Early Childhood and Education
Care for young children and guide their early learning by choosing a pathway in early childhood. You could work in preschools, childcare facilities or classrooms. You’ll need a passion for supporting young children, patience, creativity, the ability to problem-solve and plenty of energy.
STUDY VET WHILE YOU COMPLETE THE SACE
On-the-job training:
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in:
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Off-the-job training:
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services (for preparation for Certificate III level) CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Introduction to Australian First Nation’s Languages (Kaurna) Advanced Australian First Nation’s Languages (Kaurna) Advanced Education (School Based Support) Advanced Early Childhood Education and Care
Industry specific requirements, including:
Department of Human Services Working With Children Check National Police Clearance Customised SACE subjects Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring +
Department specific requirement:
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care
THEN
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY
WORK IN YOUR CAREER
Use your VET qualification to work as:
Early Childhood Educator Outside School Hours Care Educator School Services Officer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Indigenous Language and Culture Teaching Assistant
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH VET
Study:
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training TAE80113 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice TAE80213 Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Leadership
To work as:
Educator Room Leader Education Leader Assistant Director Director Childcare Centre Manager Outside School Hours Coordinator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer Education Officer Vocational Education Teacher/Trainer Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Workplace Trainer and Assessor Trainer and Assessor Senior Trainer and Assessor Outside School Hours Coordinator
FURTHER YOUR CAREER WITH UNIVERSITY
Study at university to work in:
University study in early childhood can lead to employment as:
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher Education Leader Assistant Director Director Primary School Teacher Middle School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Special Education Teacher Principals
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