Early Childhood Education and Care

Provide First Aid - 2 Day Skill Set

State ID: KAA61

Be prepared for an emergency

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to provide first aid treatment for a wide range of emergencies until the arrival of professional medical help.

This course is suited to any individual who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations including community and workplace settings.

This course will cover:

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

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Provide CPR

State ID: KAA96

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

This course is suitable for those who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations including community and workplace settings.

Topics covered include:

Recognising and responding to an emergency situation
Performing CPR as per guidelines
How to correctly use an automated external defibrillator
Communicating details of incident

Important information

How to apply

Important information

Course Requirements

Students must have the physical capacity to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

Course enquiry

Please note: This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply or require further application information, please visit our Apply and Enrol page.

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Provide CPR

State ID: 512

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

This course is suitable for those who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations including community and workplace settings.

Topics covered include:

Recognising and responding to an emergency situation
Performing CPR as per guidelines
How to correctly use an automated external defibrillator
Communicating details of incident

Important information

How to apply

Important information

Course Requirements

Students must have the physical capacity to kneel on the floor to perform CPR.

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

Course enquiry

Please note: This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply or require further application information, please visit our Apply and Enrol page.

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Emergency First Aid Response Skill Set

State ID: KAA69

First aid course for teachers and carers.

This first aid course is for teachers, support staff and carers employed in an education and care setting. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in a range of emergency situations. Topics covered include:

Important information

How to apply

Important information

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

Course enquiry

Please note: This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply or require further application information, please visit our Apply and Enrol page.

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Provide First Aid - 1 Day Skill Set

State ID: KAA60

Be prepared for an emergency

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to provide first aid treatment for a wide range of emergencies until the arrival of professional medical help.

This training meets the Level 2 Workplace First Aid standard as determined by WorkSafe (Western Australia).

This course will cover:

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

Course enquiry

Please note: This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply or require further application information, please visit our Apply and Enrol page.

First name *

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Provide First Aid Skill Set

State ID: KAA05

Be prepared for an emergency

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to provide first aid treatment for a wide range of emergencies until the arrival of professional medical help.

This training meets the Level 2 Workplace First Aid standard as determined by WorkSafe (Western Australia).

This course will cover:

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Semester 1, 2021

Kalgoorlie Campus - Provide First Aid Skills Set - February

Overview

Units

Overview

Duration	1 day/s
When	Semester 1, 2021
Where	Kalgoorlie Campus
How	Face to face (class room) Skill set

National ID	Unit Title
HLTAID001	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID002	Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

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Course enquiry

Please note: This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply or require further application information, please visit our Apply and Enrol page.

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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC50113 | State ID: J594

A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop

This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

Work placement

Important information

Job opportunities

Study pathway

How to apply

Work placement

A Work Placement must be undertaken as part of this course.

Important information

Additional Resources

Learners will be required to provide additional resources for this course, unless you are employed as an educator and can demonstrate required hours.

VET Student Loans

This qualification is eligible for the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Eligible students can opt to defer the payment of all or part of their tuition fees by applying for a VET Student Loan. VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. Approved loans become a personal debt with the Commonwealth (HELP debt) until it is repaid.

For more information on VET Student Loans at Central Regional TAFE click here.

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First Aid - HLTAID004

Please note that Central Regional TAFE has a partnership arrangement with The Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia Inc (RLSSWA) RTO # 0854 to deliver and assess First Aid (HLTAID004) on their behalf. RLSSWA are the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) therefore Central Regional TAFE follows all of RLSSWA’s organisational policies and procedures when delivering and assessing all units of competence. All correspondence related to the policies and procedures should be directed to the office (08) 9383 8200. RLSSWA’s policies and procedures can be found here https://www.royallifesavingwa.com.au/programs/vocational-training/rto-policies

A fee of $19.80 will be paid to RLSSWA for issuance of Certificates/statements of attainments.

Early Childhood Education at Northam

Our Northam Campus offers a unique and flexible approach to the delivery of this course. Find out more about the structure and requirements for flexible study from our Northam Campus with our Pre Enrolment Information booklet.

Early Childhood Education at Geraldton

Our Geraldton Campus offers this course with a focus on delivered tutorials and workshops. Find out more about the structure and requirements for study with our Pre Enrolment Information booklet.

Disclaimer

Courses at Central Regional TAFE are delivered subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability may be subject to review and change.

Job opportunities

Your guide to a career in Early Childhood Education and Care

Graduates of this course may enter careers as: early childhood education and care director, qualified educator in long day care, outside school hours care, family day care and mobile services, family day care scheme coordinator, educational leader, room leader, family support specialist or early childhood consultant.

Study pathway

The Diploma may gain students entry into University and a possibility of credits towards the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood). This is subject to the individual University's discretion.

