Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE-VM. 180 nominal hours or above equals two VET credits
Contribution towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET equals one unit of credit
Contribution towards VCE
Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and two VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequences depending on enrolled units
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies)
Scored Assessment: No
National Accreditation
This program is a partial completion over two years.
Study & Career Pathways
Possible study pathways
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care completion
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Advanced Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education); Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
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Potential career paths
Early Learning Centre educator; Early Learning Centre team leader; Pre-school teacher; Kindergarten or primary school teacher
Program Delivery
This program is a partial completion over two years.
Location: Fed TAFE, Horsham
Contact: Wednesdays during school terms 9:20am to 3:20pm
Work Placement
Work placement hours will be confirmed once course units are chosen and will take place in 2nd year only
Clothing & Equipment
Neat casual clothes to be worn at VET and own laptop and USB to be brought to class every week
Materials Fee
Paid for by Department of Education for Government students. Independent and Catholic students to discuss with your school VET Co-ordinator
Program commencement is subject to enrolment numbers.
What will you learn?
VET Early Childhood Education and Care program is designed for students who are passionate about early childhood education and are looking to have a career as an early childhood educator or to do further study. Students will develop skills in a variety of childcare and education areas including ensuring the health and safety of children, working legally and ethically, using approved learning frameworks to guide practice as well as developing cultural competence.
CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
COURSE CODE: CHC30121
Fed TAFE (RTO Code 4909)
