Overview
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This short course will provide you with skills and knowledge that encourage children’s connections with their environment, with sustainable practice as a focus.
You will also learn about practices within Early Education and Care, and the importance of childrens’ learning and wellbeing in the early years
Qualification: |
Statement of Attainment - Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care |
Course No: |
SA-HS37 |
Campus: |
CIT Bruce |
Duration: |
4 weeks full time (approximately 20 hours per week) and will include both face to face delivery with some online activities. It includes a placement within an early childhood service to introduce you to the industry. You are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of online learning to support your understanding for completion of assessments. |
Cost Info: |
Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance |
Indicative Cost: |
$138 JobTrainer - Free |
Likely Job Outcome: |
This will provide you with introductory skills to work with and assist in learning environments for young children. This course provides a pathway to work in early childhood services, and contributes to the mandated qualification for the sector, Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30113. |
Application Type: |
Job Trainer |
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Additional Information
Blended: face-to-face attendance required with some online activities.
You are required to attend classes at CIT where teachers will provide knowledge and support in preparation for your practical placement and complete learning material in the first three (3) weeks prior to commencing the placement organised by CIT.
You will meet guest speakers from industry, undertake practical tasks and prepare a resume as part of your course.
Skills Recognition
Entry Requirements
Open entry.
To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
Subject Information
Complete 2 subjects
Core: Complete 2
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More Information
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au