South West TAFE
Up to 24 months
Gain entry-level skills in early childhood education and care through a traineeship combining on-the-job training and online learning. Perfect for those seeking a rewarding career working with children in regulated early learning centres.
You must be at least 17 years of age and employed as a trainee with a registered employer in a regulated early learning centre for a minimum of 13 hours per week. You must provide a current Working with Children Check and obtain a police check. No prior qualifications are required, though a genuine interest in child development and education is essential.
Core units include: Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk, Participate in Workplace Health and Safety, Support Inclusion and Diversity, Support Children's Health Safety and Wellbeing, Nurture Babies and Toddlers, Develop Positive and Respectful Relationships with Children, Use an Approved Learning Framework to Guide Practice, Support Holistic Learning and Development of Children, Provide Experiences to Support Children's Play and Learning, Support Children to Connect with Natural Environment, Observe Children to Inform Practice, Encourage Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Cultures, Meet Legal and Ethical Obligations in Children's Education and Care, Work Effectively in Children's Education and Care, and Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting. Elective units include Work with Diverse People and Organise Personal Work Priorities.
South West TAFE is a leading Victorian training provider offering government-subsidised and Free TAFE courses. This traineeship is part of the Free TAFE Pathways Program, making it accessible to eligible students. The provider offers comprehensive support services, flexible learning combining workplace and online study, and clear pathways to further qualifications including the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Upon completion, you can pursue entry-level positions as a Childhood Educator Assistant, Outside School Hours Care Aide, Preschool Assistant, Recreation Assistant, or Nanny. The qualification provides a foundation for career progression in the early childhood education sector and meets entry requirements for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, enabling advancement to senior educator roles.
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