Undertaking this skill set will not only set you up for a career in childcare and education, but it will also open doors to part-time opportunities in before-and-after-school care and vacation care programs – perfect for those looking to gain experience while studying or balancing other commitments.
Potential career opportunities
Childcare Educator, Before and After School Care Educator, Student Support Liaison Officer
Units Studied
- HLTWHS001 Workplace Health and Safety
- CHCPRT025 Identifying and Reporting Children at Risk
- HLTAID012 Providing First Aid in Education and Care Settings
How will I Learn?
- Face-to-Face classroom training delivery
- Trainer will guide you through theory and prepare you for the assessment content
- You will gain real industry knowledge through scenarios and industry trainers
Course entry requirements
- Telephone or personal meeting with our Training Coordinator who will provide course information and answer your questions to ensure this is the right course for you before you enrol.
- Unique Student Identifer (see information below).
What you need to know about this course
- The course is delivered using a blended learning model which includes timetabled classroom attendance and weekly flexible directed self study hours.
- Students will need to allow time during the course for directed self study for the completion of learning and assessment tasks.
- The course is delivered in the College’s fully equipped training room by our qualified and industry experienced trainer/assessor.
- 3 units of competency will be studied during this short course, as listed above.
- A timetable will be provided on course commencement.
- The resources for this course will be delivered via our NBMC learning management system, CANVAS. Training to use CANVAS will be provided at the beginning of the course. Once access to the course resources is provided, students can either print them and bring them along to class, or access them electronically via their personal laptop. Students enrolling must have access to the following:
- A laptop / computer
- The internet
- A scanner, or a scanner app downloaded on their smart phone
Are there Assessments?
- Competency based assessment of the units of competency in this course will be conducted through a mix of assessment methods including case studies, theory tasks and practical demonstration.
- You will receive clear assessment instructions and an opportunity will be provided for resubmission of assessments if required.
Pathway to Further Training and Employment
This short course provides a pathway to:
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC40121 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Funding
This course is fully funded by the NSW Government for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria below.
- An Australian Citizen/Perm Resident/ NZ Citizen/Humanitarian visa holder or a partner visa holder whose sponsor is a humanitarian visa holder; and
- Live or work in NSW, and
- No longer at school, and
- 2024 School leaver or aged 17-24 years (no longer at school)
College Trainers
All NBMC Trainers/Assessors are current industry professionals with the required qualifications to deliver and assess this course. Trainers draw upon and share their own experiences in the industry to ensure that the training delivered to you is current and relevant.
Student Support
Please advise our Training Coordinator at your initial telephone or personal meeting if you require additional support in your learning. This will allow a support plan to be devised before you commence your course.
Why study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College?
Enjoy smaller class sizes, a personalised relationship with your trainer, face-to face teaching sessions and qualifications that include real life work experience, when you choose to study at Northern Beaches & Mosman College (NBMC).
With classes available across the Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore in Brookvale and Mosman, the College offers increasing numbers of accredited and vocational qualifications. Students include those looking to upskill, to change career direction and school leavers keen to step onto a career pathway. Courses on offer can lead directly to employment and/or go towards future learning opportunities.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
From 1 January 2015 it is a requirement of the Federal Government that all students undertaking nationally recognised training will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This involves an easy online application. See USI Fact Sheet for information on how to apply for a USI go to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Website for additional information.
Please ensure when completing your enrolment information, that the details relating to your name are identical to those on the identification evidence (eg passport or driver’s licence) used when creating your USI, eg no abbreviations or nicknames should be used. Once created, it is important that you keep a record of your USI and access to your accredited training records in a safe place. You will need this information for any future enrolments into accredited training in Australia. Please contact the College on 9970 1000 if you require assistance.
- For more information on course content contact Natalie Thornberry on 9970 1053 or email natalie@nbmc.nsw.edu.au.
- To apply for a position in this course click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below, a coordinator will be in touch to discuss your application further. Limited places available.
This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government.
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