Start your rewarding career working in the early childhood industry today. This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. They support the implementation of an approved learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. Depending on the setting, educators may work under direct supervision or autonomously. Placement is in regulated early childhood service and consists of 2 x 2 week blocks, consisting of 152 hours. Our friendly and experiences teachers will assist you with work placement, mentoring, obtaining your Level 2 First Aid – and provide you with the skills and knowledge to best enhance and enrich the growth, learning and development of children. Modes of Study This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 120 hours Major Study Areas Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Develop cultural competence Ensure the health and safety of children Provide care for children Promote and provide healthy food and drinks Provide care for babies and toddlers Develop positive and respectful relationships with children Use an approved learning framework to guide practice Support the holistic development of children in early childhood Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning Use information about children to inform practice Work legally and ethically Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Participate in workplace health and safety Study pathways Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Career pathways Graduates may seek employment in Long Day Care, Family day care, Playgroups, as a Nanny, Out-of-school hours care or Holiday programs.