Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Units of Competency

• CHCECE030 : Support inclusion and diversity (Core)

  This unit outlines the key outcomes, skills, and knowledge needed to reflect on the impact of personal values and biases, demonstrate respect for inclusion and diversity, and foster children’s understanding of inclusive principles and behaviours.

  Designed for educators working within regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, this unit helps professionals align their practice with established policies and procedures while promoting a culture of inclusion and respect.

• CHCECE031 : Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing (Core)

  This unit focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required to support and promote children’s health, safety, and wellbeing, covering areas such as physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, rest, relaxation, and individual medical needs.

  It is designed for educators working within regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, following established policies and procedures and working under the guidance of others. This unit is key to ensuring the holistic wellbeing of children in your care.

• CHCECE032 : Nurture babies and toddlers (Core)

  This unit outlines the skills and knowledge needed to build strong relationships with babies, toddlers, and their families, while addressing the specific physical and emotional needs of children from birth to 23 months. It focuses on the ability to follow individualised care routines for sleep, feeding, and toileting.

  Ideal for educators working in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, this unit ensures adherence to established policies and procedures while working under the guidance of others, fostering the best care for young children.

• CHCECE033 : Develop positive and respectful relationships with children(Core)

  This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to communicate and interact respectfully with children, guiding their behaviour in ways that promote their agency, positive self-esteem, and self-regulation.

  Designed for educators working in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, this unit ensures that practice aligns with established policies and procedures, with support and guidance from others to foster a nurturing environment for children’s development.

• CHCECE034 : Use an approved learning framework to guide practice (Core)

  This unit outlines the skills and knowledge needed to source and implement an approved childhood learning framework.

  It is designed for educators who support children’s learning based on an established curriculum, working under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia.

• CHCECE035 : Support the holistic learning and development of children (Core)

  This unit focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required to recognise and support the interrelationship between children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and communication development.

  Designed for educators who support children’s learning and development within an established curriculum, this unit is ideal for those working under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, helping to shape well-rounded, thriving young learners.

• CHCECE036 : Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning (Core)

  This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to design, support, and evaluate play and learning experiences for children.

  Perfect for educators who support children’s learning within an established curriculum, this unit is tailored for those working under the guidance of others in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, ensuring enriching and effective learning opportunities for every child.

• CHCECE037 : Support children to connect with the natural environment (Core)

  The skills and knowledge required to support and encourage children’s connection with the natural environment are essential for fostering an appreciation of nature and sustainability from an early age.

  Designed for educators who contribute to the curriculum planning process under the guidance of others, this unit is ideal for those working in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, helping to create meaningful learning experiences that inspire a love for the natural world.

• CHCECE038 : Observe children to inform practice (Core)

  The skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse information about children through observation and other sources are crucial for informed curriculum planning.

  Tailored for educators who contribute to the curriculum planning process under the guidance of others, this unit is perfect for those working in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, ensuring a collaborative approach to supporting each child’s unique development.

• CHCECE054 : Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures (Core)

  This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to recognise different perspectives on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, understand local and broader cultural contexts, and integrate culturally appropriate experiences, interactions, behaviours, and environments into everyday practice with children.

  Ideal for educators working in regulated children’s education and care services or schools across Australia, this unit supports those from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators, ensuring inclusive and respectful practices that honour cultural identity in all settings.

• CHCECE055 : Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care (Core)

  This unit outlines the essential skills and knowledge needed to recognise and meet legal and ethical obligations, including identifying potential and actual instances of non-compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to the continuous improvement of practices.

  Designed for educators working in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, this unit ensures adherence to established policies and procedures while promoting a culture of compliance and ongoing development.

• CHCECE056 : Work effectively in children’s education and care (Core)

  This unit focuses on the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a children’s education and care setting, using strong communication and a clear understanding of job roles, responsibilities, and service procedures to complete daily tasks.

  Perfect for individuals working under supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, this unit is ideal for those in regulated children’s education and care services across Australia, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

• CHCPRT001 : Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (Core)

  This unit outlines the essential skills and knowledge required to support and protect children and young people at risk of harm, within the framework of relevant legislation and policies, while upholding a duty of care responsibility.

  Designed for workers across various roles providing services to children and young people, this unit is ideal for those in community services and health settings, ensuring a strong, protective approach to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

• HLTAID012 : Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Core)

  This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children, following the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other national clinical bodies.

  Applicable to a wide range of workers in education and care settings, this unit is essential for those who may need to respond to first aid emergencies, including asthma and anaphylactic incidents. It is particularly relevant for early childhood workers and educators in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

• HLTWHS001 : Participate in workplace health and safety (Core)

  This unit outlines the skills and knowledge required for workers to engage in safe work practices, ensuring both their own health and safety and that of others.
  Applicable to all workers, this unit is designed for those who need to understand workplace health and safety (WHS) in order to perform their duties, whether under direct supervision or with some level of individual responsibility.

• HLTFSE001 : Follow basic food safety practices (Elective)

  This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain personal hygiene, ensure food safety, contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas, and properly dispose of food.
  It applies to food service workers who operate under supervision and follow established guidelines to ensure safe and hygienic food practices.

• BSBWRT311 : Write simple documents (Elective)

  This unit outlines the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft, and finalise a simple document.

  It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies across various work contexts, exercising discretion and judgement to produce a variety of straightforward documents.

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