Taking care of kids, especially from 0-5 years, is a daunting task. If you are someone who loves children and is passionate about working with them and wants to make a genuine change in their lives that has a lasting impact, then the childcare industry is for you. And there is no better time than this to get into this industry, as the childcare industry is growing rapidly. Parents are looking for educated and professional childcare workers so that they can rely on them completely to take care of their child in every way possible.
With the AET childcare courses, you can get the qualifications that are required to stand out in the childcare industry. This is going to be your first step towards your dream career.
Why choose a Childcare Course at AET?
AET offers two childcare courses.
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
This nationally recognised qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to get into the childcare industry. This course is best suited for those who want to get into the industry or want to change their career to childcare. With this course, you will be learning all the theoretical and practical skills that are required to step in. Most importantly, the hands-on learning is best for you to get exposure to what it is exactly like to be in the industry.
- CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
This advanced course is designed for those who are already in the field of childcare. With this course you will learn management and leadership skills so that you will implement educational programmes in the field to bring change in the industry.
Both these courses are nationally recognised and government-funded for the eligible students in Queensland and Victoria as well.
Both these courses are more than just certificates; they equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to prepare you to tackle real-life situations easily.
But what actually makes AET different is the focus on real-world preparations. You won’t only learn theory—you’ll be learning what you learn in practical sites with the help of experienced trainers.
Practical Skills for Real-Life Experiences
Working with children takes patience, empathy, creativity, and the ability to think on your feet. AET’s childcare courses get you ready to do just that! Here’s how:
1. Build your emotional intelligence
You’ll learn how to recognise the emotions of a child and respond to them in healthy and supportive ways. Being able to help a toddler through a tantrum or help anxious children come to peace at drop-off is a typical requirement in a childcare environment.
2. Understand child development
Being able to refer to the stages of a child’s development will help you plan and deliver age-appropriate activities and assist with well-documented changes in behaviour. AET will provide the competencies and skills you need to cover supporting the milestones of development at the appropriate times.
3. Responding in Emergencies
You will be equipped with skills to manage a child with allergies or minor injuries, etc. AET will help you learn first aid, risk assessment, and procedures for emergencies, so you are ready to respond when the situation arises in real life.
4. Communicating with Parents
AET is committed to helping you develop professional and constructive communication with families. Any assistance you will have had to document children’s progress, discussing concerns or future pathways, next steps, or even building a positive relationship with source carers, would hold you in good stead educator for your future.
5. Developing Inclusive and Secure Environments
In your course, you’ll explore how to develop inclusive learning environments that will accommodate children from a range of backgrounds and abilities. This will set you up well for Australia’s multicultural childcare sector.
Learning by Doing: Work Placement
AET’s childcare courses have a major emphasis on workplace placement. You’ll complete hours of practical time spent in authentic early childhood services, where you will practice applying theory and develop your confidence in interacting with the children, staff and families you will be working with. This experience gives you an opportunity to not only enhance your skills but also to enter your career industry-ready on day one.
Career Opportunity
AET’s childcare qualifications provide many pathways to fulfilling jobs such as:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Outside School Hours Care Educator
- Kindergarten Assistant
Ready to take the next step?
AET is among the top institutes when it comes to vocational courses. We offer a flexible, supportive, career-focused learning experience for students. It does not matter if you are a fresher or experienced or coming back to the workforce in this industry; AET’s childcare courses provide you with practical experience, useful skills, and a solid foundation for a career in early childhood education.
View our childcare courses today and take that first step towards a rewarding career working with children.