice On-Campus

Classes are conducted one day per week, every Tuesday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, except Queensland School holiday periods on the following campuses:

  • Rockhampton North
  • Bundaberg
  • Cairns
  • Gladstone Marina

Please bring with you on your first day of class the following documents that you have downloaded from Moodle:

  • Suitability Card (Blue Card) application
  • Identification documents listed on the above application, displaying your signature

All on-campus classes are delivered on a Tuesday (excluding Queensland School holidays) 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

Rockhampton North campus:
• 2 yearly intakes – February and July
• Classroom Building 10, Room 1.33

Cairns, Bundaberg and Gladstone Marina campuses:
• 1 yearly intake in February
• Cairns classroom CQUniversity Building, Room 3.47
• Bundaberg classroom Building 5, Room G.21
• Gladstone Marina classroom Building 603, Room G.25

First Yearly Intake – Rockhampton North, Cairns, Bundaberg, Gladstone Marina campuses

February Intake Cluster 1 – Units HLTWHS001, CHCECE016
Class commences 2 February 2021 to 2 March 2021

March Intake Cluster 2 – CHCECE002, CHCECE004
Class commences 9 March 2021 to 20 April 2021

April Intake Cluster 3 – CHCPRT001, CHCLEG001, CHCECE009
Class commences 27 April 2021 to 15 June 2021

June Intake Cluster 4 – CHCECE013, CHCECE011, CHCECE010, CHCECE007, CHCECE006
Class commences 22 June 2021 to 12 October 2021

October Intake Cluster 5 – CHCECE005, CHCECE003
Class commences 19 October 2021 to 23 November 2021

Second Yearly Intake - Rockhampton North Campus ONLY

July intake Cluster 1 – Units HLTWHS001, CHCECE016
Class commences 12 July 2021 to 10 August 2021

August intake Cluster 2 – CHCECE002, CHCECE004
Class commences 17 August 2021 to 7 September 2021

September intake Cluster 3 – CHCPRT001, CHCLEG001, CHCECE009
Class commences 14 September 2021 to 16 November 2021

November intake Cluster 4 – CHCECE013, CHCECE011, CHCECE010, CHCECE007, CHCECE006
Class commences 23 November 2021 to 14 December 2021
Class recommences 1 February 2022 to 29 March 2022