Further study opportunities

Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

International students please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Opens in a new window

Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Available all year round, 2021

Geraldton Campus - Self Paced External

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Geraldton Campus
How

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCECE014	Comply with family day care administration requirements
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

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Geraldton Campus - Self Paced Onsite

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Geraldton Campus
How

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCECE014	Comply with family day care administration requirements
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

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Kalgoorlie Campus - Self Paced Onsite

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Kalgoorlie Campus
How	Face to face (class room) Flexible

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBINN502	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Option

National ID	Unit Title
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

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Kalgoorlie Campus - Traineeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	12 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Kalgoorlie Campus
How	Traineeship

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBINN502	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Option

National ID	Unit Title
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

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Northam Campus - Self Paced Onsite

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Northam Campus
How

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCINM002	Meet community information needs
CHCMGT003	Lead the work team
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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Semester 1, 2021

Geraldton Campus - Classroom - New Intake

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	18 month/s
When	Semester 1, 2021
Where	Geraldton Campus
How	Face to face (class room) Full-Time

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE016	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
CHCECE017	Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
CHCECE018	Nurture creativity in children
CHCECE019	Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
CHCECE020	Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
CHCECE021	Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
CHCECE022	Promote children's agency
CHCECE023	Analyse information to inform learning
CHCECE024	Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
CHCECE025	Embed sustainable practices in service operations
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBLED401	Develop teams and individuals
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

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Course enquiry

Please note: This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply or require further application information, please visit our Apply and Enrol page.

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

National ID: CHC30113 | State ID: J587

Are you interested in working with children in an education and care service? Do you enjoy providing care to babies and children?

Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding sector for those with a genuine interest and passion in the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Entrance Requirements

Work placement

Important information

Job opportunities

Study pathway

How to apply

Entrance Requirements

This course is available as a Traineeship.

Entrance requirements for Traineeships

You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.

An traineeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job.

Some of the benefits of a Traineeship are that you can:

Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path.

Work placement

A Work Placement must be undertaken as part of this course.

Important information

First Aid - HLTAID004

Central Regional TAFE has a partnership arrangement with The Royal Life Saving Society Western Australia Inc (RLSSWA) RTO # 0854 to deliver and assess this unit on their behalf. RLSSWA are the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) therefore Central Regional TAFE follows all of RLSSWA’s organisational policies and procedures when delivering and assessing all units of competence. All correspondence related to the policies and procedures should be directed to the office (08) 9383 8200. RLSSWA’s policies and procedures can be found here https://www.royallifesavingwa.com.au/programs/vocational-training/rto-policies

A fee of $19.80 will be paid to RLSSWA for issuance of Certificates/statements of attainments.

VET in Schools

This qualification is also available to VET in Schools students. For further information regarding this, students will need to contact their local school. Central Regional TAFE has a duty of care for all it's students. Special arrangements have been put in place to ensure the safety and well being of students under 18 years of age.

Disclaimer

Job opportunities

Your guide to a career in early childhood education & care

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to obtain employment in a variety of roles including: assistant educator, outside school hours care educator, playgroup supervisor, family day care educator or nanny.

Study pathway

Further study opportunities

Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

How to apply

On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Visit our Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.

Flexible and Other Study Types

We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more here.

International Students

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Short Courses and Skill Sets

Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.

Delivery location, important dates and study options

Available all year round, 2021

Geraldton Campus - Self Paced External

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Geraldton Campus
How	External mode Flexible

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCECE014	Comply with family day care administration requirements
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Ready to register for this course? Check out our apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.

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Geraldton Campus - Self Paced Onsite

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Geraldton Campus
How	Face to face (subject to quota) Flexible

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCECE014	Comply with family day care administration requirements
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Ready to register for this course? Check out our apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.

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Kalgoorlie Campus - Self Paced Onsite

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Kalgoorlie Campus
How	Face to face (class room) Flexible

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCECE026	Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

Option

National ID	Unit Title
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Ready to register for this course? Check out our apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.

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Northam Campus - Self Paced Onsite

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Northam Campus
How	Face to face (subject to quota) Flexible

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Ready to register for this course? Check out our apply and enrol page, register now in our Application Portal or contact us on 1800 672 700.

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Northam Campus - Traineeship

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	6 month/s
When	Available all year round
Where	Northam Campus
How	Traineeship

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCECE006	Support behaviour of children and young people
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

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An Apprenticeship or Traineeship is a full time employment based training program usually lasting 12 months or more. Find out more here.

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Semester 1, 2021

Geraldton Campus - Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester/s
When	Semester 1, 2021
Where	Geraldton Campus
How	Face to face (class room)

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Apply now

Ready to apply for this course? Apply with TAFE Admissions or contact us on 1800 672 700.

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Semester 2, 2021

Geraldton Campus - Classroom

Overview

Fees and charges

Units

Overview

Duration	1 semester/s
When	Semester 2, 2021
Where	Geraldton Campus
How

Units

Core

National ID	Unit Title
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCECE001	Develop cultural competence
CHCECE002	Ensure the health and safety of children
CHCECE003	Provide care for children
CHCECE004	Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
CHCECE005	Provide care for babies and toddlers
CHCECE007	Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
CHCECE009	Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
CHCECE010	Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
CHCECE011	Provide experiences to support children's play and learning
CHCECE013	Use information about children to inform practice
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT001	Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
HLTAID004	Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID	Unit Title
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCECE012	Support children to connect with their world
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Apply now

Ready to apply for this course? Check out the apply and enrol page for more information.

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We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

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Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

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We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

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Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

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We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

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First aid course for teachers and carers.

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We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

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Be prepared for an emergency

How to apply

Delivery location, important dates and study options

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. Contact our student services team on 1800 672 700 for more information or complete the course enquiry form below.

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Be prepared for an emergency

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Delivery location, important dates and study options

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