Manage an Early Childhood Education and Care Service

• Investigate the variety of early childhood services that provide educational programs for children

• Follow and adhere to licensing and regulations (National Quality Standard, National Law and Regulations (ACECQA), Early Years Learning Framework)

• Devise strategies to recruit, lead and mentor others

• Work closely with your peers and collaborate in a teamwork environment

• Develop your financial management and marketing knowledge to promote your service within a specific context

• A microcredential qualification in Manage an Early Childhood Education and Care Service

• The knowledge to examine early childhood education and care service compliance regarding regulatory requirements

• Experience in outlining early childhood education and care service operational management requirements

• The skills to devise strategies to lead and mentor others in quality assurance system requirements

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

• A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or

• A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or

• A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

You must also:

• Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

Note:

• Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

• Knowledge and awareness of registered centres and early childcare environments

• A current First Aid Certificate including CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma awareness training to meet WorkCover requirements

• The Child Protection Awareness Training (induction) Unit of Competence CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm

• The ability to work with people in difficult situations and circumstances

• Awareness that you’ll need to attend a 5 1/2 hour orientation before class commences

• Decision-making skills and the ability to respond and act quickly in situations

• The ability to improve quality outcomes for children, families, colleagues and services