This course is for people who want to work as an early childhood educator in a centre-based service or family day care. This level of educator is responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood education and care services in accordance with legislative requirements and is often responsible for the supervision of others. You will gain skills and knowledge in how to use a national learning framework, regulations and quality standards to support the education and care of children from birth to school age. You will be able to document, plan and evaluate children's play and learning while ensuring children's health and safety. You will be able to support the holistic development of children birth to school age and manage a children's service to address regulations and quality assurance. Workers in this role may have responsibility for supervision of volunteers or other staff. Course Structure To receive the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Analyse information to inform learning Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development Develop cultural competence Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Embed sustainable practices in service operations Ensure the health and safety of children Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children Facilitate compliance in an education and care service Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children Maintain work health and safety Nurture creativity in children Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Promote children s agency Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Provide care for babies and toddlers Provide care for children Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework Career opportunities Centre Manager (Children's Services), Children's Advisor, Children's Service Director/Manager, early childhood educator, Children's Services Coordinator, Group/team coordinator/leader early childhood, Family Day Care Coordinator, Program Leader (children's services), Child development educator, Special needs/inclusive educator. Articulation When you finish this course you can apply for direct entry to Year II of the 4-Year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) degree program.