Early Childhood Educator
Gowrie Victoria

The program commences: Mondays 17 August - 14 September inclusive (5 days in total)

Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Care is a short
program for Year 10-12 students from government schools to
explore the possibilities of a fulfilling career in the early
childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. Delivered one day a week over five weeks, students will have
the opportunity to observe early childhood educators in practice at Gowrie‘s Broadmeadows Valley early years service, gaining valuable insight into daily rhythms, responsibilities ans experiences in child care. The program includes a career expo where students can discuss a range of career pathway options with Headstart, university and other representatives.

Skills You Might Learn

Guided observations of children and
educators; Guided tour of the service;
Introduction to Child safety, WHS, service
policies and regulations and
professionalism; Meeting ECEC educators
and professionals.
Week 2 -
Communicating
with young
children
Child led tours of the service; Learning the
fundamentals and practicing
communicating with children; Spending
time in indoor and outdoor programs with
children.
Week 3 -
Play-based
Learning
Intro to the theory of play based learning,
standards, curriculum, and reflection;
Making educational resources from
recycled materials; Observing, participating
in and reflecting on outdoor and indoor
programs with children.
Weeks 4 & 5 -
Implementing
learning
experiences &
career expo
Design and deliver several learning
environments and experiences for small
groups of children.
ECEC career and pathway options with
Headstart, University representative, RTO
representative, Gowrie talent recruiter

Typical Tasks & Duties

Guided observations of children and
educators; Guided tour of the service;
Introduction to Child safety, WHS, service
policies and regulations and
professionalism; Meeting ECEC educators
and professionals.
Week 2 -
Communicating
with young
children
Child led tours of the service; Learning the
fundamentals and practicing
communicating with children; Spending
time in indoor and outdoor programs with
children.
Week 3 -
Play-based
Learning
Intro to the theory of play based learning,
standards, curriculum, and reflection;
Making educational resources from
recycled materials; Observing, participating
in and reflecting on outdoor and indoor
programs with children.
Weeks 4 & 5 -
Implementing
learning
experiences &
career expo
Design and deliver several learning
environments and experiences for small
groups of children.
ECEC career and pathway options with
Headstart, University representative, RTO
representative, Gowrie talent recruiter

Student Requirements

Who can enrol:
Year 10-12 students from government schools
Students who want to learn about the next steps in pursuing
a career in early childhood education and care.
Working with Children Check (WWCC):
Students 18+ years will need a voluntary WWCC to be
eligible to enrol.

Dress Requirements

smart casual

Special Transport Requirements

bus is available

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• BSB20115 - Certificate II in Business
• CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care