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Important Information About Mandatory Vocational Placement

Vocational placement is a compulsory component of CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is critical for achieving competency in specific units. Students cannot receive the qualification until all placement requirements are completed.

Students will experience vocational placement in a regulated children’s education and care service within Australia. For those currently employed in the industry, you may be able to use your workplace to meet your placement requirements, provided it meets the necessary criteria. Please note that placement centres must be within a 20km radius of the College.

Placement Duration & Timing

The course requires a minimum of 160 hours of mandatory vocational placement. Vocational placement is typically scheduled towards the end of the course, after completing relevant theoretical components. This ensures students are well-prepared for real workplace environments.

Placement Support

Queensford College assists in arranging suitable placements, but students are expected to actively participate in the process. Comprehensive support and guidance is provided, including detailed information on placement timing, structure, and expectations during course and placement orientation sessions.

Before You Enrol

Understanding the placement requirements is essential prior to enrolling. Students must be able to obtain a Working with Children Government Check that is relevant to their state before commencing vocational placement. Any associated costs will be shouldered by the student.

If you have any questions about vocational placement or how it fits into your course, please contact your course advisor or our Admissions Team for more information.

Enrolling in the this course requires students to participate in practical training and vocational placement in a regulated early childhood setting. By undertaking this course, students acknowledge and accept the following conditions:

1. Physical Demands & Workplace Expectations
   • Practical training and vocational placement involve physically active tasks such as lifting children and equipment, standing for extended periods, bending, and engaging in play-based learning.
   • Students must adhere to workplace health and safety regulations, including hygiene practices, infection control, and safe supervision of children.
2. Health & Safety Compliance
   • Students must disclose any medical conditions, physical limitations, or other factors that may impact their ability to participate in practical training or vocational placement.
   • Any illnesses, allergies, or conditions affecting participation must be communicated to the training provider and host employer.
   • Students must comply with mandatory vaccination and health screening requirements as specified by the industry and government regulations.
3. Working with Children & Legal Requirements
   • Students must obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent state/territory clearance before commencing vocational placement.
   • Criminal history checks or additional clearances may be required based on employer or state regulations. A failure to obtain or maintain these clearances may prevent students from completing the course.
4. Professional Conduct & Industry Standards
   • Students are expected to demonstrate professional behaviour, effective communication, and ethical responsibility when working with children, families, and colleagues as per Early Childhood Australia (ECA) code of ethics.
   • Failure to meet industry standards, comply with workplace policies, or adhere to child protection regulations may impact a student’s ability to successfully complete the vocational placement component.
5. Completion Requirements
   • Participation in practical classes and vocational placement is mandatory to meet course requirements.
   • Students unable to complete these components due to medical, legal, or personal reasons may not be eligible to receive their qualification.

By enrolling in this course, students acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for meeting all necessary conditions for successful completion.

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You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer for this course.

Queensford College use industry current practices and methodologies to ensure the training program is relevant to industry while also meeting Training Package requirements. Our students have access to a team of reliable staff and trainers that are available throughout the course duration. For the duration of the course students will be supported with the following:

• Student Services: for all administrative enquiries and on issues associated with general academic skills
• Trainers: to answer any questions students may have about the course content, assessments and study progress
• Help Desk: for any assistance on course materials and assessment submission through our online learning platform.

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