Early childhood educators play an important role in children’s development and set the foundations for a lifetime of learning using play-based techniques. If you see yourself as an early childhood educator, consider this professional development course as an ideal introduction to this rewarding career.
The Certificate of Education Support – Early Childhood is the perfect platform for entry into a profession that involves caring for and teaching the next generation of young Australians. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support and foster the physical, social and emotional development of children in early childhood.
You will also acquire skills to foster children’s language, communication and cognitive development, as well as establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour and inclusion of children with additional needs. Throughout this course, you will learn how to organise experiences to facilitate and enhance children’s development.
On completion of this course, you will not meet requirements for work in daycare centres or as a teacher’s aide, but you will have a solid knowledge-base to confidently pursue further studies in this area. This course is ideal for educational tutors, family daycare workers and for parents to best support their child’s education.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children
- Collaborate with colleagues about expectations
- The National Quality Framework (NQF)
- National Quality Standards (NQS)
- Positive and respectful behaviour
- Children’s behaviour
- Expectations for educators
- Service policies and procedures
- Expectations for behaviour
- Collaborating with children to develop expectations
- Age-appropriate expectations of behaviour
- Supporting children to manage pro-social skills
- Children’s capacity for self-regulation
- Strategies to support self-regulation
- The Shanker Method
- Considering individual children’s needs
- Impact of the environment and curriculum on behaviour
- Development of children’s cooperative behaviour
- Role-modelling, coaching and mentoring
- Areas to support colleagues
- Conflict resolution
- Strategies to resolve conflict
- Alternative response and behaviours
- Factors that cause challengers for children
- Life experiences and beliefs
- Observing and documenting children’s behaviour
- Types of observations and records
- Privacy considerations
- Factors impacting on behaviour
- Responding to behaviour
- Responding to the needs of other children
- Support plans for children
- Collaborative planning approach
- Analysing information
- Long-term and short-term objectives
- Plans for supporting positive interactions and behaviour
- The Four C’s and the Five R’s frameworks
- Children’s developmental stages
- Situations where input is needed from professionals
- Behaviour support plans
- Referrals to professionals
- Mandatory reporting
- Develop and document the behaviour support plan
- Implementing the support plan
- Supporting colleagues
- Using critical reflection to review progress
- Modifying plans
- Pedagogical practice
Unit 2 - Nurture creativity in children
- The role of arts in early childhood development
- Form of expression
- Creative freedom
- Connection to learning
- Learning dispositions
- Creative opportunities
- Music, movement and visual art
- Language and storytelling
- Dramatic play and imaginative play
- STEAM
- Digital technologies and construction
- First Nations Art
- Nurture creativity based on child’s interests and cultural background
- Intentional teaching
- Document opportunities
- Teaching strategies
- Learning goals
- Research and organise resources
- Nature and found materials – uses and benefits
- Sustainability and resources
- Provide time for children to be creative
- Planning
- Teaching care
- Techniques and skills
- Teaching children to care for materials and equipment
- Collaboration
- The problem-solving process
- Encouraging creative thinking
- Flexibility and further exploration
- Supporting children to value and feel responsible
- Roel model creativit
- Encouraging children to pursue own ideas
- Curiosity and questions
- Show respect
- Discuss work and offer help
- Encourage children to respect their peers creativity
- Observation and critical reflection
- Feedback from colleagues, families and children
- Expand on children’s ideas
- Evaluate outcomes
- National Quality Framework (NQF)
- National Quality Standard (NQS)
- National Law and Regulations
- Service standards
- Policies and procedures
- Theories about the role of the arts and creativity
Unit 3 - Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing
- Historical perspectives about childhood learning
- Child development and early brain development
- Theories of early childhood learning
- Pedagogical practices and philosophy
- NQF and NQS quality areas
- Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
- Sharing knowledge with colleagues
- Explore and compare research about belonging
- Developing relationships with children and families
- Instilling children with a sense of belonging
- Why belonging should be monitored
- How teachers can monitor belonging
- Activities that challenge a child’s physical skills and abilities
- Positive self-image and identity through play
- Allow children to recognise their own emotions
- Ethical issues relevant to a child’s life and community
- Promote cooperation and conflict resolution
- Literary-rich environments
- Print resources supporting language and literacy learning
- Encourage participation in all activities
- Monitor development milestones
- Influences and variations in development
- Implement teaching strategies to support development
- Encouraging children to explore, experiment and take risks
- Encourage decision making
- Encourage participation in group discussions
- Investigating new ideas, concepts and thinking
- Child-initiated learning
- Intentional teaching
- Policies and procedures
- Planned experiences
- Spontaneous experiences
- Observation methods
- Critical reflection
- Feedback from colleagues, families and children
- Using evaluation to plan future programs
Unit 4 - Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- Health and safety policies and procedures
- Scope of educator’s role and responsibilities
- Model and monitor compliance
- Communication processes
- Incidents, injury and illness
- Responding to issues
- Medical needs and medication management
- Infections
- Responding to emergencies and evacuations
- Health and safety training
- Records management
- Hazards and risks
- Risk management
- Risk assessment procedures
- Daily checklists
- Implementation of risk controls
- Risk control strategies
- Keep health and safety knowledge up to date
- Credible and authoritative information
- Feedback from colleagues
- Critical reflection
- ACECQAD
- Risk management plan for excursions
- Staff and resourcing requirements
- Parental consent for excursions
- Insurance and volunteer requirements
- Transport and booster seat requirements’
- Preparing children for excursion
- Communicate details to volunteers
- The National Quality Framework (NQF)
- National Quality Standards (NQS)
Unit 5 - Work in partnership with children’s families
- Enrolment and orientation process
- Create a welcoming environment
- Responding to questions, concerns and requests
- Sharing knowledge, skills life and culture
- Child rearing practices
- Parenting styles
- Information available to families
- Communicating and promoting involvement
- Maintaining positive relationships
- Keeping in touch with families about child progress
- Informing families of any incidents
- Strategies to facilitate collaboration
- Understanding and connecting with communities
- Engaging with local communities
- Engaging with families
- Community services and resources
- Referring families to services
Study Hours
Estimated duration 75 Hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% Online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testmonials
Great class! I only wish there was a spell check feature on the assessments. Since we were learning about different learning type I had wished there was a read aloud option also.
L. Farrell, Amsterdam, North Holland | Certificate of Education Support – Early Childhood
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 75 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $400.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:
- Educational Tutors
- Family Daycare Workers
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