Marianne Wehby Skills Engagement Executive EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE Training Package Project Webinars # 1 & 2 12th & 14th December 2018 Marianne Wehby Skills Engagement Executive

Webinar Outline Process Overview Consultation Process to Date Key Issues Next Steps.

Stages of review and development of training packages Case for Change and AISC Approval Technical Advisory Committee Draft 1 training package products Industry consultation Re-draft training package products (Draft 2) Validate training package products Final draft, Case for Endorsement and Companion Volume Consultation with state jurisdictions Quality assurance Submit – AISC endorses

Training Package Product Update The following 6 qualifications and associated 6 skill sets and 65 units of competency will be updated: CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC40113 Certificate IV in School Aged Education and Care CHC50213 Diploma of School Aged Education and Care CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support. PLUS - NEW – Certificate II in Children’s Services.

Consultation Process To Date National workshops November 2017 – January 2018 attended by over 300 people Online Feedback Forum Remained open until March 2018 1000 specific comments on training package products received Consultation guide Mapping tables and questions on which SkillsIQ was seeking feedback on behalf of TAC and IRC Ongoing forums, interviews and site visits.

Key Issues Certificate III as an Entry Requirement for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Updating terminology to align to current language, frameworks and social changes Consideration of recommendations from the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence and the Federal Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Scope of work roles particularly in the Education Support area, Family Day Care and Outside of School Hours roles Regional and remote communities Strengthening alignment and pathways with job outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities The role of an Educational Leader.

Key Issues – Education Support Structure of the qualifications General – core Classroom OR Classroom support. What is this job role? Learning support for school age groups Inclusive learning NDIS Implications Personal support aspects.

Key Issues – School Age Care Limited Feedback on Draft 1 Industry value of this qualification is questionable 5 SAC units Consideration of a skill set vs a qualification.

Certificate II in Children’s Services 7 Core 4 Electives Group A – choose at least one Group B – choose up to three CHCXXXXXX Prepare for work in children’s education and care Investigate inclusion and diversity in children’s education and care Source and review information on approved learning frameworks Source and review information of children’s health, safety and wellbeing Communicate as part of a children’s education and care team Source and review information on childhood learning, development and play HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety CHCXXXXXX Develop knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures Identify and set up equipment for children’s activities CHCXXXXXX Source and review information about the care needs of babies and toddlers Investigate children's additional needs in education and care environments Support children’s group activities SAC unit - TBC Investigate the role of the education support worker in student development

Companion Volume Content Glossary PE/KE Mapping across units Useful Links Other.

Feedback Forum D2 Comments Typos (Thankyou!) Full editorial check to be done prior to submission Checking Superseded imported units will be updated in qualifications prior to submission Omissions Where is CHCECE 056 Work effectively in children’s education and care Timeframes Certificate II EDS & SAC.

Next Steps – Public Consultation D2 Webinar FAQs (log via the chat function today) Public consultation period December 2018 – February 2019 Workshops, Webinars and Online Feedback Forum Outstanding Draft 2 Material to be added to the Feedback Forum Certificate II in Children’s Services Certificate IV in School Aged Education and Care Diploma of School Aged Education and Care Certificate III in Education Support Certificate IV in Education Support Workshop schedule and booking links.

Employer Engagement Continue to canvass: Practical clarity around technical issues Workplace hours Placement structure (what does it mean to be a host employer?) Observation Structure of qualifications Entry requirements.

Contact us Marianne Wehby Skills Engagement Executive P 02 9392 8100 E Marianne.wehby@skillsiq.com.au W www.skillsiq.com.au Melinda Brown General Manager P 02 9392 8100 E melinda.brown@skillsiq.com.au W www.skillsiq.com.au