Academic Requirement

(1) Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or the Australian/overseas equivalent is mandatory. Students must be 18 years old and above.

English Requirement

• English language tests: Students must achieve an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no score lower than 5.0 for all courses.
  * For equivalent English language tests see https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
  or refer to the following English Language Test Equivalency Table; or
• MIA Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN): The student is required to complete the MIA Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test to ensure that the student has the ability to complete the course;

Additional Entry Requirements:

• Meet Student Visa requirements

English Language Test Equivalency Table

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge English C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based formats received prior to 12 February 2024 are also accepted.

The program comprises of the following 17 units of competency:

Core Units

• CHCECE030 – Support inclusion and diversity
• CHCECE031 – Support children’s health safety and wellbeing
• CHCECE032 – Nurture babies and toddlers
• CHCECE033 – Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
• CHCECE034 – Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• CHCECE035 – Support the holistic learning and development of children
• CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning
• CHCECE037 – Support children to connect with the natural environment
• CHCECE038 – Observe children to inform practice
• CHCECE054 – Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples culture
• CHCECE055 – Meet legal and ethical obligations in children’s education and care
• CHCECE056 – Work effectively in children’s education and care
• CHCPRT001 – Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting#
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units

• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice

#MIA doesn’t offer HLTAID012 training internally. Students can complete it with other RTOs, apply for credit transfer with a valid certificate, and submit their first aid certificate before starting work placement. However, students are responsible for covering the costs associated with this Unit of Competency.

On successful completion of the program, learners will be awarded with CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

• 20 hours face to face delivery Per Week

Supervised Activities (Face-to-face, classroom)

The delivery is classroom-based with students completing in-class activities, presentations, discussion, and assessment tasks which include:

• practice exercises that reinforce the required practical skills.
• learning activities in the training environment in small groups and pairs.
• using textbooks, reference material and handouts to support learning.
• independent reading, preparation, and learning exercises.
• assessment tasks.

Learning styles are catered to by using whiteboard illustrations, multimedia presentations, oral instructions with handouts and interactive learning through role plays, case studies and supervising the practical implementation of skills.

Delivery had been timetabled to ensure students develop theoretical skills and knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in a class situation before commencing project assessment tasks.

The institute’s assessment methods include:

• Written assignments,
• Written and Oral questioning,
• Observation,
• Work-based projects.
• RPL

An application can be made for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.) or have an equivalent qualification or part of a qualification. MIA recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTOs and grants credit for these towards an award where applicable. The application for RPL and/or Credit Transfer should be lodged prior to or immediately after the enrolment.

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The following academic and employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:

• Students can enrol in Australian Universities to continue and pursue this career path. They can apply their knowledge and skills gained whilst in Australia to make a difference in their home country or seek to live and work anywhere in the world. In addition, international students who work in the community services field can formalise their work experience with a recognised Australian training certification, so they can tap into the jobs that are available in the industry.
• Job opportunities for international students for professional roles such as Child Care Worker.

In summary, the completion of this qualification can allow students to work in community services job roles for a diversity of employers across community related fields such as Child Care Worker.

Note:
(i) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
(ii) The institute does NOT guarantee a successful employment outcome for the student or intending student.
(iii) The institute does NOT guarantee a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the registered provider.

Additional Requirement

• Blue Card
  To successfully satisfy all course requirements, students will be required to apply for a Blue Card (Working with Children check).
  Please note: As a Blue Card applicant, it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application. For further information regarding ‘disqualified’ persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

• Up to date COVID-19 Vaccination may be required at Queensland Health facilities
• Hepatitis A and B
• Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) (persons born during or since 1966 who have only received one dose of the MMR vaccine should have a second dose)
• Chickenpox (if not previously infected)
• Pertussis (whooping cough – an adult booster dose)
• Influenza (annual vaccination)