Certificate III in Early Childhood Care and Education
This qualification is internationally accredited by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and recorded on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF). It is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).
Description
This qualification prepares students with skills and knowledge required by child caregivers working with infants and toddlers to ensure that the children’s physical and emotional wellbeing is maintained and their self-sufficiency is nurtured. Students will learn to use an informed programme-planning cycle that is based on
information gathered through observing children’s play and learning. It will explore legislative and policy frameworks, aspects of workplace health and safety and first aid responses to infants, children and adults. It discusses cross-cultural issues involving Pacific communities and prepares students to be proactive members of an innovative team that communicates and cooperates with persons of
Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include but not limited to:
• Assistant Pre-school Teacher
• Day Care Worker
• Nanny
• Child Caregivers in Hotels and Resorts
Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme, a person shall have:
- Must be 18 years and over, and a pass in Form 6/year 12 with English; or
- Met the mature student admission criteria; or
- Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience
Length of Programme
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 1 and half years
Course Information
This programme has a total of five (5) courses.
Code | Course Title | Campus | Semester |
CEE31 | Child Development & Care | All Campuses | 1 and 2 |
CEE32 | Curriculum Studies | All Campuses | 1 and 2 |
CEE33 | Early Childhood Professional Practice | All Campuses | 1 and 2 |
CEE34 | Growing Up in a Pacific Family and Community | All Campuses | 1 and 2 |
CEE35 | Early Childhood Care & Education Workplace Attachment | All Campus | 1 and 2 |