• 12 core units as outlined in the qualification framework.
• 3 elective units, which can be selected in consultation with your workplace and trainer.

To achieve this qualification, students must complete a minimum of 280 hours of work in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. These hours can be accumulated across units that require workplace experience. KDI staff are available to provide additional information on these requirements.

Core units:

• BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
• CHCECE041 Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
• CHCECE042 Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
• CHCECE043 Nurture creativity in children
• CHCECE044 Facilitate compliance in a children’s education and care service
• CHCECE045 Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
• CHCECE046 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
• CHCECE047 Analyse information to inform children’s learning
• CHCECE048 Plan and implement children’s education and care curriculum
• CHCECE049 Embed environmental responsibility in service operations
• CHCECE050 Work in partnership with children’s families
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Elective units:

• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversity
• CHCMGT003 Lead the work team
• CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy
• CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice

All course materials are provided.

Entry to this qualification is available to individuals who hold:

• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; OR
• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Alternatively, individuals may hold:

• An Australian diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care; OR
• An Australian diploma or certificate III in Children’s Services.

AND

• Demonstrate at least 12 months of cumulative employment (full-time equivalent) within the last 5 years in a regulated education and care service in Australia, supported by verifiable evidence; OR
• Hold the CHCSS00147 Entry into Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Applicants should have sound language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills. A valid Working with Children Blue Card or National Police Clearance Check is also required.

We have Trainers throughout Queensland that provide face-to-face training in the following locations:

Brisbane | Cairns | Central Queensland | Darling Downs | Ipswich | Gold Coast | Logan -Beaudesert | Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday | Maranoa | Moreton Bay | Outback Queensland | Sunshine Coast | Toowoomba | Townsville | Wide Bay.

Eligibility requirements for Career Boost:

• aged 15 years or older;
• not be a school student;
• permanently reside in Queensland;
• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
• not already have a certificate IV or higher.

Eligibility requirements for Traineeship:

• Minimum 15 hours per week permanent employment is required.
• School based Trainees’/Apprentices’ employment arrangement have a minimum requirement of 100 days (750 hours).
• Employer must agree to enter into a Contract between the DTET, the Employer and the Apprentice/Trainee.
• Apprentices and Trainees are placed on a monthly visit schedule (visit schedule may be negotiated upon enrolment).
• After registration, Apprentices and Trainees are issued with a specific start and end date that need to be adhered to.

Find out more about Fees & Funding or contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.

There is more detailed information in the Student Handbook. Or you can speak with one of our friendly team who will be happy to answer any questions. Please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page or call us on 1300 336 345.