Wyndham Community and Education Centre is open to the public.
Please call 9742 4013 to speak to someone about a program or service, or for further information.

Course Details Pre Accredited

Course Details Pre Accredited

This course is for people who are interested in preparing for future certificate courses in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).

Course Information:

Skills for Work & Study (Early Childhood Education) will cover:
  • learning common words and phrases you will encounter when working in ECEC
  • reading a job description, to understand work related tasks in ECEC
  • the daily routine of an Early Childhood teacher
  • an introduction to the National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning Framework and Child Safety Standards
  • an introduction to documenting learning experiences in an ECEC centre
  • learning tips and tricks for greeting and settling children
  • learning about encouraging hygiene and healthy eating for children
  • basic first aid (including an  introduction to anaphylaxis and asthma)
  • writing accident reports
  • an introduction to cultural awareness
  • building positive relationships and using positive language
  • using nonverbal language
  • positive communication with parents
  • occupational health and safety (OHS)
  • an introduction to mandatory reporting


The class is 5 hours a week for 16 weeks.

There will only be one intake for this course per year. For Skills for Work & Study (Early Childhood Education) you need to enrol in person at 20 Synnot Street during office hours. 

All classes are delivered at venues throughout Wyndham. This course is free if you have a green Medicare card; you will have to pay a fee if you do not have a green Medicare card.

Please contact Paul Rawlinson with any enquiries:
0421 660 657
paulr@wyndhamcec.org.au

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      WHERE ARE WE?

      Wyndham CEC
      MAIN OFFICE
      20 Synnot Street, Werribee
      We are within walking distance of the
      Werribee train station and local bus stops.

      Contact 9742 4013 or

      enquiries@wyndhamcec.org.au
      for more information about
      Wyndham CEC programs
      and services.

      OTHER LOCATIONS

       

      SYNNOT STREET
      4 Synnot Street Extension
      Werribee VIC 3030
      Melways map 205 K8

       

      WAYAPERRI HOUSE
      106 Duncans Road
      Werribee VIC 3030
      Melways map 206 B9

      ABOUT WYNDHAM CEC

       

      Wyndham Community & Education Centre Inc. (Wyndham CEC) offers quality community programs and education opportunities to the local community.

      Founded over 40 years ago, Wyndham CEC is one of Victoria’s largest Adult & Community Education providers and a leader in supporting people and communities to make positive changes for their future.

      Wyndham CEC acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where Wyndham CEC operates.

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